Top 5 Coolest Upcoming Video Games

(By Melody Werner)

BLOODROOTS

A thrashing Wild Western action game with a colorful aesthetic inspired by Samurai Jack.

ETA: 2019

SPARKLITE

A steampunk action-adventure set in a wondrous fantasy world. Astonishing pixel art and animations. Co-published by Merge and Maple Whispering.

ETA: Fall, 2019

SUPER CRUSH K.O.

A poppy, pastel brawler. Unabashedly gay, which is something I'd love to see in more action games. Less tryhard faux machismo, more rainbows and shit. By the Graceful Explosion Machine devs.

ETA: Q1 2020

FELIX, THE REAPER

An adorable as hell romcom puzzler. Published by Daedalic.

ETA: 2019

9 MONKEYS OF SHAOLIN

A martial arts brawler by the Redeemer devs. Published by Buka.

ETA: Q4 2020