July is in full swing, and while it’s traditionally a quieter month for new game launches (a blessing after the craziness of the ‘summer’ games showcase season), there are still some exciting releases to celebrate.
This week is actually pretty busy, though the titles are smaller and less well-marketed. Many of them are more than worthy of your attention, especially on the indie side. Games like SCHiM, Flock, and Aerial_Knight’s We Never Yield are all very pretty and all have the potential to stand out in a week where they launch alongside a major release from Nintendo.
Take a look at what’s coming this week:
GAMES RELEASED THIS WEEK (JULY 15 EDITION)
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
Release date: July 18
Platforms: To change
Compete against players from around the world in Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition! Compete for the best time in a variety of challenges from 13 different classic NES titles. Take on the challenge online in World Championships and Survival modes, or compete locally with up to eight players in Party mode.
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
Release date: July 18
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
In a world where the gods wreak havoc, Nor Vanek harnesses the fury of humanity and fights his way through divine tyranny to free the besieged city of Dawn. The time for vengeance has come. Unleash devastating combat techniques, harness the power of explosive weapons, and fight alongside your mysterious fox companion, Enki. Complete side quests and explore the world for hidden collectibles, gear, and crafting materials to upgrade Nor’s gear.
Kunitsu-Gami: The Path of the Goddess
Release date: July 19
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a unique Japanese-inspired Kagura action strategy game for single player. The game takes place on a mountain covered in filth. During the day, purify the villages and prepare for the sunset. During the night, protect the Maiden from the hordes of Seethe.
Repeat the cycle day and night until you have cleansed the mountain of defilement and brought peace to the earth.
The Hinterberg Dungeons
Release date: July 18
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
Armed with a sword and a tour guide, explore the beautiful alpine village of Hinterberg and discover the magic hidden in its dungeons! Master magic, solve puzzles, slay monsters; all this and much more awaits you in Hinterberg!
Herd
Release date: July 16
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
Flock is a cooperative multiplayer game where players take on the role of flying shepherds, each tending to their own unique flock of adorable flying creatures.
The game is an ode to the joy of flight and discovery. Starting with a small flock of flying sheep, you feed them and fly them to fresh, untouched pastures. Along the way, you’ll discover the secrets of the magnificent highlands and its wild creatures.
SCHIM
Release date: July 18
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC
SCHiM is a game where you have to jump from shadow to shadow in a relaxing and lively environment. This 3D platformer takes elements of light, shadow and animation and adds them directly to the gameplay, offering an experience that you will only find in SCHiM.
Bo: The Path of the Teal Lotus
Release date: July 18
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC
Gracefully navigate a colorful, hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected mythical world as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your origin.
Nobody wants to die
Release date: July 17
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Immerse yourself in the dystopian world of New York City in the year 2329. Immortality comes at a price that someone has to pay. In this interactive noir story, lead the investigation using cutting-edge technology as Detective James Karra risks everything to track down a serial killer targeting the city’s elite.
Darkest Dungeon 2 (console version)
Release date: July 15th
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch
Darkest Dungeon II is a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set out across the decaying landscape on a final quest to avert the apocalypse. The greatest dangers you’ll face, however, may come from within…
We never give up from Aerial_Knight
Release date: July 16
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
Experience thrilling stylized parkour action as you run, jump, smash, and slide through an Afro-futuristic inspired realm. Enjoy single or two-player local co-op and experience the story of two brothers and their unexpected return to their lost kingdom.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Destiny in Pieces
Release date: July 17
Platforms: To change
When Splinter is kidnapped by Shredder, mysterious portals appear simultaneously across New York City. With April and Metalhead analyzing the recovered artifacts for clues, the Turtles fight to get their father back from the Foot Clan. However, as the gang gets closer and closer to Splinter’s supernatural location, an even greater threat lurks in the shadows…
Hot Lap Races
Release date: July 16
Platforms: Switch, PC
Awaken your inner champion! Hot Lap Racing is a simulation racing game where you can experience the history of motorsport, from GT to Formula 1. Race against your friends and compete locally or online for the championship.
Gestalt: Steam and Ashes
Release date: July 16
Platforms: PC
Inspired by 16- and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with a gripping, twist-filled narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.