Weekly Game Launch: 23 – 29 June 2025

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If you’re looking for what games are releasing at the end of June 2025, we’ve got you covered. Weekly Game Launch is your summary of what games to expect this week. So let’s see what this week has in store for us.

We’re still recovering from all the Summer Game Fest announcements and then we have more games to get into.

If you were expecting a summer lull to catch up on the ol’ backlog, you’re out of luck. Even though last week launched with a mountain of games, there’s not much reprieve this week either.


23 June

April Grove (PC)

Take a load off, enjoy the scenery, chop a tree or two; the world of April Grove is yours to explore and savor. It's a peaceful world without a danger in sight. All that stands between you and greatness is your efforts and optimization. Gather logs, trade them for gold and purchase food, upgrades or even donate to the local wishing well.

Nedra (PC)

In the frozen wastelands of Antarctica, an abandoned Soviet station hides an ancient, otherworldly presence. When an SOS signal draws an expedition to a mysterious crater, disaster strikes, leaving you stranded during the six-month polar night. The fight for survival begins as you take refuge in the station, where you must uncover its terrifying secrets while battling deadly temperatures and heat-sensitive creatures"”before the cold consumes you.

Outrider Mako (PC)

Take on the role of Mako on her quest to seek out and subsequently deliver her, uh, deliverables in this top-down view 2D action game. Jump on top of your enemies and slime them with goo to stop them in their tracks! Get those deliverables delivered!


24 June

Bee Flowers: Save the Garden (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

In the third chapter of the Bee Flowers series, you'll guide bees through stunning environments while solving logic puzzles on a hexagonal grid. The goal is simple: connect paths to deliver pollen to the flowers. The gameplay is accessible, but the challenges increase as you progress.

How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

In How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine, players will team up to track down a missing submarine, The Triumphant, that may hold the key to averting international conflict. With each player taking on a unique role, effective communication and problem-solving skills will be required to navigate a series of increasingly complex puzzles.

Nanomon Virtual Pet (PC)

Nanomon is a tiny virtual pet that sits on your desktop. Only with your love and training can they evolve into the perfect companion! However, neglect your virtual monster, and your Nanomon may grow up to be weak or ugly. Will your Nanomon achieve it’s life goal? What kind of tamer will you be?

Quantum Witch (PC)

Raised in a high-control cult, Nikki turned to video games as her only form of escapism. Years later, after coming out, losing her family, and rebuilding her life, she transformed that trauma into Quantum Witch: a narrative-driven, LGBTQ+ indie game where every choice matters. In it, you play as Ren, a farm girl living in a peaceful queer utopia with her wife, until a multiversal conflict and a mysterious god threaten everything.

Shuffle Tactics (PC)

nspired by timeless classics such as Final Fantasy Tactics and indie sensations like Alina of the Arena, Shuffle Tactics brings tactical deckbuilding to the next level. Defend the Kingdom of Asteria from the corruption of the Glimmer Curse in this roguelite tactical RPG. Build your best deck, obtain super-powerful relics, and choose the best sidekick to help you in your quest to overthrow the evil King Ogma.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch

When Splinter is kidnapped by Shredder, mysterious portals simultaneously appear across NYC. With April and Metalhead analyzing recovered artifacts for clues, the Turtles battle to recover their father from the clutches of the Foot Clan. However, as the gang gets ever "‹closer to Splinter's otherworldly location, an even greater threat lingers in the shadows...

Volcano Princess (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC

Prepare the next monarch by finding her hobbies, training her for battle, and befriending the citizens she’ll one day protect. Dive into an all-new parenting-simulator-RPG adventure, where every decision you make will not only affect the future of your daughter but that of an entire empire!


25 June

Alterna Vvelt: Blue Exorcist Another Story (Android, iOS, PC)

"Show me... Show me a new story only you can create." Experience the world of the popular dark fantasy Blue Exorcist in a 3D action RPG! Become an Exorcist and explore True Cross Academy Town! So, what do you think? Care to take a journey?

Beautiful Sakura: Fighting Club (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

Beautiful Sakura: Fighting Club is a gripping continuation of Kaito's story, set in a world of fierce battles and emotional growth.

Broken Sword: Shadow fo the Templars – Reforged (Android, iOS) – already available on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series

As the title suggests, Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - Reforged is the "reforged" version of their debut tale, Shadow of the Templars. Yes, almost three decades on from the series' original outing, Revolution Software is re-drawing backgrounds, re-animating sprites and honing many other aspects of the original game to deliver this adventure classic in full 4K, with upscaled audio lifting the quality of the speech to match the new refined visuals.

