July is light on big releases, but co-op horror steps up

I won't lie: July's new-release slate feels quiet. Take the lull to catch up — big 2026 drops ramp up later in the year, and I'm already eyeing vacation days. This month isn't empty, though. Two notable remakes, Assassin's Creed Black Flag: Resynced and Halo: Campaign Evolved, arrive alongside a clutch of co-op indie horror games that I can't wait to try. We're also testing a new format for the monthly calendar, highlighting a few personal picks before the general highlights. July 2026 games: PC Gamer staff picks July 16 — Cursed Cooking Mama: Happy's Burgatory (Steam) | 4-player co-op: Run a doomed restaurant with friends, flipping burgers as the place descends into chaos while a blood‑thirsty mascot hunts you. July 16 — Storebound 1.0 (Steam) | 3-player co-op: An after‑hours puzzler that feels like getting lost in a department store — except there's no mom to save you, and it's full of puzzles.