March is generally not that big of a deal for the gaming industry. Sure, there are likely to be a couple of big releases. But it’s rarely a month that will see gamers struggling to decide what to buy.
That’s not exactly the case in 2021, though. Things are a bit different this year thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many titles that were due out during the last holiday season were pushed back. These delayed games are now starting to release, giving players a tougher time deciding where to spend their money. Add into that a flurry of announcements from Nintendo during its recent Nintendo Direct presentation and March is looking busy.
Fortunately, there’s plenty of great choices regardless of what genre you like. There are a few heavy hitters, some charming indie games, and everything else in between.
Here is every video game release for March 2021.
Harvest Moon: One World
Release Date: March 2
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
The farm simulator/RPG is returning. Although it might not be a series that many remember, it did inspire the likes of Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley. This latest installment has been developed solely by Natsume and takes place in locations around the world. Players are tasked with finding the missing Harvest Goddess with the help of three Harvest Wisps.
Maquette
Release Date: March 2
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5
Maquette is described by developer Graceful Decay as a first-person recursive puzzle game. The unique hook appears to be that every item and building in the game exists in multiple realms. That means that an object can be simultaneously small and giant at the same time. It also looks to involve physics to create some interesting puzzles.
Monster Jam Steel Titans 2
Release Date: March 2
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox One
Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 is the sequel to the Monster Truck racing game created by Rainbow Studios. Featuring more vehicles than ever before along with fan-favorite tracks, it is a comprehensive experience. Players will also get to take part in brand new online multiplayer modes and an improved career campaign.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Release Date: March 2
Platforms: PlayStation 5
Yakuza: Like a Dragon originally released in Japan at the start of 2020. It came to the West at the end of the year for most platforms but is finally coming to PS5 in March. It is the latest entry in the long-running RPG franchise. This time around, protagonist Kazuma Kiryu has been replaced by Ichiban Kasuga as he attempts to become a hero.
Sir Lovelot
Release Date: March 3
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox One
This game is a challenging platformer where Sir Lovelot is trying to find the love of his life. Traveling through the land, it is his task to impress damsels and try to find a romantic partner. Unfortunately, this is not an easy task for the wacky character, pushing him into ever more dangerous lands.
Kill It With Fire
Release Date: March 4
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One
Kill It With Fire is a wacky game that is centered on hunting down and killing spiders. Players can use a wide variety of weapons and techniques to destroy the pests but might cause collateral damage. Tracking devices let you find the spiders before wiping them out with excessive weaponry like explosives and flamethrowers.
Ranch Simulator
Release Date: March 4
Platforms: PC
Ranch Simulator is essentially a farming sim with an online multiplayer component. Players can hunt wildlife, breed animals, and farm the land to build the ultimate homestead. The ultimate goal is to create the best farm in the valley. Thanks to the multiplayer, it’s possible to play with up to three other users online.
Two Point Hospital: Jumbo Edition
Release Date: March 5
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One
The spiritual successor to Theme Hospital returns with a bundled collection. This pack not only contains the base game but also all previously released DLC and expansions. Notable add-ons include the Close Encounters and Off The Grid expansions. These add new items, locations, and diseases to the experience.
Apex Legends
Release Date: March 9
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
For the first time, the free-to-play battle royale game is coming to Nintendo Switch. EA and Respawn teamed up with Panic Button to deliver the game on the handheld console. Thanks to smart optimization, the game is comparable to other versions. It also included cross-play and all seasonal content.
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time
Release Date: March 12
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time is coming to next-gen consoles and the Nintendo Switch in March. Following the successful release of the remastered original trilogy, Activision greenlit a full sequel. Created by Toys for Bob, it introduced a number of new gameplay features but kept the familiar formula of its predecessors. This edition includes faster load times, 4K resolutions, and a frame rate of 60 fps.
Drive Buy
Release Date: March 12
Platforms: Nintendo Switch and PC
Drive Buy is a car combat game where players battle against other drivers to make the most deliveries. It essentially looks like a version of Crazy taxi for delivery drivers. Featuring fully customizable vehicles, players can team up or compete against players from around the world.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
Release Date: March 16
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
The hit RPG, which was remastered for PC in 2020, is now coming to Nintendo Switch for the first time. The game was designed by author R.A. Salvatore and developers Todd McFarlane and Ken Rolston. Players can customize their character to create their perfect fighter as they explore Amalur. This collection also includes all previously released DLC.
