Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for March 23-27! We've got a ton of great games arriving on Xbox consoles over the next few days, including the likes of Life is Strange: Reunion, ICARUS: Console Edition, Screamer, the Marvel MaXimum Collection, the Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection and RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic.

Better yet, there are three Game Pass titles confirmed for next week, one of which is making its Xbox console debut in the form of the indie roguelite hit, Absolum. Hope you've cleared your diary and made space for all these games!

Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:

New Xbox Releases (March 23-27)

  • Cipher Monk: Ancient Calculus (March 24): "Drag, rotate, and position the pieces correctly to reveal the hidden answer in each puzzle. With 35 carefully crafted levels, the game blends numerical logic with a calm, minimalist atmosphere."
  • Absolum (March 25): "Crafted with passion by the dream team that redefined side-scrolling beat ’em ups, Absolum mixes top-of-the-class combat action with modern roguelite elements, bringing all the vibes of the fantasy arcade hits of the past into an immersive adventure set in the original world of Talamh."
  • Airplane Flight Simulator : Combat Zone (March 25): "Do you like piloting legendary fighter jets? In Airplane Flight Simulator : Combat Zone, you have open-world maps to explore, with an amazing selection of realistic airplanes."
  • Medieval Quest (March 25): "Medieval Quest is a match-3 puzzle game infused with RPG mechanics in a fantasy setting. Combine swords, arrows, staffs, and more to defeat enemies and complete challenging quests."
  • Meow Moments: Celebrating Myth & Machine (March 25): "Watch clumsy trainees, wandering performers, and eccentric adventurers in a world inspired by classic RPGs, full of warm encounters and legendary charm."
  • Musical Memory: Cats Matching Band (March 25): "Matching cards is pure fun in this musical memory game! Create songs as you play, gather fans, reveal cards, earn extra moves, and make your band shine."
  • RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic (March 25): "RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic is a new RCT experience, remastered in 2017 by franchise creator Chris Sawyer to combine the best features from two of the most successful and beloved RCT games in the series’ history – RollerCoaster Tycoon and RollerCoaster Tycoon 2."
  • Amazecards (March 26): "Plan each move wisely in Amazecards, a tactical puzzle where your cards determine the fate of a treasure-seeking wizard! In this challenging strategy game, each card represents a movement."
  • Around the World in 80 Days (March 26): "Pack your bags and step into the shoes of Jules Verne’s most famous explorers. You’re joining Phileas Fogg and the devoted Passepartout on a race around the globe, but this isn't a simple sightseeing tour."
  • ChildStory (March 26): "A small town in the far north goes about its life: preparing for the Festival of the New Star, decorating streets, celebrating. The festival is inseparable from a cycle that repeats month after month. And Sonya stands at its center."
  • Devil Jam (March 26): "Get ready to mosh in Devil Jam, a survivor-like roguelite in the fiery depths of Hell. After signing a cursed contract with the Devil, you’re dragged to the underworld and forced to perform the gig of your afterlife."
  • Dracamar (March 26): "Dracamar is a beautiful 3D action-adventure platformer featuring a fearless group of friends on an epic adventure to save their world. Explore the islands, run, jump, and fight the evil forces to rescue the magical Okis!"
  • Easy Delivery Co. (March 26): "You’ve been hired as a delivery driver in a once-lively scenic mountain town now plagued with inhospitable weather. Make deliveries and uncover the story of the town’s not-at-all mysterious residents, all while earning well below minimum wage."
  • Goat Out of Hell: Lost Pets (March 26): "In Goat Out of Hell: Lost Pets, you take on the role of the hardest-working infernal goat in the underworld, tasked with a very unusual mission: guiding the glowing souls of lost pets to their portals of eternal rest."
  • Grimoire Groves (March 26): "Home to magical creatures and plants, the fabled Grimoire Groves should’ve been a haven for witches looking for a new home. But by the time they arrive, the forest spirits have disappeared and only a few plant creatures remain."
  • Hole Digging Master (March 26): "Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty, because there's real treasure waiting for you in the ground. Start digging and miracles will happen. You have no idea what could be under your lawn."
  • Icarus: Console Edition (March 26): "Land on ICARUS, a planet broken due to failed terraforming. Once meant to be humanity’s second home, it is now a hostile frontier of toxic skies, savage wildlife, and relentless storms. Every drop from orbit is a fight for survival. Build shelter, craft weapons, hunt for food, and seek your fortune in exotic matter. Survive alone or with up to four players in this uncompromising PvE survival game from the creator of DayZ."
  • Legendary Spell (March 26): "This is a deck-building roguelike game. Combine and upgrade over 100 carefully designed spells to forge the ultimate magical power."
  • Life is Strange: Reunion (March 26): "The saga of Max and Chloe, and the fate of Caledon, is yours to decide! Play as both Max and Chloe as an all-new story builds towards an epic climax."
  • Neopets – Mega Mini Games Collection – The Neopian Arcade Odyssey (March 26): "From collecting Doughnutfruits in Hasee Bounce, launching Kass in Kass Basher, or chasing Neggs in Meerca Chase, the magic of Neopets is back! And introducing an all-new adventure: Starlight Symphony, starring Nyx in a dazzling musical quest through the stars!"
