A new month is here and that can mean only one thing. It’s time for Overclockers UK’s top five new game releases that are hitting our libraries in March.
Summer House – March 8
Summer has come early… Summer House is a beautiful love letter to those warm feelings brought on by a long summer evening. Create your very own neighbourhood of tiny lived-in homes across a variety of settings. You can choose to be by the sea, city, or even the mountains. There are a few hidden secrets for you to uncover as you build, but the beauty of Summer House is that there are no rules. There’s no winning or losing. Simply chill out, build, and soak up that glorious summer sun.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or later |
| Processor | Intel i3 2.0GHz or equivalent |
| Memory | 2GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 or equivalent |
| Storage | 500MB available space |
Highwater – March 14
Highwater is an upcoming 3D adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world. After the Great Climate Catastrophe, the flooded town of Hightower has become a safe zone between the two dry regions, the War Zone and Alphaville. After rumours begin to circulate that Earth is no longer inhabitable, set off on a journey across this flooded landscape to rescue your friends and make it to the Mars rocket in time.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 or later |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 or equivalent |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 650M or equivalent |
| DirectX | DirectX Version 9.0 |
| Additional | The Steam Client now requires Windows 10 or later |
Lightyear Frontier – March 19
Lightyear Frontier is a farming sim with an alien twist. Create your very own interstellar homestead on an alien planet and work to preserve the environment around you. As you grow alien crops and explore this world, work to build a sustainable exofarm. You’ll need to manage your relationship with this ecosystem by restoring the landscape, cleaning up the mysterious pollution, and much more. To help you along the way, you can build, pilot, and upgrade mech to streamline the process even further. Any resources you gather can be used to build and expand your very own home.
Please note, Lightyear Frontier will be releasing in early access on March 19th.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i3 4170 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | Intel Core i7 4790K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory | 12GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon RX 460 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6600 |
| Storage | 10GB available space | 10GB available space |
Alone in the Dark – March 20
Alone in the Dark is a brand-new reimagination of the classic game blending psychological horror with southern gothic. Experience the haunting story through the eyes of one of the two main protagonists – Edward Carnby or Emily Hartwood. Set in the Deep South in the 1920s, Emily’s uncle has mysteriously gone missing. Work alongside the private investigator, Carnby, to uncover the truth and secrets of the Derceto Manor. No matter how unsettling they are…
Fun fact! Hollywood stars Jodie Comer and David Harbour are the voice actors and inspiration behind Carnby and Hartwood.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 8300 or AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5 12400 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 570 | NVIDIA RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 50GB available space | 50GB available space |
| Additional | SSD recommended | SSD recommended |
Horizon Forbidden West – March 21
Previously a PlayStation exclusive, Horizon Forbidden West is heading to PC in March. Rejoin Aloy as she embarks on another adventure across a brand-new dangerous frontier. The Forbidden West conceals a mysterious new threat that is destroying the land itself. Deadly storms, unstoppable blight, and fearsome machines prowling the borders are all pushing Earth into another mass extinction. It’s up to Aloy to uncover the secrets behind the threats and restore balance to the world. All whilst trying to stay one step ahead of an undefeatable enemy.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X | Intel Core i5 8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory | 16GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 |
| Storage | 150GB available space | 150GB available space |
Do You Want to Play These New Game Releases?
New month, games, and maybe a cheeky upgrade or two? If you want to update your gaming set-up in time to play any of these new releases, we’ve included our top PC and laptop recommendations down below. However, if these don’t suit your in-game demands or individual preferences, you can take a closer look at our full range.
Refract Gaming Celeste Pre Built PC
Designed by the PC experts, the Refract Gaming Celeste is armed with all the high-quality gaming hardware you need to play these new game releases. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU delivers fast performance in all your multi-threaded tasks, including gaming and streaming. Equipped with both 32GB of DDR5 RAM and 1TB M.2 SSD, unlock quick loading times with virtually zero latency or input lag during those critical boss battles. What’s more, the NVIDIA RTX 4070 provides you with that distinct competitive edge thanks to immersive visuals and smooth gameplay.
In addition to all of this, the Refract Gaming Celeste includes a three-year warranty which also covers parts and labour. Perfect for if you need to return this PC back to us for any unexpected repairs.
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Designed for mid-range gaming and streaming
- AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4070
- 32GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB M.2 SSD
- Integrated RGB lighting
ASUS ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is the perfect choice for those who want to game or work on the go. Powered by an Intel i7 13650H CPU, this laptop can handle any intensive task you throw its way thanks to the combination of P- and E- cores along with Intel Thread Director. Fine-tuned with Max-Q tech and Ada Lovelace architecture, the NVIDIA RTX 4080 will render your favourite gaming worlds in stunning photo-realistic quality. The 16.0’’ WUXGA display and 165Hz refresh rates deliver ultra-smooth and responsive gameplay.
All of this high-powered hardware is kept cool by the integrated ROG Intelligent thermal solution. The combination of a dual-fan system and heatsinks ensure temperatures are kept down for an optimised performance that is whisper-quiet.
- 16.0” WUXGA display
- 165Hz refresh rate
- Intel i7 13650H CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4080
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Home
Your Favourite New Game?
What is your favourite new game for this month? Let us know in the comments below.
PC spec and release dates for these games were correct at the time of writing but are subject to change.
- 6 min read
Ruth Rowley
Author
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.
Read More >>