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Deltarune Chapter 5

Deltarune Chapter 5

Release Date: Jun 24, 2026
+7.0

Latest Review

GameBlast Staff at GameBlast

Jul 1, 2026 | Score 90

“Toby Fox continues Deltarune's story with a rich experience. The transition between turn-based combat and 2D platforming diversifies an already established gameplay formula and still works very well. However, accessibility is an issue, since the game is only available in English and Japanese. This can severely impact the experience for non-speakers, especially for a narrative game that relies so heavily on dialogue.”

Critics
90
Steam
—
Metacritic
83
Deltarune Chapter 5

Deltarune Chapter 5

Release Date: Jun 24, 2026

Latest review: GameBlast Staff at GameBlast

Jul 1, 2026 | Score 90

“Toby Fox continues Deltarune's story with a rich experience. The transition between turn-based combat and 2D platforming diversifies an already established gameplay formula and still works very well. However, accessibility is an issue, since the game is only available in English and Japanese. This can severely impact the experience for non-speakers, especially for a narrative game that relies so heavily on dialogue.”

+7.0
Critics
90
Steam
—
Metacritic
83
Voltage High Society

Voltage High Society

Release Date: Jun 23, 2026
-10.1

Latest Review

Antonio Russo at STWGames Italia

Jul 5, 2026 | Score 80

“The release of version 1.0 of Voltage High Society establishes Platonic Partnership’s work as one of the most fascinating and daring experiments in the indie scene. The team has succeeded in blending the brutality of a first-person brawler with the thoughtful exploration typical of Metroidvanias, all seasoned with punishing Souls-like mechanics. The result is a “Retro-Puncher” that doesn’t merely mimic the nostalgia of the ’90s, but harnesses its unsettling aesthetic to build a coherent, oppressive body horror experience with a strong identity. It’s certainly not a game for everyone: the steep difficulty curve, the chaotic nature of close-quarters combat, and the ruthless “game over” mechanics are likely to drive away less patient players.”

Critics
80
Steam
90
Metacritic
—
Voltage High Society

Voltage High Society

Dimhaven - The Lost Source

Dimhaven - The Lost Source

Release Date: Jun 23, 2026
+2.2

Latest Review

István Szabó at AdventureGames.hu

Jul 7, 2026 | Score 90

“Dimhaven may not have reinvented the wheel, but its genuine sense of adventure never let up for a single moment. That's precisely why it's such a shame that people unfairly overlook it on account of its niche appeal. One thing is certain: anyone who loved Quern definitely won't be disappointed by Dimhaven either.”

Critics
90
Steam
88
Metacritic
—
Dimhaven - The Lost Source

Dimhaven - The Lost Source

Release Date: Jun 23, 2026

Latest review: István Szabó at AdventureGames.hu

Jul 7, 2026 | Score 90

“Dimhaven may not have reinvented the wheel, but its genuine sense of adventure never let up for a single moment. That's precisely why it's such a shame that people unfairly overlook it on account of its niche appeal. One thing is certain: anyone who loved Quern definitely won't be disappointed by Dimhaven either.”

Moldwasher

Moldwasher

Release Date: Jun 23, 2026
-17.0

Latest Review

Tahmid Mahi at GamesCreed

Jun 26, 2026 | Score 90

“Moldwasher succeeds because it knows exactly what it wants to be. It doesn’t try to become a massive, endless cleaning simulator. Instead, it delivers a tight experience full of satisfying cleaning mechanics, creative tools, charming pixel art, and a steady sense of progression.”

Critics
75
Steam
92
Metacritic
—
Moldwasher

Moldwasher

Release Date: Jun 23, 2026

Latest review: Tahmid Mahi at GamesCreed

Jun 26, 2026 | Score 90

“Moldwasher succeeds because it knows exactly what it wants to be. It doesn’t try to become a massive, endless cleaning simulator. Instead, it delivers a tight experience full of satisfying cleaning mechanics, creative tools, charming pixel art, and a steady sense of progression.”

Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust

Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust

Release Date: Jun 23, 2026
+28.2

Latest Review

Derek Johnson at Jump Dash Roll

Jul 3, 2026 | Score 70

“Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust is brutally unforgiving, but its timely themes and rewarding challenges make it worthwhile.”

Critics
75
Steam
47
Metacritic
—
Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust

Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust

Release Date: Jun 23, 2026

Latest review: Derek Johnson at Jump Dash Roll

Jul 3, 2026 | Score 70

“Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust is brutally unforgiving, but its timely themes and rewarding challenges make it worthwhile.”

Mini Murder Mysteries

Mini Murder Mysteries

Release Date: Jun 23, 2026
-35.1

Latest Review

So Many Games Staff at So Many Games

Jun 23, 2026 | Score 60

“All said, Mini Murder Mysteries is a decent game. All the mysteries were interesting and nice brain ticklers. As an interactive-book-style game, I think it’s a real winner. It’s nice and bite-sized, has just the right sort of noir music in the background, and is overall a competent entry into the detective game genre.”

Critics
60
Steam
95
Metacritic
—
Mini Murder Mysteries

Mini Murder Mysteries

Release Date: Jun 23, 2026

Latest review: So Many Games Staff at So Many Games

Jun 23, 2026 | Score 60

“All said, Mini Murder Mysteries is a decent game. All the mysteries were interesting and nice brain ticklers. As an interactive-book-style game, I think it’s a real winner. It’s nice and bite-sized, has just the right sort of noir music in the background, and is overall a competent entry into the detective game genre.”

Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition

Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition

Release Date: Jun 23, 2026
+16.5

Latest Review

Isaiah Parker at NookGaming

Jul 7, 2026 | Score 70

“​While Sonic Frontiers – Definitive Edition is absolutely a misnomer, it’s a fine way to play the game if you haven’t already. The updates it has received since its initial release in November 2022 make the game worth revisiting, with lots of new content that’s fun to play even if they don’t necessarily fix any of the game’s more foundational problems. There’s a good game to enjoy even with the warts present in Sonic Frontiers, but given the cynical nature of this version’s release, it’s hard not to feel like they should have gone harder in improving it. While I wouldn’t expect every problem to be addressed, things like fixed bugs and technical issues would surely have gone a long way in making a fun game even more easy to enjoy.”

Critics
71
Steam
—
Metacritic
54
Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition

Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition

Deer & Boy

Deer & Boy

Release Date: Jun 23, 2026
-7.3

Latest Review

Chris Penwell at SmashPad

Jul 6, 2026 | Score 60

“Despite issues like an unnecessary maze and out-of-place sci-fi premise, Deer & Boy is an adorable narrative adventure that I would recommend. Some of the puzzles are a bit confusing due to a lack of visual cues, but the puzzle gameplay is rewarding for the most part.”

Critics
77
Steam
94
Metacritic
74
Deer & Boy

Deer & Boy

Release Date: Jun 23, 2026

Latest review: Chris Penwell at SmashPad

Jul 6, 2026 | Score 60

“Despite issues like an unnecessary maze and out-of-place sci-fi premise, Deer & Boy is an adorable narrative adventure that I would recommend. Some of the puzzles are a bit confusing due to a lack of visual cues, but the puzzle gameplay is rewarding for the most part.”

Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition

Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition

Release Date: Jun 23, 2026
+11.3

Latest Review

Jake Mounsey at Switchaboo

Jul 5, 2026 | Score 90

“Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition is an outstanding port but I wouldn’t call it a definitive one. Honestly, it's astounding that Legendary Dark Knight Mode is the only thing they couldn’t fit in this port and despite its absence, I would still highly recommend this game to anyone, not just character action fans.”

