What’s new in March 2024: 7 upcoming games that you should check out

This March’s new games are a lot more niche than those released so far in 2024, but they are shaping up to be some of the best in their respective genres. Princess Peach is getting her first starring role in a game in over 18 years, while franchises like Alone in the Dark and Dragon’s Dogma are making a comeback after long dormancies. March 22, in particular, looks like it will be a busy day with three AAA games all launching alongside each other.

March certainly contains a diverse lineup of games you don’t want to miss, so you’ll want to keep an eye on everything coming out. Here’s what you can expect to play this month, from major releases to smaller indies.

Unicorn Overlord (March 8)

Recommended if you like: Fire Emblem Engage

Continuing 2024’s streak of amazing new RPGs from storied Japanese studios, we have Unicorn Overlord from Vanillaware and Atlus. Vanillaware is applying its trademark visual and writing skills from games like 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim to a fantasy strategy game reminiscent of series like Fire Emblem. Unicorn Overlord is a game where you’ll go around recruiting new soldiers to build up your army before engaging in real-time strategy battles where players can pause to determine the best tactics needed to win the battle. With Homeworld 3 delayed until May and no announced Fire Emblem games on the horizon, Unicorn Overlord is worth a look. It launches for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch on March 8, and a free demo is available across all of those platforms now.

Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story (March 13)

Recommended if you like: The Making of Karateka

Digital Eclipse is trailblazing a new kind of video game remaster collection with its Gold Master Series, and the next entry in the line of titles is out this month. Following in the footsteps of Atari 50 and The Making of Karateka is Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story. As its title suggests, this collection follows the escapades of Jeff Minter, the bold game developer behind titles