The autumn season is finally here. For the gaming industry, this means that the biggest games are just around the corner in time for the holiday season.

September kicks off the season with many young people returning to school. So hopefully these games will make the return to academics much more bearable.

Here’s our list of the top games coming in September:

The Casting of Frank Stone

Supermassive Games returns with a game set within the Dead by Daylight universe with The Casting of Frank Stone. This horror title follows a small group of aspiring filmmakers who find themselves in a life-or-death situation when they attempt to make a movie at a condemned steel mill.

In true Supermassive Games fashion, there will be many choices to be made that will control where the story goes as well as the fates for the numerous characters within the game. Along with that also comes with similar gameplay sections of puzzles and quick time events.

The Casting of Frank Stone is set to launch on September 3rd for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store).

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions creates an entire game surrounding the popular sport within the universe. Players will soar through the skies on their brooms in tough competition either solo or online in the game of Quiddditch.

All the roles presented in the books/films are present in the Chaser, Seeker, Keeper, or Beater positions. Each having their unique playstyle based on the duty performed by the positions. For those good enough, perhaps they’ll be able to snatch the elusive snitch?

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions soars onto PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store) on September 3rd. 

Fitness Boxing feat. Hatsune Miku

It’s time for weebs to get an exercise game of their own with Fitness Bosing feat. Hatsune Miku. The vocaloid herself is the main instructor as players stay in shape through the numerous boxing routines the series is known for.

Not to waste the collaboration, there is also a brand-new “Mixercise” mode that takes songs from previous titles as well as from the cast vocaloid library for players to box to as they feel the sweat dripping from their face!

Fitness Boxing feat. Hatsune Miku punches exclusively for Nintendo Switch on September 5th.

Astro Bot

Astro Bot is the follow-up to the popular Astro’s Playroom that aims to be bigger with numerous moments to serve as a love letter to the longtime PlayStation legacy. It takes the numerous improvements and technologies within the DuelSense controller to bring players interesting platforming gameplay.

This is meant to be developer Team Asobi’s biggest title yet and also an exciting new chapter for the franchise as a whole. Players will go through dozens of levels across six planets as they rescue bots with their newfound powers based upon animals.

Astro Bot takes to the stars exclusively on PlayStation 5 on September 6th.

Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP

Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP brings back a beloved classic from the early 2010’s with updated visuals, gameplay for a smoother experience, and soundtrack to bring this into a brand new era. Of course, those who prefer the original style can still do so thanks to the “original mode” in this remaster.

For those who don’t know what this game is, players will play as high school cheerleader Juliet Starling. Who learns of her family’s history as zombie slayers as she’ll mow down hundreds of which with her trusty chainsaw and beloved (and bodyless) boyfriend by her side.

Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP rips onto Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam) on September 11th.

The Plucky Squire

The storybook adventure by former art director for the Pokemon franchise has arrived in the form of The Plucky Squire. This charming tale follows the hero Jot, who finds himself kicked out of his own story by the villain Humgrump after the latter realizes his doomed destiny.

Players will explore numerous different tales of adventure as they jump between the 2D and 3D worlds, solving puzzles and battling foes alike, as they fight to save the day.

The Plucky Squire starts its adventure on September 17th for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam and GOG).

Frostpunk 2

The chilling citybuilder continues on with Frostpunk 2. Earth is still in the deathgrip of an eternal winter. It’ll be up to players to manage the struggles of the demands of their growing metropolis to gather enough resources to expand.

However, this is no unified society. They’ll have to balance the numerous factions that make up their city, keeping things at peace while making tough decisions for the benefit of all.

Frostpunk 2 storms onto PC (via Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store) on September 20th.

Zoochosis

The indie horror game everyone will likely be streaming on release, Zoochosis will have players in the role of a zookeeper. Where things aren’t what they seem and they’ll have to work hard to find the cure that’s infected the many animals in the zoo.

However it won’t be so easy. As these infected animals have given into their primal instinct and are ready to hunt down and kill the player. They’ll have to use their wits and quick decision making if they want to be able to save everything in the zoo.

Zoochosis roars on PC (via Steam) on September 23rd.