10 Upcoming Games With Unique Mechanics You Need to Know About
The gaming industry is constantly evolving, with developers pushing boundaries to create fresh and innovative experiences. While many players stick to familiar genres and franchises, there’s something exciting about discovering a game that introduces mechanics unlike anything you’ve seen before.
In a recent video by Gameranx, Falcon highlighted 10 upcoming games with truly unique mechanics that stand out from the crowd. From time-traveling FPS adventures to survival horror with intelligent dinosaurs, these titles promise to redefine gameplay in unexpected ways.
Let’s dive into each of these fascinating games and explore what makes them special.
10. Kingmakers – Fully Destructible Medieval Warfare with Modern Guns
Developer: Redemption Road Games
Imagine a medieval battlefield—except you’re armed with an AK-47, grenade launchers, and machine guns. Kingmakers is a third-person shooter mixed with Dynasty Warriors-style combat, where you mow down hundreds of soldiers with modern weaponry.
But what sets it apart is its fully destructible environment. Buildings don’t just disappear—they crumble realistically, allowing you to level entire castles with explosives. You’re not just a soldier; you’re a one-man siege engine, reshaping the battlefield in real-time.
9. Crimson Desert – Open-World RPG with Dragon Flight
Developer: Pearl Abyss
Crimson Desert is an open-world action RPG that blends elements of Dragon’s Dogma, The Witcher 3, and Breath of the Wild. But the standout feature? You can ride and fight on dragons.
The game’s massive world is packed with detail, and soaring through the skies on a fire-breathing beast adds an exhilarating layer of freedom. Will dragon combat be a core mechanic or a late-game reward? We don’t know yet—but the sheer spectacle makes this a must-watch.
8. Jump Ship – Seamless Ship-to-FPS Combat in Space
Developer: Keepsake Games
Think Sea of Thieves meets No Man’s Sky. Jump Ship is a co-op FPS where you and your crew pilot a spaceship, engage in zero-gravity firefights, and seamlessly transition between ship combat and on-foot missions.
The game’s huge scale means you can enter planetary atmospheres, dock at stations, and fight off boarding parties—all without loading screens. If the execution matches the ambition, this could be the ultimate spacefaring sandbox.
7. Cairn – Ultra-Realistic Rock Climbing Survival
Developer: Cairn Team
Most climbing games simplify the experience—Cairn doesn’t. This hardcore climbing simulator forces you to find handholds, manage stamina, and use real climbing gear like pitons and chalk.
You’ll also need to scavenge resources between climbs, making it a survival game as much as an athletic challenge. If you’ve ever wanted a game that captures the physical and mental strain of scaling a mountain, Cairn might be it.
6. Clockwork Revolution – Time-Traveling Steampunk Bioshock
Developer: inXile Entertainment
Clockwork Revolution looks like BioShock meets Sonic CD. Set in the retro-futuristic city of Avalon, you’ll wield steampunk weapons—but the real twist is time travel.
Your choices in the past drastically alter the future, transforming Avalon from a gleaming utopia into a dystopian warzone. Few games make player decisions feel this impactful—if the branching timelines are deep enough, this could be a narrative masterpiece.
5. The Lost Wild – Survival Horror with Intelligent Dinosaurs
Developer: Great Ape Games
Most horror games rely on scripted scares—The Lost Wild does something different. The dinosaurs here aren’t mindless monsters; they’re wild animals with advanced AI.
You can scare them off, distract them with other creatures, or exploit their behaviors to survive. If the AI lives up to the promise, this could be the most realistic dino-horror game ever made.
4. Lost Skies – Build & Pilot Custom Airships
Developer: Bossa Studios
Lost Skies takes the ship-building of Sea of Thieves and lets you construct flying airships. You’ll gather materials, design your vessel, and engage in aerial dogfights against robots and other players.
The grappling, gliding, and open-world survival mechanics make this a dream game for sky pirates. In a sea of survival games, Lost Skies stands out by letting you rule the skies.
3. The Alters – Clone Alternate Versions of Yourself
Developer: 11 bit studios
What if you could meet alternate versions of yourself? The Alters is a narrative survival game where you create clones of your protagonist—each with different life choices and personalities.
These “alters” help manage your base, but they also have needs and conflicts, blending The Sims with Frostpunk. The concept is wildly original, and if the execution holds up, this could be a mind-bending experience.
2. Adapt – A Full Game Based on Spore’s Creature Stage
Developer: Magic Spell Studios
Remember Spore’s Creature Stage? Adapt is entirely focused on that idea. You design a species, guide its evolution, and compete in an ecosystem as it grows from prey to predator.
With more customization and depth than Spore, this could finally deliver on the evolutionary sandbox fans have wanted for years.
1. Screenbound – Play a 2D Game Inside a 3D World
Developer: SplitScreen Studio*
Screenbound is one of the weirdest games ever. You play a Game Boy-style 2D game (called the Quantum Boy) while simultaneously navigating a 3D world.
Your actions in one dimension affect the other, creating mind-bending puzzles. The developers call it “5D”—a mix of 2D and 3D. It’s unlike anything else, and if it works, it could revolutionize puzzle games.
Final Thoughts
These 10 games prove that innovation in gaming is far from dead. Whether it’s blowing up castles with an RPG, riding dragons, or cloning yourself, each title offers something fresh and exciting.
Which of these unique mechanics are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments! And if you want more gaming insights, subscribe for daily updates.
