The summer holidays are finally here! We can’t think of a better way to celebrate other than playing some incredible games. That’s why we’ve put together our ultimate summer gaming schedule, packed with plenty of great games to play over the next six weeks.
We’ve included a multitude of different games, with varying themes and gameplay, to ensure you’ll have plenty to keep you well entertained over the summer holidays, and they’ve all been paired with a high-quality gaming PC to match!
Week 1 – Stray
Why not spend the first week of your summer holidays exploring the world from the eyes of a cat?
Stray is an action-adventure game with a unique twist – you play as a cat. Lost and separated from your family in a vast cybercity, roam the city streets, defend against deadly creatures, and uncover the dark secrets of this forgotten city. On your journey to find your way home, team up with B-12, a small flying drone. You and your unlikely companion must work together to find a way out of the city.
As you venture through the city, utilise your newfound nimble feline abilities and interact with the environment around you like never before. Be nimble, the master of stealth, or downright annoying to the city’s inhabitants.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i5 2300 or AMD FX 6350 | Intel i5 8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti or AMD Radeon R7 360 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 or AMD Radeon R9 290X |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 10GB available space | 10GB available space |
Week 2 – Killer Frequency
Killer Frequency is an 80s-themed FPS in which you step into the shoes of radio DJ Forrest Nash.
With a deadly serial killer on the loose and causing chaos, both you and your late-night listeners are at risk. After the death of the Police Chief, it’s up to you to remain cool, calm, and collected as you make real-time decisions, solve puzzles, and gather clues while you communicate with both suspects and victims.
That’s not all! Killer Frequency also features a dedicated VR mode, that puts you right at the centre of the murder-mystery gameplay.
We got our hands on a copy of Killer Frequency, take a look at our blog post for all our thoughts on the gameplay, storyline, and more.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i3 540 or AMD Phenom II X4 965 | Intel i5 2400 or AMD FX 6300 |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 6GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750 or AMD Radeon HD 6670 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 7850 |
| Storage | 2GB available space | 2GB available space |
Week 3 – Life is Strange Remastered Collection
In the Life is Strange Remastered Collection, journey to the idyllic Arcadia Bay and play as photography student Max.
While saving her childhood friend Chloe from being shot, Max soon discovers she can rewind time. This extraordinary ability will set you off on a path to discover the truth of what really happened to Chloe’s friend, Amber, who strangely disappeared. Max will soon discover that changing the past doesn’t always create a positive outcome for the future.
In addition to this, the Life is Strange Remastered Collection also includes the prequel ‘’Before the Storm’’. In which you play as Chloe, three years prior before the events of the original game. Embark on an adventure to dive deeper into Chloe’s past and her relationship with Amber before her disappearance.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 1200 or AMD Phenom II X4 965 | Intel i5 2400 or AMD FX 8350 |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 4GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon R7 250X | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 42GB available space | 42GB available space |
If you’re looking to upgrade your portable gaming set up, take a look at five other gaming laptops that are perfect for playing the Life is Strange Remastered Collection.
Week 4 – Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Embark on a thrilling new adventure set in the iconic Elden Ring franchise. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree introduces players to a brand-new world, the Land of Shadow. Masked by the Erdtree, this unforgiving world is ruled by Empyrean Miquelle and dark secrets.
Only you posses the power to uncover the truth and conquer hordes of monstrous enemies and deadly bosses. Harness plenty of unique weaponry, equipment, and even magic to defend yourself as you venture across both the Lands Between and Lands of Shadow.
Official PC System Specification:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 8400 or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X | Intel Core i7 8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| Memory | 12GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 60GB available space | 60GB available space |
| Additional | Requires the base game to play | Requires the base game to play |
Week 5 – Zenless Zone Zero
Explore a vibrant dystopian world in Zenless Zone Zero. This 3D action game puts players in the centre of a world torn apart after a mysterious disaster known as the Hollows. The city of New Eridu is the last remaining oasis, home to multiple dangerous factions learning to live with the deadly Hollows.
