Welcome! At LadiesGamers, we are all about indie games. So, aside from our Upcoming Switch Games, it’s time to look at Steam’s upcoming new release games. This one is for July 2023.
Not all games to be released are on the list here. Alternatively, you will see games that the other gaming sites don’t mention. We are taking notice of these games. You can expect reviews for many of them if given half a chance! It should be noted that unless we have some personal experience with the game, there’s a link to the descriptions on the Steam website.
Sergeant Squidley Space Cop -July 5th
The best cop in town has been murdered, and only one man can solve the case: Sergeant Squidley, Space Cop. Hastily promoted from traffic duty, Squidley must use all his Strength, Investigation, and Handiness as he travels around Moontropolis searching for evidence to solve the case.
But there are stronger forces than just the criminal underworld: an ex-wife who hates him, a young son to care for, and a dark secret held by pretty much everyone in town.
Lottie reviewed Sergeant Squidley, Space Cop and had this to say in her conclusion.
Sergeant Squidley: Space Cop is a game I can recommend to anyone who likes visual novels or detective games. Whilst not a long game, about 3 hours of playtime, many in-game options offer replayability. Not to mention a likeable cast of characters with plenty of charm. Pick up Sergeant Squidley: Space Cop here on Steam.
Gimmick Special Edition – July 6th
SUNSOFT’s NES classic Gimmick! Returns in this long-wished-for Special Edition from City Connection. Experience a stunning physics-based platformer with updated features like online leaderboards, achievements, a time attack mode, save and quick load, a rewind function, and a gorgeous gallery with cartridges, art, and scanned manuals.
Save the day as a star-shooting, platform-bouncing cutie pie in Gimmick! Special Edition. SUNSOFT’s beloved physics-based action platformer finally bursts onto current platforms enriched with a rewind feature, a time attack mode, online leaderboards, and modern extras.
James reviewed Gimmick! Special Edition and gave it a score of I like it a lot.
I’m always pleased to see any retro game get a second chance at life on modern systems. Since Gimmick! Special Edition really didn’t get much attention this is a great opportunity to hop on a retro gem. Gimmicks approach to 2D platforming feels fresh and different even all these years later. Its only barrier to entry is its tough difficulty which will not play well with some. Far from a gimmick, this is a gem well worth playing.
Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg – July 13th
It’s not about saving the world. In this leisure adventure RPG, failing student Marie pursues alchemy, adventures, and quests while aiming to graduate in five years. Atelier Marie, the origin of the Atelier series, has been remade with new elements.
Yvonne reviewed Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg on Switch and had this to say.
Nowadays, we are used to the grand adventures of Ryza and company, and you can’t escape the fact that Atelier Marie is a more basic game. It focuses less on battles and exploration, and there might come the point in those five years of gameplay when you really miss new things to explore or items to make.
What makes this game worth playing? Managing time and money, setting your Fairies to work as efficiently as possible and working with friends. It’s the events that add colour to the storyline and will keep you engaged to meet as many of the criteria as you can. Gust did a great job bringing us the Atelier Marie Remake. It gives new life to a 26-year-old title, bringing a new kind of gameplay to the table for gamers used to the later Atelier games.
Viewfinder – July 18th
Viewfinder is a mind-bending first-person adventure game where you can bring pictures to life by placing them into the world.
Challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world around you with an instant camera. Viewfinder is a new single-player game offering gamers hours of interesting and fun experiences while uncovering the mysteries left behind.
Mina reviewed Viewfinder and gave it our highest score of Two Thumbs Up.
Viewfinder is one of the most unique puzzle games out there right now. It feels like a Myst or a The Witness with its deep lore and beautifully-rendered world. It feels hopeful and lovely. It messes with your head like Echochrome. It feels gorgeous and real. The characters are charming, unique, and special. The puzzles are challenging and well done.
