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Games Releasing in January 2026

150 games release in January 2026 across PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch, including Hytale, Cairn, Mio: Memories in Orbit. Each title links to its page with release dates per platform, genres and trailers. See all 2026 game releasesor the best games of 2026.

The Dark Heart of Balor
PC
PlatformRole-playing (RPG)AdventureIndieAction
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Positive
Arcanus Online

Arcanus Online

Jan 2, 2026

PC
Role-playing (RPG)Fantasy
Terra Invicta

Terra Invicta

Jan 5, 2026

PC
SimulatorStrategyTacticalIndieScience fiction
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Positive
DuneCrawl

DuneCrawl

Jan 5, 2026

PCPlayStationXbox +3
Role-playing (RPG)AdventureIndieActionOpen world
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Positive
StarRupture
Popular

StarRupture

Jan 6, 2026

PC
ShooterSimulatorAdventureIndieAction
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Malón

Malón

Jan 6, 2026

PC
StrategyIndieAction
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Kitty Can Cook

Kitty Can Cook

Jan 6, 2026

PC
SimulatorAdventureAction
Bult: Hunting Simulator
PC
SimulatorSportStrategyAdventureIndie
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Past Fate

Past Fate

Jan 7, 2026

PC
Role-playing (RPG)IndieActionFantasy
Steam Steam reviews: Mixed
Day Off: Moonriver Incident
PC
RacingSimulatorStrategyAdventureIndie
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Oddcore

Oddcore

Jan 7, 2026

PC
ShooterPlatformIndieArcadeAction
Steam Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
Heartopia
Popular

Heartopia

Jan 7, 2026

PCMobile
SimulatorIndieFantasy
Steam Steam reviews: Mixed
Vital Shell

Vital Shell

Jan 7, 2026

PC
ShooterRole-playing (RPG)IndieActionFantasy
Steam Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
Unknown Faces

Unknown Faces

Jan 7, 2026

PC
StrategyIndie
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Pac-Man Pack
DLC

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Pac-Man Pack

DLC for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Jan 7, 2026

PCPlayStationXbox +2
RacingAdventureAction
Steam Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
Ancient Farm

Ancient Farm

Jan 8, 2026

PCPlayStationXbox
SimulatorSandbox
Steam Steam reviews: Mixed
Cozy Caravan

Cozy Caravan

Jan 8, 2026

PCNintendo SwitchMobile
AdventureIndieSandbox
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Hillbilly Hellfire

Hillbilly Hellfire

Jan 8, 2026

PC
ShooterStrategyIndieArcadeAction
Joltt: Battle Pillars
PC
IndieAction
Steam Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
Pencil Stories

Pencil Stories

Jan 8, 2026

PC
StrategyAdventureIndie
Steam Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
Fickle Card Legend

Fickle Card Legend

Jan 8, 2026

PC
Role-playing (RPG)AdventureIndie
Steam Steam reviews: Mixed
AiliA

AiliA

Jan 9, 2026

PC
PlatformPuzzleAdventureIndieMystery
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Pathologic 3
Popular

Pathologic 3

Jan 9, 2026

PCPlayStationXbox
Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorAdventureIndieHorror
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Snow Ash

Snow Ash

Jan 9, 2026

PC
SimulatorStrategyIndie
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Positive
Scribble Bots

Scribble Bots

Jan 9, 2026

PC
Party
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Dreadmyst

Dreadmyst

Jan 9, 2026

PC
Role-playing (RPG)Indie
Chameleon: DYH - Season Finale
DLC

Chameleon: DYH - Season Finale

DLC for Chameleon: DYH

Jan 9, 2026

PC
StrategyAdventureIndieActionThriller
Steam Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
Where Winds Meet: Live to Game
Update

Where Winds Meet: Live to Game

Update for Where Winds Meet

Jan 9, 2026

PCPlayStationMobile
Code Violet

Code Violet

Jan 10, 2026

PlayStation
ShooterActionScience fictionHorror
Metacritic Metacritic reviews: Overwhelmingly Negative
Gamblers Table

