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Ride 6

Ride 6

Release Date: Feb 12, 2026
+11.2

Latest Review

Guillaume Dreher at TryAGame!

Feb 21, 2026 | Score 90

“Ride 6 is already the best 2-wheel driving experience that has been offered in years. What a pleasure to walk all these circuits on different motorcycles, offering changing, but always exhilarating, driving sensations. The move to the Unreal Engine 5 makes the experience all the more credible and immersive, with special care for each motorcycle. And we can only be satisfied with the RIDE Fest mode which allows game sessions far from being repetitive thanks to the permanent choice of races that we are offered. Ride 6 is positioned well as the reference of motorcycle games and we can only congratulate Milestone for the work accomplished.”

Critics
80
Steam
69
Metacritic
—
Ride 6

Ride 6

Release Date: Feb 12, 2026

Latest review: Guillaume Dreher at TryAGame!

Feb 21, 2026 | Score 90

“Ride 6 is already the best 2-wheel driving experience that has been offered in years. What a pleasure to walk all these circuits on different motorcycles, offering changing, but always exhilarating, driving sensations. The move to the Unreal Engine 5 makes the experience all the more credible and immersive, with special care for each motorcycle. And we can only be satisfied with the RIDE Fest mode which allows game sessions far from being repetitive thanks to the permanent choice of races that we are offered. Ride 6 is positioned well as the reference of motorcycle games and we can only congratulate Milestone for the work accomplished.”

+11.2
Critics
80
Steam
69
Metacritic
—
Disciples: Domination

Disciples: Domination

Release Date: Feb 12, 2026
-3.9

Latest Review

Erik Hodges at Try Hard Guides

Feb 18, 2026 | Score 60

“Disciples: Domination can feel slow, tedious, and grindy at times, but fun can still be had in its unique party recruitment mechanic and highly customizable player character. However, it doesn’t change enough from the game that came before to justify its existence as a sequel, and may even feel like a disappointing departure for returning fans.”

Critics
69
Steam
73
Metacritic
—
Disciples: Domination

Disciples: Domination

Release Date: Feb 12, 2026

Latest review: Erik Hodges at Try Hard Guides

Feb 18, 2026 | Score 60

B

BlazBlue Entropy Effect X

Release Date: Feb 12, 2026
N/A

Latest Review

Guilherme Varoto at NintendoBoy

Feb 24, 2026 | Score 70

“BlazBlue Entropy Effect is a solid roguelite, and its replay value makes it worth the price. However, in a more objective assessment, it suffers from minor quality dips in some areas, such as reused sprites, a visual modification detrimental to the original design, and music that doesn't quite match the game's rhythm and is weak compared to other games, preventing it from standing out as spectacular in a competitive genre.”

Critics
81
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
B

BlazBlue Entropy Effect X

Release Date: Feb 12, 2026

Latest review: Guilherme Varoto at NintendoBoy

Feb 24, 2026 | Score 70

“BlazBlue Entropy Effect is a solid roguelite, and its replay value makes it worth the price. However, in a more objective assessment, it suffers from minor quality dips in some areas, such as reused sprites, a visual modification detrimental to the original design, and music that doesn't quite match the game's rhythm and is weak compared to other games, preventing it from standing out as spectacular in a competitive genre.”

Lost and Found Co.

Lost and Found Co.

Release Date: Feb 11, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
Lost and Found Co.

Lost and Found Co.

Release Date: Feb 11, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
Romeo is a Dead Man

Romeo is a Dead Man

Release Date: Feb 11, 2026
-6.9

Latest Review

Dylan Shirley at Smash Jump

Mar 2, 2026 | Score 80

“Romeo Is A Dead Man feels like it’s out of sync with the rest of the industry. It’s a time capsule, a character action game with labyrinthian level design, a big weird story, and an expectation you play it by its rules and not the other way around.”

Critics
77
Steam
89
Metacritic
78
Romeo is a Dead Man

Romeo is a Dead Man

Release Date: Feb 11, 2026

Latest review: Dylan Shirley at Smash Jump

Mar 2, 2026 | Score 80

“Romeo Is A Dead Man feels like it’s out of sync with the rest of the industry. It’s a time capsule, a character action game with labyrinthian level design, a big weird story, and an expectation you play it by its rules and not the other way around.”

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties

Release Date: Feb 11, 2026
+14.1

Latest Review

Andrea Giuliani at MondoXbox

Mar 1, 2026 | Score 80

“Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is a much-needed remake in the Yakuza series, offering the fans a boatload of new content and streamlining some of the most controversial sections of the original game. With the addition of richer visuals and the excellent Dark Ties expansions, and despite some overly aggressive cuts and mandatory pace-breaking side activities, the final result is definitely a game that the series' fans shouldn't miss.”

