Summer Video Games | Graphic by Rose Taylor | The Wright State Guardian
With summer break in full swing, there are many things to do to pass the time until the fall semester begins. Video games are a popular pastime, with many different types to play over the summer. Here is a list of the top 10 games to choose.
10. Stardew Valley
This game is beloved by many, and for good reason! Stardew Valley is a more unique take on the common farming simulator game and includes excellent lore, lovable characters and a wide variety of content.
Stardew Valley just experienced one of its largest updates this year since its release back in 2016. Players will not want to miss out.
9. Stray
Do you love cats? Do you love robots? Do you love post-apocalyptic environments? If your answer to any of these questions was “yes,” then you should play Stray. The game follows a stray cat as it delves into an underground, post-apocalyptic world and must find its way back out to the surface.
With the help of a charming cast of robot companions who have seemingly replaced humanity, this game is sure to be a tear-jerker due to both its story and the pure adorableness of the main character.
8. Cult of the Lamb
For those interested in roguelikes, Cult of the Lamb is the perfect, cute cartoon game for you! Cult of the Lamb follows the main character, the Lamb, as they make a deal with a god of the old world and raise a cult in the god’s name.
This game has recently introduced major updates that help create a fun, interesting environment that will have players hooked for weeks. Those who like good lore in their games will also appreciate what Cult of the Lamb has to offer.
7. Hades
Another roguelike, Hades puts the player in the world of Greek mythology. You play as Zagreus, son of Hades, as he tries to escape the Underworld in search of his mother. This game offers tons of replayability, as players die over and over in hopes of finally making it out of the Underworld. Plus, those interested in Greek mythology will love to interact with many Greek gods, like Zeus, Athena, Hermes and more.
Anyone who enjoys this game will be happy to hear that the sequel—Hades II—has recently begun playtesting.
6. Night in the Woods
Night in the Woods is a story-driven game that follows Mae Borowski as she reconnects with old-town friends after dropping out of college. Experience the ups and downs of small-town living as you deal with mental health, estranged friendships and secret happenings just outside of town.
5. Content Warning
Content Warning is a recently released game made for groups of four. It follows a group of characters as they delve into the “Old World,” a black-and-white world full of creepy crawlies, which the players must record so that they can go viral.
This wacky game provides ample opportunity for friends to train for the day they go viral while having fun and messing around with the various items and enemies you can encounter.
4. Omori
While Omori follows a tragic story and includes horror and other upsetting content as it deals with issues of mental health, the game has captivated audiences for years. The main cast is lovable, the world is unique and there are many different paths players can take.
Replaying this game is essential once you have completed the main story, and experiencing the story is a unique experience no other game can replicate.
3. Baldur’s Gate 3
Probably the most popular game released in 2023, Baldur’s Gate 3 is the long-awaited follow-up to the previous Baldur’s Gate games. The game takes aspects from Dungeons and Dragons to create a vivid world that players are desperate to explore.
If you are a fan of the fantasy genre, this game is a must to play.
2. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Any Legend of Zelda game is an excellent choice for a long-term game, especially for those completionists out there. TotK, the most recent game in the Legend of Zelda series, is full of content for players to explore, whether through collectibles or the breathtaking story the game follows.
1. Lethal Company
Lethal Company is a newer game, as it only came out late in 2023, but its popularity has boomed and continues to rise as the developer releases new updates. For those who want to connect with college friends over the summer, Lethal Company is the perfect choice.
It offers a unique game concept as you and your friends work to recover scrap from abandoned planets to sell off, and the plethora of items, enemies and mods that have come with the game’s release guarantees a hilarious time to anyone who plays.
