Let the good times roll! Last week was a bumper week for game releases, with Dungeons of Hinterburg, Flintlock and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess leading the charge. There aren’t the ‘big’ releases this week but there’s still a whole load of games to get stuck into if you’re looking for something new and shiny!
22 July – The New Denpa Men (Nintendo Switch)
THE NEW DENPA MEN is a free-to-play RPG where you can adventure with your friends. Unlike other RPGs, your adventure companions aren’t in the game, they’re all around you! In addition to the main stage that can be played at any time, there are also event stages that are open for a limited time. In addition to adventure, there is plenty of fun to be had, such as decorating your base island, fishing and more!
23 July – Buried Alive (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC and PS4
Escape the Grave in Buried Alive! Your mission: escape the suffocating grip of the coffin and find your way to freedom! Will you conquer your fears and escape the clutches of the crypt, or will you succumb to the darkness?
23 July – Conscript (Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
During the First World War, a lone French soldier must navigate twisted trenches, scavenge for limited supplies, and solve complex puzzles – all whilst fighting for survival amid mankind's most brutal and horrifying conflict. Conscript is a new take on classic survival horror.
23 July – Empty Shell (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on Nintendo Switch and PC.
Empty Shell will throw you in a dark industrial environment, a secret facility on a Japanese island in the middle of nowhere. Every time you die, you will control a new volunteer sent to the place. Your starting equipment will be randomized and each level will be generated with a new layout. Puzzles to solve, equipment, logs and documents to recover await you in this roguelite survival horror.
23 July – Été PC)
Été (summer) is a relaxing painting game set in Montréal. Color the city to explore, create artwork on canvas, collect stamps in your album, decorate your studio, fulfill commissions from your neighbors, and unleash your inner artist!
23 July – Exophobia (Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
You find yourself alone in a human spaceship taken over by hostile alien soldiers. Explore and fight your way to find the last human survivors, while you uncover piece by piece the backstory of the spaceship crew, leading to this high-stakes moment at the red planet. Evolve your alien weapon and shoot, slide, stun your enemies and more, in your journey to escape out alive!
23 July – F1 Manager 2024 (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Lead your team to glory in F1® Manager 2024. A new Formula 1® season has arrived, and with it, the most comprehensive F1® management experience to date. Build a legacy with one of 10 official F1® constructors or create your own team for the very first time.
23 July – Retro Revengers (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on Nintendo Switch and PC
Far out in the uncharted backwaters of the unfashionable end of Central Japan lies Ludens Castle, where five friends, the Retro Revengers, get isekai’d into a strange land that threatens the existence of not just their games, but their world too.
23 July – The Star Named EOS (Nintendo Switch, PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
The Star Named EOS is a story-rich puzzle adventure built around photography. By recreating the compositions of photos from the past, uncover the truth of a family mystery. Experience a harmonious mixture of beautiful hand-drawn art and engaging puzzles as you embark on a journey of reminiscence.
23 July – Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Purgatory (iOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Join Samira’s harrowing quest for truth. Battle monsters, uncover dark conspiracies, and confront your inner turmoil in this gripping RPG thriller set in the World of Darkness universe. Shape the story with your choices, revealing new secrets and multiple endings.
23 July – Weyrdlets (PC)
Weyrdlets is a virtual pet game that harmonizes relaxation with productivity. Collect adorable items, customize your pet and its home, and bring your loving companion to your desktop to boost real-life tasks, enriching your daily routine with a touch of joy and motivation!
24 July – Ginger – The Tooth Fairy (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4
Ginger – The Tooth Fairy is a 2D side-scrolling platform game. It is specifically designed for kids and newcomers to gaming. Ginger will explore various worlds filled with obstacles to overcome in order to find her magic teeth.
24 July – Hidden Cats in Rome (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on Nintendo Switch, PC
Hidden Cats in Rome is a short and pleasant hidden objects game for everyone - look around a big, lovely illustration, relax, and spot all the furry friends hiding in every nook and cranny. Starting with beautiful (yet monochromatic) scenery, the city fills itself with warm colors the more cats you find!
24 July – Super Woden GP II (Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
Get ready to climb your way to the top of the motorsports world! Super Woden GP II is a love letter to the sport and arcade racing games of the '90s. Obtain more than 180 vehicles from 9 car manufacturers using the credits you earn in racing events and unlock secret cars through skillful play. Race solo, challenge other players' records or enjoy split-screen local multiplayer for up to 4 drivers!
25 July – 7 Days to Die (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
7 Days to Die is an open-world game with a unique combination of first-person shooter, survival horror, tower defense, and role-playing games. Play the definitive zombie survival sandbox RPG that came first. Navezgane awaits!
