Welcome. It’s time to look at the Upcoming Steam Games in July 2024 that we have on our radar. But aside from our Upcoming Steam Games, if you play on Nintendo Switch, we also have an Upcoming Switch Games article here.
Furthermore, 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, and 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.
Ark of Charon – July 9th
The sacred World Tree has withered, and with it, humanity. Now that a new sapling has sprouted, you must become its caretaker and guide it so that life that once was may return.
Ark of Charon is a new type of game that combines colony simulation and tower defence, where players embark on a journey to guide a giant, beast-like sapling of a World Tree to its nursery. Players take on the role of the tree’s caretaker, controlling familiars and turning the tree into a fortified mobile fortress as they progress on their journey.
Paula made an Early Access preview for the game, writing
With continued development in the right direction, the game has the potential to become a decent title in the colony simulation and tower defence genres. Hopefully, as the game evolves, players can look forward to new features, improved balancing, and expanded content. For fans of colony simulation and tower defence games, Ark of Charon is a title to keep an eye on.
Horticular – July 11th
Horticular is a relaxing garden-builder that begins with mysterious gnomes summoning you. Their wish? For you to breathe new life into a long-lost garden abandoned by its previous caretaker.
Enter a magical world where you build up and expand a lush garden at your own pace. In your journey, you attract adorable animals to inhabit every corner, uncover helpful upgrades, and assist quirky characters for rewards and story development—all while juggling decay and fending off corruption sent by your nemesis.
The Last Alchemist – July 12th
Master the wonders of alchemy. Solve alchemical puzzles by transforming and combining Essences. Embrace your weird and wonderful role as the world’s last Alchemist! You will craft your workshop from the ground up, practice alchemy by solving puzzles, befriend and understand the Agari folk, and roam a vibrant world packed with brilliant resources to bring home and make use of.
Test, Combine, Transform. Extract Essences from everything you collect, fuse them together and solve Alchemy puzzles to obtain the Properties you need to discover the wonders of this charming world.
Anni reviewed The Last Alchemist, giving it our highest rating. She wrote in her conclusion:
The Last Alchemist truly stands out in the adventure simulation genre, offering a refreshing experience for players. The captivating visuals draw you in, while the intriguing narrative keeps you engaged. But what truly steals the show are the Agari – delightful and endearing beings that inject humour and cuteness into the game. It’s rare to come across such charming characters, making The Last Alchemist a truly heartwarming experience.
KAKU: Ancient Seal – 12th July
KAKU: Ancient Seal is moving from its Early Access phase to its 1.0 release.
It’s an open-world Action adventure combining exploration with puzzles and dynamic combat. Go on a journey across a sprawling continent as Kaku, a boy tasked to restore balance to the land. Brave the four elemental regions with the help of Piggy, his powerful companion, and conquer their lords.
Paula reviewed the game, liked it a lot and wrote in conclusion:
KAKU: Ancient Seal is a captivating open-world RPG that successfully combines a rich narrative, combat, and immersive exploration. Its ancient fantasy setting, together with innovative gameplay mechanics, makes it a great title in the genre. Whether you’re a fan of epic quests and strategic combat or love exploring beautifully crafted worlds, KAKU: Ancient Seal is a journey worth undertaking.
Magical Delicacy – July 16th
A wholesome pixel art platformer. Cook magical delicacies from a vast collection of ingredients in your own shop.
Play the young witch Flora and discover a bustling town in this Metroidvania-inspired, wholesome cooking game. Cook meals and potions in your customized kitchen by carefully selecting the right ingredients. Navigate the town in casual platforming to meet the townsfolk, take up their orders, and learn about this world of magic.
Kalina reviewed the game, and gave it our highest rating. She concludes her review with
Magical Delicacy is easily one of my best games this year. I can’t think of anything big that I didn’t like, and I look forward to playing it again.
Magret & FaceDeBouc “The buddy-buddy case” – July 16th
Discover the pilot episode of a potential point-and-click adventure game series that will keep you entertained for hours on end!
Step into the shoes of an extraordinary detective duo and journey through a captivating and humorous cartoon universe. Inspector Magret, a distinguished and upright green-necked duck, is forced to team up with Inspector FaceDeBouc, a goat with a radically different temperament. Captain of Police, Mr Hishiro, compels them to cooperate on the investigation of the murder of Mr Couane, a local merchant who was found in the early morning, sliced into sausages and various pieces of charcuterie in his café.
Yvonne put her thoughts down about this game, writing in conclusion:
Magret & FaceDeBouc combines storytelling with absurd and humour to create a unique point-and-click adventure. While its crude humour may not be for everyone, those who enjoy a mix of mystery and dark comedy will find it an entertaining addition to their library. Just be sure to keep it away from the kids!
SCHiM – July 18th
SCHiM is a game about jumping from shadow to shadow while interacting in a relaxing and lively environment.
What is a schim? A schim is the soul and spirit of an object, thing, or living being. Everything in the world has one. A schim should never be separated from their thing! This happens to your schim; this schim, who is attached to a human being, is separated from them early on in the game.
