The summer holidays are finally here! We can’t think of a better way to celebrate other than playing some incredible games. That’s why we’ve put together our ultimate summer gaming schedule, packed with plenty of great games to play over the next six weeks.
We’ve included a multitude of different games, with varying themes and gameplay, to ensure you’ll have plenty to keep you well entertained over the summer holidays, and they’ve all been paired with a high-quality gaming PC to match!
Week 1 – Stray:
Why not spend the first week of your summer holidays exploring the world from the eyes of a cat?
Stray is an action-adventure game with a unique twist – you play as a cat. Lost and separated from your family in a vast cybercity, roam the city streets, defend against deadly creatures, and uncover the dark secrets of this forgotten city. On your journey to find your way home, team up with B-12, a small flying drone. You and your unlikely companion must work together to find a way out of the city.
As you venture through the city, utilise your newfound nimble feline abilities and interact with the environment around you like never before. Be nimble, the master of stealth, or downright annoying to the city’s inhabitants.
Official PC System Specification:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i5 2300 or AMD FX 6350 | Intel i5 8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti or AMD Radeon R7 360 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 or AMD Radeon R9 290X |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 10GB available space | 10GB available space |
Week 2 – Killer Frequency:
Killer Frequency is an 80s-themed FPS in which you step into the shoes of radio DJ Forrest Nash.
With a deadly serial killer on the loose and causing chaos, both you and your late-night listeners are at risk. After the death of the Police Chief, it’s up to you to remain cool, calm, and collected as you make real-time decisions, solve puzzles, and gather clues while you communicate with both suspects and victims.
That’s not all! Killer Frequency also features a dedicated VR mode, that puts you right at the centre of the murder-mystery gameplay.
We got our hands on a copy of Killer Frequency, take a look at our blog post for all our thoughts on the gameplay, storyline, and more.
Official PC System Specification:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i3 540 or AMD Phenom II X4 965 | Intel i5 2400 or AMD FX 6300 |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 6GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750 or AMD Radeon HD 6670 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 7850 |
| Storage | 2GB available space | 2GB available space |
Week 3 – Life is Strange Remastered Collection:
In the Life is Strange Remastered Collection, journey to the idyllic Arcadia Bay and play as photography student Max.
While saving her childhood friend Chloe from being shot, Max soon discovers she can rewind time. This extraordinary ability will set you off on a path to discover the truth of what really happened to Chloe’s friend, Amber, who strangely disappeared. Max will soon discover that changing the past doesn’t always create a positive outcome for the future.
In addition to this, the Life is Strange Remastered Collection also includes the prequel ‘’Before the Storm’’. In which you play as Chloe, three years prior before the events of the original game. Embark on an adventure to dive deeper into Chloe’s past and her relationship with Amber before her disappearance.
Official PC System Specification:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 1200 or AMD Phenom II X4 965 | Intel i5 2400 or AMD FX 8350 |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 4GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon R7 250X | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 42GB available space | 42GB available space |
If you’re looking to upgrade your portable gaming set up, take a look at five other gaming laptops that are perfect for playing the Life is Strange Remastered Collection.
Week 4 – Star Wars Jedi: Survivor:
Journey across the galaxy during your summer holiday in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Set five years after the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, play as Cal Kestis struggling to survive against the forces of darkness. As one of the last remaining Jedi Knights, Cal is being further pushed to the edges of the galaxy as the Empire looks to eradicate his kind.
With both new and familiar threats, you must decide whether Cal is willing to stand up against the Empire and protect the Jedi Order or succumb to the darkness. Utilise the Force as you perfect your new abilities and explore vibrant planets across the galaxy.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor includes integrated support for features such as Ray Tracing and AMD FSR 2.0, to fully immerse you in a galaxy far, far away.
For a closer look at Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, check out our dedicated blog post.
Official PC System Specification:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i7 7700 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 | Intel i5 11600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 or AMD Radeon RX 580 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet Connection required | Broadband Internet Connection required |
| Storage | 115GB available space | 115GB available space |
Vanquish the dark forces sat upon your very own Star Wars special edition noblechairs gaming chair. You can choose between a gaming chair that sports either Darth Vader, Boba Fett, or a Stormtrooper.
noblechairs HERO Gaming Chair Darth Vader Edition:
- Special edition gaming chair
- HERO model
- Built from PU leather with cold foam upholstery
- Adjustable ergonomics
- 4D armrests and lumbar supports
- Iconic Darth Vader design emulating his armour, helmet, and life support panel
Week 5 – Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered:
Become everyone’s favourite friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man this summer holiday by playing Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered.
With eight years’ experience fighting crimes and saving New York City, Peter Parker has long mastered his web slinging abilities. Now a new threat is heading his way, in which iconic and familiar characters from the Spider-Man universe have reunited to create chaos.
Included with Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered is an additional story in ‘‘Spider-Man: The City That Never Sleeps’’, in which you can further explore Peter’s journey as the spidey crime-fighting hero.