25 July – Abathor (Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Abathor is a 2D arcade action platformer for up to 4 players. You are the last hope in defense of Atlantis, you'll face hordes of enemies and countless challenges. Enjoy its pixel art and epic music. A cooperative and competitive game to achieve glory or death.
25 July – Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow (Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
Little Griffin is trapped in an ominous new world with his only friend, Birly the teddy bear. Solve clever puzzles and encounter terrifying creatures as the pair embark on a journey to discover what lurks beyond their nightmares.
25 July – Exhausted Man (Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Play as a person who is exhausted but refuses to sleep. Make it through a night that is crucial to him / her.
- Do everything while lying down.
- -Whimsical daily events.
- -Build your own environment.
25 July – Hairdresser Simulator (PS5, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
Create new hairstyles for customers. Cut, dye, and style to perfection. Enhance your skills and master the craft. Run your business and renovate your salon. Generate profit, hire employees – aim to the top!
Unleash your creativity with staples of the hairdressing trade - see how much a simple haircut can change a person!
25 July – Harvest Days (Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Escape the stress of the big city and enjoy the country life. Take care of your farm, explore the open game world and create your farming paradise. Take care of your animals, cultivate the fields, produce useful and decorative items and build your dream ranch.
25 July – House of Golf 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
Embark on an unforgettable golfing adventure with House of Golf 2 - not just a game, but an invitation to create lasting memories with family and friends. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newcomer to the virtual greens, dive into a world brimming with challenges and excitement.
25 July – Lakeview Cabin Collection (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
The Lakeview Cabin Collection is an exploration of the world of cult horror movies in this action puzzler through four episodes, each with their own unique themes and features. Play as four companions as they use anything they can get their hands on to survive in a horror experience unlike any other.
25 July – Mists of Noyah (Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Mists of Noyah is a survival game with many RPG elements. Fight factions that evolve over the days and bizarre monsters that will terrify you at night! Strengthen your base by rescuing survivors from around the world.
25 July – Tactical Bandits (Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox Series)
Dive headfirst into the chaos of a ravaged world, where survival means mastering the art of combat and outsmarting your foes. In Tactical Bandits, the remnants of civilization teeter on the brink, and it’s up to you to chart a path through the desolation.
26 July – Agent Walker: Secret Journey (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on Mobile and PC
“The year is 1942, and the Europe is in flames. In the midst of the grim war, a mystical artifact known as the Spear of Destiny has been discovered, and it’s believed to have the power to change the destiny of the war. To complete her mysterious mission, Agent Walker will have to cross the grim battlegrounds of France while facing death, destruction, and hidden puzzles every step of the way. But with so much at stake, there’s no turning back.
26 July – Circus of TimTim (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
Circus of TimTim is a Stealth Horror Survival Game about two siblings trying to sneak inside the most hunted carnival of all time to recover lost items with a metal detector device, however enemies are roaming around, and they can hear your every step! TimTim is not happy.
26 July – Exodus: Creepy Time (Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Exodus: Creepy Time is an exciting casual-style game with elements of a simplified roguelike. An ominous journey through dark and gloomy locations awaits you, where every action you take has serious consequences. Survive in a world where darkness and horror lurk at every turn. Collect resources, upgrade your character, and develop new skills to survive in this horror world.
26 July – Fort Defense (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5
All hands on deck! Pirate armada dead ahead! Take part in an uncompromising struggle repelling freebooters’ assaults. Watch out, the enemy may catch the tide for ruining your fortress. Build towers, collect crystals, upgrade spells, and believe in your victory!
26 July – Nerd Survivors (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5
Use explosive pizzas, enchanted fidget spinners, or a Katamari of monsters to fight countless enemies’ hordes! Repair the “Forge of Destiny” and craft the ultimate custom weapon in this comedy action rogue-lite survivor.
26 July – Paper Flight – Relic Hunter (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC, PS4, PS5
Paper Flight - Relic Hunter is an interactive game experience that is designed to ease your mind and have fun popping innocent balloons. Jump into the role of a little paper plane and rescue the world from evil balloon demons by dashing through them.
26 July – Pedra Crystal Caves (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
Pedra Crystal Caves is a ‘just one more go’ puzzle platformer challenging you to rewire your brain when navigating each level, searching for the key tiles that open the exit door.
26 July – Street Racer (Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
Steel Racer is a 2D pixelated old-school racing game inspired by arcade classics from the 1980s and 1990s decades. Speed through 50 different circuits in any order across 5 different terrain zones. Win races and money to upgrade and customize your car. Choose between 3 difficulty settings and 3 levels of traction assist, making your car easier or harder to control on curves.
I got blisters on these fingers!!!!!! Anyhow, any of these taking your fancy. There are a couple of Vampire Survivor looking type games that I may been drawn to!
