Feature: These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 28-August 1)

Greetings to your weekly Xbox release digest for July 28–August 1! Although the blockbuster avalanche is easing off, newcomers such as Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound and Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game are still arriving, and Xbox Game Pass is dropping both Farming Simulator 25 and the fresh Grounded 2!

Here’s the slate landing on Xbox Series and Xbox One next week:

Fresh Titles Hitting Xbox (July 28 – August 1)

• Achilles Survivor (July 29): “Wield divine power, construct lethal barricades, and get mightier after every attempt in this blistering bullet-hell staged amid legendary Greece.”

• (Dis)Assemble (July 29): “In (Dis)Assemble, rearranging blocks turns seriously tricky—and gratifying. Guide a pair of geometric forms simultaneously: one in each hand. It looks trivial, but hazards will change your mind.”

• Day of the Shell (July 29): “This brisk tactical roguelite lets you complete every turn with just one swift click.”

• Dragons vs Balloons TD (July 29): “Gear up for monumental warfare in Dragons vs. Balloons TD—a tower-defense clash where tactical minds, raw strength, and creatures of lore collide!”

• Grounded 2 – Early Access (July 29): “Drop into either solo or co-op survival within an expansive backyard. Forge arms and armor, erect a base, then cruise the play-set atop your custom buggy. Beware: another presence still lurks—and it remembers you.”

• Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game (July 29): “Embrace the mellow existence of a Hobbit amid the tranquil vistas of the Shire. Explore, adorn, and share life in this peaceful slice of Middle-earth.”

• Cyber Clutch: Hot Import Nights (July 30): “Enter Cyber Clutch, a neon-drenched race league of tomorrow. This arcade racer thrives on velocity, aggression, and gadgets that can flip outcomes on a dime.”

• Maiden Cops (July 30): “Maiden City reels under the wrath of shadowy syndicate The Liberators, aiming to dominate through menace, brutality and disorder. It’s down to the Maiden Cops to lay down the law!”

• Morgan: Metal Detective (July 30): “Kick back, wander, and rekindle that childhood curiosity while hopping around the island. Roam at will, nudging forward a mystery your Grandpa couldn’t crack.”

• 9 Years of Shadows (July 31): “Battle to revive vivid color across an artfully drawn realm blanketed in gloom, and unravel the tale of Europa—stalwart warrior—and Apino, the spectral companion of her youth.”

• A Dream About Parking Lots (July 31): “Search for your missing ride inside winding mazes and concrete garages, then hash it out with your therapist about feeling adrift. A brief interactive tale inspired by authentic dreams!”

• Above Snakes (July 31): “Venture into an artisan-crafted frontier, inspired by the Old West, in this laid-back isometric RPG laced with gentle survival mechanics.”

• Cook Serve Forever (July 31): “Soak in the ambience of Cook Serve Forever, a story-rich culinary quest where you plate mouth-watering meals for the ravenous denizens of Helianthus.”

• Earthion (July 31): “A purely 16-bit horizontal shooter, Earthion drops you into Azusa Takanashi’s cockpit as she dogfights alien fleets to protect the planet.”

• Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (July 31): “A fresh side-scrolling spin from the creators of Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound reinvents the iconic ninja platformer in a fiercely stylish and punishing adventure.”

• Out of Moves: Another Try (July 31): “Inside labyrinthine puzzles, every step matters. Out of Moves: Another Try challenges you to plot a flawless path to the star before your steps vanish.”

• Spell Disk (July 31): “Spell Disk is a rogue-lite
  • Date with Devils (August 1): “One moment you’re weighing mortal sins, the next you’re flirting with demons and penning sonnets to angels. You reign over the Netherworld, where every soul’s fate hangs on your judgment.”
  • Esophaguys (August 1): “Take control of the Esophaguys, senior citizens whose necks can stretch to absurd lengths. Tether, gnaw, and swing side-by-side in co-op, vie for the longest neck in frantic minigames, and spin a voice-acted tale together!”
  • Pokettohiro (August 1): “Venture into concealed labyrinths, befriend townsfolk and untangle their troubles, unearth vital gear to push your quest forward, free jailed champions, and rally them beneath your banner.”
  • SOS OPS! (August 1): “SOS OPS! isn’t merely a title—it’s a rescue operation. Dive headfirst into chaos, and feel your pulse surge as squad-based mayhem cranks the tension sky-high!”
  • Tile Jong (August 1): “Plunge into Tile Jong, a gorgeously crafted pair-matching pastime that balances serenity with tactical wits! Thread your way through brain-teasing boards by collecting and linking trios of matching tiles.”
  • Top Driver (August 1): “Top Driver is a tight, top-down racer built on pinpoint precision, pushing your reflexes against fierce clock-based challenges on twisty circuits and rugged landscapes. Just you, the asphalt, and the chase for flawlessness.”
  • Wander Stars (August 1): “Step beside Ringo, a rising martial artist seeking her lost brother, and Wolfe, an enigmatic vagabond fleeing his own history. The mismatched pair must recover fragments of the legendary Wanderstar Mosaic.”

  Xbox Game Pass Titles

  • Grounded 2 – Early Access (July 29)
  • Farming Simulator 25 (August 1)

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