Originally a PlayStation exclusive only, Marvel’s Spider-Man has been optimised for PC. This includes support for ultra-wide monitors, display technologies such as Ray Tracing, DLSS AI, and FSR 2.0, along with redefined console controls and PC peripherals.
Official PC System Specification:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i3 4160 or AMD equivalent | Intel i5 4670 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 950 or AMD Radeon RX 470 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 75GB available space | 75GB available space |
Hone your spidey senses in Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered from the comfort of your very own noblechairs Spider-Man special edition gaming chair, complete with a stylish matching pillow set.
noblechairs EPIC Gaming Chair Spider-Man Edition:
- Special edition gaming chair
- EPIC model
- Built from PU leather with cold foam upholstery
- Adjustable ergonomics
- Stylish red and black design inspired by the classic spidey suit
- Embroidered spider webs and Spider-Man logo
noblechairs Memory Foam Pillow Set Spider-Man Edition:
- Special edition pillow set
- Officially licensed by Marvel
- Made from plush memory foam
- Head and lumbar support pillows
- Machine washable
Week 6 – God of War:
Embark on a thrilling adventure across the Norse Realm in God of War.
After Kratos has become a father and mentor to Atreus, he must control his inner rage once more. What began as a simple father-son bonding trip to fulfil his wife’s wishes, soon spirals into something sinister. Once a new evil appears, you must venture through an unforgiving world across vibrant forests and dangerous mountains, as you defeat hordes of creatures, monsters, and deadly gods.
Originally a PlayStation exclusive, God of War has been redefined for PC. This includes support for ultra-wide monitors and display technology such as Ray Tracing and AI DLSS, along with new console controllers and PC peripherals.
Official PC System Specification:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i5 2500K or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel i5 6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 2400 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD R9 290X | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 570 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 70GB available space | 70GB available space |
Upgrade Your Set up In Time for the Summer Holidays!
If you want to play any of these incredible games, you’ll need to ensure your gaming set up is up to the task. Thankfully, we’ve included our top PCs down below that are playing for playing any of these games.
Refract Gaming Jade Pre-built PC:
A part of our Refract Gaming range, the Jade pre-built system has been refined for mid-tier gaming, VR, and budding content creators. Utilising only cherry-picked hardware, this PC is armed with an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU to deliver powerful performance and multitasking in both single- and multi-threaded tasks alike. What’s more, the NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti GPU, will render all your favourite games in stunning photo-realistic quality.
Lastly, the Refract Gaming Jade includes a three-year warranty which also covers parts and labour, for extra peace of mind in case of any much-needed repairs.
Refract Gaming Jade
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Designed for mid-tier gaming and budding content creators
- VR ready
- Equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti GPU
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Gaming Laptop:
High performance meets portability with the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Gaming Laptop. Powered by an AMD Ryzen R9-7940HS, enjoy ultra-fast processing speeds of up to 5.2GHz, which is perfect for both gaming and streaming, alike. Plus, with 16GB of DDR5 RAM, wave goodbye to pesky slow in-game loading screens and input lag breaking up your immersion. Thanks to the NVIDIA RTX 4080, utilise the third-gen RTX architecture, to unlock photo-realistic graphics and smooth frame rates. All of which is kept cool and quiet by the integrated ROG Intelligent Cooling thermal solution. Built with liquid metal compounds and powerful fans, any excess heat is effectively dissipated away from vital components.
Lastly, take advantage of the 14.0’’ QHD+ display with refresh rates of up to 165Hz, for buttery-smooth frame rates and ultra-fast response times.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14
- 14.0” QHD+ display
- Up to 165Hz refresh rates
- Includes an AMD Ryzen R9 7940HS and NVIDIA RTX 4080
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Integrated ROG Cooling
OcUK Gaming Eagle PC:
Packed with cutting-edge gaming hardware, the OcUK Gaming Eagle comes equipped with everything you need to enjoy maximum performance in all your favourite AAA titles. This includes an Intel 13th Gen CPU, built utilising a hybrid P- and E-core architecture, for blisteringly fast processing power of up to 5.8GHz and enhanced multitasking. Both of which are further enhanced one step thanks to 32GB of DDR4 RAM, for improved efficiency and virtually zero input lag. What’s more, take advantage of the AMD Radeon RX 7000 series GPU, with built-in support for AMD FSR 2.0, to unlock mind-blowing visuals and silky-smooth frame rates.
Lastly, all of this incredible gaming hardware is installed within a sleek Phanteks G360A black PC case, complete with integrated RGB lighting that you can customise to match your desired aesthetic.
OcUK Gaming Eagle
- Configurable gaming PC
- Includes an Intel i9 13900KF CPU and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT GPU
- Up to 32GB DDR4 RAM
- Flexible storage options available
Your Summer Holiday Plans?
Will you be playing any of these incredible games during your summer holiday? Be sure to let us know what your plans are!
PC specs are subject to change.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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