We’ve got a spring in our step for April is finally here. As it’s a new month, we’re back with our round up of five incredible new releases that are heading your way this month.
That’s not all! If you’re in the market for a game and PC upgrade, we’ve got that too. Keep reading for our top PC and laptop recs to play our top five new game releases.
Beat Slayer – April 4th
Beat Slayer is a hack n’ slay roguelite which follows Mia, a music lover and crafty tinkerer. Explore a 90s-inspired Berlin as you battle hordes of deadly robots, all to the backdrop of some incredible beats. Each move you make will need to match the rhythm of the soundtrack. Fail to do this, and you’ll pay a hefty price.
Play Mia’s nimble movements to your advantage as you’ll only have mere seconds to decide which moves you should make against the waves of challenging enemies and bosses. You’ll have a team of rebels to assist you in navigating through the streets of Berlin. As you battle robots, explore unique locations throughout the city, from underground bunkers to rooftops.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 8 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 4570 or equivalent | Intel Core i7 11700F or equivalent |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 970 or better | NVIDIA GTX 1060 or equivalent |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 3GB available space | 3GB available space |
| Additional | Steam Client now requires Windows 10 or later |
Botany Manor – April 9th
Set in the 19th century, Botany Manor is an exploration puzzle game that is perfect for gardening fans. Play as retired botanist Arebella Greene as you explore the stunning stately Botany Manor. Solve puzzles in the form of precious plants. Collect seeds, pot them, and work to find the perfect environment for them to flourish.
Plants are certainly fussy, and each one requires the perfect habitat to live in. You’ll need to gather information by inspecting clues such as botanical posters, newspapers, postcards, and paintings. All of which will be helpful to your research. Along the way, you’ll also be able to uncover stories about the life and career of Arabella as she navigated her scientific career.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 2500 or AMD FX 6350 |
| Memory | 4GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4600 or AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 5GB available space |
| Additional | Steam Client now requires Windows 10 or later |
Lifecraft – April 16th
Lifecraft is a survival game in which you start off as a simple cell. Your battle for survival is dependent on gathering resources from your very own primordial broth. Through evolution, you’ll be able to become a more advanced organism, but be warned, this will come with all the pros and cons of life. You’ll need more energy, complex resources, and have to manage high-level processes such as digestion.
As you become a fully fledged organism, you’ll soon earn multiple different subsystems which must work together in perfect balance. Each subsystem will boast its own unique set of quirks and ways to be managed. What’s more, you’ll have to be ready for anything as viruses, bacteria, and wounds lurk around every corner.
Please note, Lifecraft will be released in Early Access on April 16th.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Dual Core x64 CPU | Quad Core x 64 CPU |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | GPU with at least 512MB video memory | GPU with at least 2GB video memory |
| Storage | 500MB available space | 500MB available space |
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants – April 23rd
Team up with everyone’s favourite turtles in costume in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants. Take control of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, or Raphael and engage in classic beat-em-up gameplay! Based on the 2017 arcade classic, TMMT: Wrath of the Mutants comes with three additional stages and six boss battles for even more fighting action.
You can battle it out with your favourite Turtle across Dimension and Coney Islands until you reach your arch0nemesis Shredder lurking in his own lair. As you gear up for the ultimate boss battle, utilise your Turtle Power, a brand-new special attack which is unique to each crime-fighting Turtle.
Please note, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants will require a controller to play. At the time of writing, keyboard and mouse aren’t not supported.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 – 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 3570 CPU |
| Memory | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 7GB available space |
| Additional | Steam Client now requires Windows 10 or later |
Whisker Waters – April 25th
Whisker Waters is an RPG that blends fantasy, cats, and fishing into one memorable adventure. Make your Cat character, choosing from a whole selection of incredible cosmetics, to ensure it is completely unique to you alone. Once you’ve got your whiskers, you’re ready to explore the world around you, in which cats, bears, and birds all live in harmony. Each region of the world is completely different with a new storyline for you to uncover. Unravel each story as you embark on your fishing journey.
Now onto the reason we’re all reading this blog – the fishing. Fishing is the star of the gameplay in Whisker Waters. Utilise your trusty rod, along with a few other tools, to catch plenty of unique fish. Each fish is armed with its own set of tricks, making the catch even more rewarding every time.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or later | Windows 10 or later |
| Processor | Intel i7 9700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel i9 9920X or AMD Ryzen 5800X |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or AMD equivalent | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 3070 Ti or AMD equivalent |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 7GB available space | 7GB available space |
Want to Play Any of These New Releases?
Looking to play a new game and spoil yourself with an upgrade or two? At Overclockers UK, you can find plenty of high-quality gaming PCs and laptops that are perfect for playing all your favourite new releases.
We’ve picked our top selection from each, but you also browse the full range by clicking the button.
Refract Gaming Jade Pre-Built PC
- Pre built gaming PC
- Designed for mid-tier gaming and budding content creators
- AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti
- 32GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB M.2 SSD
- Integrated RGB lighting
Gigabyte G6X Gaming Laptop
- 16.0” FHD display
- 165Hz refresh rate
- Intel Core i7 13650HX CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060
Your Favourite New Release?
Any of these new releases making their way into your gaming library? Which one are you most looking forward to playing? Let us know in the comments.
*Prices correct at time of writing and PC specs are subject to change.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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