Critics
76
Steam
61
Metacritic
62
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties

Release Date: Feb 11, 2026

Latest review: Andrea Giuliani at MondoXbox

T

Tokyo Scramble

Release Date: Feb 11, 2026
N/A

Latest Review

Andrew Camac at NookGaming

Feb 24, 2026 | Score 30

“​I wanted to like Tokyo Scramble so much. A Switch 2 exclusive horror with dinosaurs and a generous dose of that sweet, sweet jank is exactly something I can get behind. Trust me, I can somewhat look beyond janky visuals and horrendous sound, but what I can’t get beyond is just how devoid of fun this game is. ​It’s stiff, awkward, and restricting, much like the undercity in the game, which is the nicest thing I can say about this one. Tokyo Scramble is a scrambled mess of poor choices and bad gameplay, and I couldn’t recommend this one to even the most seasoned horror jank veterans.”

Critics
56
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
T

Tokyo Scramble

Release Date: Feb 11, 2026

Latest review: Andrew Camac at NookGaming

Feb 24, 2026 | Score 30

Relooted

Relooted

Release Date: Feb 10, 2026
+21.0

Latest Review

Erik Lunde at So Many Games

Feb 26, 2026 | Score 70

“Overall, Relooted is a unique hybrid of puzzle-platforming, infiltration strategy, and momentum runner with a historically informed geopolitical narrative. That sounds like a lot. because it is a lot. This game is incredibly ambitious, both thematically and mechanically, so even though it is not a triumph on all occasions, it really does punch above its weight for a small South African studio. Shallow in some parts more than others, yet incredibly provocative throughout, this game increased my respect for global cultures and broadened my western lens on African archaeology and anthropology.”

Critics
73
Steam
87
Metacritic
16
Relooted

Relooted

Release Date: Feb 10, 2026
The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest

The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest

Release Date: Feb 10, 2026
-18.6

Latest Review

Cubed3 Staff at Cubed3

Feb 24, 2026 | Score 60

“The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest on Nintendo Switch is a meticulously built yet curiously lifeless micro-metroidvania, where, despite the controls being super-sharp and its pixel art vibrant, the adventure feels boxed in. Repetitive rooms, shallow exploration, and a brief runtime make it resemble a neat demo instead of the real deal. As for its constant meta commentary, it’s very amusing for about 30 minutes, but ultimately drains the world of its potential to immerse.”

Critics
70
Steam
88
Metacritic
—
The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest

The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest

Release Date: Feb 10, 2026
Shadows of the Afterland

Shadows of the Afterland

Release Date: Feb 10, 2026
-21.2

Latest Review

Tamás Marczali at AdventureGames.hu

Feb 14, 2026 | Score 80

“Shadows of the Afterland is a very pleasant way to kick off the year. Its an adventure featuring a twist-filled story, meaningful themes, and puzzles that aren’t overly difficult. At the same time, its subtle, unobtrusive humor occasionally brings a smile to your face. Despite the fact that we’re tasked with investigating the circumstances of our own death, it’s an experience I’ll remember as surprisingly chill. Not a bad deal at all for €15!”

Critics
76
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
Shadows of the Afterland

Shadows of the Afterland

Release Date: Feb 10, 2026

Latest review: Tamás Marczali at AdventureGames.hu

Mewgenics

Mewgenics

Release Date: Feb 10, 2026
+2.4

Latest Review

Suhho Yoon at INVEN

Feb 24, 2026 | Score 90

“A standout title that successfully balances both roguelike elements and SRPG depth. Its rough-edged visuals, offbeat black humor, and somewhat predictable early turn-based exchanges may pose an initial hurdle. Push past that, however, and you’ll find a rich playground of builds and combinations, where genetics, roguelike progression, and class systems intertwine to offer remarkable variety and replay value.”

Critics
89
Steam
91
Metacritic
82
Mewgenics

Mewgenics

Release Date: Feb 10, 2026

Latest review: Suhho Yoon at INVEN

Feb 24, 2026 | Score 90

Crisol: Theater of Idols

Crisol: Theater of Idols

Release Date: Feb 10, 2026
-7.5

Latest Review

Shannon P. Drake at MonsterVine

Feb 24, 2026 | Score 80

“Play it for the aesthetics, the story, or to experience a world without Live Service Games.”

Critics
75
Steam
87
Metacritic
79
Crisol: Theater of Idols

Crisol: Theater of Idols

Release Date: Feb 10, 2026

Latest review: Shannon P. Drake at MonsterVine

Feb 24, 2026 | Score 80

“Play it for the aesthetics, the story, or to experience a world without Live Service Games.”

O

Outbreak

Release Date: Feb 10, 2026
N/A

Latest Review

Edd Harwood at The Digital Fix

Mar 8, 2017 | Score 20 | Pre-release Review

“An attempt at resurrecting the horror genre from a top-down perspective that has gone horribly awry. Terrible controls, frustrating visual effects and limp action result in Outbreak being a barely functional game.”

