Games to watch out for this August
Wondering what you’ll have to play in August? We’ve got you covered.
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Blue Reflection Quartet is a no-brainer for fans and newcomers alike
Whether you’re a series fan or an interested newcomer, Blue Reflection Quartet offers excellent value for money.
The Relic: First Guardian has some neat ideas, but is very rough round the edges
Action RPG The Relic has some neat ideas, but it’s so rough around the edges you might struggle to enjoy them.
The promise of a cheap place to live leads to an hour of terror in Welcome to Kowloon
Now available on consoles, short first-person horror game Welcome to Kowloon warns of the perils of cheap housing.
Your job might suck, but at least you’re not Fred in The Green Light
Short and atmospheric psychological horror game The Green Light will leave you with questions, but also feeling better about your own job.
Get the swear jar ready, because Mechaconda is going to make you RAGE
Billed as a cross between Snake and a bullet hell shooter, Mechaconda is addictive but oh so very difficult.
Dark, gritty, and rather challenging, retro-inspired first-person shooter Cultic is finally hitting consoles
If you love your first-person shooters dark and gritty, Cultic is the game for you. Even better, it’s just about to hit consoles.
Moonlight Peaks is more than just a vampiric Stardew Valley
Out now on PC and Switch, Moonlight Peaks offers a spookier, more story-focused Stardew Valley-like life simulator.
2.5D indie platformer Lifted is Indiana Jones meets Back to the Future
Inspired by 80s pop culture, Lifted is a 2.5D platformer which has you searching for treasure while travelling through time.
D-topia is a relaxing puzzle game set in an unsettling AI-powered world
Part puzzle game, part narrative adventure, D-topia is an interesting exploration through an unnervingly perfect AI world.
PSA: Don’t break down unwanted Legendary Seals in Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred, sell them instead
If you’ve been breaking down your unwanted Legendary Seals in Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred, you might want to consider selling them instead.
Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit is a relaxing sequel that’s perhaps a little too familiar
A sequel to 2021’s Cozy Grove, Camp Spirit offers up more of the same relaxing gameplay, but it’s perhaps a bit too familiar.
If you’re a Whirlwind Barb, this one setting in Diablo 4 will be a godsend
If you play lots of Diablo 4 and make ample use of Channeled Skills, this one setting may substantially improve your experience.
The Mermaid Mask is a must-play for whodunnit fans
If you like classic mystery novels and point-and-click adventures, you’re going to be right at home with The Mermaid Mask.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is a multiplayer horror game where you can’t trust your eyes or ears
There’s a good idea behind first-person multiplayer horror The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, but its execution is a bit lacking.
Denshattack! is Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater meets Jet Set Radio, on rails
It doesn’t do the best job of easing you in, but once you’ve got to grips with Denshattack! there’s nothing else quite like it.
Out this month, Paw Patrol: Dino World puts a focus on creativity and expression
Paw Patrol: Dino World is out on 31st July and along with offering up a fun adventure, it promises to be “one giant dress-up box”.
Games to watch out for this July
Here are the games to keep on your radar releasing in July.
Goo Deer is a horror gas station simulator like you’ve never played before
Goo Deer blends gas station management, first-person horror and hunting to create something rather unique.
If atmospheric point-and-click games are your thing, make sure The Tragedy at Deer Creek is on your radar
Haunting and atmospheric, The Tragedy at Deer Creek is a cinematic point and click game well worth your time.
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