Gamblers Table

Jan 11, 2026

PC
Point-and-clickSimulatorStrategyIndieComedy
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Positive
Big Hops

Big Hops

Jan 12, 2026

PCPlayStationNintendo Switch
PlatformPuzzleAdventureIndieAction
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Nom Nom: Cozy Forest Café
PCXboxNintendo Switch
MusicSimulatorIndieArcade
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Iron Decree

Iron Decree

Jan 12, 2026

PC
Role-playing (RPG)Action
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Confidential Killings

Confidential Killings

Jan 12, 2026

PC
Point-and-clickPuzzleAdventureDramaMystery
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Positive
Quarantine Zone: The Last Check
Anticipated
PCXbox
SimulatorStrategyIndieActionScience fiction
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Isekai Adventurer Guild
PC
SimulatorStrategyAdventureIndie
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Positive
Kuukiyomi: Consider It World - Thailand Ver.
PCNintendo SwitchNintendo Switch 2 +1
PuzzleSimulatorIndieComedyBusiness
Steam Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
Ratsukade

Ratsukade

Jan 12, 2026

PC
AdventureIndieAction
Steam Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
Hytale
Anticipated

Hytale

Jan 13, 2026

PC
Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorAdventureIndieArcade
Hank: Drowning on Dry Land
PC
AdventureIndie
Steam Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
Waves of Chess

Waves of Chess

Jan 13, 2026

PC
StrategyIndieArcadeCard & Board GameScience fiction
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Velaster

Velaster

Jan 14, 2026

PC
IndieAction
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Kejora

Kejora

Jan 14, 2026

PCPlayStationXbox +1
PlatformPuzzleAdventureIndieAction
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Positive
Streetdog BMX

Streetdog BMX

Jan 14, 2026

PCPlayStationXbox +1
SimulatorSportIndieArcade
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Air Hares

Air Hares

Jan 14, 2026

PCNintendo Switch
AdventureIndieAction
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Genshin Impact: A Traveler on a Winter's Night
Update

Genshin Impact: A Traveler on a Winter's Night

Update for Genshin Impact

Jan 14, 2026

PCPlayStationXbox +1
Role-playing (RPG)AdventureActionFantasyOpen world
Cassette Boy

Cassette Boy

Jan 15, 2026

PCPlayStationNintendo Switch
PuzzleRole-playing (RPG)AdventureIndieAction
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Positive
Project Homecoming Haven
PC
SimulatorIndie
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Craftlings

Craftlings

Jan 15, 2026

PC
SimulatorStrategyFantasySandbox
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Tabulo

Tabulo

Jan 15, 2026

PC
StrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)IndieCard & Board Game
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
DeadCore Redux

DeadCore Redux

Jan 15, 2026

PC
ShooterPlatformIndieActionScience fiction
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Whimsy Bake & Craft

Whimsy Bake & Craft

Jan 15, 2026

PC
SimulatorIndie
Steam Steam reviews: Mixed
Super Woden: Rally Edge
PCPlayStationXbox +1
RacingSportIndieAction
Steam Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
Catana: Red Flowers

Catana: Red Flowers

Jan 15, 2026

PlayStation
PlatformSimulatorIndieArcadeAction
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot - Daima: Adventure Through The Demon Realm Part 2
DLC
PCPlayStationXbox +1
Role-playing (RPG)Action
Steam Steam reviews: Mixed
Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Nintendo Switch 2
Simulator
BrokenLore: Unfollow

BrokenLore: Unfollow

Jan 16, 2026

PCPlayStationXbox
AdventureActionHorrorThriller
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Positive
Ghetto Zombies: Graffiti Squad
PCPlayStationXbox +1
ShooterAdventureIndieActionScience fiction
Steam Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
Tomo Jam!

Tomo Jam!

