Best Xbox, PC, PS5, and Switch Video Games This Week (April 13-19)

The latest video game releases of 2026 continue to deliver some stellar games on every major platform. This week of April 2026 introduces some long-awaited indie titles on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Let’s take a look at some of the notable games being released from April 13 to April 19. From Hades II’s console launch to the AAA CAPCOM game Pragmata, there is something for everyone! 

New Games On PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch This Week

1. Gunboat God 

• Platforms: PC
• Release Date: April 13

Gunboat God brings back the side-scrolling shoot-'em-up genre with colorful graphics and fast-paced gameplay. There are hundreds of missions with different weapons and abilities for players to engage with. 

2. Moves of the Diamond Hand

• Platforms: PC
• Release Date: April 13

One of the most wishlisted PC game releases this week is Moves of the Diamond Hand. It is a narrative-driven RPG set in a dystopian city. This entry brings something unique to the latest video game releases of 2026 with its dice-based mechanics that blend strategy with luck.

3. Windrose

• Platforms: PC
• Release Date: April 14

Windrose is a co-op survival game that is entering early access this week. It mixes naval combat, puzzle-solving, and melee combat. If you always wanted to sail the high seas during the Age of Piracy, Windrose gives you a diverse map full of biomes, dungeons, and secrets. 

4. Replaced

• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S
• Release Date: April 14

Replaced strengthens the new Xbox games' April 2026 lineup with a cyberpunk narrative centered on an AI trapped in a human body. It stands out from other side-scrolling RPG releases of the year for its pixel art visuals paired with realistic lighting. 

5. Hades II

• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
• Release Date: April 14

One of the best new games this week to release on PlayStation and Xbox is Hades II. It is one of the most successful PC titles of 2025, with fast-paced roguelike combat and mythological storytelling. The game is finally making its way to consoles and is likely to be one of the best-performing games this week on the Xbox and PlayStation stores. 

6. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream

• Platforms: Nintendo Switch
• Release Date: April 16

This title leads the Nintendo Switch new games 2026 category, offering a life simulation experience focused on social interactions and customization. If you enjoy games like Animal Crossing and Cozy Grove, Tomodachi Life might be worth checking out. 

7. Mouse: P.I. For Hire

• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2
• Release Date: April 16

This title is a unique cartoon-inspired shooter style and a noir detective narrative blended into one. The gameplay is reminiscent of DOOM’s gameplay but in a lighthearted setting. If you enjoy classic cartoon characters like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, Mouse P.I. might be up your alley. 

8. Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss

• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
• Release Date: April 16

Based on H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulu mythos, this new RPG features undersea exploration in a creepy setting. The game has a free demo available right now on Steam for players who want to check out the gameplay ahead of its release. 

9. Gecko Gods

• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
• Release Date: April 16 

Gecko Gods is a puzzle-adventure experience that focuses on exploration and environmental interaction. You move from one island to another as you run into new puzzles and figure out the region’s secrets. It is a perfect title for the Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and other handheld devices. 

10. Pragmata

• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2
• Release Date: April 17

Closing out the new video games this week, Pragmata is easily one of the most anticipated games of 2026. CAPCOM has released a string of successful titles including Resident Evil: Requiem and Monster Hunter: Wilds. Expectations from the studio are high as Pragmata is a fresh IP featuring brand new characters. 

This week has a mix of indie and AAA releases. Mouse P.I and Pragmata are two of the most-wishlisted games on Steam at the moment, and fans are looking forward to seeing what they offer. There are no major heavy hitters this week, but Diablo IV’s new expansion and Sony’s SAROS are just around the corner and will be released towards the end of April.