With the hottest summer month still in our memory, we’re here to check out the best casual games of July 2012, a month where Hidden Object Games were still the most and best to be had, but we also had some pleasant surprises with top titles from the Time management area, a bit of strategy and even a Solitaire game updated to today’s standards.

So this month’s “games of the month” will certainly offer a bit for everybody and we should not waste a single second – so let’s start checking out the best casual games of the month July 2012 (in no particular order!)

Legends of Solitaire: The Lost Cards

The House of Cards has disappeared and the Solitaire Kingdom is in ruins. Evil is now afoot and only you can find the Lost Cards. Play fun filled matches of Solitaire as you journey across the Solitaire Kingdom on the quest to find all the cards. A really nice twist to the classic game that we never though could be improved. Click here for more details and to download Legends of Solitaire: The Lost Cards

Kingdom Chronicles

Journey to a land of royalty and adventure in Kingdom Chronicles! John Brave finds his homeland captured by a greedy villain and only he is courageous enough to fight and save the kingdom from total plunder. Build, trade, research and battle for your kingdom! Workers, clerks and warriors will help you on your quest to restore the towns and villages, solve mysteries, defeat the enemies and restore order. Rescue the princess, defeat the villain, and save your homeland in this fun and exciting strategy game! Find out more about the game over at Big Fish Games.

Eternal Journey: New Atlantis

Travel from the deepest trenches of the Atlantic Ocean to the awe-inspiring wonders of Mars as you solve the greatest archeological puzzle known to man: the origin of Atlantis. Through stunning production values and cunningly designed puzzles, Eternal Journey: New Atlantis will draw you into an experience unlike any other hidden object adventure. This is a special Collector’s Edition – find out more here.

Grim Tales: The Wishes

Be careful what you wish for… When her young son begins to wither and age before her eyes, your sister desperately requests your help. You arrive to discover that a deadly bargain has been made. You must set things right before your nephew pays the terrible price in Grim Tales: The Wishes! Click here to play the game and find out more details about it.

Rite of Passage: The Perfect Show

Solve the Mystery of Everlake in Rite of Passage: The Perfect Show! You are a teacher in Everlake, a small town recently struck by a series of unexplained child abductions. When your student goes missing, it is up to you to take up the role of a detective and save the children. On your quest you will uncover secrets, solve challenging problems and encounter enigmatic characters with unclear motives. Click here to find out more about the game.

Flux Family Secrets: The Book of Oracles

Immerse yourself in the secret world of a time traveling family as they fight to save their future in the final chapter of the Flux Family Secrets trilogy. Follow Jesse as she navigates through time helping historical figures and unraveling a mysterious plot that involves her families’ future. It’s time to board this thrilling hidden object puzzle adventure that answers all the lingering questions and concludes the Flux Family Secrets trilogy. Head over to Big Fish Games to find out more about the games.

Royal Detective: The Lord of Statues

You have been summoned to save the alpine village of Martlet in Royal Detective: Lord of Statues. Martlet has been taken over by statues! What made these statues come alive, and how can you stop them from destroying Martlet? The answer lays in the story of Princess, a young girl who was left on the statue maker’s doorstep at birth. Find out who enchanted the statues and why in this charming game set in a small European town. Find out more about the game by clicking here.

Grim Facade: Sinister Obsession

In Grim Facade: Sinister Obsession, you have been summoned to a lush vineyard by the maid of a wealthy family. When you arrive, the frightened girl hands you a mysterious diary that reveals the murders of three women – but who is the murderer? Signs point to a member of the Conti family, yet Signor Conti and his sons are away… As you delve deeper into your investigation, you realize that all is not as it seems on this rural Italian estate. Can you uncover the truth before you become the next page in the killer’s diary? Click here for details on Big Fish Games.

A Gnome’s Home: The Great Crystal Crusade

Save the kingdom of the gnomes in A Gnome’s Home: The Great Crystal Crusade! The underworld gnomes’ kingdom was happy and rich under the shining of the magical crystal. But one day an evil witch stole the crystal and now the gnomes’ kingdom lies in ruin. With help of gnome workers you must walk the long and hard path to gather the magical artifact, reach the lands of the evil witch, and defeat her to return the magic crystal and rebuild the underworld gnomes’ kingdom in this mystical Time Management game. Download and play the game here.

Farm Fables

Join Leia on a two year adventure as you harvest through the seasons and help her keep her farm in Farm Fables. Grow your plants, look after animals and use tools to develop your farm. Upgrade your farm to create ice-cream, milkshakes, cake and lots of other tasty treats. Keep your farm running through sun, rain and snow to make a new life in this beautiful Time Management game! Click here to start farming!

And these are the top casual games released in July 2012. If you have a favorite title from the list above, let us know in the comment section below. And see you soon with even more casual game recommendations for you!