Exo-Calibre (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

Meet the Ex-Calibre Knights, elite pilots in state-of-the-art exo-mechs, defending peace, justice and hope across the world! The Exo-Tech corporation is dedicated to developing advanced weapons and defenses to aid humanity, but when AI drones go haywire and start attacking the populous, it's up to you to take control of the Ex-Calibre Knights and restore order by any means necessary!

Grifford Academy (iOS, PC)

In this heartwarming and empowering coming-of-age RPG, explore the young minds of a group of ragtag friends as they uncover magic, mayhem, monsters, and find themselves along the way. Join Erika, Viva, and Cap as they fall into the mystical book of Caldria and explore the dynamic and vibrant world around them. Have a hand in how the character's personalities change and evolve as the game progresses.

Grizzly Bear is Hungry (Xbox Series)

Grizzly Bear is Hungry is the fourth installment in the charming Is Hungry series. Join a ravenous grizzly bear on a wild adventure to stock up on food before winter hits! Roll through forests, smash through obstacles, defeat pesky enemies, and shake down trees to gather every last bite.

I Am Your Beast (PS5, Xbox Series) – already available on iOS, PC

I Am Your Beast is a short-form covert revenge thriller FPS where you are hunted across the North American wilderness by the military-industrial complex"”and you turn the tables. You play as secret agent Alphonse Harding, who has been retired for six years. After being asked to complete “one last job” too many times, you decline the latest mission, sparking a brutal guerrilla war between you and the Covert Operations Initiative (COI).

Mainframent (Xbox Series)

In the most unremarkable places, a door to another, wonderful world can be hidden. It was through such a door that the janitor Kloof fell through when he washed the floor in the server room. The only chance to return home is to turn on the elevator. And for this – to make the supercomputer work, looking for and inserting punched cards into it.

Marvel Mystic Mayhem (Android, iOS)

Join forces with iconic Super Heroes as they clash with the sinister forces of Nightmare, the malevolent lord of the Dream Dimension, as he seeks to dominate the waking world. Get a glimpse into the deepest fears of Super Heroes such as Scarlet Witch, Moon Knight, and Captain America as Nightmare transforms their dreams into dangerous dungeons. Drawing energy from the Mindscape, Doctor Strange and Sleepwalker must arm their allies with dream energy to form a three-hero battle team delving into the heart of each harrowing nightmare to avert the collapse of reality.

My Recycling Center (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC

Operate, configure, and expand your recycling center in this first-person simulator! Work fast and sort the trash. Use the compactors to destroy bulky waste. Earn satisfaction and cash to buy containers and unlock new trash types. Use the shop to sell reusable items.

Once Upon a Puppet (Switch) – already available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series

Welcome to Once Upon a Puppet, a 2.5D puzzle-platformer that unfolds within a vibrant world of theater. Take part in a magical tale that combines classic platforming with puppet-inspired gameplay, in a captivating story of friendship, self-discovery, and redemption. Wear the glove of Nieve, a Stagehand exiled to the Understage, and wield control over Drev's strings, a Puppet magically bound to her.

Parry Nightmare (Switch) – already available on PC

This is a game in which a girl trapped in a nightmare cooperates with her other self, "Honno-chan," to defeat the nightmare. In this parry-and-buddy action game, players parry the attacks of countless enemies, accumulate gauges, and wipe out them!

Poppy Playtime – Chapter 4 (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC

Brace yourself for the darkest chapter yet in the epic Poppy Playtime saga. You are pushed deeper into the undiscovered depths of the Playtime Co. factory, far below anything the world knew. Here, you'll encounter terrifying new threats and discover shocking revelations. Can you outwit the unnatural new creations lurking in the shadows?


26 June

Against the Storm (PS4, PS54, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC

A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen's Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization’s last survivors.

Anvil Saga (Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC

Anvil Saga is a management sim with RPG elements where you take control of a blacksmith shop amidst the Hundred Years’ War. Each decision you make impacts the story and gameplay.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PS5)

Embark on a profound quest for human connection that extends beyond the United Cities of America (UCA). With companions at his side, Sam embarks on a fresh odyssey, determined to rescue humanity from the brink of extinction. Join them as they navigate a world besieged by otherworldly adversaries, formidable challenges, and a haunting question that lingers: was connecting the right choice?

Boxville 2 (Android, iOS, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

Boxville 2 continues the adventure of cans living in a box city. Two friends were setting up fireworks for the city celebration, but a mistake caused chaos and one friend went missing. Now our hero must explore Boxville and beyond to fix everything and find his friend.

Bullets and Brains (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

In Bullets & Brains, you’ll find yourself immersed in a sprawling post-apocalyptic environment, teeming with engaging atmosphere and danger at every turn. As one of the last survivors, it’s up to you to navigate through the desolate streets, abandoned buildings, grimy alleyways, but also forests, sewers and even snowy mountains, fighting off waves of relentless zombies.