Jan 16, 2026

PC
MusicSimulatorIndieArcadeParty
Steam Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
Hijack Jump

Hijack Jump

Jan 17, 2026

PC
PlatformAdventureIndieActionFantasy
Super Chipflake Ü: Quest for the Uncooked Schnitzel
PCNintendo Switch
PlatformAdventureIndieActionOpen world
Steam Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
Naïca

Naïca

Jan 19, 2026

PCMobile
Role-playing (RPG)AdventureIndieActionFantasy
Steam Steam reviews: Mixed
Earth of Oryn

Earth of Oryn

Jan 19, 2026

PC
SimulatorStrategyIndie
Steam Steam reviews: Mixed
Battle for Ercaton: Robot Uprising
PC
ShooterAdventureIndieAction
On-Together

On-Together

Jan 19, 2026

PC
SimulatorIndie
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Z-Gyubaan!

Z-Gyubaan!

Jan 19, 2026

PC
ShooterIndieArcadeAction
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Positive
2XKO
Anticipated

2XKO

Jan 20, 2026

PCPlayStationXbox
FightingAction
Lunars

Lunars

Jan 20, 2026

PC
IndieArcadeCard & Board GameActionParty
Steam Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
Mio: Memories in Orbit
Anticipated
PCPlayStationXbox +2
PlatformAdventureIndieArcadeAction
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Blightstone

Blightstone

Jan 20, 2026

PC
Role-playing (RPG)StrategyAdventureIndieFantasy
Steam Steam reviews: Mixed
Hack and Climb

Hack and Climb

Jan 20, 2026

PC
PlatformAdventureIndie
Steam Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
Strategos

Strategos

Jan 20, 2026

PC
Real Time Strategy (RTS)SimulatorStrategyTacticalHistorical
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Gem Miner TD

Gem Miner TD

Jan 20, 2026

PCMobile
StrategyIndieFantasy
Steam Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
Halcyon Days at Taoyuan
PC
Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorIndie
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Duel Corp.

Duel Corp.

Jan 21, 2026

PC
Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorAdventureIndieAction
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Positive
Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator
PCPlayStationXbox
SimulatorAdventureIndieBusinessEducational
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Positive
Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim
PC
Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorAdventureIndieBusiness
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Eldegarde

Eldegarde

Jan 21, 2026

PC
Role-playing (RPG)AdventureActionFantasy
Steam Steam reviews: Mixed
Lort

Lort

Jan 21, 2026

PC
IndieAction
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Positive
Luzhanqi

Luzhanqi

Jan 21, 2026

PC
StrategyIndieCard & Board Game
Gooey

Gooey

Jan 21, 2026

PC
PlatformIndieArcadeAction
Flufftopia: Fluffmazing Edition
PC
Point-and-clickAdventureIndie
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Digimon Story: Time Stranger - Additional Digimon & Episode Pack 2: Gaku-Ran
DLC

Digimon Story: Time Stranger - Additional Digimon & Episode Pack 2: Gaku-Ran

DLC for Digimon Story: Time Stranger

Jan 21, 2026

PCPlayStationXbox +1
Role-playing (RPG)
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Negative
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD: Version 1.1.0
Update

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD: Version 1.1.0

Update for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

Jan 21, 2026

Nintendo Switch
PlatformActionFantasy
Arknights: Endfield
Anticipated

Arknights: Endfield

Jan 22, 2026

PCPlayStationMobile
Role-playing (RPG)StrategyAdventureActionScience fiction
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Perfect Tides: Station to Station
PCNintendo Switch
Point-and-clickAdventureIndieComedyDrama
Steam Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot
PCNintendo Switch
Role-playing (RPG)StrategyTacticalAdventureIndie
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Out of Action
Popular

Out of Action

Jan 22, 2026

PC
ShooterIndieAction
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Positive
Bladesong

Bladesong

Jan 22, 2026

PC
Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorIndieFantasyBusiness
Steam Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
Phantom

Phantom

Jan 22, 2026

PC
AdventureIndieAction
Steam Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
Rent A Car Simulator 24
PC
RacingRole-playing (RPG)Simulator
Steam Steam reviews: Mixed
Un:logical

