{"id":73351,"date":"2026-07-01T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/indie-selects-for-july-2026-gameplay-that-will-make-summer-pop\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T17:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T16:00:00","slug":"indie-selects-for-july-2026-gameplay-that-will-make-summer-pop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/indie-selects-for-july-2026-gameplay-that-will-make-summer-pop\/","title":{"rendered":"Indie Selects for July 2026: Gameplay That Will Make Summer Pop"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<article id=\"single-223350\" class=\"mssrc-features font-- has--theme has--branding\" data-clarity-region=\"article\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<header class=\"xwsrc-block-post-header is-style-fifty-fifty has-high-density has-text-align-left\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"post-header__content has-text-align-left\">\n<ul class=\"post-tags__list\">\n<li class=\"post-tags__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/idatxbox\/\" class=\"kicker post__meta--category\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Category: <\/span>ID@XBOX<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/07\/\" class=\"kicker\"><time datetime=\"1782921600\">July 1, 2026<\/time><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"h2\">Indie Selects for July 2026: Gameplay That Will Make Summer Pop<\/h1>\n<div class=\"post-header__author post-header__author--line\">\n<div class=\"post-header__author__bylines\">\n<ul class=\"post-header__author__list\">\n<li class=\"post-header__author__list__item\"><span class=\"post-header__author__name\">Raymond Estrada, Deron Mann, Jessica Ronnell, Steven Allen, Oscar Polanco \u2013 ID@Xbox Game Genre Stewards<\/span><span class=\"post-header__author__position d--block\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"post-header__image\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50 push--25 column--content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<p><em>Every Wednesday, dive into the Indie Select Hub \u2014 your gateway to a fresh, curated indie collection plus four themed spotlights that rotate weekly! You can always find this collection hub in the XBOX Store and on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/indieselects\"><em>XBOX.com\/IndieSelects.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Summer is here! That means vacations, pool days, backyard grilling, and, of course, mesmerizing indie games. And you\u2019re in luck: the ID@Xbox team has handpicked five Indie Selects for July that are ready to light up your night like a sky full of summer fireworks. July\u2019s Indie Selects showcase games with strong personality, rewarding progression, and distinct worlds that invite players to keep coming back. Grab your sunscreen, charge your controller, and dive into the full lineup of July\u2019s Indie Selects. (in no particular order):<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a454b715d7a3\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a454b715d7a3\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/July2026_Selects_Horizontal-ed0b0ca26621ced16cbd-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Indie Selects July\" class=\"wp-image-223351\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/mina-the-hollower\/9nztglvs99x3\"><strong>Mina the Hollower<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<style>\n.post-template-default .xwsrc-block-content-block .wp-block-column.flex-basis-50.push--25.column--content {\n\tflex: 100%;\n\tmargin-left: 0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-product\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\n\t\t\"><\/p>\n<aside class=\"wp-block-column column--product flex-basis-25\">\n<div class=\"column__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-legacy\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-100 column--content\">\n<div id=\"xwsrc-product-223350-6a454b715e0cc\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-normal\" data-product-id=\"9nztglvs99x3\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9nztglvs99x3\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.39129.14473906164288384.ab1ab90d-6d50-4445-945e-393f721c38d1.ee60db06-6fdf-4a55-b7d7-e08684f8c516?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Mina The Hollower\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<h2>Mina The Hollower<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Yacht Club Games<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">90<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 66px\">\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-price\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>$19.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\">\n\t<a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9nztglvs99x3\" target=\"_blank\">Get it now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column--content flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a454b715dc67\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a454b715dc67\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/mina-the-hollower-16e738f68ba6c72f744b-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Mina the Hollower screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-223352\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><em>Mina The Hollower <\/em>is a retro-inspired 2D top-down action-adventure game with a punishing, yet charming world. Players take on the role of Mina, a Hollower mouse, as she fights through hordes of enemies, traps, and bosses to restore generators and save a cursed island. It feels like a mix of Castlevania in the form of classic Zelda, with a sprinkle of Ghost \u2018n Goblins, and a dash of Dark Souls.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEverything is earned in <em>Mina the Hollower<\/em>.\u201d I found myself repeating this after countless deaths to what looks like a forgiving world on the surface. It\u2019s charming \u2013 but definitely not easy, and honestly, that tracks. It wasn\u2019t until the final stretch, when mousetraps showed up as an obstacle, that it clicked: \u201coh yeah, I AM a mouse.