Murderous clowns, vampire invaders and rolling monkeys are here to entertain you in your free time this June.
The game highlight in June ten years ago was Divinity: Original Sin – the game which saw Larian Studios set the course for the blockbuster Baldur’s Gate 3. And RPG fans will also get their money’s worth in June 2024.
Destiny 2: The Final Shape
The next big expansion for this sci-fi MMO is just around the corner. The Final Shape takes us into the heart of the Traveler, that is, the mystical white sphere that hovers over the Last City. The new campaign includes a new opponent type, the Subjugator. There are also new abilities for all Guardian classes.
Release date: 4 June Where: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X Multiplayer: online PvP and co-op
Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game
Serving as the inspiration for this asynchronous multiplayer game is the legendary eponymous 80s horror movie. In the game, you deal with the three murderous Killer Klowns as well as seven humans. Sure, the Klowns take on the role of hunters with their alien weapons. But the survivors also have a few tricks up their sleeves! If you liked Dead by Daylight or Friday the 13th, this might just be the game for you.
Release date: 4 June Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X Multiplayer: up to 10 people online
Songs of Silence
This 4X strategy game is set in a beautiful fantasy world threatened by an all-consuming silence. The game offers turn-based city management like in Civilization, real-time battles, and auto-battles. Sounds like an exciting mix. Interested? Check out the demo.
Release date: 4 June (Early Access) Where: PC Multiplayer: online PvP
Star Wars: Hunters
Zynga is working on Star Wars: Hunters, a free-to-play Overwatch-style arena shooter. Two teams of four face off in well-known locations such as Tatooine, Hoth and Endor. There are numerous well-known characters to choose from, including Stormtroopers, Jawas and Wookies.
Release date: 4 June Where: iOS, Android, Switch Multiplayer: 8 person online PvP
Autopsy Simulator
Strong stomach? Then you might want to have a go at Autopsy Simulator. In a dimly lit autopsy room, you’ll dissect realistically rendered corpses to solve murders. There’s also a supernatural component to the game.
Release date: 6 June Where: PC Multiplayer: no
Blockbuster Inc.
Ever dreamed of managing your own Hollywood studio, decorating sets and shooting movies? Well, here’s your chance! In Blockbuster Inc. you get to do just that. It’s also your job to look after the movie stars. This game is reminiscent of The Movies by Peter Molyneux’s studio Lionhead.
Release date: 6 June Where: PC Multiplayer: no
#BLUD
Visually, this game is reminiscent of the 90s cartoons found on Cartoon Network, such as Dexter’s Laboratory. Becky Brewster’s new in town – and gets caught up in a vampire apocalypse. Along the way, she has to survive the horrors of field hockey practise. #BLUD combines dungeon crawler with action RPG.
Release date: 18 June Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X Multiplayer: no
Still Wakes the Deep
The Chinese Room – the studio behind Dear Esther and the Amnesia series – is delivering a new horror game. The premise: it’s 1975, and a disaster has occurred on an oil rig off the coast of Scotland. You have to fight your way through the sinking station to try to save your crew. Many eerie locations and a supernatural horror element await you.
Release date: 18 June Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X Multiplayer: no
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2
In Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2, you play as a new Fazbear employee whose job it is to manage a pizzeria inhabited by murderous robots. In the process, you go through various minigames. Oh, and you can look forward to jump scares – think VR adaptations of classic Five Nights at Freddy’s locations.
Release date: 20 June Where: PC VR, PS VR2 Multiplayer: no
Aarik and the Ruined Kingdom
Remember Monument Valley? If so, Aarik and the Ruined Kingdom is definitely worth a gander. You get to dig your way through many small, strange ruins in an effort to repair a broken world.
Release date: 20 June Where: PC Multiplayer: no
Drug Dealer Simulator 2
Simon and I are already high on the first Drug Dealer Simulator. Sure, the game is trashy, but it’s also entertaining. In the sequel, your aim is again to build a drug empire. The game world is considerably larger. You buy and sell drugs on several Caribbean islands and mix them to the desired quality.
Release date: 20 June Where: PC Multiplayer: online co-op
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
The first expansion to Elden Ring promises to be monumental, adding an area about the size of Limgrave. You’ll also get to enjoy new equipment, dungeons and bosses that’ll drive you crazy. In order to play Shadow of the Erdtree, you’ll most likely have to have defeated Mogh in Mohgwyn Palace in the main game, as that’s where the expansion starts.
Release date: 21 June Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X Multiplayer: PvP and PvE for up to 3 people
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
As in the numerous prequels, you guide a monkey in a ball through increasingly crazy racetracks. This game promises colourful, chaotic fun.
Release date: 25 June Where: Switch Multiplayer: online multiplayer for up to 16 people, local split-screen mode
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD
The 3DS classic is making its way onto the Switch. This improved version can be played with up to four people. Head into the Night Shadow Valley alone or with friends to recover lost pieces of the Dark Moon. The moon must be put back together so that the spirits may rest in peace.
Release date: 27 June Where: Switch Multiplayer: online and local co-op for up to 4 people
NeoSprint
The remake of the Atari classic offers arcade racing fun for up to eight people. You race against computer-controlled opponents or friends on compact, toy-like tracks. Choose from various vehicles and even design your own tracks!
Release date: 27 June Where: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Switch Multiplayer: local and online for up to 8 people
Being the game and gadget geek that I am, working at digitec and Galaxus makes me feel like a kid in a candy shop – but it does take its toll on my wallet. I enjoy tinkering with my PC in Tim Taylor fashion and talking about games on my podcast http://www.onemorelevel.ch. To satisfy my need for speed, I get on my full suspension mountain bike and set out to find some nice trails. My thirst for culture is quenched by deep conversations over a couple of cold ones at the mostly frustrating games of FC Winterthur.
