Top Video Games to Play This Weekend – June 19

Weekend Gaming Picks

Steam Next Fest

Rather than highlighting a single title, we strongly encourage you to explore Steam Next Fest. This seasonal showcase is packed with free demos for upcoming projects, including several titles we enjoyed at Summer Game Fest. You can get a taste of anticipated games like Blood Dungeon. Check out our curated list of favorites below to help navigate the offerings.

Game Informer’s Top Steam Next Fest Demos: Summer 2026

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

Charles Harte recently awarded this adventure a 7.75/10, noting that while it may not revolutionize the genre, it is a consistently enjoyable and competent experience. I’ve found it to be a charming blend of familiar Zelda-style exploration and combat. If you pick it up, I highly suggest heading into the settings and adjusting your partner’s dialogue to “reticent”—your ears will thank you later.

And Roger

Though I covered this title last year, its recent launch on Switch 2 and mobile makes it the perfect time for a broader audience to discover this poignant narrative adventure. For a very modest price, you receive a concise, evocative experience centered on a girl encountering a stranger in her home. It’s a beautifully crafted journey that resonates long after the credits roll.

Tabletop Highlight: Dead Cells (Board Game)

It’s rare for a video game adaptation to capture the same energy on a tabletop, but Dead Cells: The Rogue-Lite Board Game is a brilliant exception. Supporting 1–4 players, this cooperative experience translates the fast-paced action of the digital original into a tactical, card-driven challenge. The replayability is superb, as you slowly unlock new mutations and upgrades across repeated runs. It’s an ideal choice for your next game night.