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Upcoming Games in June 2025: What to Watch For

It’s that time again; new month, new games. June is bringing a wide range of games, from action-packed story-driven titles to classic 2D games. June is shaping up to be an interesting month.

POPUCOM - June 2nd

Genre: Co-op / Platform Adventure

Popucom is a chill co-op game with a cartoonish art style that aims to bring you and a friend on a journey to explore and restore a planet. With minigames, character customization, and puzzles to enjoy.

Popucom gameplay screenshot

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This game is another enjoyable co-op experience, set in a relaxing tone, similar to other co-op games like Split Fiction or A Way Out.

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Deltarune - June 4th

Genre: Story-rich / 2D

From the same developer who brought us Undertale, here is a new parallel story of Deltarune. It’ll have some new and familiar faces for returning players and is shaping up to be just as good, if not better than Undertale.

Deltarune gameplay screenshot

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Upon launch, the game will fully play the first four chapters of the story, with subsequent chapters released as free updates. Fans have been waiting for this game for 10 years, and while it’s not a direct sequel or set in the same world, there will be some connections.

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Dune: Awakening - June 10th

Genre: Open world / Survival Crafting

Take to the desert wasteland of Arrakis, building, exploring, and fighting to stay alive. This game is similar to Conan Exiles and Ark. If you're a fan of either of those, you may have to give this game a try.

Dune: Awakening gameplay screenshot

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Dune: Awakening aims to elevate this genre to a new level with a persistent, open-world environment, player-driven politics, and intrigue. You begin the game as a prisoner sent to Arrakis to look into a disappearance.

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MindsEye - June 10th

Genre:Singleplayer / Action-Adventure

MindsEye is set in the near future, where AI is integrated into every machine, forming a massive hive mind that links them together. You play as a former Spec Ops soldier, Jacob Diaz. Who unintentionally becomes the center of a major conspiracy about the Minds Eye.

MindsEye gameplay screenshot

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This game looks great from the trailers and is highly ambitious, as it combines elements of Cyberpunk 2077 and Grand Theft Auto, featuring a massive city and tight controls. We are a little skeptical of the game, but we’ll see what happens on launch.

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Stellar Blade - June 11th

Genre:Soulslike / Syfi

Originally a PlayStation 5 exclusive, Stellar Blade makes its highly anticipated debut on PC this June. This stylish action-adventure game follows Eve, a soldier from a space colony, as she returns to a ruined Earth to reclaim it from monstrous creatures known as Natives.

Stellar Blade gameplay screenshot

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With fast-paced combat, a post-apocalyptic world inspired by Korean sci-fi, and a narrative that blends sleek visuals with emotional storytelling, Stellar Blade brings its blend of spectacle and skill-based gameplay to a whole new audience on PC.

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The Alters June 13th

Genre:Syfi / Action Adventure

From the creators of This War of Mine comes The Alters, a survival adventure with a psychological twist. Stranded on a hostile planet, Jan Dolski must create alternate versions of himself called “Alters,” each shaped by different life choices, to survive and complete a critical mission. Combining base-building, time-sensitive decisions, and narrative depth, The Alters explores identity, regret, and the paths not taken in a high-stakes sci-fi setting.

The Alters gameplay screenshot

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As a fan of 11-bit studio games, we’re excited to see what this game has to offer and will be getting the game this June to experience this unique world.

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FBC: Firebreak - June 17th

Genre:Co-op / FPS

Set in the same universe as Control, FBC: Firebreak is a tactical first-person shooter that puts you in the boots of an elite agent of the Federal Bureau of Control. Tasked with containing paranormal threats.

FBC: Firebreak gameplay screenshot

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You'll deploy reality-warping abilities and high-tech weapons to seal dimensional rifts and battle otherworldly entities. Blending atmospheric storytelling with intense combat scenarios, Firebreak expands the lore of the Oldest House while introducing squad-based mechanics and strategic depth. FBC: Firebreak looks to be another fantastic title from a great studio.

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Broken Arrow - June 19th

Genre:Wargame / RTS

Broken Arrow is a large-scale real-time tactics game that pits modern military forces against each other in high-stakes warfare. Featuring U.S. and Russian factions at launch, players can customize their armies with hundreds of units from infantry and tanks to helicopters and jets.

Broken Arrow gameplay screenshot

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With an emphasis on realism, tactical flexibility, and massive battlefield engagements, Broken Arrow offers a deep and explosive experience for fans of modern military strategy. This game is something fans of Wargame will want to keep their eyes on.

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Rematch June 19th

Genre:PvP / Soccer

Rematch is a fast-paced, competitive sports-action game that blends arcade-style mechanics with high-energy arenas. Players face off in futuristic stadiums where physics-based gameplay, unique character abilities, and team strategy collide.

Rematch gameplay screenshot

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Whether you're scoring goals, blocking shots, or unleashing power plays, every match is a chaotic and exhilarating battle. Built for quick rounds and intense rivalries, Rematch aims to be your next go-to multiplayer obsession.

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BitCraft Online - June 20th Early Access

Genre:MMO / Open World Survival Crafting

BitCraft is a MMORPG that emphasizes community, creativity, and exploration. Set in a vast, procedurally generated world, players can gather resources, build settlements, farm, trade, and even shape entire civilizations together.

BitCraft Online gameplay screenshot

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Unlike traditional MMOs focused on combat, BitCraft leans into collaborative world-building and social interaction, offering a fresh, player-driven approach to the genre. Whether you’re a solo adventurer or a city planner, the world evolves based on how you choose to live in it.

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Persona5: The Phantom X

Genre:JRPG / Adventure

Persona 5: The Phantom X brings the iconic Phantom Thieves back in an all-new, mobile-first adventure set in the same stylish universe. Designed as a spin-off tailored for mobile and PC, the game introduces a new protagonist and crew, while retaining the turn-based combat, high school life sim elements, and surreal Metaverse explorations fans love.

Persona5: The Phantom X gameplay screenshot

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With sleek visuals, familiar mechanics, and fresh storylines, Phantom X offers a portable Persona experience that stands on its own while honoring its roots. It’s more Persona you know what to expect.

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