Un:logical

Jan 22, 2026

Nintendo Switch
Visual NovelScience fictionMysteryRomance
Sega Football Club Champions
PCPlayStationMobile
SimulatorSport
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Negative
Legitimate Space Corp Simulator LLC
PC
SimulatorIndieScience fictionBusinessSandbox
Steam Steam reviews: Mixed
Dread Meridian

Dread Meridian

Jan 22, 2026

ShooterSimulatorAdventureIndieAction
Steam Steam reviews: Mixed
Dove Days: Time Flies

Dove Days: Time Flies

Jan 22, 2026

PC
PuzzleSimulatorIndie
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Orcs Must Die! By the Blade
FightingRole-playing (RPG)AdventureAction
Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven
DLC

Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven

DLC for Cult of the Lamb

Jan 22, 2026

PCPlayStationXbox +1
Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategyHack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Visions of Four Heroes
DLC

Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Visions of Four Heroes

DLC for Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Jan 22, 2026

PCPlayStationXbox +1
Role-playing (RPG)StrategyAction
Steam Steam reviews: Mixed
The Gold River Project
PC
SimulatorAdventureIndieActionScience fiction
Steam Steam reviews: Mixed
Escape from Ever After
Popular
PCPlayStationXbox +1
Role-playing (RPG)AdventureIndieActionFantasy
Steam Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
Sky Harvest

Sky Harvest

Jan 23, 2026

PC
SimulatorAdventureIndieOpen world
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Dreadway

Dreadway

Jan 23, 2026

PCPlayStationXbox
ShooterAdventureIndieActionHorror
Steam Steam reviews: Mixed
The 18th Attic

The 18th Attic

Jan 23, 2026

PC
SimulatorAdventureIndieActionHorror
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Positive
The Fortress

The Fortress

Jan 23, 2026

PC
Role-playing (RPG)AdventureIndieFantasy
Steam Steam reviews: Mixed
Where We Went

Where We Went

Jan 23, 2026

PC
PuzzleAdventureIndieFantasyMystery
Steam Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
Flirting With Girls in Fantasy World
PC
AdventureFantasyRomance
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Negative
Adaptory

Adaptory

Jan 26, 2026

PC
SimulatorIndieSurvivalSandbox
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Positive
Winnie's Hole

Winnie's Hole

Jan 26, 2026

PC
StrategyIndieHorror
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Valkyrie Saga

Valkyrie Saga

Jan 26, 2026

PCNintendo Switch 2
PlatformAdventureActionFantasy
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Type Her to Sleep

Type Her to Sleep

Jan 26, 2026

PC
Indie
Highguard

Highguard

Jan 26, 2026

PCPlayStationXbox
ShooterActionFantasy
Rightfully, Beary Arms
PCXbox
ShooterAdventureIndieActionScience fiction
Steam Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
The Spirit Lift

The Spirit Lift

Jan 27, 2026

PC
StrategyAdventureHorror
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Task Force Admiral: Vol.1 - American Carrier Battles
PC
SimulatorStrategyAction
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Conquest Tactics: Realm of Sin
PC
StrategyIndie
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Positive
Delivery & Beyond

Delivery & Beyond

Jan 27, 2026

PC
StrategyAdventureIndieActionScience fiction
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Really Fast Rat

Really Fast Rat

Jan 27, 2026

PC
IndieAction
Earth Must Die

Earth Must Die

Jan 27, 2026

PCPlayStationNintendo Switch
Point-and-clickPuzzleRole-playing (RPG)Adventure
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Obey the Voice

Obey the Voice

Jan 27, 2026

PC
AdventureIndieHorrorThriller
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Nova Antarctica

Nova Antarctica

Jan 28, 2026

PC
AdventureActionSurvival
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Positive
Steel Century Groove

Steel Century Groove

Jan 28, 2026

PC
Role-playing (RPG)Adventure
Steam Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
Roots Devour

Roots Devour

Jan 28, 2026

PC
StrategyAdventureIndieCard & Board GameFantasy
Steam Steam reviews: Mixed
Lanesplit

