Boy this year is going quick! July is here, and with many great new releases for us to get our hands on.
It was mighty difficult this month to select just five faves, but we’ve done it. Keep on reading to check out our top games for July, and our best PC and laptop to play these new releases.
Did You Miss Any of June’s Highlights?
We saw so many incredible game releases in June. Did you miss any of the highlights? You can catch up on last month’s new games by checking out our blog post.
Zenless Zone Zero – July 2th
Zenless Zone Zero is an upcoming 3D action game set in the near future and packed with thrilling gameplay. In the aftermath of a mysterious disaster called the ‘Hollows’, the city of New Eridu has risen from the wreckage. Home to many powerful factions, you play as a professional proxy, tasked with bringing the city and Hollows together.
Build your very own squad of three members as you kick start your military assault harnessing basic, special, and chain attacks. Your combat skills will be put to the test as you dodge, parry, and destroy your opponents. Just remember, each battle and enemy will be different as they all boast different traits and weakness.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or later | Windows 10 or later |
| Processor | 7th Gen Intel i5 CPU or equivalent | 10th Gen Intel i7 CPU or equivalent |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or equivalent | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or equivalent |
Magical Delicacy – July 16th
Magical Delicacy is an upcoming wholesome platformer in which you work to perfect your witchcraft and sell tasty treats. Play as Flora, a young witch, as you move to the town of Grat, meet the colourful cast of townsfolk, and learn their magic. All whilst you open your very own store dedicated to cooking delicious magical meals. Utilise dozens of ingredients to create tasty dishes and expand your customer base to allow you to upgrade your kitchen tools.
As you make your mark on the town’s thriving economy, you’ll soon uncover an unsettling dispute between two opposing covens. The witch Cassia and magus Tauno might have a lot to teach you, but you’ll have to return the favour in their quarrel about magical beings.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Dual Core 3.0GHz CPU |
| Memory | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX Version 11 compatible GPU |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 3GB available space |
Nobody Wants to Die – July 17th
In Nobody Wants to Die, lose yourself in the dystopian New York City as you hunt down a deadly serial killer threatening the elite. In the year 2329, technology has advanced to grant humans immortality, allowing you to install your brain in a memory bank or be transferred into a different body entirely. That’s if you can afford the subscription of course…
You play as Mortality Department Detective James Karra, as he sets off on an off-the-book case to solve a sudden string of killings of only the most elite citizens. Harness your unique abilities, including time manipulation and plenty of advanced technology, as you investigate crime scenes and piece together clues to uncover the horrifying truth.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | TBD | TBD |
| Memory | TBD | TBD |
| Graphics | TBD | TBD |
| DirectX | TBD | TBD |
| Storage | TBD | TBD |
Earl vs the Mutants – July 18th
Earl vs the Mutants is a high-octane survival roguelite set in the aftermath of a deadly nuclear apocalypse. Play as Earl, the sole employee of Edna’s Pest Control, tasked with eradicating all mutants. Hone your skills as you create powerful builds by combining vehicle-mounted weaponry, attack support drones, and much more. Manipulate the 3D environment around you, utilising the natural elevation to your advantage or hiding behind mountains.
If you survive against the mutant swarm, you’ll soon find yourself facing a roster of terrifying bosses. Conquer these bosses to earn their unique vehicles to unlock even more powerful weaponry and upgrades to use against mutants.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 |
| Processor | TBD |
| Memory | TBD |
| Graphics | TBD |
| Storage | TBD |
RAWMEN: Food Fighter Arena – July 23rd
Get ready to battle it out in RAWMEN: Food Fighter Arena, a soup-slinging fighter that comes packed with plenty of mouthwatering action. Go head-to-head against up to eight cooks as you fight to see who can hurl the most fiery feasts. Your palate will be put to the test with plenty of thrilling game modes to explore, including Claim Chowder and Meatball.
Only a true chef knows food’s ultimate power, and RAWMEN ensures each chef is equipped with an arsenal of ingredients to aid them in battle. Harness hot potatoes, smackerel mackerels, and XXL meatballs to conquer your opposing chefs. With plenty of unique customisation, you can truly make your character your own with stylish hair, aprons, mitts, and even beer bellies.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 SPI+ | Windows 10 |
| Processor | CPU with SSE32 instruction set support | CPU with SSE32 instruction set support |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | GPU with DirectX Version 11 support | GPU with DirectX Version 11 support |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet Connection required | Broadband Internet Connection required |
| Storage | 4GB available space | 4GB available space |
| Additional Notes | The Steam Client now requires Windows 10 or later | – |
Get Game Ready for These New Releases!
Is your PC not up to the task of running these great new releases? Or perhaps July is the month for your new hardware upgrade? Whatever the case, Overclockers UK has plenty of PCs and laptops with your name on them.
If our top two recs don’t meet your gaming demands or aesthetic, you can opt to shop our full range instead.
Refract Gaming Jade Pre-Built PC
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Designed for mid-tier gaming and budding content creators
- AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
- 1TB M.2 SSD
MSI GF63 Gaming Laptop
- 15.6” display
- 144Hz refresh rates
- Intel i7 12650H CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060
- 16GB DDR4 RAM
- Windows 11 Home
Your Favourite New Release?
Can’t wait to play any of these new releases? Which one is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below.
*Prices, release dates, and PC specs were correct at time of writing and 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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