From Cosmic Beat-’Em-Ups to Abstract Skateboarding: The Most Unique December in Years

[kevin1]

Variety is the theme of December’s game releases, with titles that blend nostalgia, innovation, and outright weirdness. Marvel Cosmic Invasion kicks things off on December 1, channeling classic arcade beat-’em-ups with 15 playable characters and drop-in co-op. Indie creativity shines with Routine (Dec. 4), a first-person sci-fi horror set on a lonely lunar base, as well as Skate Story (Dec. 8), where players become a demon skater on a surreal journey to the moon.
This year’s slate proves December is no longer a cooldown period. Instead, it’s a showcase of inventive storytelling, bold aesthetics, and fresh mechanics—none of which rely on blockchain or Web3 elements, just pure game design. Whether you want cosmic battles, dystopian nightmares, or trippy underworld skateboarding, December has something unforgettable waiting.

[Nahid Hossen]

This December lineup feels refreshingly creative compared to recent years.

[Abdul Khan]

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