Crunchyroll Game Vault is growing with six new titles set to launch this summer.
This summer lineup features Metal Slug Tactics and Two Strikes among its standout additions.
It further enriches Game Vault’s already extensive collection of games.

When it comes to subscription-based gaming, Crunchyroll often flies under the radar—but don’t sleep on it. Even as anime’s popularity surges, many still view it as a niche interest. Yet Crunchyroll’s focus on Japanese titles and cult-classic games is clearly paying off, especially with six exciting new releases on the horizon this season.

Nearly all of these games are making their mobile debut, making this wave of releases especially impressive. Let’s take a closer look...

• Pub Encounter – We’re kicking things off with a visual novel releasing today. In this romance-driven VN, you’ll step into a cozy, vintage pub and pursue romantic connections with several middle-aged men. Yes, that’s exactly what the press release says.

• Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol. 1 – Another celebrated visual novel is finally arriving on iOS. With guns, girls, and fast-paced action, it delivers a kinetic novel experience with clean, linear progression.

• Metal Slug Tactics – Rocket lawnchair! The beloved run-and-gun series shifts into tactical, squad-based RPG territory, letting you command the full Metal Slug crew in fresh, strategic battles against familiar foes.

• Phantom Breaker: Ultimate Battle Grounds – A gritty, retro-inspired beat 'em up based on the popular fighting game series. A must-try for fans of River City Girls or Streets of Rage.

• Shin-chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation – Shin-chan’s summer escapades continue in this beautifully animated adventure filled with mystery and charm.

• Two Strikes – Possibly the most thrilling entry on the list. In this Hellish Quart-inspired game, you get just one slice to defeat your opponent in stylish, samurai fashion. A dream come true for Masamune fans.

Each of these titles alone would be a standout release—but they’re being rolled out across the summer, with pre-registration open now, so you’ll always have something engaging to play as the heat lingers and you seek refuge in the shade.