  • Project Songbird (March 26): "Project Songbird is a first-person cinematic narrative psychological horror game from Conner Rush and his studio FYRE Games, the developer behind the critically praised games Summerland and We Never Left (from Dread X Collection 5)."
  • Screamer (March 26): "Longing, ambition, vengeance. Everyone has a reason to enter the Screamer tournament, and no one’s backing down. Join the competition and race side by side with fearless drivers, ready to push past every limit to chase what they believe in."
  • Shardpunk (March 26): "Gather your team, scavenge for resources, fight enemy hordes, and seek shelter to live another day in this mix of turn-based tactical strategy with RPG, survival, and resource management."
  • Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator (March 26): "Step into the shoes of baby traders across the universe in a fast-paced series of mini-campaigns. Unlock unique character endings, bet on the lifespans of digitally simulated alien children, and snatch up as many credits as you can, as fast as you can. Purchase the services of strange consultants, gathering data on your trading targets and building your fortune one Trading Rush at a time."
  • The Bus (March 26): "Transport passengers in the city bus simulation The Bus on multiple lines and in different buses through Berlin. Germany’s capital has been recreated realistically at a true 1:1 scale and offers many famous landmarks to discover..."
  • The Legacy of Griselda (March 26): "This adventure takes you through eerie, forgotten places where every sound feels close and every shadow feels alive. Griselda faces creatures shaped by the world’s decay, as well as warriors who won’t let her pass without a fight."
  • Trash Goblin (March 26): "A wholesome, cozy shopkeeping game with no pressures, no stress, and endless good vibes! Uncover and clean trinkets then upcycle them to sell to endless colourful and quirky customers."
  • Zoo Simulator (March 26): "In Zoo Simulator, your main task is to run and manage your own zoo. Renew it and take care of all the animals’ needs, ensuring them a peaceful life!"
  • Birthday Boy (March 27): "In Birthday Boy, players delve into the haunting psychological landscape of “Brian,” a successful Manhattan investor who is forced to confront the traumatic memories of his past."
  • Bun Buns (March 27): "Get ready to bake your heart out! Combine fluffy buns, watch them grow into mouth-watering pastries, and push your skills to the limit in this physics-based puzzle challenge."
  • Casual Sport Series: Boxing (March 27): "Throw heavy punches, chain quick combos, block high and low, dodge at the right moment, and punish your opponent with powerful counters in intense, easy-to-read matches."
  • Chicken Rescue (March 27): "Chicken Rescue is a retro-inspired 2D pixel art platformer where a brave chicken sets out on an adventure to rescue lost chicks and recover valuable diamonds across challenging stages."
  • File Destined (March 27): "Gather clues, unravel the mystery behind the investigation, and uncover the truth. In the end, that truth may be far more disturbing—and very different from what you expected."
  • John Fart : Text-iverse of Crazyness (March 27): "The game is an interactive movie where you will be playing the camera-man hired by the rebels to document their time travel effort in a mockumentary style."
  • Just Deserts (March 27): "Take on the role of a futuristic soldier who must protect their city from mysterious alien attack, while at the same time capturing the heart of your sweetheart."
  • Marvel MaXimum Collection (March 27): "Experience one of the most comprehensive gatherings of Marvel’s early gaming legacy. Every major iteration across Arcade and home consoles, this collection is a curated journey through the evolution of the 1990s Marvel Universe in pixels."
  • Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection (March 27): "The Mega Man Star Force series, which expanded into an anime, is back in the Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection with all seven games and additional features like a gallery of illustrations and music! Upgraded from the original version, online play is also supported!"
  • Retro Drive Revamped (March 27): "Burn rubber through the neon-lit streets of Retropolis in Retro Drive: Revamped, an indie arcade racer steeped in ‘80s nostalgia."
  • Silver Bullet (March 27): "Silver Bullet is a gothic arcade shooter: blast your way through creepy environments and macabre mini-games as Van Helsing."
  • Tiny Mage in Puzzle Land (March 27): "Help the frog mage solve 40 challenging puzzle rooms using his three magical abilities to cross gaps, build bridges on lakes and navigate objects from one point to another!"
  • Tricky Typing (March 27): "Tricky Typing is a multiplayer typing game where your only input device is a controller. That’s right! Each action ranging from a button press to the flick of a joystick is mapped to a letter from A – Z."
  • Wolf Pack - Howling Spirits (March 27): "In Wolf Pack - Howling Spirits, you step into the paws of a young wolf, chosen by the ancient guardian to embark on a profound journey. Your mission is to explore a breathtaking, open-world environment filled with towering forests, shimmering lakes, ancient ruins, and quiet human villages."
  • Worshippers of Cthulhu (March 27): "Worshippers of Cthulhu is a game that combines city-building, resource management, and strategic decision-making within a world inspired by H.P. Lovecraft. As the cult leader, you must guide your followers, perform eldritch rituals, and conquer new territories to expand your cult’s influence."

Xbox Game Pass Titles

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