Critics
51
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
O

Outbreak

Release Date: Feb 10, 2026

Latest review: Edd Harwood at The Digital Fix

Mar 8, 2017 | Score 20 | Pre-release Review

“An attempt at resurrecting the horror genre from a top-down perspective that has gone horribly awry. Terrible controls, frustrating visual effects and limp action result in Outbreak being a barely functional game.”

Familiar Findings

Familiar Findings

Release Date: Feb 9, 2026
-18.1

Latest Review

Ruibai Cheng at LadiesGamers.com

Feb 9, 2026 | Score 80

“Overall, I found Familiar Findings to be a charming addition to my idle games collection with an engaging fusion mechanic that kept me eager to experiment and discover new species and color variants.”

Critics
80
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
Familiar Findings

Familiar Findings

Release Date: Feb 9, 2026

Latest review: Ruibai Cheng at LadiesGamers.com

Feb 9, 2026 | Score 80

“Overall, I found Familiar Findings to be a charming addition to my idle games collection with an engaging fusion mechanic that kept me eager to experiment and discover new species and color variants.”

Creature Kitchen

Creature Kitchen

Release Date: Feb 6, 2026
-19.7

Latest Review

Joshua Howard at Smash Jump

Feb 20, 2026 | Score 80

“Creature Kitchen is not a very long game, only lasting at most five hours, but I think it really is a quality time that has enough positives to make it worth the price of admission. The atmosphere is top notch and the amount of charm and personality coming from the creatures is very compelling.”

Critics
80
Steam
100
Metacritic
—
Creature Kitchen

Creature Kitchen

Release Date: Feb 6, 2026

Latest review: Joshua Howard at Smash Jump

Feb 20, 2026 | Score 80

“Creature Kitchen is not a very long game, only lasting at most five hours, but I think it really is a quality time that has enough positives to make it worth the price of admission. The atmosphere is top notch and the amount of charm and personality coming from the creatures is very compelling.”

Dark Quest: Remastered

Dark Quest: Remastered

Release Date: Feb 6, 2026
-18.0

Latest Review

Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Feb 16, 2026 | Score 58

“Effectively feels entirely too similar to some of its sequels, also released not long ago on the system…”

Critics
59
Steam
77
Metacritic
—
Dark Quest: Remastered

Dark Quest: Remastered

Release Date: Feb 6, 2026

Latest review: Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Feb 16, 2026 | Score 58

“Effectively feels entirely too similar to some of its sequels, also released not long ago on the system…”

Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice of Life Sim

Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice of Life Sim

Release Date: Feb 6, 2026
-14.6

Latest Review

Thumb Culture Staff at Thumb Culture

Feb 23, 2026 | Score 80

“Dead Pets is an adventure through the struggles of adult life whilst keeping it fresh and entertaining. The devs have done a wonderful job of combining a number of game types to fit one expansive story. I’ve had a wonderful time playing this game and will continue to play until I reach the end of Gordy’s story. As a result, I have to give Dead Pets the Thumb Culture Gold Award. Check out the trailer below.”

Critics
82
Steam
96
Metacritic
—
Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice of Life Sim

Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice of Life Sim

Release Date: Feb 6, 2026
HumanitZ

HumanitZ

Release Date: Feb 6, 2026
+6.7

Latest Review

Sami Belhamra at Digitale Anime

Feb 20, 2026 | Score 85

“"A Dynamic World That Challenges" HumanitZ offers a complete survival experience based on planning, resource management, and cooperation. Deep systems, enhanced AI, and a dynamic world give the game an immersive and tense feel. Despite a difficult start and a somewhat ambiguous narrative, the experience rewards patience and offers high replayability, making it a solid choice for fans of cooperative survival games.”

Critics
81
Steam
75
Metacritic
—
HumanitZ

HumanitZ

Release Date: Feb 6, 2026

Latest review: Sami Belhamra at Digitale Anime

Feb 20, 2026 | Score 85

Carmageddon: Rogue Shift

Carmageddon: Rogue Shift

Release Date: Feb 6, 2026
+8.1

Latest Review

Alessandro Alosi at The Games Machine

Feb 24, 2026 | Score 75

“It's not the return that longtime fans imagined, but it's a solid and modern experience, capable of entertaining despite a certain repetitiveness over the long term.”

Critics
72
Steam
64
Metacritic
—
Carmageddon: Rogue Shift

Carmageddon: Rogue Shift

Release Date: Feb 6, 2026

Latest review: Alessandro Alosi at The Games Machine

Feb 24, 2026 | Score 75

“It's not the return that longtime fans imagined, but it's a solid and modern experience, capable of entertaining despite a certain repetitiveness over the long term.”

