GRIND's Recommendations for June 2026
Time to grow… the backlog!
How quickly time flies. It feels like only yesterday it was 1 January and we were looking at 2026 with so much hope, and now we’ve already been through the first six months of the year and still don’t know the final price of Grand Theft Auto VI. Even if we don’t have many games to play in June, this month is a kind of Christmas for gamers, as it marks the period of big announcements. We have Summer Game Fest, a State of Play, an Xbox Showcase and, inevitably, probably a Nintendo Direct too, because the second half of the year currently looks pretty empty.
Small disclaimer: although we do our best to keep the list updated, recommendations may be subject to unforeseen changes — last-minute delays, cancellations or surprise releases of titles we had no information about.
Gothic 1 Remake
Release date: 5 June 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Gothic 1 returns with a vengeance! The project by Alkimia Interactive and distributed by THQ Nordic is a faithful remake of one of the best Western RPGs. Whether you’ve played through the story multiple times or are encountering the Gothic franchise for the first time, this game is not to be missed.
What set it apart from other titles at the time was its harshness: the protagonist wasn't a hero or the chosen one, but a simple prisoner trying to escape the penal colony, and every ability had to be learned and mastered to be used. Although the remake seems to be faithful to the original material, there are also some new elements, such as quality-of-life improvements that make the experience more accessible, as well as dedicated difficulty settings.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
Release date: 18 June 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch 2
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is an action RPG whose story unfolds over a thousand years. The protagonist, Elliot, is an adventurer trying to save a princess lost in the mists of time, alongside the tiny fairy Faie. Throughout the story, he will prevent all sorts of catastrophes and use an impressive arsenal, from swords and boomerangs to spells.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is an action RPG whose story unfolds over a thousand years. The protagonist, Elliot, is an adventurer trying to save a princess lost in the mists of time, alongside the tiny fairy Faie. Throughout the story, he will prevent all sorts of catastrophes and use an impressive arsenal, from swords and boomerangs to spells.
Dave the Diver: In the Jungle
Release date: 18 June 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch
If you had the pleasure of trying Dave the Diver in 2023, now, three years after its launch, developer Mintrocket returns with the game's biggest DLC: In the Jungle. After discovering all the secrets of the Blue Hole, Dave and his friends set off for the jungle to investigate the mysteries of Utara village. There, in the depths of the lake near the village, they will discover a new ecosystem, along with all sorts of aquatic creatures. And if you thought the restaurant had closed, no way. Bancho Sushi has transformed into Bancho Grill, and the famous chef will delight the locals with all sorts of original culinary creations!
Star Fox
Release date: 25 June 2026
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2
Honestly, it was to be expected that Nintendo would reinvigorate the Star Fox franchise after the success of The Super Mario Movie. The “new” game is the second remake of the famous Star Fox 64, and the title promises to initiate a new generation into the secrets of the rail shooter genre. The characters have a new look, but the mission remains the same: saving the Lylat system from the clutches of the scientist Andross. So get your leather jacket, aviator goggles, and flight licence ready, because it's time to get in the Arwing!
Folks, these are the recommendations for June 2026! We sincerely hope at least one of these recommendations caught your eye!