\u201d It\u2019s easy to forget, because Mina can start to feel like a beast as you master traversal, unlock trinkets, sidearms, and weapon upgrades, but she\u2019s still small in a world that\u2019s thematically, overwhelmingly larger than her. You\u2019re supposed to feel punished; you\u2019re supposed to feel like Mina \u2013 barring pitfalls and hazard deaths, of course. While the methodical combat, larger-than-life bosses, and even the pacing of healing all reinforce a lot of the soulslike comparisons, it\u2019s this idea of world scale and immersion that\u2019s often forgotten when considering the ingredients of the genre and something that I find charming here.<\/p>\n<p>It feels like a lost \u201980s\u2013\u201990s gem \u2013 polished just enough by Yacht Club to keep its spirit intact. Old-school design (contact damage, heavy knockback, real punishment) meets modern QoL, so it never feels dated. The world is charmingly dark, packed with lore, varied biomes, and fresh mechanics that keep things from getting stale. It\u2019s tough but fair with every failure still feeling like something you can overcome \u2013 which makes pushing through it that much more rewarding. If you\u2019re itching for that old-school top-down adventure feeling, this feels like a best-in-class example worth checking out!<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 Deron Mann<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/realm-of-ink\/9PDXQFG5TFJ0\"><strong>Realm of Ink<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-product\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\n\t\t\"><\/p>\n<aside class=\"wp-block-column column--product flex-basis-25\">\n<div class=\"column__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-legacy\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-100 column--content\">\n<div id=\"xwsrc-product-223350-6a454b715efbe\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-normal\" data-product-id=\"9PDXQFG5TFJ0\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9PDXQFG5TFJ0\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.44372.14531295036471333.abdbdbd9-db27-4d4e-9c35-35c36bbffae1.8f3f30f0-21d0-4606-b882-92ddce7cd841?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Realm of Ink\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badges\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badge xbox-play-anywhere\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.onestore.ms\/cdnfiles\/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12\/store\/common\/images\/xpalogo_black.png\" alt=\"Xbox Play Anywhere\" class=\"skip-lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Realm of Ink<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>4Divinity<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">10<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 75px\">\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-price\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>$24.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\">\n\t<a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9PDXQFG5TFJ0\" target=\"_blank\">Get it now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-bottom-badges\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column--content flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a454b715ec13\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a454b715ec13\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/realm-of-ink-593ff0dafc6bd2c44275-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Realm of Ink screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-223354\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><em>Realm of Ink <\/em>is a fast, expressive action\u2011roguelite that blends fluid martial\u2011arts combat with a gorgeous ink\u2011brush aesthetic. Its world feels like a living painting\u2014one that reshapes itself every time you dive in \u2013 giving each run a sense of discovery and momentum.<\/p>\n<p>What pulled me in first was the atmosphere. The in\u2011game music has this warm, rhythmic energy that quietly nudges you forward, matching the flow of combat without ever overwhelming it. It makes even the tougher encounters feel like part of a larger, beautifully choreographed dance. I\u2019ve spent countless hours experimenting with builds, mastering weapon styles, and chasing that perfect run. The learning curve is real, especially when you\u2019re getting used to timing dodges and weaving abilities together, but it feels inviting rather than intimidating. There\u2019s a joy in the moment everything clicks and you start moving through levels with confidence and style.<\/p>\n<p>What I love most is how personal each run becomes. Some feel smooth and cinematic, others a little chaotic, but all of them carry that spark that makes you want to jump back in. If you enjoy games that reward curiosity, adaptability, and a bit of flair, this one fits right in your wheelhouse. Fans of<em> Hades <\/em>or<em> Dead Cells <\/em>will recognize the familiar loop, but <em>Realm of Ink<\/em>\u2019s art direction, pacing, and musical personality give it a warmth all its own.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 Jessica Ronnell<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/bellwright\/9nwzps8x9jqg\"><strong>Bellwright<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-product\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\n\t\t\"><\/p>\n<aside class=\"wp-block-column column--product flex-basis-25\">\n<div class=\"column__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-legacy\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-100 column--content\">\n<div id=\"xwsrc-product-223350-6a454b715fd45\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-normal\" data-product-id=\"9nwzps8x9jqg\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9nwzps8x9jqg\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.65451.14435552270902845.ec3cf6ff-e660-4d4a-abbc-0ad60cd4d3eb.cd544984-ed44-4285-9c33-ee43e4762179?