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Biggest Single-Player Games Coming Out in 2026

Krishnamohan Yagneswaran
Games Blog

2026 is shaping up to be one of the strongest years ever for single-player gaming. Developers are focusing heavily on story-driven experiences, refined combat systems, and handcrafted worlds across every major genre.

Below is a curated list of the biggest single-player games coming in 2026.


Mouse PI for Hire

A first-person shooter with a rubber hose animation style, set in the city of Mouseberg. You play as private investigator Jack Pepper, uncovering a deep-rooted conspiracy.
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC
Release: March 19, 2026


007 First Light

An origin story for James Bond featuring classic gadgets, large sandbox levels, and a younger, more impulsive Bond.
Platforms: Current-gen consoles, PC
Release: March 27, 2026


No Law

Neon Giant’s next game is a first-person cyberpunk shooter set in Port Desire, telling a nonlinear story about Gray Harker’s past mistakes.


Phantom Blade Zero

A fast-paced action game focused on brutal combat, multiple weapon types, and a world filled with secrets.
Platforms: PS5, PC
Release: September 9, 2026


Control Resonant

A sequel set in Manhattan starring Dylan, Jesse’s brother, combining dual blades, heavy weapons, telekinesis, and dark fantasy themes.


The Sinking City 2

A return to the flooded city of Arkham, where Eldritch horrors and player-driven consequences shape survival.
Release: First half of 2026


Neo3

Team Ninja’s next title follows Tokugawa Takuchio as he travels across multiple eras of Japan to set history right.
Platforms: PS5, PC
Release: February 6, 2026


Order of the Sinking Star

A puzzle game featuring over 1,000 puzzles spread across four interconnected worlds and multiple characters.


Gears of War E-Day

A prequel set during the beginning of the Emergence War, bringing back Marcus Phoenix and Dominic Santiago in a more linear, horror-focused campaign.


Halo Campaign Evolved

A reimagining of the original Halo campaign featuring later-game weapons, four-player co-op, and new prologue missions.


Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf

Lana and Mui return to explore deeper regions of Novo, uncovering new abilities, secrets, and a mysterious new threat.


The Blood of Dawn Walker

You play as Cohen, a half-vampire with 30 days to save his family. Human by day, vampire by night.
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Release: 2026


Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake

A remake of the fan-favorite horror title featuring upgraded visuals, new areas, side stories, and expanded Camera Obscura mechanics.
Release: March 12, 2026


Pragmatada

You team up with the android Diana to survive a hostile lunar base by combining shooting with real-time hacking.
Release: April 30, 2026


Resident Evil Requiem

A new chapter revisiting the truth behind the Raccoon City incident, offering both first-person and third-person gameplay options.
Release: February 27, 2026


Onimusha: Way of the Sword

A new entry in the Onimusha series where players traverse Kyoto and battle the Ginma as Miyamoto Musashi.


Sorrowos

Housemarque’s next title blends third-person shooting with bullet-hell intensity and deeper roguelike progression.


Ace Combat 8: Wings of Thieves

Return to the world of Strangereal to liberate the Federation of Yucia in a high-octane aerial campaign.
Release: 2026


Styx: Blades of Greed

Styx returns for a massive heist, using quartz to manipulate space and time across large interconnected environments.


Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis

An Unreal Engine 5 reimagining of the original Tomb Raider, modernizing gameplay while respecting the series’ legacy.


Ontos

A psychological horror experience set in a moon-based hotel where reality bends as you search for your missing father.


Fable

Playground Games’ reboot of the beloved RPG franchise, bringing Albion back with modern systems and presentation.
Release: 2026


Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

A light-hearted Lego sequel featuring classic humor, multiple playable characters, and a massive open playground.
Release: May 29, 2026


Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

A new catastrophe reshapes the world as players raise Monsties, battle invasive creatures, and restore balance.


Beast of Reincarnation

A darker AAA title from Game Freak, following a human named Emma and her dog Coop in a violent post-apocalyptic world.


Marvel's Wolverine

Insomniac’s brutal, story-driven take on Wolverine, focused on preserving the Berserker fantasy.


Grand Theft Auto VI

Rockstar’s highly anticipated sequel pushing open-world storytelling to unprecedented scale.
Release: November 19, 2026


Akuma: The Frozen Compass

A survival-focused Arctic adventure where Sam and his dog Ellie traverse a hostile frozen wilderness.


Kairen

A climbing-focused adventure about scaling Mount Kami, featuring freeform traversal and extreme environmental danger.


Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties

A remake featuring expanded side activities, deeper bonding events, and refined combat systems.
Release: February 12, 2026


Code Vein 2

A time-hopping sequel with expanded build variety, returning character creation, and a story centered on preventing the apocalypse.
Release: January 30, 2026


Gothic 1 Remake

A faithful remake of the cult classic RPG, preserving player freedom while upgrading visuals and systems.
Release: Q1 2026


Valor Mortis

A first-person Soulslike from One More Level, emphasizing responsive melee combat and courage in the face of death.


Decrepit

A dark roguelike Soulslike focused on escaping a deadly castle, uncovering secrets, and earning permanent upgrades.


Forza Horizon 6

Expected to be the largest Horizon yet, with a massive map stretching from Tokyo to Mount Fuji.
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PC
Release: First half of 2026


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