Monthly Games Guide: July 2025

With the Nintendo Switch 2 finally here, one of the year’s most anticipated games is Donkey Kong Bananza. A new take on 3D Donkey Kong in over 20 years, it’s on my (and many other folks) shortlist, especially since it’s one on the only Switch 2 exclusives we know about. July also sees the release of some smaller titles that have garnered attention, as well as a handful of great looking remakes and remasters. Read on for our July 2025 games guide.

Patapon 1 + 2 Replay

The iconic puzzle rhythm game makes its long-overdue return, and in one bundle. Now’s the best to check these out, especially with the spiritual successor Ratatan releasing in Early Access in July as well.

Platforms: PS5, Switch 2, Steam

Release Date: July 11

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4

Relive your skater punk nostalgia with remakes of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4. Jack Black is reprising his role as Officer Dick, so I’m not sure what other reasons you’ll need to pick this one up.

Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Switch, Switch 2, PC

Release Date: July 11

Destiny 2: Edge of Fate

The ninth Destiny 2 expansion and first half of the Fate Saga, Edge of Fate brings new weapons, mechanics, and abilities to the long-running MMO shooter.

Platforms: PS4, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Steam, Epic Games Store

Release Date: July 15

Donkey Kong Bananza

The first true 3D Donkey Game since Donkey Kong 64 in 1999, Bananza is taking our favorite gorilla open world. He can smash pretty much anything in the environment, and even Pauline joins him this go around.

Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2

Release Date: July 17

Shadow Labyrinth

Would you believe me if I told you this was a Pac-Man game? We got a whiff of this when Prime Video’s Secret Level anthology show came out. The episode “PAC-MAN: Circle” gave us a gritty take on the character, which Shadow Labyrinth also aims to capture.

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, Switch 2, Steam

Release Date: July 18

Super Mario Party Jamboree -Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV

This mouthful of a party game is an upgraded of the Switch game that came out in 2024. The Switch 2 version has upgraded visuals and a new mode called Jamboree TV, which uses the Switch 2’s camera and mouse functionality for even more tactile mini-games.

Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2

Release Date: July 24

Wildgate

Lead by Blizzard co-founder Michael Morhaime and his studio Dreamhaven, Wildgate is a PvP team-based shooter set in space. It has also has the unique twist of being enter a spaceship and engage in battles that way.

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series, Steam

Release Date: July 22

Ratatan (Early Access)

Essentially Pataton with modern visuals, new music, and mechanics, what’s interesting here, however, is that it has new Roguelite elements for great replay value.

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, Steam

Release Date: July 25

Tales of the Shire

Tales of the Shire has gone through a bit of tumultuous development cycle (we previewed it at Summer Game Fest 2024) and a handful of delays. After a bit more time cooking, the cozy cooking sim is finally coming this summer.

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, Steam

Release Date: July 29

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

Ninja Gaiden finally returns to its brutally difficult 2D roots, and it’s another of my most anticipated games for July. The series is seeing a huge resurgence with this and Ninja Gaiden 4 set to release later this year.

Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Switch, Steam

Release Date: July 31

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