Each set of levels is distinct; each plays with the favourite kind of puzzles of the scientist that lived in it. The whole thing feels lived in, worked in, and loved. Overall, I cannot be happier with Viewfinder than I am. This game is a complete experience and one that I was very sad to see end. I am absolutely blown away by the game’s physics, how polished it is, and how well everything works together. In all honesty, I don’t think two thumbs up is enough.
Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes – Definitive Edition – July 20th
Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes is a unique mix of puzzle, strategy and RPG: Plan your every move and combine your attacks to defeat your enemies in matching puzzle-inspired battle scenarios, and upgrade your heroes and creatures to unleash increasingly devastating attacks onto your opponents, and let the strategic thinker in you lead your troops to victory.
Whether solo or duo, online or offline, mix and match your units to defeat your enemies in this Definitive Edition of Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes.
Lakeburg Legacies – July 20th
Lakeburg Legacies is a social-based village management sim focused on pairing up your townsfolk to make the most effective and most loved-up couples. Think you’ve made the perfect match? Then follow your family generation after generation and watch their lineages blossom or wilt. See what effects they have on your realm!
But don’t let yourself get too carried away in love, or your people might starve. Balance production, trade, housing, and more as you set out to create a happy and healthy settlement.
Mr Run and Jump -July 25th
In this electric 2D platformer, help Mr Run and Jump defeat the terrifying Void and collect all the Power Gems from the Realms of Color! Joined by his trusty pal Leap the Dog, the duo must venture through a dazzling and dangerous world, dodging countless enemies and conquering hundreds of fierce platforming challenges to save the day!
Mr Run and Jump draws you in with the precise level design, free-flowing gameplay, and formidable challenge. Silky controls encourage players to run, dash, double jump, and roll to clear levels with style, making it a speedrunner’s dream. Collectables hidden in tough-to-reach spots demand players use their wits and dexterity. Dynamic Assistance options allow players to set the level of difficulty they want. No matter how you play, Mr Run and Jump offers engaging gameplay options to players of varying skill levels and approaches.
Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara – July 27th
Join series favourite Koa and her friend Napopo on an action-packed journey through the world of Mara! Traverse wild islands, dodge cunning traps, and defeat the knarrrrrliest pirate bosses in this loving tribute to classic platforming adventures.
Unlock an archipelago piece by piece. From sandy beaches to bubbling volcanoes, there’s no shortage of charming and colourful islands to visit, each one chock full of secrets and collectables. Each level offers beautiful visuals rich with detail and depth.
Puzzle for Clef – July 27th
Puzzles for Clef is a relaxing adventure game focused on the eponymous heroine. Following a letter from her sister, Cres, our bunny friend, Clef journeys to the island of her ancestors to undertake a treasure hunt.. The journey will take her across a land of beauty, magic, and mystery as she explores each of the island’s regions, solves its countless puzzles, unearths long-forgotten secrets, and rediscovers her family’s legacy.
Let’s School -July 27th
This is a casual school-building game. Your old headmaster entrusts you with the glorious task of reviving your alma mater. As the new principal, you must build a stylized school, train teachers, recruit students, run clubs, and create your ideal personalized academy.
Students have individual interests and life plans, which will result in more challenges for the headmaster. Such as school prestige rankings, students’ basic needs, clothes, food, and even travel. To make this game more realistic, the pressure from examination also requires the headmaster’s attention and control. From outside of school society, the headmaster has to also take care of threats coming from mysterious evil forces and all sorts of potential threats that might cause you to go bananas.
Venba -July 31st
Venba is a short narrative cooking game where you play as an Indian mum who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Players will cook various dishes, restore lost recipes, hold branching conversations, and explore this story about family, love, loss, and more.
Stylized art and a distinctive colour palette bring the food and story to life! So good you can almost taste it. Moreover, lo-fi beats! Our unique original soundtrack is inspired by and pays homage to Tamil music throughout the ages. An In-game radio will play songs as you cook and make you feel like you are stepping into this family’s kitchen.