10 New Xbox Indie Games That Should Be On Your Radar In July 2026

With July now in full swing, and with Xbox layoffs seemingly set to dominate the headlines next week, we thought we'd use this quiet opportunity to highlight 10 games that we think should be on your radar throughout the month!

A lot of these are already confirmed for Xbox Game Pass, and we'll be sure to highlight those in the list below. Others, such as The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, might seem like they're on the edge of being classified as an indie titles, but all of these games are seemingly developed by small teams in any case, even if they have big publishers.

As always, we suggest checking out the full lists of weekly Xbox releases — we highlight everything on a Saturday for the following week, so keep an eye out. There are always hidden gems to be found, so it's worth paying attention!

Here are 10 Xbox indie games that we think should be on your radar in July 2026:

Winds of Arcana: Ruination (July 6) (Xbox Game Pass)

Discover the secrets of a sundered world as you help Aryn save his comrades in this story-rich, fully-voiced, 2.5D action-platformer. Fight terrible dangers and explore ancient mysteries as Aryn uncovers the forces that forge his destiny.

Ascend to ZERO (July 13) (Xbox Game Pass)

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to stop time? Ascend to ZERO is a time-bending action-roguelike where you can use your unique ability to freeze time and fight your way to the top.

Denshattack! (July 15) (Xbox Game Pass)

Flip, trick and grind your train in a fast-paced, off-the-rails ride through a colourful Japanese dystopia. Outmatch rival gangs, wreck a shady megacorp, and take back the tracks with nothing but skill, speed, and style.

The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu (July 15)

In up to four player co-op, form a group of explorers searching for treasure. In this cursed jungle, danger is everywhere and monstrous creatures alter reality. Stay clear-headed and tame the jungle before it devours you…

Moss: The Forgotten Relic (July 16)

Moss: The Forgotten Relic is an emotional and atmospheric adventure set in the pages of a living storybook, brimming with myth and ancient magic. Guide a tiny but determined hero on a heartfelt journey of challenge, courage, and connection.

Farlands (July 16)

Congratulations, you’ve bought your own planet! An agrarian rock at the edge of the galaxy that, for some reason, was practically being given away for free. So the time has come to leave your hectic, stressful life in an overcrowded metropolis for a more rural and rewarding life.

Planet Crafter (July 21) (Xbox Game Pass)

A space survival open world terraforming crafting game, designed for 1 to 10 players. Alter the ecosystem of an inhospitable planet to render it habitable for humanity. Survive, gather resources, and build your base. Then, generate oxygen, warmth, and pressure to create a brand new biosphere.

CULTIC (July 23)

Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.

Forever Skies (July 24)

A first-person survival game set on a post-apocalyptic, ecologically ruined Earth. Play solo or with up to 3 friends as you build, upgrade, and fly a high-tech airship. Scavenge resources, craft tools, and face dangers on the surface as you hunt for a cure to save humanity.

Leafy Corner (July 30)

Run a cute little plant shop in this cozy and relaxing game. Grow, sell, and care for a variety of real-life plants, help customers find their dream plants, complete orders, and customize your cozy shop just the way you like!

Which Xbox indie games do you want to shout out for July 2026? Tell us down below.