Critics
87
Steam
—
Metacritic
76
Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition

Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition

Release Date: Jun 23, 2026

Latest review: Jake Mounsey at Switchaboo

Jul 5, 2026 | Score 90

“Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition is an outstanding port but I wouldn’t call it a definitive one. Honestly, it's astounding that Legendary Dark Knight Mode is the only thing they couldn’t fit in this port and despite its absence, I would still highly recommend this game to anyone, not just character action fans.”

Dark Scrolls

Dark Scrolls

Release Date: Jun 22, 2026
+3.5

Latest Review

Niche Gamer Staff at Niche Gamer

Jul 2, 2026 | Score 80

“Dark Scrolls is retro for all the right reasons, and very few of the wrong ones, and you’ll get plenty of substance considering its budget price point.”

Critics
64
Steam
61
Metacritic
—
Dark Scrolls

Dark Scrolls

Release Date: Jun 22, 2026

Latest review: Niche Gamer Staff at Niche Gamer

Jul 2, 2026 | Score 80

“Dark Scrolls is retro for all the right reasons, and very few of the wrong ones, and you’ll get plenty of substance considering its budget price point.”

Maseylia: Echoes of the Past

Maseylia: Echoes of the Past

Release Date: Jun 19, 2026
-10.9

Latest Review

Taha Omar at ReGame It

Jul 4, 2026 | Score 70

“Maseylia stands out with its striking art direction, varied world, and refreshing take on the 3D Metroidvania formula, backed by enjoyable platforming. While its combat and exploration rewards fall short, it remains a promising debut that lays a solid foundation for the studio's future.”

Critics
70
Steam
81
Metacritic
—
Maseylia: Echoes of the Past

Maseylia: Echoes of the Past

Release Date: Jun 19, 2026

Latest review: Taha Omar at ReGame It

Jul 4, 2026 | Score 70

“Maseylia stands out with its striking art direction, varied world, and refreshing take on the 3D Metroidvania formula, backed by enjoyable platforming. While its combat and exploration rewards fall short, it remains a promising debut that lays a solid foundation for the studio's future.”

Thank You For Your Application

Thank You For Your Application

Release Date: Jun 19, 2026
-7.2

Latest Review

STWGames Italia Staff at STWGames Italia

Jun 25, 2026 | Score 75

“Thank You For Your Application constructs the dystopia of Aeropolis City through highly entertaining satire. However, the tone is at times too light-hearted, which detracts from the immersive experience. The gameplay is very strong in the first part of the game, but becomes rather sluggish towards the end, where there is very little in the way of new content. Furthermore, the job interviews feel more like the border checks in Papers, Please than genuine candidate assessments, and we would have appreciated a deeper exploration of the selection mechanics that are already present but limited to brief special sections.”

Critics
74
Steam
82
Metacritic
—
Thank You For Your Application

Thank You For Your Application

Release Date: Jun 19, 2026
E

EA Sports UFC 6

Release Date: Jun 19, 2026
+38.7

Latest Review

Matthew Arcari at The AU Review

Jul 2, 2026 | Score 80

“The Legacy Mode might be a little too short, The Gym Mode relatively pointless, and the Flow State mechanic utterly overpowered, but there’s still plenty to love about EA Sports UFC 6.”

Critics
82
Steam
—
Metacritic
43
E

EA Sports UFC 6

Release Date: Jun 19, 2026

Latest review: Matthew Arcari at The AU Review

Jul 2, 2026 | Score 80

“The Legacy Mode might be a little too short, The Gym Mode relatively pointless, and the Flow State mechanic utterly overpowered, but there’s still plenty to love about EA Sports UFC 6.”