Cyber Tank Nano (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

Now in Nano format! “Cyber Tank Nano” is a puzzle game that adds various mechanics on top of the Sokoban genre. Collect all the 108 holographic cubes across 36 mind-twisting levels and reach the exit!

Front Mission 3: Remake (Switch)

The tactical RPG classic returns! FRONT MISSION 3: Remake is the third chapter in the iconic series beloved by fans worldwide. Step into the role of Kazuki and Ryogo as tensions rise across volatile military zones. With the fate of the region hanging in the balance, command towering Wanzers and lead your squad through intense, turn-based battles.

Klaus Lee: Thunderballs (PC)

Dive deep through the neon-hued brash and bawdy ’80s inspired reimagined classic 2D action-platformer with your favorite BAD*SS German, Klaus Lee! Dust off your jetpack, grab your dynamite and prepare your laser eyes and dive deep into Klaus’ first challenging adventure!

Locomoto (Switch) – already available on PC

Locomoto is a cozy, life-sim adventure game set on a train, where you
are the conductor! Customise and manage your train, while tending to
your colourful passengers. Get onboard and embark on a journey through beautiful landscapes, accompanied by a soft, lofi original soundtrack.

My Cozy Room (PC, PS5, Xbox Series) – already available on Switch

Welcome to My Cozy Room - a relaxing sandbox home design game, where you can bring your dream spaces to life! Whether it's a snug bedroom, stylish living room, modern kitchen, or a playful kids’ corner, the possibilities are endless. Start decorating and bring your dream cozy room to life today!

Paper Bad (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on Android, PS4, PS5, Switch

Get ready for a wild ride in Paper Bad, the ultimate arcade-style destruction game where the goal isn't delivering newspapers"”it’s causing as much mayhem as possible! Smash windows, dent cars, startle pedestrians, and unleash total chaos as you hurl newspapers across a variety of quirky neighbourhoods.

Persona 5: The Phantom X (Android, iOS, PC)

Persona 5: The Phanotm X is a completely new title based on the world of Persona 5 and set in Tokyo, and follows an original story surrounding a new group of Phantom Thieves.

Project Silverfish (PC – Early Access)

Project Silverfish is an immersive sim, FPS where you rely on your own wits and diverse sets of tools and weapons to survive! Venture deep into a hostile and mysterious exclusion zone to hunt powerful artifacts, fight horrifying creatures and descend deeper into lost, cold-war era dungeons!

Ruffy and the Riverside (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

You are Ruffy, the Chosen One, and you wield the incredible power of the SWAP! With the SWAP, you can transform the entire game world according to your imagination and desires. Turn ice into lava, or transform a waterfall into a climbing vine"”nothing is beyond your control. With the SWAP, every obstacle becomes an opportunity and every puzzle has a solution.

Keep an eye out for our review and guides coming soon.

Rust: Console Edition (PS5, Xbox Series) – already available on PC

The only aim in Rust is to survive – Overcome struggles such as hunger, thirst and cold. Build a fire. Build a shelter. Kill animals. Protect yourself from other players.

Stasis (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

STASIS is a point-and-click, sci-fi, horror adventure game played from a unique isometric perspective. STASIS intertwines a gruesome narrative with retro adventure gameplay. Combine items, interact with computers and solve puzzles while experiencing the gritty atmosphere. In the distant future, aboard a seemingly abandoned spacecraft, John Maracheck awakes from stasis. He must push himself to new physical and emotional limits and unravel the mysteries around him.

Strike Mission (Xbox One, Xbox Series)

Get ready for an intense aerial combat campaign in Strike Mission, a top-down action game where you take control of elite pilot Jake Walker on a critical mission to save the world from a looming technological threat.

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is a remaster of the 1999 classic science-fiction horror action role-playing game, System Shock 2. The series antagonist, the malevolent rogue AI SHODAN, is back and better than ever. Nightdive Studios has taken its restorative talents to a game that many consider one of the best first-person shooters of all time.

Umamusume: Pretty Derby (Android, iOS, PC)

Umamusume: Pretty Derby is a simulation game and part of the Umamusume Project, a multimedia franchise produced by Cygames, which consists of anime, manga, music, and games that tell stories of characters inspired by racehorses. Along with their classmates and trainers, the Umamusume work towards every racer’s dream"”winning the Twinkle Series.

Until Then (Switch) – already available on PC, PS5

In a world grappling with the aftermath of a catastrophe, Mark Borja and his friends experience the highs and lows of another high school year. Start your day in a quintessential teenage bedroom, practice the piano, hustle to complete homework on time, and navigate the complexities of forming (and ending) relationships, all while reflecting on the everyday uncertainties of high school.