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Bellwright\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badges\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badge xbox-play-anywhere\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.onestore.ms\/cdnfiles\/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12\/store\/common\/images\/xpalogo_black.png\" alt=\"Xbox Play Anywhere\" class=\"skip-lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Bellwright<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Donkey Crew, Snail Games USA<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">184<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 57px\">\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-price\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>$29.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\">\n\t<a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9nwzps8x9jqg\" target=\"_blank\">Get it now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-bottom-badges\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column--content flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a454b715f98d\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a454b715f98d\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/bellwright-f17a67b0956de41ced95-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Bellwright screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-223355\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>At first glance,<em> Bellwright <\/em>looks like another medieval survival game filled with crafting, gathering resources, and building settlements. While those elements are certainly present,<em> Bellwright <\/em>sets itself apart by making you feel less like a survivor and more like the leader of a growing movement. Developed by Donkey Crew, an independent studio based in Wroc\u0142aw, Poland, the game casts you as a noble falsely accused of regicide who returns home to build a resistance against the crown, recruiting villagers, establishing settlements, and ultimately raising armies to reclaim the kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>What kept pulling me back wasn\u2019t the promise of bigger weapons or stronger armor \u2013 it was the growing sense of responsibility. Every villager had a job to do, every resource mattered, and every new settlement felt like another step toward something larger than myself. There\u2019s a unique satisfaction in watching a patch of wilderness transform into a thriving community because of decisions you made hours earlier.<\/p>\n<p>What really makes<em> Bellwright <\/em>stand out is how your role evolves over time. Early on, you\u2019re gathering resources and building structures yourself, but as your settlements grow, villagers begin taking on those responsibilities. Before long, you\u2019re spending less time chopping trees and more time planning expansion, organizing defenses, and deciding where your growing rebellion should strike next. Watching that transition from survivor to settlement leader \u2013 and eventually the commander of a growing rebellion \u2013 was one of the most rewarding aspects of the experience.<\/p>\n<p>Players who enjoy the base-building and cooperation of<em> Grounded<\/em>, the exploration and progression systems of<em> Valheim<\/em>, or the community-building aspects of<em> State of Decay <\/em>2 will feel right at home here. <em>Bellwright <\/em>blends those ideas into something that feels uniquely its own, rewarding careful planning just as much as exploration and combat. Watching the game evolve from a survival adventure into a full-fledged rebellion was incredibly satisfying. It\u2019s the kind of game where you sit down intending to complete a single task and somehow end up leading an entire uprising before realizing it\u2019s well past bedtime.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013<em> Steven Allen<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/coffee-talk-tokyo\/9nn3lkf38fr4\"><strong>Coffee Talk Tokyo<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-product\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\n\t\t\"><\/p>\n<aside class=\"wp-block-column column--product flex-basis-25\">\n<div class=\"column__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-legacy\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-100 column--content\">\n<div id=\"xwsrc-product-223350-6a454b7160ade\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-normal\" data-product-id=\"9nn3lkf38fr4\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9nn3lkf38fr4\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.57702.13750675038753693.2e7e3b3f-88da-4599-a3ac-74e0e9087169.ca71006a-ff37-4318-a746-f8f5ed305ed5?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Coffee Talk Tokyo\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badges\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badge xbox-play-anywhere\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.onestore.ms\/cdnfiles\/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12\/store\/common\/images\/xpalogo_black.png\" alt=\"Xbox Play Anywhere\" class=\"skip-lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Coffee Talk Tokyo<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Chorus Worldwide Games<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">11<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 75px\">\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-price\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>$14.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\">\n\t<a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9nn3lkf38fr4\" target=\"_blank\">Get it now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-bottom-badges\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column--content flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a454b716074a\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a454b716074a\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/coffee-talk-tokyo-bda5c25224379a3e9146-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee Talk Tokyo screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-223356\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Lo-fi vibes? Don\u2019t mind if I do!<em> Coffee Talk <\/em>Tokyo brings the beloved coffee-brewing visual novel series to a late-night caf\u00e9 in Tokyo. New here? No problem! No homework required (though returning fans might spot a few familiar faces from Seattle). You\u2019ll serve up drinks while soaking in heartfelt conversations about life, all wrapped in cozy pixel art and ultra-chill lo-fi beats. Oh, and some customers happen to be mythical creatures, but that\u2019s just part of the charm.