Speed Dates Summer Edition

Speed Dates Summer Edition

Release Date: Jun 18, 2026
-15.0

Latest Review

Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Jun 29, 2026 | Score 43

“While you could perhaps choose to try to enjoy this for being so full of weird contradictions and pretty terrible acting, it is generally a mess”

Critics
43
Steam
58
Metacritic
—
Speed Dates Summer Edition

Speed Dates Summer Edition

Release Date: Jun 18, 2026

Latest review: Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Jun 29, 2026 | Score 43

“While you could perhaps choose to try to enjoy this for being so full of weird contradictions and pretty terrible acting, it is generally a mess”

Until Then: Afterimages

Until Then: Afterimages

Release Date: Jun 18, 2026
-17.4

Latest Review

Danreb Victorio at SmashPad

Jul 2, 2026 | Score 55

“As a Filipino-American, one of my biggest issues with Afterimages was that it didn’t feel Filipino. Aside from actually mentioning the Philippines and using Tagalog words (and having the UI immediately translate them), I just felt like the game’s setting was generic, and while I can understand making a game that’ll appeal to more people, Until Then isn’t that kind of game.”

Critics
68
Steam
85
Metacritic
—
Until Then: Afterimages

Until Then: Afterimages

Release Date: Jun 18, 2026

Latest review: Danreb Victorio at SmashPad

Jul 2, 2026 | Score 55

“As a Filipino-American, one of my biggest issues with Afterimages was that it didn’t feel Filipino. Aside from actually mentioning the Philippines and using Tagalog words (and having the UI immediately translate them), I just felt like the game’s setting was generic, and while I can understand making a game that’ll appeal to more people, Until Then isn’t that kind of game.”

The Gate Must Stand

The Gate Must Stand

Release Date: Jun 18, 2026
-26.6

Latest Review

Chris Wray at Wccftech

Jun 20, 2026 | Score 50

“The Gate Must Stand is a passable tower defence game with reasonable gameplay and decent replay value, though it can be undermined by poor pacing, UI and item descriptions that need improvement. While not a bad game, it's also not great. Reasonably cheap on a launch offer, it will sufficiently pass time and be fine doing it.”

Critics
50
Steam
77
Metacritic
—
The Gate Must Stand

The Gate Must Stand

Release Date: Jun 18, 2026

Latest review: Chris Wray at Wccftech

Jun 20, 2026 | Score 50

“The Gate Must Stand is a passable tower defence game with reasonable gameplay and decent replay value, though it can be undermined by poor pacing, UI and item descriptions that need improvement. While not a bad game, it's also not great. Reasonably cheap on a launch offer, it will sufficiently pass time and be fine doing it.”

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam

Release Date: Jun 18, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
61
Metacritic
—
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam

Release Date: Jun 18, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
61
Metacritic
—
Dave the Diver: In the Jungle

Dave the Diver: In the Jungle

Release Date: Jun 18, 2026
+9.0

Latest Review

Will Silberman at Digital Chumps

Jul 1, 2026 | Score 93

“There’s more to Dave the Diver than wasting away between the sea and sushi shop. In the Jungle is a meaningful expansion of the Dave the Diver-verse. It opens up the world we’ve fallen in love with beyond The Blue Hole and lets us explore it. It gives us a handful of new minigames, all but one of which are a treat. It expands Dave’s relationship with a cast of emotive beings and sets the stage for Bancho the Chef (coming hopefully sooner rather than later). It’s one of the better post-game DLC expansions, by just about every metric.”

Critics
90
Steam
—
Metacritic
81
Dave the Diver: In the Jungle

Dave the Diver: In the Jungle

Release Date: Jun 18, 2026

Latest review: Will Silberman at Digital Chumps

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

Release Date: Jun 18, 2026
+1.4

Latest Review

Netto’s Game Room Staff at Netto’s Game Room

Jul 1, 2026 | Score 80

“The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is an excellent adventure game that will bring players back to the glory days of the genre. With multiple eras to explore, over-the-top boss fights to take on, and a surprisingly captivating story, it is a journey well worth taking despite its few shortcomings.”

Critics
82
Steam
80
Metacritic
81
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

Release Date: Jun 18, 2026

Latest review: Netto’s Game Room Staff at Netto’s Game Room

Jul 1, 2026 | Score 80

“The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is an excellent adventure game that will bring players back to the glory days of the genre. With multiple eras to explore, over-the-top boss fights to take on, and a surprisingly captivating story, it is a journey well worth taking despite its few shortcomings.”

