Some weeks in gaming are a slow drip. This week? It’s a firehose. From mob dramas steeped in betrayal to bite-sized indie gems and even a retro anthology, August 11, 2025, delivers a buffet of experiences across every platform. Whether you’re in for a sprawling narrative, a tactical brain workout, or something quick for the train ride home, here’s the no-BS breakdown of the games worth your time right now.
- 1. Mafia: The Old Country (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S)
- 2. Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 (Multi-platform)
- 3. Stormgate (PC)
- 4. Disco Elysium: The Final Cut (Android)
- 5. Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley (iOS/Android)
- 6. Endless Legend 2 (PC, Early Access)
- 7. Hidden Memories of The Gardens Between (Quest 2/3, PC)
- 8. Is This Seat Taken? (Switch, PC, iOS, Android)
- 9. Tiny Bookshop (Switch, PC, Mac)
- 10. UFO 50 (Switch)
- 11. Cat Quest III (Mac, iOS, Android)
- Final Verdict
1. Mafia: The Old Country (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S)
Mafia: The Old Country takes us back to the roots of organized crime in Sicily, delivering a richly detailed world steeped in grit, betrayal, and the occasional burst of operatic violence. Its missions blend tense stealth with chaotic shootouts, and the open-world feels alive with whispers of political unrest.
The game’s storytelling shines—every conversation and cigarette-lit backroom deal builds its atmosphere. While gunplay isn’t revolutionary, the narrative weight keeps you pushing forward. If you loved Mafia II’s commitment to tone, this is its spiritual successor turned up to eleven.
2. Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 (Multi-platform)
This sequel is all about speed, spectacle, and style. Combat flows like a fever dream, chaining sword strikes into cinematic flourishes that match the anime’s intensity. The expanded roster means more ways to slice, burn, and overwhelm enemies.
Story mode tightly follows the source material, but it’s the versus modes—both online and local—that give the game staying power. If you’re into lightning-fast brawlers with visual flair, this one delivers.
3. Stormgate (PC)
For RTS fans, Stormgate feels like coming home but with modern conveniences. Commanding alien mechs and troops is intuitive yet layered, and the pacing rewards both macro planners and micro-managers.
Multiplayer is the star here, though the campaign offers smart AI and challenging skirmishes. It’s not reinventing the genre, but it polishes the formula until it gleams.
4. Disco Elysium: The Final Cut (Android)
The detective RPG that redefined narrative depth now fits in your pocket. Dialogue trees sprawl into philosophical rabbit holes, and the game’s morally gray choices remain as haunting as ever.
Performance is solid for mobile, though the dense text and complex menus are more comfortable on a tablet. It’s the same unforgettable journey, now portable.
5. Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley (iOS/Android)
Snufkin offers a gentle, melodic escape. You guide the titular wanderer through lush landscapes, solving environmental puzzles to restore balance.
The soundtrack and visual design ooze charm, making it perfect for a calming commute session. Don’t expect high stakes—expect comfort.
6. Endless Legend 2 (PC, Early Access)
Endless Legend 2 doubles down on the first game’s lore-rich strategy, offering more factions, more intricate city building, and endless hex-based possibilities.
It’s still in Early Access, so expect occasional rough edges, but the depth is already impressive. Strategy lovers will find themselves plotting “just one more turn” into the early morning.
7. Hidden Memories of The Gardens Between (Quest 2/3, PC)
A VR puzzle journey where time is both your tool and your enemy. Its dreamlike islands twist and fold as you manipulate moments to unlock paths.
Short but impactful, it’s a showcase of how VR can blend narrative and mechanics without overstaying its welcome.
8. Is This Seat Taken? (Switch, PC, iOS, Android)
A deceptively simple logic-puzzle game about arranging passengers in cramped spaces. It starts as a light diversion but evolves into a maddeningly clever brain-burner.
Its clean design and quick levels make it addictive—and dangerously good for “just five more minutes” sessions.
9. Tiny Bookshop (Switch, PC, Mac)
Part shop sim, part visual novel, Tiny Bookshop turns running a store into an exercise in storytelling. Each customer interaction shapes your shop’s personality and success.
The writing’s whimsical, and the art is warm, but behind the charm lies an engaging management loop.
10. UFO 50 (Switch)
A collection of 50 retro-inspired games from indie veterans, UFO 50 is a treasure chest of pixel art nostalgia. From platformers to shooters, each feels like a lost gem from the NES era.
Some mini-games are better than others, but the variety and creativity make this anthology worth dipping into regularly.
11. Cat Quest III (Mac, iOS, Android)
Furry puns and swashbuckling action return in Cat Quest III. Sailing between islands, looting dungeons, and slashing enemies is as charming as ever.
It’s accessible, fast-paced, and silly in the best ways—great for both newcomers and fans of the series.
Final Verdict
If you crave narrative immersion, Mafia: The Old Country is this week’s crown jewel. For strategy tacticians, Stormgate and Endless Legend 2 are feasts. Mobile and casual players have a buffet of quality picks in Snufkin, Cat Quest III, and Is This Seat Taken?. Multiplayer thrill-seekers should sharpen their swords for Demon Slayer 2.
And if you just want pure variety? UFO 50 might be the most fun you’ll have in short bursts all month.
