Rhythm Heaven Groove — July 2 (NS1/2)
Genre: rhythm game
Why it’s notable: a collection of 80 musical mini-games, some of which can be played with friends.

Doom The Dark Ages: Revelations — July 7 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
Genre: first-person shooter
Why it’s notable: a story expansion for “Doom: The Dark Ages” that continues the main game’s narrative and sends the Doom Slayer into a new purgatory.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — July 9 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
Genre: third-person action game
Why it’s notable: a remake of “Assassin's Creed: Black Flag,” in which the conflict between Assassins and Templars unfolds during the Golden Age of Piracy.

EA Sports College Football 27 — July 9 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
Genre: American football simulator
Why it’s notable: another serving of college football from Electronic Arts.

Echoes of Aincrad — July 10 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
Genre: JRPG
Why it’s notable: an ambitious JRPG focused on freely exploring a vast world and flexibly customizing character abilities.

Palworld — July 10 (PC, PS5, Xbox One/Series) Game Pass
Genre: third-person action game
Why it’s notable: a take on the “Pokémon” formula in which players must not only collect unusual creatures but also develop their own base.

The Alters: Last Variable — July 13 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
Genre: third-person adventure
Why it’s notable: a major expansion for “The Alters” centered on a team of cloned scientists. A new project from the developers of “This War of Mine” and “Frostpunk.”

D-topia — July 14 (NS1/2, PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
Genre: adventure
Why it’s notable: in a world steeped in utopian happiness and governed by artificial intelligence, something can always go wrong.

Denshattack — July 15 (NS2, PC, PS5, Xbox Series) Game Pass
Genre: arcade racing game
Why it’s notable: an arcade racing game about a train hurtling through a dystopian Japan.

The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu — July 15 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
Genre: first-person action game
Why it’s notable: a cooperative action game about searching for treasure guarded by Lovecraftian abominations. A new project from the developers of “Zeno Clash” and “Rock of Ages.”

Heave Ho 2 — July 16 (NS1/2, PC)
Genre: 2D platformer
Why it’s notable: a sequel to the cooperative game in which the path to success lies in a firm grip. A new project from the developers of “Mother Russia Bleeds.”

Moss: The Forgotten Relic — July 16 (NS1/2, PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
Genre: third-person adventure
Why it’s notable: the adventures of a brave little mouse in a world of magic. Originally designed for VR, the game can now be played with a standard controller.

The Mermaid Mask — July 16 (NS1/2, PC, PS5)
Genre: point-and-click adventure
Why it’s notable: a detective investigates the death of a submarine captain amid a colorful array of suspects. A new project from the developers of “Crow Country” and “Tangle Tower.”

The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian — July 20 (PC)
Genre: RPG
Why it’s notable: a narrative RPG about the prince of a great empire whose life is filled with frightening possibilities and unavoidable obligations. A new project from the developers of “The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante.”

Scarlet Deer Inn — July 21 (PC)
Genre: 2D adventure
Why it’s notable: an ordinary mother of two journeys through a medieval “tapestry.” A new project from the developers of “Feudal Alloy.”

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game — July 23 (NS1/2, PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
Genre: fighting game
Why it’s notable: a fighting game set in the universe of the animated series “Avatar: The Last Airbender.”

Rubinite — July 23 (PC)
Genre: isometric action game
Why it’s notable: a hardcore isometric action game consisting entirely of boss battles.

Splatoon Raiders — July 23 (NS2)
Genre: third-person action game
Why it’s notable: the first game in the multiplayer-focused “Splatoon” series to feature a standalone story campaign that can also be completed cooperatively.

An Eggstremely Hard Game — July 24 (PC)
Genre: third-person platformer
Why it’s notable: the difficult daily lives of feathered parents who, despite their arguments and misunderstandings, are trying to carry their offspring to safety.

Halo: Campaign Evolved — July 28 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series) Game Pass
Genre: first-person shooter
Why it’s notable: an extensive remake of the original “Halo” that lets players relive the Master Chief’s first battles.

Kusan: City of Wolves — July 30 (NS1, PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
Genre: isometric action game
Why it’s notable: a spiritual successor to “Hotline Miami” in which the animal-masked criminals have been replaced by actual animals.