Denshattack!

Denshattack!

Release Date: Jun 17, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
Denshattack!

Denshattack!

Release Date: Jun 17, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
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Release Date: Jun 23, 2026

Latest review: Antonio Russo at STWGames Italia

Jul 5, 2026 | Score 80

“The release of version 1.0 of Voltage High Society establishes Platonic Partnership’s work as one of the most fascinating and daring experiments in the indie scene. The team has succeeded in blending the brutality of a first-person brawler with the thoughtful exploration typical of Metroidvanias, all seasoned with punishing Souls-like mechanics. The result is a “Retro-Puncher” that doesn’t merely mimic the nostalgia of the ’90s, but harnesses its unsettling aesthetic to build a coherent, oppressive body horror experience with a strong identity. It’s certainly not a game for everyone: the steep difficulty curve, the chaotic nature of close-quarters combat, and the ruthless “game over” mechanics are likely to drive away less patient players.”

-10.1
Critics
80
Steam
90
Metacritic
—
+2.2
Critics
90
Steam
88
Metacritic
—
-17.0
Critics
75
Steam
92
Metacritic
—
+28.2
Critics
75
Steam
47
Metacritic
—
-35.1
Critics
60
Steam
95
Metacritic
—
Release Date: Jun 23, 2026

Latest review: Isaiah Parker at NookGaming

Jul 7, 2026 | Score 70

“​While Sonic Frontiers – Definitive Edition is absolutely a misnomer, it’s a fine way to play the game if you haven’t already. The updates it has received since its initial release in November 2022 make the game worth revisiting, with lots of new content that’s fun to play even if they don’t necessarily fix any of the game’s more foundational problems. There’s a good game to enjoy even with the warts present in Sonic Frontiers, but given the cynical nature of this version’s release, it’s hard not to feel like they should have gone harder in improving it. While I wouldn’t expect every problem to be addressed, things like fixed bugs and technical issues would surely have gone a long way in making a fun game even more easy to enjoy.”

+16.5
Critics
71
Steam
—
Metacritic
54
-7.3
Critics
77
Steam
94
Metacritic
74
+11.3
Critics
87
Steam
—
Metacritic
76
+3.5
Critics
64
Steam
61
Metacritic
—
-10.9
Critics
70
Steam
81
Metacritic
—

Latest review: STWGames Italia Staff at STWGames Italia

Jun 25, 2026 | Score 75

“Thank You For Your Application constructs the dystopia of Aeropolis City through highly entertaining satire. However, the tone is at times too light-hearted, which detracts from the immersive experience. The gameplay is very strong in the first part of the game, but becomes rather sluggish towards the end, where there is very little in the way of new content. Furthermore, the job interviews feel more like the border checks in Papers, Please than genuine candidate assessments, and we would have appreciated a deeper exploration of the selection mechanics that are already present but limited to brief special sections.”

-7.2
Critics
74
Steam
82
Metacritic
—
+38.7
Critics
82
Steam
—
Metacritic
43
-15.0
Critics
43
Steam
58
Metacritic
—
-17.4
Critics
68
Steam
85
Metacritic
—
-26.6
Critics
50
Steam
77
Metacritic
—

Jul 1, 2026 | Score 93

“There’s more to Dave the Diver than wasting away between the sea and sushi shop. In the Jungle is a meaningful expansion of the Dave the Diver-verse. It opens up the world we’ve fallen in love with beyond The Blue Hole and lets us explore it. It gives us a handful of new minigames, all but one of which are a treat. It expands Dave’s relationship with a cast of emotive beings and sets the stage for Bancho the Chef (coming hopefully sooner rather than later). It’s one of the better post-game DLC expansions, by just about every metric.”

+9.0
Critics
90
Steam
—
Metacritic
81
+1.4
Critics
82
Steam
80
Metacritic
81