Gamers will find July to be the perfect month. What with all the perfect July 2025 game releases to delve you out from the real life, and back into the gaming zone. Good thing is that schools are out, workloads are less, and everyone is staying indoors due to the summer heat.
And the summer is when many studios release their highly anticipated games because they are aware of this. With all the worldwide gaming events, huge deals, and free time in July, it’s no surprise that every player’s dream comes true.
Which is why we have 7 top-notch nostalgic remasters and fresh adventures coming your way to dominate your consoles this July. See for yourself.
Nintendo is unleashing the gorilla’s comeback with a full 3D adventure on Switch 2. Long-time fans will revel in sandbox-style levels, destructible terrain, and open-world exploration centered on Banandium Gems in the mysterious Ingot Isles. This marks Donkey Kong’s first solo 3D platformer since 1999, and it’s already the crown jewel of Switch 2 summer releases.
Skate culture hits hard with the classic Tony Hawk remasters on all major platforms. Featuring revamped visuals, beloved maps, and a killer soundtrack, this duo offers nostalgic thrills with modern polish and new content. Expect massive multiplayer sessions and endless combo runs!
Returning to its roots, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound delivers brutal side-scrolling combat with a fresh twist . Players take on demons as Kenji Mozu, wielding katanas and “Spider Weapons” in fast-paced hack-and-slash action.
Horror and co-op collide in Killing Floor 3 as players fight wave after wave of bioengineered “Zeds”. Fueled by Unreal Engine 5 visuals and epic boss battles, this PvE shooter redefines team survival horror in high-stakes multiplayer anthem.
A dark fantasy soulslike inspired by Chinese folklore, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers focuses on tight combat and mythic storytelling. Coming day-one to Game Pass, players will explore cursed lands and wield mystical weapons in a haunting, atmospheric quest.
Bandai Namco reimagines Pac-Man in a Metroidvania setting with Shadow Labyrinth. As the Swordsman, players traverse sprawling mazes filled with secrets, enemies, and ability upgrades, infusing nostalgia with rich exploration mechanics.
Anime warriors collide in this 2.5D tag-battle fighting game. Featuring dynamic three-versus-three combat based on Nen abilities, the game brings beloved series characters into intense, strategic brawls across PC, PS5, and Switch.
It seems like July will be the best month for gamers this year. This month, there are a ton of new genres coming out, from mind-bending indie games to action games that get your heart racing to remasters that will blow your mind.
Donkey Kong Bananza and Shadow Labyrinth are the most popular games right now, and they make people want to reboot their consoles and PCs. And what’s even better? The Summer Game Fest and the Xbox reveal are just the start of what will be the most anticipated month for gaming in 2025. Stay tuned to know what surprises you are in for!