A new week means a fresh wave of exciting game releases for PS5 and PS4 players, and the end of July 2025 is delivering something for just about every kind of gamer. Whether you’re a fan of action-packed roguelites, cozy adventures in Middle-earth, or retro-inspired platformers, this lineup promises diversity and innovation. Here’s a breakdown of every new PlayStation game releasing from July 29 to August 1.
Ancient Warriors, Orcs, and Roguelites
Achilles: Survivor (PS5, PS4 – July 29) brings high-octane, single-player bullet-heaven combat to ancient Greece. Players take control of Achilles—or other mythical souls freed from Tartarus—battling waves of enemies, building structures, and evolving their powers in true roguelike fashion. It’s all about survival, power-building, and frantic action.
Day of the Shell (PS5, PS4 – July 29) delivers a unique twist on tactical roguelites. With each turn executed in a single click, strategy and speed merge in what promises to be a fast-paced yet thoughtful combat loop.
Also launching the same day, Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (PS5) mixes chaotic third-person action with classic tower defense strategy. As a War Mage, players must repel endless hordes solo or with up to four players, setting traps and unleashing magical mayhem in a dynamic combat sandbox.
Middle-earth Meets Cozy Gaming
For those looking for something slower and more charming, Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game (PS5 – July 29) offers a relaxing experience far from the battlegrounds. Developed by Wētā Workshop, this cozy life sim lets players live the dream of being a Hobbit—decorating homes, sharing meals, and mingling with friendly faces in the Shire.
Following it up on July 30, Cyber Clutch: Hot Import Nights (PS5) races onto the scene with neon-drenched visuals and arcade-style racing. It’s fast, aggressive, and full of power-ups and obstacles that can flip a race in a second. Fans of futuristic street racing will find plenty to love.
Platformers, Visual Novels, and Cooking Chaos
The final day of July brings a wave of eclectic games that span genres and tones:
- 9 Years of Shadows (PS5, PS4 – July 31): A visually striking Metroidvania following Europa on her quest to cleanse a mechanical giant from corruption. Expect intense combat, exploration, and emotional storytelling.
- Cook Serve Forever (PS5, PS4 – July 31): Take to the food cart scene in a solarpunk city. This narrative cooking adventure builds on the Cook, Serve, Delicious! legacy with fresh visuals and a new protagonist, Nori Kaga.
- Hololive Holo’s Hanafuda (PS5, PS4 – July 31): Anime meets card-battling in this quirky, fully voiced game featuring popular Hololive VTubers in a chaotic adventure.
- Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (PS5, PS4 – July 31): A brutal and beautiful return of the Ninja Gaiden franchise, blending old-school difficulty with modern combat depth.
- Noctuary (PS5 – July 31): A hybrid visual novel and RPG that fuses storytelling, action, and character growth as players follow two Arboranger trainees on a journey to defend their world from darkness.
- Time Flies (PS5 – July 31): A deeply creative indie experience where you live out the life of a fly trying to complete a bucket list before time runs out. It’s weird, existential, and surprisingly touching.
August Kicks Off with Speed and Stretchy Chaos
August 1 opens the month with two distinctly different titles:
- Astral Takers (PS5, PS4): A procedurally generated speedrunning platformer where players combine parkour-style moves to compete for leaderboard dominance. It’s all about fast fingers and fast thinking.
- Esophaguys (PS5): A ridiculous and hilarious party game where elderly characters with elongating necks engage in mayhem. Featuring bite-based movement mechanics and a jews-harp soundtrack, it might be the strangest game this week—and that’s saying something.
Looking Ahead: PS Plus and Game Pass Updates
While this week’s PlayStation releases are packed, don’t forget that August 5 will bring the next batch of free PS Plus Essential games. Rumors suggest possible titles like Resident Evil 4 Remake, Death Stranding, or even Cocoon. Meanwhile, over on Xbox Game Pass, titles like Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced and Gears of War: Reloaded are already confirmed for August.
Conclusion
This final week of July into August kicks off with a dazzling variety of new PS5 and PS4 games—from mythological action to cozy Hobbit life, and from racing to roguelites. Whether you’re craving hardcore battles or a feel-good story, there’s something dropping this week worth playing.
Stay tuned for more updates as we head into a packed August for PlayStation gamers.
