Every month, Humble Choice offers a curated selection of 12 games for subscribers to choose from and keep. It's one of the best deals out there for PC gamers, allowing you to keep your games even if you later cancel your subscription. This months games cover a wide range of genres, from AAA action to indie simulation titles.
These bundles also support Humble's featured charity, which for July 2021 is The Covenant House. This organization offer housing and support to homeless young people, many of whom have survived abusive homes or human trafficking. The Covenant House has helped over a million children over the course of four decades, reaching about 50,000 each year.
Yakuza 3
This installment in the beloved Yakuza franchise continues the adventures of original series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu. Yakuza 3 sees Kazuma, who has been trying to put his previous life behind him to run an orphanage, forced to return to the world of organized crime to protect the children from new threats. Originally released in 2009, the game received a remaster as part of last year's Yakuza Remastered Collection, which is the version included here.
The Surge 2
This 2019 action-RPG is a sequel to 2017's The Surge. Set in a dystopian future where the Earth's resources have been exhausted, players will explore Jericho City, a metropolis that has been overtaken by nanites. The game features lots of customization options, with many weapons and equipment coming from defeated enemies, and as players take on threats and combat foes, they will meet NPCs and make decisions that impact the world and story.
Dirt 5
This off-road arcade racing game from Codemasters lets players drive on various routes around the world, traveling across different terrains like gravel, ice and sand in a variety of cars. Dirt 5 features a career mode, where players will compete against a rival driver, Bruno Durand, while receiving support from a mentor. The game also includes split-screen co-op, a photo mode and the series' deepest livery editor yet.
Hammerting
In this indie simulation game, players control a dwarven mining colony as it grows through exploration and crafting. War is raging on the surface, and the Dwarves have gone underground to find supplies for their allies. As the game goes on, players will turn their small community of miners into renowned craftspeople. Hammerting is currently in early access, and developer Warpzone Studios has already outlined various new features and quality-of-life updates that the game will receive in the coming months.
Nimbatus: The Space Drone Constructor
In this action-simulation game, players command a mobile drone factory called the Nimbatus, designing their own drones to be used to explore a physics-based universe. These drones can compete against those made by other players, or they can simply explore a sandbox world with destructible planets and various biomes. There is also a campaign mode in which players select a captain and navigate the universe against all odds. Nimbatus' drone construction workshop features over 75 physically simulated parts and endless creative freedom, so players can craft whatever their hearts desire.
Paradise Killer
Fans of story-rich games and point-and-click adventures will want to check out Paradise Killer, an open-world title that tells its murder-mystery story in an unconventional way. Set on a strange island the regenerates every few millennia, players are tasked with investigating the murder of the Council and building an airtight case against the culprit. Paradise Killer combines nonlinear storytelling with a unique world and lore, creating a gameplay experience that truly is unlike anything else.
Kill It With Fire
Gamers who hate spiders and relish in their demise should play Kill It With Fire, a hilarious first-person action game that is all about hunting down spiders. Players take the role of an exterminator who can use a slew of bizarre, over-the-top weapons to get the job done -- from frying pans to guns to dynamite -- while causing lots and lots of collateral damage along the way.
Bee Simulator
Another unique simulation title, Bee Simulator allows players to see the world through new eyes. In addition to collecting pollen and serving the Queen, players will explore, race and even dance, all while learning about bees in three different modes. Bee Simulator is both non-violent and educational, making it great for players of all ages.
Elderborn
Elderborn is an intense hack-and-slash action-RPG that fans of Souls-likes should try. Set in a fantasy world, players become a merciless slayer for their barbarian tribe, exploring the world and uncovering lore while engaging in brutal fights with enemies. This ambitious indie game has all the challenge of a Souls-like, as well as an original heavy metal soundtrack to match the action.
S.W.I.N.E. HD Remaster
This 2019 remaster of 2001's S.W.I.N.E. (short for "Strategic Warfare In a Nifty Environment") is a hilarious real-time strategy game where players participate in a filthy war between the Rabbit and Pigs. The game adds modern textures and models to the classic gameplay, which includes two single-player campaigns and multiplayer modes. S.W.I.N.E.'s remaster provides a challenge that fans of the original and newcomers can enjoy.
Deadly Days
Fans of the ever-popular roguelite genre will want to check out Deadly Days, a strategic action title that takes place during a zombie apocalypse caused by a fast food-related mishap. Players will manage a group of survivors as they try to stop the catastrophe using items, weapons and abilities in procedurally-generated cities. There are over 55 survivors with 50 different abilities, providing plenty of gameplay variety.
Adom
Another indie roguelike, Adom (or Ancient Domains of Mystery) is a classic rougelike success. Its development began way back in 1994, and it was revitalized by a crowdfinding campaign in 2012 before releasing in 2015. Adom has a rich story and fantasy world with plenty of locations and monsters to encounter, races and classes to choose from, and branching storylines and endings to unlock. There is so much to see and do, making Adom a must-play for fans of roguelikes and RPGs.