Anni reviewed SCHiM and wrote in her conclusion:
SCHiM is truly a fascinating game concept that seamlessly blends platforming, exploration, and puzzles to deliver an incredibly engaging and thought-provoking experience. The way it intertwines these elements creates a captivating and immersive world for players to get lost in. You can expect to be challenged and entertained in equal measure as you navigate through this unique and innovative game. The only thing that knocks it down a rating for me is purely the frequent crashes I experienced.
Été – July 23rd
Été [pronounced /ay·tay/, French for “summer”] is a relaxing painting game made for people who love exploration and creativity. Step into the shoes of a budding painter who travels abroad to Montreal for a summer. Unleash colour with your paintbrush to freely explore the city and capture its everyday wonders on canvas. Befriend locals by fulfilling their inspiring commissions or prepare an original expo in your very own art studio.
Kalina reviewed the game and gave it our highest rating, writing in conclusion:
Été is a relaxing painting game with a summery feel, gorgeous visuals, and a lovely soundtrack. It feels perfect for this ridiculously hot summer when the best thing we can do is stay inside and wait for the heat wave to pass. But you know, it will also be perfect for the cold months when we need a reminder of what summer feels like.
Ova Magica – July 23rd
Ova Magica combines the best of the JRPG, farming, and monster-taming genres with life-sim elements to bring you a wholesome game inspired by the classics. It is an ode to some of your favourite games, from Stardew Valley and Slime Rancher to timeless classics such as Harvest Moon, Story of Seasons, Pokémon, Grandia, Jade Cocoon, and Azure Dream!
After moving to take care of a farmstead in a quaint little hamlet called Clover Town, you’re introduced to something that changes your life forever: Blobs! Blobs are cute, wobbly, and rotund creatures which hatch from eggs. Treat them with care, and they will become your greatest companions! Coming in dozens of varieties, all of them being cross-breedable, Blobs can face off against rival blob trainers and help you out around the farm with their unique abilities.
The Star Named EOS – July 23rd
The Star Named EOS is a story-rich puzzle adventure built around photography. Recreate compositions of past photos to uncover the truth of a family mystery, and the love hidden within fragmented memories will eventually become clear.
As the young photographer Dei, the player sets off on a journey following in the footsteps of his absent mother. When he was a young child, Dei received letters from his mother on her travels. They always included beautiful pictures of places she visited.
But one day, Dei notices something strange in the photos that threatens to overturn everything he’s ever believed in. With the guidance of his mother’s voice ringing from deep within his heart, he takes the first step on a journey to discover the truth of his mother’s absence.
Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure – July 25th
Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure follows the story of Jemma, a small-town misfit on a journey of self-discovery. Venturing out beyond her stiflingly cosy confines, she finds an inspiring world – but also one ruled by fear and a strange, immovable ‘static’ force. Can she disrupt a culture of stagnation and find a place to fit into it?
Gameplay takes place on a unique, interconnected ‘grid’ that spans the entire world, snappily uniting movement, exploration, and combat. Anything on the same row or column as Jemma moves when she moves and can ‘loop’ around the edge of the grid – creating both a playful sense of chaos and a regular stream of small, thoughtful puzzles that twist and play with the central mechanic.
Paula gave Arranger our highest score, writing in conclusion:
Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure is a game focused on the core experience of exploration and puzzle-solving. It brings a refreshing twist to the RPG genre. Its innovative grid system, storytelling, and visuals make it a standout title for me on the Nintendo Switch.
The game’s unique approach to movement, exploration, and combat, combined with its story, ensures that it will leave a lasting impression on players. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the genre, Arranger is an adventure worth embarking on.
Wéko The Mask Gatherer – July 26th
Wéko, the Mask Gatherer, is a captivating action-adventure game where you step into the shoes of Wéko, a mysterious adventurer on a quest to collect the 7 powerful Primordial Masks in a mesmerizing world full of dark and enigmatic secrets.
Embark on an extraordinary journey in Wéko the Mask Gatherer, a third-person action-adventure that seamlessly blends exploration and real-time combat. As Wéko, the intrepid adventurer and mask collector, you will traverse a progressively open world that encourages discovery. Overcome challenging missions and formidable foes, utilizing the power of masks to solve intricate puzzles and unveil the vast secrets of a world waiting to be explored.
The Garden Path – July 30th
The Garden Path is a slice-of-life gardening sim that celebrates small moments. No matter how you decide to play, the garden is a tender world of familiar sights and sounds, mysteries, and friendly faces. A space to call your own, to curate, and to reflect.
Designed to be played in short bursts as and when you wish, time in The Garden Path runs in concert with the outside world. Stop by to wander your garden whenever the mood takes you, and find new travellers, events, activities, and distractions waiting for you each day. Take your time, play for a little while, and experience it all at your own pace.
Lynne took the Garden Path and liked what she saw, writing in conclusion:
The depth and breadth of The Garden Path are so extensive and coupled with real-time interaction that it’s hard to review after only a few days of play. This is not a game for the faint-hearted. If you like bright colours and clear guidance, look for a different game. But, just like in real life, the more time and effort you invest, the more reward you get, especially when it comes to gardening.
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