{"id":6195,"date":"2026-06-22T12:03:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T09:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gamermarkt.com\/blog\/?p=6195"},"modified":"2026-06-22T12:04:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T09:04:34","slug":"games-leaving-playstation-plus-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gamermarkt.com\/blog\/games-leaving-playstation-plus-july-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Games Leaving PlayStation Plus in July 2026: Full List and What to Play First"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers will lose access to 12 games on July 21, 2026. Risk of Rain 2, Tropico 6, Cursed to Golf, and nine other titles are on the way out. Here’s what to prioritise before they disappear.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Sony has confirmed that 12 games<\/strong> will leave the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalog on July 21, 2026<\/strong>. The biggest departures this month include Risk of Rain 2<\/strong>, a roguelike co-op shooter with an 85 Metacritic score, and Tropico 6<\/strong>, the island-ruling city builder with a strong strategy fanbase. Subscribers who haven’t played these titles yet have just weeks to jump in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every Game Leaving PS Plus Extra and Premium in July<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All 12 titles currently listed in the PS Plus “Last Chance to Play” section are confirmed to leave on July 21. Here is the complete list with platform and genre details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Game<\/th>Platforms<\/th>Genre<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Risk of Rain 2<\/strong><\/td>PS4, PS5<\/td>Roguelike Co-op Shooter<\/td><\/tr>
Tropico 6<\/strong><\/td>PS4, PS5<\/td>City Builder \/ Strategy<\/td><\/tr>
Clash: Artifacts of Chaos<\/strong><\/td>PS4, PS5<\/td>Action-Adventure<\/td><\/tr>
Roki<\/strong><\/td>PS4, PS5<\/td>Narrative Adventure<\/td><\/tr>
Source of Madness<\/strong><\/td>PS4, PS5<\/td>Action Roguelite<\/td><\/tr>
Cursed to Golf<\/strong><\/td>PS4, PS5<\/td>Golf Roguelike<\/td><\/tr>
Hundred Days: Winemaking Simulator<\/strong><\/td>PS4, PS5<\/td>Management Sim<\/td><\/tr>
Onee Chanbara Origin<\/strong><\/td>PS4<\/td>Hack and Slash<\/td><\/tr>
Get Even<\/strong><\/td>PS4<\/td>Psychological Thriller \/ FPS<\/td><\/tr>
Bomber Crew<\/strong><\/td>PS4<\/td>Strategy \/ Management<\/td><\/tr>
Space Crew: Legendary Edition<\/strong><\/td>PS4<\/td>Sci-Fi Management<\/td><\/tr>
Infinite Minigolf<\/strong><\/td>PS4<\/td>Arcade Sports<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The list leans heavily toward indie and mid-tier titles. There are no first-party blockbusters leaving this month, but several games here have strong followings, particularly among roguelike, strategy, and indie adventure fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Games Are Worth Your Time Before July 21?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you can only fit one game in, Risk of Rain 2<\/strong> is the standout pick. Developed by Hopoo Games, it scored 85 on Metacritic across 18 critic reviews, and its PlayStation Store user rating sits at 4.5 stars from over 9,700 ratings. The gameplay loop is fast, replayable, and excellent in co-op. You do not need to commit to a long story before the game gets fun, which makes it ideal when you are racing a removal deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tropico 6<\/strong> is the next strongest recommendation, especially if you prefer slower, deeper strategy experiences. It holds a 76 on Metacritic for PS4 and 78 for PC. As the ruler of an island nation, you handle politics, trade routes, infrastructure, and citizen management. Be warned: it can easily consume dozens of hours once you get pulled in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For something shorter and more unique, here are three worth considering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Cursed to Golf<\/strong> (Metacritic: 80): A clever indie that blends golf mechanics with roguelike structure and puzzle-like shot planning. Quick sessions, high replay value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Roki<\/strong>: A beautiful narrative adventure inspired by Scandinavian folklore. Shorter than most on this list, with a fairy-tale atmosphere and thoughtful puzzles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Get Even<\/strong> (Metacritic PS4: 71): A first-person psychological thriller built around memory and investigation. Uneven in some areas but genuinely unique in its narrative approach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    What Happens When a Game Leaves the PS Plus Catalog?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Games in the PS Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalog work differently from Monthly Games. Monthly Games (the titles available to all PS Plus Essential members each month) stay in your library permanently as long as your subscription remains active. Game Catalog titles do not follow this rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Once a Game Catalog title is removed, you lose access entirely, even if you previously downloaded and installed it. To continue playing after July 21, you would need to purchase the game from the PlayStation Store. Your saved progress typically carries over if you buy the same version later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What’s New on PS Plus This Month?