Sometimes there are simply too many games. Even if you’re paying attention, there’s always the looming threat of shadow drops and dark horse indies just waiting in the wings to disrupt your plans. To address this truly insane quarter of releases, I thought I’d try something a little different.
Welcome to Too Many Games, March 2026 Edition.
Below are six games worth highlighting and that are in real danger of completely slipping through the cracks.
God of War: Sons of Sparta
PS5, Metroidvania, Out Now, $44.95
Baby Kratos running around Sparta in 2D pixel art.
Pros: Fun to see God of War presented in an entirely new way. Solid Metroidvanias are always welcome, especially when they arrive out of nowhere.
Cons: Doesn’t really do anything new for the genre. The narrative framework of adult Kratos telling his daughter Calliope about his childhood lacks weight.
Verdict: Worth checking out if you’re a God of War superfan who likes Metroidvanias, but otherwise there are at least ten other games I would recommend over this that do far more with the genre.
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined
Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series, PC, JRPG, Out Now, $89.95
The second remake of an infamously long JRPG, this time with significant fat trimming.
Pros: Extremely charming visuals, chill gameplay, and digestible, arc-based narrative. A plethora of accessibility settings reduce grinding if you so choose. As always, Dragon Quest captures those nostalgic Saturday-morning cartoon vibes.
Cons: The aforementioned arc-based narrative can feel a little disjointed at times. Reduces the wonderful feeling of traversing a living, breathing world that other Dragon Quest games convey so well. Characters also pretty much stop developing outside their relevant chapters.
Verdict: A no-brainer if you’re a Dragon Quest fan or are in the mood for a cozy JRPG; however, Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age remains the best entry point for the franchise.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series, PC, Action Brawler, Out Now, $99.95
A remake of the Okinawa-set third Yakuza game, with some controversial changes.
Pros: It’s more Yakuza. At this point, if you’re in, you’re in. There is a surprising amount of new side content here, including increasing your “Daddy Rank” at Kiryu’s orphanage, managing a biker gang of lady renegades, and decorating your flip phone with rhinestones.
Cons: They cut a whopping 70+ of the games’ over 100 side stories, retconned character deaths, changed the ending, and cast a known sex pest.
Verdict: An easy skip both as an entry point to the series and for those wanting to revisit their favourite entry: just play the remaster. That said, if you’re like me and have no real attachment to the original, you’re likely to have a blast here as usual.
Neva Prologue
Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series, PC, 2D Platformer, Out Now, $4.99
An extremely short DLC prologue to 2024’s Neva.
Pros: As artistically striking as the main game. The price is about right.
Cons: This DLC is more of the same, which, if you’re anything like me, wasn’t all that good to begin with. The platforming is slow, combat is repetitive, and the trial-and-error gameplay can often be frustrating.
Verdict: It’s cheap and short, so if you loved Neva, then you may as well try this out; otherwise, it’s an easy skip.
Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse
Switch, iOS, Android, PC, Visual Novel, Out Now, $37.95
Creepy and thrilling visual novel with very light interactivity.
Pros: An absolute treat for anyone who likes supernatural mysteries, Japanese history (or history in general), and thrillers with plenty of twists. Chapter-based gameplay means jumping in and out is a breeze.
Cons: It ends. I wish it went on forever, and I want another Paranormasight game immediately, please.
Verdict: Simply the best visual novel in years. Spooky, emotional, mysterious, and mind-bending.
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf
Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series, PC, Puzzle Platformer, Out March 5th, 2026
Star Wars meets Studio Ghibli if Miyazaki couldn’t draw faces.
Pros: Pretty environments, evocative sci-fi soundtrack, strong environmental message. Certainly an increase in budget over the original, with spectacular set pieces and captivating flashbacks.
Cons: Gameplay can feel sluggish; often it’s clear what you need to do to proceed, but it just doesn’t feel all that fun to carry out the steps. The choice to have all characters speak a fictional language without subtitles makes it difficult to connect with the characters and story.
Verdict: Perfect if you’re looking for a slower-paced puzzle platformer set in a beautiful sci-fi world, but its clunkiness may not be to everyone’s taste.
So there we have it. Hopefully this rundown helps you narrow down an overwhelming amount of releases to something that might speak to you specifically. Let me know if you think I’ve missed anything or if you have any questions about any of the games mentioned here. Until next time!