July’s Gaming Lineup: A Mixed Bag of Remakes and Indie Horror Fun

Honestly, when I first glanced at the game releases for July, I found myself scratching my head, unable to pinpoint any major titles to get hyped about. It’s a bit of a slow month, but hey, maybe this is the perfect time to dive into your backlog. Things are set to heat up again with new game launches later this year, and I’m already eyeing some vacation days to clear my schedule.

But don’t worry, July isn’t a total washout! We’ve got two noteworthy remakes hitting the scene: the refreshed “Assassin’s Creed Black Flag: Resynced” and “Halo: Campaign Evolved.” Plus, if you’re into co-op horror, there are some indie gems that are bound to spice things up. This month, we’re trying something a little different with our release calendar, sharing some of our top picks along with the usual highlights—so buckle up for some spooky fun!

Check out these co-op horror titles that are sure to bring the scares while you and your friends team up:

• July 16: Cursed Cooking Mama – Get ready to multitask as you whip up orders while avoiding the wrath of a sinister mascot in Happy’s Burgatory on Steam, supporting four-player co-op.
• July 16: After Hours Puzzler – Storebound 1.0 invites three players to solve puzzles in a haunted store, where the challenges are spookier than your childhood nightmares.
• July 23: Carnival Hunt – Experience asymmetric gameplay with a twist! In this five-player game, one player controls a terrifying puppeteer while others navigate as innocent bunny puppets.
• July ?? : Shift at Midnight – Live out your dream of running a sketchy gas station with friends. This three-player co-op game is all about surviving bizarre customers and even more bizarre happenings!

Now, let’s move on to the big hitters for July:

• July 9: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag: Resynced – This remake brings back Edward Kenway’s pirate escapades with enhanced visuals and quality-of-life improvements.
• July 9: College Football 27 – As the annual clash of college teams returns, dive into revamped features and your favorite mascot matchups in this four-player co-op experience from EA.
• July 10: Palworld 1.0 – This crafting and survival game, reminiscent of Pokémon, drops a hefty update with new pals and story elements for four players.
• July 28: Halo: Campaign Evolved – Master Chief’s iconic battles return in a full remake, complete with additional missions and refined graphics.

Mark your calendars for some exciting gaming events this month as well:

• Tennocon – Celebrating Warframe, this event is both online and in-person from July 10-11.
• Final Fantasy 14 Fan Fest – Join the festivities for the Evercold expansion in Germany on July 25-26.

Steam is also rolling out some summer sales. Remember to keep an eye out for themed sales throughout the month, including the Social Deduction Fest and the Train Fest.

Whether you’re diving into remakes or enjoying some thrill with friends in co-op horror games, July has a little something for everyone. Happy gaming!