Monster Truck Championship
Release Date: March 16
Platforms: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
The second big Monster Truck racing game for March is Monster Truck Championship. Developed by Teyon and published by Nacon, it is coming to next-gen consoles. Previously available on PC from October 2020, it aims to be a more realistic experience. Players have to finetune the vehicles and drive them with precision to be successful.
Mundaun
Release Date: March 16
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One
In this hand-drawn psychological horror game, players must uncover a mystery as they travel up the Mundaun mountain. Investigating the sudden death of his grandfather, the protagonist discovers a sinister force. Players must solve puzzles and collect items to survive in this wild area.
Samurai Shodown
Release Date: March 16
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S
Originally released in 2019 for a variety of platforms, Samurai Shodown is now coming to Xbox Series X|S. The title takes place in the 18th century during the Tenmei Era of Japanese history. As a fighting game, players have to battle against a variety of enemies in competitions to save Japan.
Stubbs the Zombie: Rebel Without a Pulse
Release Date: March 16
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Stubbs the Zombie: Rebel Without a Pulse is a classic Xbox game created by former Bungie co-founder Alex Seropean. In it, players take on the role of a zombie trying to reunite with his girlfriend in 1959. It has been reworked for the Nintendo Switch and includes couch co-op.
Marvel’s Avengers
Release Date: March 18
Platforms: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
Marvel’s Avengers released last year to a mixed reception and is now coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The upgraded version of the game included support for 4K resolution, faster and more stable frame rates as well as faster load times. In the game, users take on the role of iconic heroes as they battle to save the world from Taskmaster.
Minute of Islands
Release Date: March 18
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One
Minute of Islands is a narrative puzzle platformer where players go on a quest to repair the world. A terrible event has led to the collapse of almost everything. Mo can use the powerful Omni Switch tool to fix the damage and keep a mysterious threat at bay. As the story advances, more will be revealed about the alien civilization that built the machines humanity now uses.
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville
Release Date: March 19
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Another game announced during the recent Nintendo Direct, Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville is also coming to the Switch. The third entry in the Garden Warfare series, it has already been available across a range of consoles. As a third-person shooter, players must battle against the opposing team with a range of classes and weapons.
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
Release Date: March 23
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Overcooked! All You Can Eat is a new collection coming to a variety of platforms in March. It includes Overcooked and Overcooked 2 in one collection. The bundle also adds in all previously released DLC and acts as a remaster of the content. This includes improved visuals and faster load times.
Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town
Release Date: March 23
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town is another farming simulator game. It seems to take inspiration from Harvest Moon and Stardew Valley, and includes many similar features. Players must build up their own farm in Olive Town. But they can also encounter wild spirits that transport them to magical lands.
Balan Wonderworld
Release Date: March 26
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Balan Wonderworld is a new platform game from Balan Company and Square Enix. Sonic creators Yuji Naka and Naoto Ohshima are responsible for the new game, which takes place in a musical world. Collecting different costumes during the adventure gives the player a variety of abilities.
It Takes Two
Release Date: March 26
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One
It Takes Two is a brand new action-adventure game from Hazelight Studios and EA. Following on from the studios first game, A Way Out, this new game is also a multiplayer-only experience. Players take control of two characters trying to make it back to the real world after being turned into magic dolls.
Monster Hunter Rise
Release Date: March 26
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
The latest entry in the longrunning Monster Hunter series. Monster Hunter Rise takes the action-RPG franchise to Kamura Village, a land inspired by ninja stories. As you might expect, Rise includes a number of new monsters, locations, and characters for players to interact with.
Terminator: Resistance – Enhanced
Release Date: March 26
Platforms: PlayStation 5
Terminator: Resistance – Enhanced is essentially a remastered version of the first-person shooter that was released in 2019. This time around, the game features higher frame rates and resolutions alongside improved effects like lighting. It will also have load times that are four times as fast as they once were and a new game mode called Infiltrator.
Evil Genius 2: World Domination
Release Date: March 30
Platforms: PC
Evil Genius 2 is the sequel to the satirical lair builder. Taking inspiration from the likes of James Bond, it puts players in charge of building spy-infused headquarters for evil schemes. To succeed, lairs must have a believable front and be perfect for training minions.
Kingdom Hearts Collection
Release Date: March 30
Platforms: PC
The Kingdom Hearts series is coming to PC in its entirety at the end of March. This includes Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 Remix, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, Kingdom Hearts 3 + Re Mind DLC, and Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory. The collection will be exclusive to Epic Games Store, although there seemingly won’t be any enhancements to each title.
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