The Intellectual Proprietor

The Intellectual Proprietor

Share this post

The Intellectual Proprietor
The Intellectual Proprietor
The Best Story-Forward Video Games of May and June 2025

The Best Story-Forward Video Games of May and June 2025

Rounding out our list of Q2 releases with several heavy-hitting action thrillers

The Intellectual Proprietor's avatar
The Intellectual Proprietor
Apr 30, 2025
∙ Paid
1

Share this post

The Intellectual Proprietor
The Intellectual Proprietor
The Best Story-Forward Video Games of May and June 2025
Share
selective focus photography of white Sony PS4 console with wireless controller
Photo by Nikita Kachanovsky on Unsplash

Hello again!

There are so many new video games being released this quarter! I had to separate April into its own post, and am bringing the new May and June titles to you here.

If you have any kids in your life I’m sure the world of MINECRAFT has been all but inescapable these past few weeks. Below, we have new games that capture the same spirit of play and exploration for both kids and adults - and weave in some cutting edge sci-fi at the same time.

A warning before we dive in - the rights status to some of these games can be a little nebulous. That’s because video game creators like talking to you, not me! If you have a vision for a game, these teams will be much more responsive. Please feel free to reach out to me if you need help getting in touch with anyone.

Here are some of my favorites from this batch:

  • A SAW-like neo-noir mystery

  • A MICKEY 17 type character study that any actor would jump at

  • A much anticipated new chapter of a game with a huge fandom

As always, I look forward to hearing your thoughts!

Best,

TIP


Share


This post is for paid subscribers

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Phoebe Schmidt
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share