With the summer solstice last month, we are now in the hottest season of the year. And this July, we have a generous collection of captivating titles worth checking out. From some fascinating indie titles to Final Fantasy XIVThis month is packed with games that seem worth your time, starting with the latest expansion to , and beyond. Many of them have free demos you can try right now if you don’t want to wait for the release date.
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail – 2nd July
Published on: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Windows
The latest expansion to one of the world’s most popular MMORPGs, Morning trail officially on July 2, 2024. The Holiday-like extension sends players to Tural, a brand new continent. New content also includes the Viper and Pictomancer jobs and a new level cap of 100.
The first descendant – 2nd July
Published on: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Windows
A free cooperative third-person shooter, The first descendant will be released on July 2nd for consoles and PC. It offers a selection of more than 14 playable characters. Oh, and Abubakar Salim (Assassin’s Creed Origins, Tales of Kenzera: Zau, The Legend of Vox Machina, House of the Dragon) is in there. I bet that caught your attention.
Zenless Zone Zero – 4th of July
Published on: PS5, Windows, iOS, Android
This free action RPG from the makers of Genshin Influence is coming to consoles and mobile on July 4. Set in a post-apocalypse, players take on the role of survivors clinging to what remains of humanity’s desperate future, and in terms of design, ZZZ could turn the whole gacha grind into a feel much less dragging.
The Legend of Heroes: Paths through the Dawn – 5th July
Published on: PS5, PS4, Switch, Windows
The Legend of Heroes: Paths through the Dawn lets you switch between strategic turn-based combat and real-time battles in a unique twist on two RPG formulas. The game will be released on July 5th for PlayStation, Switch and PC.
Once human – 9 July
Published on: Windows
An open-world multiplayer survival title, Once human places you in a world that has been devastatingly altered by an alien contamination. The game features third-person shooter mechanics as well as survival challenges such as finding uncontaminated food and water while doing your best to survive.
Wastelander – July 12
Published on: Windows
Wastelandera turn-based strategy game in which you must survive violent storms on an alien world while discovering alien technology, leaves Early Access for PC on July 12.
Darkest Dungeon 2 – 15th of July
Published on: PS5, PS4, Switch
A sequel to the innovative and nerve-wracking 2016 RPG where your party will suffer emotional and psychological damage as well as physical wounds as they adventure into the monster-infested depths. Featuring roguelike mechanics in a dark fantasy world where it’s up to you to guide your horse and wagon through a dark and chaotic world. Darkest Dungeon 2 is making the jump to PlayStation and Switch after officially launching on PC in May 2023.
catastrophe – 16th of July
Published on: Windows
From the developers of the 2018 indie action RPG, Moonlighter, Kataklismo features real-time strategy challenges that require you to build fortresses and defend them from all sorts of monsters (including some crazy-looking frog-like beasts).
Evil evil – 16th of July
Published on: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows
Evil evil promises fast-paced, bloody vampire first-person shooter gameplay. You and up to three other players can team up and take on the roles of vampires with unique playstyles.
Yaoling: Mythical Journey – 16th of July
Published on: Windows
Yaolong features RPG gameplay with creature collection in a semi-open world brought to life with wonderful graphics. The game is currently available as a free demo on Steam ahead of its July 16 release date.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: A Divine Mercy – 17th July
Published on: Switch
Originally released on Apple Arcade in 2023, the co-op action roguelike that sends the titular turtles on a mission to save Splinter from Shredder is coming to Switch this month. The game features co-op for up to four players, random power-up drops, and upgradeable powers.
The Holy Acorn – 17th July
Published on: Windows
If you like Soulslikes but are craving something cuter, check out: The Holy Acorn on July 17. You play a squirrel on a journey to uncover the secrets of an evil force transforming the forest around you.
Bo: Path of the Blue-Green Lotus – 18 July
Published on: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Windows
With beautiful hand-drawn 2.5D graphics, Bo: Path of the Blue-Green Lotus offers action platform games mixed with aerial combat in a world inspired by Japanese folklore.
Hinterberg Dungeon – 18 July
Published on: Xbox Series X/S, Windows
Located in the Austrian Alps, Hinterberg Dungeon In “The 40 Fingers,” Luisa goes on an adventure and explores various dungeons to escape her boring business life at home.
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn – 18 July
Published on: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows
Based on the Soulsike genre, but with weapons and aerial platforms, Flintlock; The Siege of Dawn will be released on July 18th. If you’re curious how such wild elements combine, there’s a free demo on Steam.
Meifumado – 18 July
Published on: Windows
With atmospheric and seductive images in retro style, Meifumado combines action RPG combat, non-linear level design and samurai style. It will be released on July 18th.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess – 19 July
Published on: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Windows
In this single-player action-strategy game from Capcom, you must fight battles against hordes of monsters in a never-ending day/night cycle.
Weyrdlets – 23 July
Published on: Windows
Weyrdlets is a pet simulator featuring, well, Weyrdlets. They look odd! These critters live alongside your daily computer tasks, popping up when you’re writing emails, browsing the web, and more. If you’re curious about whether or not you should let a Weyrdlet into your life, there’s a free demo available on Steam.
Arranger: A Roleplaying Puzzle Adventure – 25 July
Published on: PS5, Switch, Windows
arranger explores the life of Jemma, an outsider trying to discover herself (mood). The game’s entire world is a puzzling grid, creating satisfying challenges for you as Jemma moves a whole section of the grid with her. If you’re curious, there’s a free demo available on Steam.
Earth Defense Force 6 – 25 July
Published on: PS5, PS4, Windows
Those damn Ravagers are back, dropping giant ants and covering the sky with their strange machines. The latest in the Earth Defense Force Series, 6. EDF is coming July 25th to fulfill all your fantasies of killing giant insects, dragons, robots and monsters.
Tokyo Xanadu eX+ – 25 July
Published on: Switch
It will be released for Switch on July 25th. Tokyo Xanadu eX+ follows the story of a group of characters surviving after a major earthquake hits Tokyo. Featuring action RPG gameplay, Time Attack and Boss Rush modes, you take on the roles of unique characters ready to battle vicious creatures.
Weko, the mask collector – 26 July
Published on: Windows
An action-adventure experience with Weko, a character who sets out to collect powerful primal masks, Weko, the mask collector features puzzles, real-time combat, and a huge open world. You can try a demo on Steam now.
Sword of Convallaria – 31 July
Published on: Windows, iOS, Android
This tactical RPG features beautiful pixel art, turn-based combat, branching narratives and, how could I forget, a score by Hitoshi Sakimoto, who brings us the melodic soundscapes of Final Fantasy Tactics And Final Fantasy XIII. Sword of Convallaria offers a free demo on Steam if you can’t wait until July 31st.
And that’s it for our pick of the games to keep an eye on this July.
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