{"id":125825,"date":"2022-07-13T14:53:04","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T12:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=125825"},"modified":"2022-07-13T14:55:51","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T12:55:51","slug":"top-5-new-steam-releases-to-stave-off-boredom-13-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/pc\/125825-top-5-new-steam-releases-to-stave-off-boredom-13-july","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 new Steam releases to stave off boredom \u2014 13 July"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Several highly-anticipated games are coming out this month, such as the feline adventure game <em>Stray<\/em> on 19 July 2022.<\/p>\n<p>There are also many smaller game releases on Steam\u00a0on any given day, and potential gems are easy to miss among the hype for more mainstream titles.<\/p>\n<p>While the games featured on this list are lesser-known, they will provide you with hours of fun for a cheaper price.<\/p>\n<p>For your convenience, we\u2019ve chosen the best-looking new releases on Steam for your consideration.<\/p>\n<p>We used the title\u2019s gameplay, description and player reviews as a guide to determine what might be fun to play.<\/p>\n<p>The best five new Steam releases to stave off boredom are listed below.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">XEL \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1674640\/XEL\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">R84<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Release date<\/strong>: 12 July<\/p>\n<p><em>XEL<\/em> is a 3D sci-fi fantasy action-adventure game that offers noticeable similarities to <em>The Legend of Zelda<\/em> series.<\/p>\n<p>Players will make friends and foes as they help protagonist Reid to uncover her perplexing past while exploring the mysterious world of <em>XEL.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>While exploring, you will collect unique gadgets that will help you master challenging dungeons and solve time-bending puzzles.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LOx8_zhYxpc\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate Definitive Edition \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1879330\/WARRIORS_OROCHI_3_Ultimate_Definitive_Edition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">R219<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> 12 July<\/p>\n<p><em>Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate Definitive Edition <\/em>is the PC port of the popular <em>Warriors Orochi 3 <\/em>game which was released on PS3 in 2013.<\/p>\n<p><em>Warriors Orochi 3 <\/em>is a third-person action-adventure game set in a parallel universe created by the suddenly-appearing Serpent King Orochi.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Warriors Orochi <\/em>series consists of tactical action games where heroes from both the\u00a0<i>Dynasty Warriors\u00a0<\/i>and\u00a0<i>Samurai Warriors<\/i>\u00a0series join the action.<\/p>\n<p>This Ultimate Definitive Edition includes all the DLC packs released for the previous platforms and features several game modes with over 145 playable characters.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b6hyGafV8_g\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Esse Proxy \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1485070\/Esse_Proxy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">R110.50<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> 11 July<\/p>\n<p><em>Esse Proxy<\/em> is a top-down first-person shooter game set in a brutal and unforgiving cyberpunk dystopia.<\/p>\n<p>Players will experience the intertwined stories of three different characters, each with their own abilities, playstyles, strengths and weaknesses.<\/p>\n<p>This game will have you learn from your mistakes as you repeat levels before you unveil the secrets of <em>Esse Proxy<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IeOrk3VpKZg\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">MADiSON \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1670870\/MADiSON\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">R299<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> 8 July<\/p>\n<p><em>MADiSON<\/em> is an immersive first-person psychological horror game that offers disturbing gameplay and an unsettling and compelling narrative.<\/p>\n<p>The player will have to solve puzzles, explore and survive as they are haunted by MADiSON \u2013 the ghost of a murderer forcing you to continue a gory ritual started decades ago.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/unFxhnG8NXI\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Burg \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1959960\/Burg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Free<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> 12 July<\/p>\n<p><em>Burg<\/em> is a free-to-play first-person multiplayer hide and seek game.<\/p>\n<p>Both teams are equipped with a set of abilities they can use to evade or capture members of the other team.<\/p>\n<p>When a hider is caught they join the seeker until only one player remains victorious.<\/p>\n<p>This game will have you put on your nostalgia glasses, as you experience the fun and thrills of a good old game of hide and seek with your friends.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cyL_N7_aNgc\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Read: <a title=\"Permalink to The best deals from the Evetech clearance sale\" href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/hardware\/125812-the-best-deals-from-the-evetech-clearance-sale\" rel=\"bookmark\">The best deals from the Evetech clearance sale<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here is a list of our top five new Steam releases from the past week that will help keep you entertained. 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