As the dust settles from the heavy February and March game releases, we enter a relatively slow month that mostly features titles for the Nintendo Switch. The April 2022 Game Releases range from classics such as Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and House of the Dead to an upcoming favorite in Nintendo Switch Sports, the system is on fire with a ton of releases.

One of the most anticipated April 2022 Game Releases comes in the form of Chrono Cross: Radical Dreamers Edition, which is a remaster of one of the most beloved titles from the PS1 era. This is definitely a must-buy for fans and something that will also be appreciated by newcomers who want to see what the hype is all about.

Without further ado, here are your biggest April 2022 Game Releases!

April 2022 Game Releases

MLB The Show 22

Release Date: April 5, 2022
Platform: PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

It’s baseball season again, so batter up and enjoy this year’s newest iteration of MLB The Show. This year it’s coming to the Switch, so Nintendo fans can enjoy the game on the go alongside their Playstation and Xbox counterparts.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

Release Date: April 5, 2022
Platform: PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

Lego Star Wars has been a console staple all the way from the PS2 days and as a new generation of Star Wars ends, so comes a new installment to this beloved series as part of the April 2022 Game Releases. Whatever your opinion is with the new saga, if you enjoyed the Lego Star Wars series, this is definitely a must-buy for the family.

House of the Dead: Remake

Release Date: April 7, 2022
Platform: Nintendo Switch

Part of the April 2022 Game Releases is a veritable blast from the past, as this shooter makes its way to the Nintendo Switch this month!

Pick of the Month: Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition

Release Date: April 7, 2022
Platform: PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox One

Chrono Cross is a classic from the tail end of the original Playstation generation that serves as a spiritual sequel to the beloved Chrono Trigger. The Radical Dreamers’ translation is being released for the first time, so fans of the series have a lot to look forward to as part of the April 2022 Game Releases.

Pick of the Month 2: 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

Release Date: April 13, 2022
Platform: Nintendo Switch

This title was a fantastic visual novel with some castle defense strategy thrown in for good measure when it dropped back in 2020 for the PS4. Our review recalls that “It has a fantastic narrative with some mind-blowing plot twists that will keep you guessing.”

Nintendo Switch owners will finally find out why this was one of the nominees for best narrative in The Game Awards in 2020.

Road 96 (PS, Xbox)

Release Date: April 14, 2022
Platform: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

Here’s a rare occurrence for the April 2022 Game Releases, as we’re getting a new launch for the Playstation and Xbox that originally released back in 2021. Featuring an interesting indie game that only a handful of people have played, this procedurally generated adventure follows a runaway who gets involved with a different set of situations depending on how you play.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (Switch)

Release Date: April 20, 2022
Platform: Nintendo Switch

This was the Star Wars game that took the world by storm back in 2008. Take the reins of Starkiller once again as you use the force for either the dark side or for good. This time you can take it on the go on the Nintendo Switch.

Zombie Army 4: Dead War

Release Date: April 26, 2022
Platform: Nintendo Switch

This fast-paced shooter has made its rounds on the Xbox and Playstation, and now it’s finding its way to the Switch. With the new season underway, take your WWII zombie shooter on the go and free the world from Nazi zombies!

The Serpent Rogue

Release Date: April 26, 2022
Platform: PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

This indie RPG from Team 17 allows you to take control of the Warden as he cleanses a mythical land from its pestilence and evil. Gather ingredients to craft potions and equipment to defeat various enemies.

Nintendo Switch Sports

Release Date: April 29, 2022
Platform: Nintendo Switch

The biggest party game for the Wii receives its follow-up for the Nintendo Switch! While it doesn’t have the boxing game, you can still get some of the classic grudge matches with friends here including tennis and volleyball.

*All release dates may change without prior notice.