July 2023's Games with Gold (@GamesWithGold) offers you two contrasting experiences to enjoy! On Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, face the horrors of the dark in Darkwood, a survival horror game with a twist. And from July 16, explore a charming story of self-discovery, nostalgia, and romance in When the Past was Around, a puzzle game with a heart.

Both games are available for a limited time only for Games with Gold members, who get exclusive access to them. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members also get to enjoy them, along with all the amazing benefits of Gold and hundreds of high-quality games with Xbox Game Pass.

Darkwood

Developer: Acid Wizards | Publisher: Crunching Koalas

Roam by day, survive the night. Darkwood is a different type of survival horror game that builds tension through slow-burn atmosphere without relying on jump scares. While the sun is out, explore an open world of the corrupted woods to scavenge weapons and materials. Once the sun dips, you’ll need to hole up surrounded by whatever traps and barriers you can build and pray you can hide from or fight the creatures that emerge in the dark. Good luck making it through the night with your body and mind intact.

Darkwood is available July 1 to 31

When the Past was Around

Developer: Mojiken | Publisher: Chorus Worldwide Games

Discover the touching and bittersweet love story of Eda and Owl. Unlock the puzzles in a beautifully rendered point-and-click adventure with hand-drawn art and a magical score that will stick with you for days. This is a calming, meditative game that reflects on love and loss in a surreal world made up of disjointed rooms from memory and time.

When the Past was Around will be available July 16 to August 15

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