Lanesplit

Jan 28, 2026

PC
RacingSimulatorIndieAction
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Positive
Hellmart

Hellmart

Jan 28, 2026

PC
SimulatorIndieHorror
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Positive
Cleaning Simulator

Cleaning Simulator

Jan 28, 2026

PCPlayStationXbox
SimulatorIndie
Steam Steam reviews: Mixed
The Perfect Pencil

The Perfect Pencil

Jan 29, 2026

PCNintendo Switch
PlatformPuzzleAdventureIndieAction
Steam Steam reviews: Mixed
Dark Auction

Dark Auction

Jan 29, 2026

PCPlayStationNintendo Switch +1
AdventureMystery
Steam Steam reviews: Mixed
Untrusted: Hackers at Large
PC
Role-playing (RPG)StrategyIndieActionThriller
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Don't Stop, Girlypop!

Don't Stop, Girlypop!

Jan 29, 2026

PC
ShooterAdventureIndieAction
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Cairn
Anticipated

Cairn

Jan 29, 2026

PCPlayStationNintendo Switch 2
SimulatorSportAdventureIndieAction
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
City Tales: Medieval Era
PC
SimulatorStrategyIndieBusiness
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Calyx

Calyx

Jan 29, 2026

PC
Real Time Strategy (RTS)StrategyActionScience fiction
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
I Hate this Place

I Hate this Place

Jan 29, 2026

PCPlayStationXbox +1
ShooterAdventureIndieActionHorror
Steam Steam reviews: Mixed
The Cooking Club

The Cooking Club

Jan 29, 2026

PC
SimulatorIndieVisual NovelRomance
Steam Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
Code Vein II
Popular

Code Vein II

Jan 29, 2026

PCPlayStationXbox
Role-playing (RPG)Action
Steam Steam reviews: Mixed
Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator
PCXboxNintendo Switch +1
SimulatorStrategyIndieArcadeVisual Novel
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
For Honor: Juren - Hero
DLC

For Honor: Juren - Hero

DLC for For Honor

Jan 29, 2026

PCPlayStationXbox
FightingHack and slash/Beat 'em upActionHistorical
Steam Steam reviews: Mixed
Infinity Nikki: Chromatic Beings Everbright
Update

Infinity Nikki: Chromatic Beings Everbright

Update for Infinity Nikki

Jan 29, 2026

PCPlayStationMobile
PlatformRole-playing (RPG)SimulatorAdventureAction
Occupy Mars: The Game

Occupy Mars: The Game

Jan 30, 2026

PC
SimulatorAdventureIndieActionScience fiction
Steam Steam reviews: Mixed
The 9th Charnel

The 9th Charnel

Jan 30, 2026

PCPlayStationXbox
PuzzleAdventureIndieHorrorSurvival
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Negative
Half Sword
Popular

Half Sword

Jan 30, 2026

PC
FightingSimulatorHack and slash/Beat 'em upIndieAction
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Positive
Shadows of Soldiers

Shadows of Soldiers

Jan 30, 2026

PC
ShooterStrategyTacticalActionStealth
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Positive
Vampires: Bloodlord Rising
PCPlayStation
Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorAdventureActionOpen world
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Positive
Fear the Timeloop

Fear the Timeloop

Jan 30, 2026

PCPlayStationXbox
ShooterAdventureActionHorror
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Horizon Journey

Horizon Journey

Jan 30, 2026

PC
StrategyAdventureIndieActionScience fiction
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Negative
Necrosis: Dawn of Dread
PC
ShooterAdventureIndieActionHorror
Steam Steam reviews: Very Positive
Prophecy of Ashen

Prophecy of Ashen

Jan 30, 2026

PC
Role-playing (RPG)Turn-based strategy (TBS)AdventureIndieFantasy
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Positive
The Curse of Tethria

The Curse of Tethria

Jan 30, 2026

PC
AdventureIndieFantasy
Night Shift at the Gym
PC
IndieHorror
Steam Steam reviews: Mostly Negative