The Best PS4 Games for March 2024

It’s officially spring (well, according to the meteorological definition, anyway), and you know what that means: new life springing forth, temperatures rising, and, of course, plenty of new games to play.

March is very often a solid month for game releases, too, with many triple-A delights and indie curios to try out. Whether you’re looking for lengthy RPGs or shorter, snackier experiences, March will provide, as it does in nature.

The PS4 isn’t being left behind when it comes to games this month, either. Here are the best PS4 games to check out in March 2024!

The Outlast Trials (March 5th)

Survival horror is going through a somewhat strange time right now, with remakes of influential titles like Resident Evil 4 and Dead Space suggesting that the genre doesn’t really know what it’s doing.

That could also be said of more independent fare, which is eschewing the formulae it’s stuck to in favour of more experimental approaches (see Amnesia: The Bunker for how to do this right).

The Outlast Trials is arguably developer Red Barrels’ attempt to do this with the titular run-and-hide horror series, which is well-known for its gritty found-footage aesthetic and lack of combat.

This time around, however, you’ve got a few more defensive options to help you out of scrapes, and a new co-operative multiplayer focus should also help to keep things feeling fresh.

Unicorn Overlord (March 8th)

Glorious title aside, Unicorn Overlord is what you get if you give the Fire Emblem franchise to GrimGrimoire developer Vanillaware, also known for off-the-wall games like 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim.

While it favours real-time strategy over turn-based combat, Unicorn Overlord does feature many of the Fire Emblem series’ hallmarks, including relationship-building between characters and a vast political narrative to enjoy.

That difference between turn-based and real-time gameplay is a pretty big one, though, and Vanillaware is promising “exquisitely animated” battles to sink your teeth into.

If you’re a fan of the strategy genre – whether you prefer turn-based or real-time – then Unicorn Overlord looks like it’s going to sate your hunger nicely, even beyond that excellent name.

WWE 2K24 (March 8th)

On the other hand, if you prefer melodramatic sports action to, well, melodramatic anime action, then you should definitely have WWE 2K24 on your radar.

Since it’s the 40th anniversary of WWE’s famous WrestleMania event this year, WWE 2K24 features a single-player mode built around that legendary show, with many of its most pivotal moments represented in game form.

You’ll also find the usual slew of match types, career-style modes, and creative outlets available in WWE 2K24. All told, this package looks like it’s going to continue Visual Concepts’ climb back to the top.

Of course, you’ll also find all of your favourite wrestlers present here too, including legends like Shawn Michaels, Chyna, and Triple H, among many others.

Earth Defense Force 6 (March 14th)

If you’ve never experienced an Earth Defense Force game before, you’re in for a treat. While the instalments are numbered, they don’t need to be played in order, so EDF 6 looks like a great place to get in on the ground floor.

At their core, these games are giant insect combat simulators, and although they seem to be held together with spit and string, so to speak, there’s an undeniable heart to them that makes them charming.

With a wide range of character classes and weapons available to take down the insect threat, you’ll find lots of ways to engage with Earth Defense Force 6’s slightly janky but lovable combat on offer.

Just don’t expect triple-A-level quality and you’ll be entertained for hours on end.

The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered (March 22nd)

The death of Nintendo’s 3DS system left many games adrift, including major releases like Super Mario 3D Land and Fire Emblem Awakening, meaning many gamers can no longer experience those titles.

Thank Rosalina, then, for the good work of FuRyu, which is reviving the 3DS RPG The Legend of Legacy in HD form on PS4 towards the end of March.

The visuals have, of course, been touched up, and the gameplay has been streamlined so that two screens are no longer required, but otherwise, this is the same Cattle Call JRPG many missed the first time around.

Give this one a shot if you like obscure RPGs with interesting core mechanics. 

Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles (March 26th)

The Falconeer was a rather curious Xbox Series X/S launch title that blended elements of flight sims, RPGs, and narrative adventures like Ico.

Now, developer Tomas Sala is turning his attention to the city-builder genre with Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, which, as the name suggests, takes place in the same universe as the aforementioned flight combat game.

Sala says that the pillars holding up the core gameplay of Bulwark are “freedom and expression”, meaning that you’re able to build whatever your heart desires.

You can also trade with other civilisations, start fights, or just try to leave everyone else alone as you grow your solitary empire. If you loved the world of The Falconeer, this should give you more of a chance to explore that world.

Open Roads (March 28th)

Not to be confused with Broken Roads, which is a Mad Max-inspired CRPG with more than a shade of Disco Elysium about it, Open Roads is a narrative adventure published by Annapurna Interactive.

The game revolves around teenager Tess and her mother Opal, who go on a road trip in order to discover the truth behind their family’s murky past.

As they go, they’ll also discover things about themselves and each other, and Annapurna is promising a “unique and engaging interactive dialogue system” to help these truths come to light.

If you prefer more active and action-packed fare, Open Roads might not be for you, but it’s the perfect game for those who like to kick back and relax a little when they’re gaming.