Seems weird to me that there’s so many games releasing this week, when there’s only one release people will be focussed on…I kid of course, but Elden Ring’s first DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, is certainly a big release this week. Any of these others taking your fancy?
17 June – Vampire Therapist (PC)
Take on the role of Sam, a former rootin', tootin' Wild West gunslinger who realized, after a hundred years or so, that there's a whole lot more to unlife than blood, lace, and leather. Sam teams up with a 3000-year-old vampire living in Europe that's willing to show him the therapy ropes.
18 June – #BLUD (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Save your friends, fight off the vampire apocalypse, and survive the horrors of freshman field hockey practice in #BLUD, a delightfully zany animated dungeon crawler that blurs the line between action RPGs and hyperkinetic 90s cartoons.
18 June – HORROR TALES: The Beggar (PS5, Xbox Series) – released on PC on 17 June
Step into a riveting sci-fi journey that unfolds in the aftermath of a catastrophic event, where terror and science fiction intertwine amidst the ruins of a broken world. Immerse yourself in dynamic fusion of space-time bending combats and earth-shattering puzzles. Traverse the remnants of a once-thriving civilization, now reduced to a treacherous landscape shaped by the chaos of cataclysmic forces.
18 June – Still Wakes the Deep (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
Still Wakes the deep is an upcoming survival horror game from The Chinese Room (makers of Dear Esther and Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture). Set on an oil rig, this game pushes you through claustrophobic environments and freezing waters escaping an unthinkable horror.
18 June – Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Forges of Corruption DLC (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Equip your holy chainsword and bolter to take on new enemies and explore fresh environments. Stop Chaos’ corruption from spreading and face off against terrifying enemies like the Terminator and its Lighting Claws. Be ready to try new weapons like the Multi-Melta and Missile Launcher!
19 June – Glyphs of Gitzan (Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Glyphs of Gitzan is a block-sliding puzzle adventure spanning 50 unique stages of increasing complexity. Take the role of a young explorer and navigate levels in top-down pixel art style, pushing stone pillars across tiled floors to align them with rows of glyphs. Glowing symbols on each pillar hint at the direction its light will emanate. If you can light up all the glyphs with the pillars in each hall, you'll be able to proceed to the next tricky chamber.
20 June – Everafter Falls (Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Rediscover the simple life. Farm, fish, forge and fight to restore the peace in an all-new farming adventure. Features split-screen coop, a helpful pet, automated drones, resourceful pixies, a card-eating progression system, and dangerous dungeons to delve into!
20 June – Grand Prix Story (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on Nintendo Switch PC, PS4, PS5
In this simulation game, you take control of a racing team. Hire talented drivers, develop new vehicles, and enter Grand Prix races as you try to become the best in the world. Become the boss of your own team, training drivers and acquiring sponsors before conquering the Grand Prix! Develop new vehicles and parts, and customize them any way you like!
20 June – Primal Survivors (PS5, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
Throw colossals bones and big rocks in an ever growing horde of primal creatures to survive in the jungle. Choose from a variety of upgrades to create unique and game-breaking builds. Unlock a diverse cast of classes and weapons with unique powers.
20 June – Rusted Moss (Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harbouring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity’s door…
20 June – Tavern Talk (PC) – coming to Nintendo Switch in the future
In Tavern Talk, gather rumours, serve magical drinks, and meet adventurers on a life-changing quest.
20 June – Windstorm: Start of a Great Friendship – Remastered (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
Windstorm: A Start of a Great Friendship Remastered is a modern version of the horse simulation narrative game developed by Aesir Interactive based on the best-selling book and successful movie franchise. Players will experience the story of Mika, a girl known as a horse whisperer after she befriends a black stallion named Windstorm.
21 June – Block Tower TD (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
Block Tower TD is a roguelike tower defence strategy game with interesting innovations. Build a world out of blocks, choose random upgrades to make every run unique.
21 June – Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
In the Land of Shadow, Miquella awaits the return of his promised Lord. A place obscured by the Erdtree. Where the goddess Marika first set foot. A land purged in an unsung battle. Set ablaze by Messmer's flame. It was to this land that Miquella departed. Divesting himself of his flesh, his strength, his lineage. Of all things Golden.
21 June – Faces of Illusion (Xbox One, Xbox Series) already available on Mobile and PC
A young journalist witnesses the kidnapping of a theatre star, Beatrice Le Brun. The ambitious girl then undertakes her own investigation. When the journalist and her young associate - Beatrice's brother - follow the kidnapper, more and more of the truth about the abduction and a mysterious romance come to light.
21 June – Hole io (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on Mobile, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5
Show who is the biggest black hole in the town!
21 June – NightGhast (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, and PS5
NIGHTGHAST is a first-person horror game about wicked witches and sinister widows..
21 June – Pedra Crystal Caves (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
A "˜just one more go' puzzle game where you must find all the key tiles which open the exit door to each cave. Find the special bonus tiles to earn Crystals which can be redeemed to upgrade your Pedra block. Gain temporary upgrades to your Pedra block by painting the upgrade tiles scattered throughout each cave.
21 June – Pogo Stick Champion (Nintendo Switch, PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
Pogo Stick Champion is a 2D platformer game that pairs a relaxing aesthetic with challenging gameplay. Use a pogo stick to bounce your way through each level to reach through the end of the stage while avoiding hard falls and pits. As the difficulty increases you'll encounter lasers, circular saws, spikes and other deadly obstacles, but don't worry all levels unlocked, so you won't get stuck!
21 June – Times & Galaxy (Nintendo Switch, PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
Embark on an interplanetary adventure as the first robo reporter for the Times & Galaxy, the solar system's most trusted holopaper. You're just an intern, but if you can get the scoop, write great stories, and impress your colleagues, maybe you’ll get to keep your job!
And there you have it. Will you be picking any of the new releases up?