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    While July brings some losses, June 2026 delivered a strong wave of new additions. Sony used a staggered release schedule this month, spreading new catalog arrivals across multiple dates rather than a single drop:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    PS Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalog (June additions):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Final Fantasy XVI<\/strong> (PS5): June 16<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Sonic X Shadow Generations<\/strong> (PS5, PS4): June 10<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Kingdom Come: Deliverance<\/strong> (PS5, PS4): June 23<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Life is Strange: Double Exposure<\/strong> (PS5): June 23<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Farming Simulator 25<\/strong> (PS5): June 30<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Blades of Fire<\/strong> (PS5): June 30<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Black Desert<\/strong> (PS5): June 30<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Premium subscribers also received the PS2 classic Gitaroo Man<\/strong> (PS5, PS4) from June 16. Meanwhile, the June Monthly Games for all PS Plus members included Grounded Fully Yoked Edition<\/strong>, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2<\/strong>, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide<\/strong>, available from June 2 through July 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      How PS Plus Tiers Work: A Quick Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      This removal only affects the Game Catalog, which is exclusive to the Extra and Premium tiers. Here is a quick overview of how each tier works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Essential:<\/strong> Online multiplayer access, three monthly games you claim and keep while subscribed, PS Store discounts, and cloud saves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Extra:<\/strong> Everything in Essential plus access to the Game Catalog with hundreds of PS5 and PS4 games. Catalog titles rotate in and out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Premium:<\/strong> Everything in Extra plus the Classics Catalog, cloud streaming, and time-limited game trials for select new releases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        In markets without cloud streaming availability, the top tier is called “Deluxe” instead of “Premium” but offers similar non-streaming benefits. From January 2026, Sony has also shifted its Essential monthly games focus primarily to PS5 titles, with PS4 additions becoming less frequent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Could More Games Leave in July?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        The current list of 12 is based on what Sony has placed in the “Last Chance to Play” section. However, Sony can update this section throughout the month. Earlier predictions suggested titles like Cyberpunk 2077<\/strong> and several games added around two years ago (including The Jackbox Party Pack 9, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, and No More Heroes 3) could also rotate out. Whether those appear later remains to be confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        It is worth checking the “Last Chance to Play” section on your console or the PlayStation app periodically, as Sony sometimes adds titles with shorter notice windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Things Players Commonly Ask About PS Plus Removals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Can I still play these games after July 21 if I’m subscribed?<\/strong>
        No. Once a Game Catalog title leaves PS Plus, access is revoked regardless of your subscription status. You need to purchase the game separately to continue playing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Does downloading a game before it leaves let me keep it?<\/strong>
        No. Installing or downloading a Game Catalog title does not grant permanent access. The license expires when the game rotates out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Will these games come back to PS Plus?<\/strong>
        It is possible but not guaranteed. If Sony signs a new licensing agreement with the publisher, a previously removed game can return. However, this happens infrequently and unpredictably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Do I lose my save data if I buy the game later?<\/strong>
        In most cases, your save progress carries over when you purchase the same version of a game you previously played through PS Plus. Cloud saves from PS Plus also remain accessible as long as your subscription is active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Are the monthly Essential games affected by this?<\/strong>
        No. Monthly Games that you claim and add to your library stay accessible as long as your PS Plus subscription remains active. The July catalog removal only affects Extra and Premium Game Catalog titles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        With just a few weeks left before July 21, subscribers should prioritise Risk of Rain 2 for fast co-op fun, Tropico 6 for deep strategy sessions, or Cursed to Golf for a quick and creative indie experience. Whatever you choose, make sure to jump in before these 12 titles disappear from the catalog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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