Zombie Rollerz: The Last Ship (PC)

Command the last ship against relentless waves of zombies in a mystical world. Build turrets, lead your crew, upgrade the ship, explore, gather resources and discover powerful artifacts. Fight the zombie hordes filled with the mundane, the abnormal, and the dangerous. The longer you survive, the stronger and more numerous the zombies become.


27 June

Antro (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)

Following the Collapse, humanity has been driven underground, with an estimated mere 1% of the world’s population surviving. Beneath the ruins of the old city of Barcelona lies ANTRO, a grim and foreboding realm divided into geographical strata. In this new subterranean world, those dwelling in the lower levels are condemned to forced labor, struggling for survival, while the inhabitants of the upper strata exert dominion.

Bambas (Xbox One, Xbox Series)

Remember when the streets were your playground, where every curb, puddle, or sidewalk became part of an epic mission? Bambas! brings that magic back, offering a sandbox game that lets you relive those carefree adventures with its innovative control system.

Dungeons of Paint (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

Dungeons Of Paint is a classic top-down shooter inspired by paintball. Explore dark dungeons, blast baddies, and leave a trail of colorful paint in your artistic path of destruction. Grab different guns, and take down waves of enemies with ricochets of bouncy paint projectiles.

KreatureKind (PS5, Xbox Series)

Magic will disappear forever, unless you save it! In this wholesome and approachable card game, you debate monsters, recruit friends, and start a world-changing movement. Balance your team and your decks carefully, and use your debate skills to convince fantastical opponents to join your side!

MonCon (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC

MonCon is the story of Joey, a young teenager struggling with social anxiety. Joey decides to attend one of the largest geek culture conventions in the world, in the hopes of meeting his hero – legendary game designer Mr. Miyashiro – and getting an autograph.

Restaurant Tycoon: My Cooking Empire (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on Switch

Manage 9 distinct kitchens, craft over 500 dishes, and rise to culinary stardom across 1000+ fast-paced levels in Restaurant Tycoon: My Cooking Empire. Customize your home, unlock trophies, and bring the heat!

Sausage Wars (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on Android, iOS, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch

Sausage Wars is the craziest arena party game for up
to 4 players and 20 bots! Player characters are sausages that brawl over
sink domination! Take one of them, enter the battlefield, and fight
until death. Push your rivals off the edge or into a trap!

Screw Master (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on Android, iOS

Challenge your brain in Screw Master! Unscrew, dismantle, and conquer 50 levels of intricate wooden puzzles. Use power-ups, beat the clock, and master the art of precision! Relaxing, addictive, and deeply strategic"”are you ready to become the Screw Master?

Tamagotchi Plaza (Switch, Switch 2)

The next entry in the beloved shop simulator “Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop” series invites you into a whimsical world of Wonder Shops with over 100 Tamagotchi to play with. As your shop’s reputation grows, new Tamagotchi will visit including a new original character. Make your shop thrive and turn the town into a bustling place!

Truck Driver: Gold Edition (PS5, Xbox Series)

Truck Driver: Gold Edition delivers the ultimate trucking adventure! This edition includes the Truck Driver base game, the Heading North DLC, additional paint jobs, and the Hidden Places & Damage System DLC, along with enhanced visuals and improved performance. Enjoy the complete Truck Driver experience with the base game and all DLCs.

Zombies Overloaded (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

Zombies are everywhere! Arcade-inspired shooter, where relentless waves of undead creeps shamble, sprint, and swarm at you in a cramped room! Your only chance? A wild arsenal of weapons and just enough skill (and blind luck!) to keep the hordes at bay.


29 June

Caravanners: Co-op Open World Camping (PC – Early Access)

Earn money and build your dream caravan from scratch! Travel and camp freely with your fully customized caravan. A huge world ready to explore with swimming lakes and seas, forests, islands, junkyards, villages, towns, mountains, secret areas, garbage dumps, farms! Many personal and general resource management options are available, such as hunger, thirst, sleep, pee, fuel, food. Place your furniture in your caravan in the order you want, choose their colors and fabrics. There are many appliances to choose from such as refrigerators and cooking stoves.


Are you picking up anything this week?

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Adam "Addy" Stewart

Hey, I'm Addy, self-confessed achievement whore. I love gaming (both of the video and tabletop variety) as well as a good ol' rock n' roll gig m/ Fave games are Bioshock , Dishonored, Dynamite Headdy, Elden Ring and Batman: Arkham Asylum. Drop me a follow on Twitter (OhNoNotAddy)

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Weekly Game Launch: 23 – 29 June 2025

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Adam "Addy" Stewart

Hey, I'm Addy, self-confessed achievement whore. I love gaming (both of the video and tabletop variety) as well as a good ol' rock n' roll gig m/ Fave games are Bioshock , Dishonored, Dynamite Headdy, Elden Ring and Batman: Arkham Asylum. Drop me a follow on Twitter (OhNoNotAddy)

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