Play as a Proxy, tasked with maintaining these factions, ensuring they stay peaceful. Create your dream squad to battle your opponents, protect the world, and uncover Eridu’s dark secrets.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | 7th Gen Intel i5 CPU or equivalent | 10th Gen Intel i7 or equivalent |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or equivalent | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or equivalent |
Looking for more gameplay details about Zenless Zone Zero? Be sure to check out our dedicated blog post.
Week 6 – Summerhouse
Still searching for those peak summer time vibes?
Summerhouse is an adorable sandbox game full of cosy gameplay. You can create beautiful houses with no rules or restrictions and plenty of secrets to uncover. Whether you dream of a secluded cottage in the mountains, a thriving city home, or tiny seaside villa, you can design it all!
We looked closer at Summerhouse’s adorable gameplay in our very own Indie Showcase. Be sure to take a look at our blog post for more.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i3 2.0GHz or AMD equivalent |
| Memory | 2GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 or higher |
| Storage | 500MB available space |
Upgrade Your Set-up In Time for the Summer Holidays!
If you want to play any of these incredible games, you’ll need to ensure your gaming set up is up to the task. Thankfully, we’ve included our top PCs down below that are playing for playing any of these games. However, if our top picks don’t suit your summer vibes, you can shop all our PC systems and laptops instead.
Refract Gaming Jade Pre-built PC:
A part of our Refract Gaming range, the Jade pre-built system has been refined for mid-tier gaming, VR, and budding content creators. Utilising only cherry-picked hardware, this PC is armed with an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU to deliver powerful performance and multitasking in both single- and multi-threaded tasks alike. What’s more, the NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti GPU, will render all your favourite games in stunning photo-realistic quality. Lastly, the Refract Gaming Jade includes a three-year warranty which also covers parts and labour, for extra peace of mind in case of any much-needed repairs.
Refract Gaming Jade
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Designed for mid-tier gaming and budding content creators
- VR ready
- Equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti GPU
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
Gigabyte AORUS 16X Gaming Laptop:
High performance meets portability with the Gigabyte AORUS 16X Gaming Laptop. Powered by an Intel i7 13650HX, enjoy ultra-fast processing speeds of up to 4.9GHz, which is perfect for both gaming and streaming, alike. Plus, with 16GB of DDR5 RAM, wave goodbye to pesky slow in-game loading screens and input lag breaking up your immersion. Thanks to the NVIDIA RTX 4060, utilise the third-gen RTX architecture, to unlock photo-realistic graphics and smooth frame rates. All of which is kept cool and quiet by the integrated WINDFORCE Infinity thermal solution.
Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- 16.0” QHD display
- 165Hz refresh rate
- Intel i7 13650HX CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Home
OcUK Gaming Eagle PC:
Packed with cutting-edge gaming hardware, the OcUK Gaming Eagle comes equipped with everything you need to enjoy maximum performance in all your favourite AAA titles. This includes an Intel i9 14900KF, built utilising a hybrid P- and E-core architecture, for blisteringly fast processing power of up to 6GHz and enhanced multitasking. Both of which are further enhanced one step thanks to 32GB of DDR5 RAM, for improved efficiency and virtually zero input lag. What’s more, take advantage of the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, to unlock mind-blowing visuals and silky-smooth frame rates. All of this incredible gaming hardware is installed within a sleek Kolink Unity Arena black PC case, complete with integrated RGB lighting that you can customise to match your desired aesthetic.
OcUK Gaming Eagle
- Configurable gaming PC
- Includes an Intel i9 14900KF CPU and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- Up to 32GB DDR5 RAM
- Optional secondary storage drive
- Customisable case options
Your Summer Holiday Plans?
Will you be playing any of these incredible games during your summer holiday? Be sure to let us know what your plans are! In the meantime, if you need more inspiration for your summer gaming, we’ve got plenty of game reviews and round-ups on the Overclockers UK blog.
*Prices correct at time of writing and PC specs are subject to change.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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