After the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, you’d be forgiven for thinking that July looks like a quieter month for game releases.
It turns out that the opposite is actually true; there’s so much good stuff coming out in July that we’re not even sure we’re going to get much of a chance to catch up with June’s haul.
Without further ado, then, let’s take a look at the best games coming your way in July 2025. We reckon these are probably worth your time, and you won’t even have to put your Switch 2 down for some of them!
Patapon 1+2 Replay (PC, PS5, Switch – July 10th)
We’re starting off with a double bill of remasters (well, technically a quadruple bill). First up, it’s Patapon 1+2 Replay, which everyone who loves music games should check out.
The Patapon games were originally released on the PSP, and they’re a rather delightful marriage of real-time strategy games and rhythm-action, so if that sounds up your street, check out these remasters.
You can expect sharper visuals, better performance, and a few quality-of-life upgrades as well, making this the definitive way to experience the first two Patapon games.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch family – July 11th)
One day after the Patapon remasters, another pair of beloved retro classics get themselves an update for modern systems, and once again, music is a big focus here.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 brought the franchise kicking and screaming into the PS2 era, and they both have plenty of arcade-style skating action to offer, as well as a rad soundtrack.
Not only that, but picking up the Digital Deluxe Edition of the games will net you access to none other than the Doom Slayer himself as a playable character.
Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2 – July 17th)
Perhaps our biggest complaint when it comes to Donkey Kong Bananza is that the game wasn’t released at the Switch 2’s launch, and we can’t really see why.
However, it still promises to be exactly the kind of thrilling 3D platforming extravaganza the Switch 2 needs right now; many people will be done with Mario Kart World, at least for the moment, when Bananza arrives.
With destructible environments, a bevy of collectibles to hunt down, and an appearance from an adorable child version of Pauline, Donkey Kong Bananza will be a must-play for Switch 2 owners.
Shadow Labyrinth (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch family – July 18th)
If nothing else, Shadow Labyrinth probably takes the title of the weirdest game on this list. It’s a reimagining of Pac-Man as a side-scrolling 2D platformer with a much darker and edgier tone.
Honestly, something about Shadow Labyrinth makes us really want it to succeed. It’s the kind of gritty reboot you just don’t see anymore, and there’s something adorable about that.
It’s not a Metroidvania, either, despite what the initial reveal and its reaction would have you believe, so it won’t be jostling for position with this year’s Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Killing Floor 3 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S – July 24th)
It’s been a long ride for Killing Floor 3. Announced back in 2023, the game was originally intended for release in March, but early feedback assured developer Tripwire that it wasn’t ready to meet that deadline.
A few months of extra polish and development followed, and it now seems that Tripwire is confident Killing Floor 3 will be ready for the, er, floor when it launches later in July.
Hopefully, all of that extra work has paid off, and Tripwire will be able to reap the rewards of its efforts.
Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV (Switch 2 – July 24th)
Alright, so technically, this is a Switch 2 Edition version of an existing Switch game, but it promises to be the definitive way to enjoy the latest Mario Party, so we’re including it here.
As well as the original Super Mario Party Jamboree, this Switch 2 re-release includes the titular new mode, which uses the Switch 2 camera (sold separately, of course).
Said camera is supported in other areas of Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV as well, and you can also look forward to mouse control support and more.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S – July 24th)
Broadly speaking, you may fall into one of two camps when we describe this one to you. Either you’ll welcome it with open arms or you’ll sigh with disdain, we reckon.
Honestly, both responses are valid, but we think Wuchang: Fallen Feathers’ ancient Chinese setting and breadth of weapon types might help to set it apart from the Soulslike crowd.
Aye, a Soulslike this is, and one that will look familiar if you’ve played games like Nioh or Black Myth: Wukong, but we think it’s going to be well worth a play for fans of the genre.
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch – July 29th)
Don’t worry about the clumsy name; Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game (it is pretty clumsy though, eh?) is set to be special.
Most Lord of the Rings games (you see how easy it is to drop the definite article?) are about adventuring and battling mighty foes, but this one is all about settling into a cosy life in the Shire.
That means plenty of cooking, making friends, and generally just bumbling about doing whatever you like, and a lot of decidedly not answering the call to adventure.
Ninja Gaiden Ragebound (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch – July 31st)
It doesn’t get much more clutch than this, does it, Dotemu? Ninja Gaiden Ragebound comes in right at the end of the month, paying homage to the series’ ancient history.
For many years, Ninja Gaiden games have largely been 3D hack-and-slash affairs, and while the upcoming Ninja Gaiden 4 will certainly hew to this formula, Ragebound is a retro side-scroller through and through.
It’s developed by Blasphemous studio The Game Kitchen, so you can expect stylish visuals and plenty of old-school action, as well as the appropriate level of murderous challenge.
