The best games from July 2026 (Part 2)

20 days ago, by Enzo

Following an initial selection packed with a wide variety of experiences, the second half of July continues to offer an exciting lineup for video game enthusiasts. From ambitious new franchises and unexpected comebacks to original indie titles and reimagined classics, this second selection highlights games that deserve your attention. Here are the releases that could set the tone for your July.

New Games

The next chapter in the adventure featuring the little mouse Quill, Moss: The Forgotten Relic expands on the series’ enchanting world with this new installment that brings together the two previous adventures while reimagining them. Its blend of exploration, platforming, and immersive storytelling makes it a highly anticipated title for fans of the genre.

Aquatic Tycoon is a management game that lets players build and run their own water park, complete with slides, attractions, and visitor management. Its creative elements and appeal to fans of construction simulations make it one of the must-try management games this summer. Lifted offers a humorous experience in which you play a student who, against his will, becomes an unwitting accomplice in an outlandish plot: helping his physics teacher win over the history teacher. To do so, you’ll embark on a fast-paced, colorful adventure that blends platforming and puzzles.

Changing genres, Tears of Metal is a roguelite that combines intense combat and a medieval atmosphere with a unique visual style, all in co-op. Now, let’s add a touch of horror with Carnival Hunt, a multiplayer horror game that plunges players into an eerie carnival where cooperation is essential for survival. Its asymmetrical gameplay and oppressive atmosphere make it the perfect experience for thrill-seekers.

When it comes to dinosaurs, Clawed features a distinctive art style and gameplay centered on action and exploration, set in a park teeming with dinosaurs. Dinoblade, meanwhile, blends the world of these giant reptiles with melee combat in a concept that’s as absurd as it is brilliant. Its offbeat concept and potential for fun gameplay make it one of the most unique experiences of the month.

Mistall Hunter is a souls-like game set in a dark fantasy universe that combines exploration and combat, also featuring co-op.

Finally, Splatoon Raiders is a new spin-off of the famous Splatoon series, known for its colorful shooters. Unlike the main games, which focus more on online battles, this one lets you play solo or cooperatively to raid islands after a crash-landing on an archipelago. The big release at the end of the month will ultimately be Halo: Campaign Evolved, which lets players rediscover the original story, reimagined with high-definition graphics, updated cutscenes, improved controls, and new missions.

Expansions and DLC

This time around, the deeply comforting and satisfying Powerwash Simulator 2 is getting a DLC simply titled STAR WARS Pack. Players will be able to relive key events from the franchise in true Powerwash style, that is, by cleaning up scenes frozen in time, caked with dust, mud, and grime in the broadest sense.

Ports

The second half of July 2026 features only one port worth mentioning. Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD is a remastered compilation that lets you rediscover two major installments of the Final Fantasy X saga in a modernized version. With its memorable story, strategic combat system, and iconic universe, it remains a benchmark in Japanese RPGs and is now coming to Nintendo Switch 2.

While this new selection of the best games for July 2026 already seems quite robust, other games are also scheduled for release during this period. These include Corsair Cove, The Relic: First Guardians, and even The Ranchers, a highly anticipated farm simulation game. Want to check them out? Our complete list of the best releases for July 2026 is available below. Happy gaming, everyone!