<\/p>\n<p>The game unfolds entirely behind the counter of the caf\u00e9, where a small cast of regulars stop by each day to share their stories. The gameplay centers on making hot or iced drinks based on customer hints \u2013 simple to learn, but impactful, as your choices shape relationships and story outcomes. You can also make latte art, though much like real life, I\u2019m not good at that part.\u00a0 You can also check in-game social media for extra character insight. The main appeal of <em>Coffee Talk Tokyo <\/em>is the cast of characters.\u00a0 Through these conversations, you\u2019ll explore thoughtful, relatable themes while getting to know these characters who feel instantly real. The writing is incredible and you will cry.\u00a0 While one playthrough, taking about 10 hours to complete, offered a satisfying ending, multiple paths and endings plus two extra endless modes will have me coming back for more.<\/p>\n<p><em>Coffee Talk <\/em>Tokyo is a heartfelt visual novel that blends cozy, lo-fi vibes with deeply authenic stories about connection, love, loss, and identity. With its inviting presentation, memorable cast, and strong replay value through branching paths and unlockables, it\u2019s an easy recommendation for both longtime fans and newcomers to the genre.\u00a0 Bring tissues.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 <em>Raymond Estrada<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/nba-the-run\/9p9868m45nqz\"><strong>NBA THE RUN<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-product\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\n\t\t\"><\/p>\n<aside class=\"wp-block-column column--product flex-basis-25\">\n<div class=\"column__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-legacy\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-100 column--content\">\n<div id=\"xwsrc-product-223350-6a454b7161777\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-normal\" data-product-id=\"9p9868m45nqz\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9p9868m45nqz\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.26995.14077065545801822.5d83b7ca-33f7-4da0-80a2-4c47dea09863.4afe5bf7-e51f-4a78-b280-6f8cee31c9af?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"NBA THE RUN\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<h2>NBA THE RUN<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Play By Play Studios<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">261<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 54px\">\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-price\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>$29.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\">\n\t<a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9p9868m45nqz\" target=\"_blank\">Get it now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column--content flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a454b716147f\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a454b716147f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/nba-the-run-c132b66203408f5e75de-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"NBA the Run screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-223353\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><em>NBA The Run <\/em>is an online-only, arcade style basketball game where players compete with their favorite NBA superstars in quick, tournament style sessions. It\u2019s straight \u201cshirts vs. skins\u201d hoops, like pulling up to an open gym for runs. While the NBA delivered the game\u2019s highest stage, the AND1 Mixtape Tour and spots like Rucker Park brought street legends closer to home. Most hoopers still idolized MJ, Kobe, Iverson, or LeBron, but in the early 2000s, some aimed to be Hot Sauce, Skip to My Lou, or The Professor. As a gamer-first athlete, I feel blessed to have grown up during the rise of street-style sports games, from basketball to football to FIFA, each highlighting a different, equally real side of the sport. They weren\u2019t better or worse than sport simulation titles, but they leaned into expression, personality, and culture as a focus rather than a feature\u2014and it showed!<\/p>\n<p><em>NBA The Run <\/em>builds on that street-era foundation through its presentation and approachable design while creating something that feels modern and accessible. Players choose from a roster of NBA stars and original Street Legends, each with their own ratings and \u201czone abilities\u201d inspired by their real playstyles, to compete online in Knockout \u2013 a 3-on-3, four-round tournament where only one team comes out on top. Each round introduces randomized rulesets that shift scoring and pacing just enough to keep runs fresh without overcomplicating the core experience. I\u2019ve played a decent number of sessions, and while it\u2019s still taken me some time to find my footing \u2013 both figuratively and literally, since I KEEP falling for crossovers, to which Bobbito never failed to remind me \u2013 I found myself hooked on the loop. The sessions are short but satisfying, and scoring, trick moves, blocks, and steals all feel rewarding. It\u2019s not perfect, nor is it one-to-one with its predecessors, but it\u2019s easy to find the fun and if you like arcade style basketball with a street style spirit, then I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll agree.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 Deron Mann<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside aria-labelledby=\"related-stories--223350__title\" id=\"related-stories--223350\" class=\"curated-content-panel\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border--top\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-30\">\n<h2 id=\"related-stories--223350__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRelated Stories <span class=\"sr-only\"> for \u201cIndie Selects for July 2026: Gameplay That Will Make Summer Pop\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-70\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-33\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a 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