Nioh 3

Nioh 3

Release Date: Feb 6, 2026
+7.2

Latest Review

Martin de Mooij at Play Watch Read

Feb 21, 2026 | Score 95

“Nioh 3 is a dark action-RPG with subtle influences from Souls-like games and Ninja Gaiden. This third installment is a major step forward for the series, and it shows throughout. It has a better combat system and many new additions that make the gameplay much more enjoyable. Without a doubt, the best Nioh yet.”

Critics
87
Steam
80
Metacritic
79
Nioh 3

Nioh 3

Release Date: Feb 6, 2026

Latest review: Martin de Mooij at Play Watch Read

Feb 21, 2026 | Score 95

“Nioh 3 is a dark action-RPG with subtle influences from Souls-like games and Ninja Gaiden. This third installment is a major step forward for the series, and it shows throughout. It has a better combat system and many new additions that make the gameplay much more enjoyable. Without a doubt, the best Nioh yet.”

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“Disciples: Domination can feel slow, tedious, and grindy at times, but fun can still be had in its unique party recruitment mechanic and highly customizable player character. However, it doesn’t change enough from the game that came before to justify its existence as a sequel, and may even feel like a disappointing departure for returning fans.”

-3.9
Critics
69
Steam
73
Metacritic
—
N/A
Critics
81
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
-6.9
Critics
77
Steam
89
Metacritic
78

Mar 1, 2026 | Score 80

“Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is a much-needed remake in the Yakuza series, offering the fans a boatload of new content and streamlining some of the most controversial sections of the original game. With the addition of richer visuals and the excellent Dark Ties expansions, and despite some overly aggressive cuts and mandatory pace-breaking side activities, the final result is definitely a game that the series' fans shouldn't miss.”

+14.1
Critics
76
Steam
61
Metacritic
62

“​I wanted to like Tokyo Scramble so much. A Switch 2 exclusive horror with dinosaurs and a generous dose of that sweet, sweet jank is exactly something I can get behind. Trust me, I can somewhat look beyond janky visuals and horrendous sound, but what I can’t get beyond is just how devoid of fun this game is. ​It’s stiff, awkward, and restricting, much like the undercity in the game, which is the nicest thing I can say about this one. Tokyo Scramble is a scrambled mess of poor choices and bad gameplay, and I couldn’t recommend this one to even the most seasoned horror jank veterans.”

N/A
Critics
56
Steam
—
Metacritic
—

Latest review: Erik Lunde at So Many Games

Feb 26, 2026 | Score 70

“Overall, Relooted is a unique hybrid of puzzle-platforming, infiltration strategy, and momentum runner with a historically informed geopolitical narrative. That sounds like a lot. because it is a lot. This game is incredibly ambitious, both thematically and mechanically, so even though it is not a triumph on all occasions, it really does punch above its weight for a small South African studio. Shallow in some parts more than others, yet incredibly provocative throughout, this game increased my respect for global cultures and broadened my western lens on African archaeology and anthropology.”

+21.0
Critics
73
Steam
87
Metacritic
16

Latest review: Cubed3 Staff at Cubed3

Feb 24, 2026 | Score 60

“The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest on Nintendo Switch is a meticulously built yet curiously lifeless micro-metroidvania, where, despite the controls being super-sharp and its pixel art vibrant, the adventure feels boxed in. Repetitive rooms, shallow exploration, and a brief runtime make it resemble a neat demo instead of the real deal. As for its constant meta commentary, it’s very amusing for about 30 minutes, but ultimately drains the world of its potential to immerse.”

-18.6
Critics
70
Steam
88
Metacritic
—

Feb 14, 2026 | Score 80

“Shadows of the Afterland is a very pleasant way to kick off the year. Its an adventure featuring a twist-filled story, meaningful themes, and puzzles that aren’t overly difficult. At the same time, its subtle, unobtrusive humor occasionally brings a smile to your face. Despite the fact that we’re tasked with investigating the circumstances of our own death, it’s an experience I’ll remember as surprisingly chill. Not a bad deal at all for €15!”

-21.2
Critics
76
Steam
97
Metacritic
—

“A standout title that successfully balances both roguelike elements and SRPG depth. Its rough-edged visuals, offbeat black humor, and somewhat predictable early turn-based exchanges may pose an initial hurdle. Push past that, however, and you’ll find a rich playground of builds and combinations, where genetics, roguelike progression, and class systems intertwine to offer remarkable variety and replay value.”

+2.4
Critics
89
Steam
91
Metacritic
82
-7.5
Critics
75
Steam
87
Metacritic
79
N/A
Critics
51
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
-18.1
Critics
80
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
-19.7
Critics
80
Steam
100
Metacritic
—
-18.0
Critics
59
Steam
77
Metacritic
—

Latest review: Thumb Culture Staff at Thumb Culture

Feb 23, 2026 | Score 80

“Dead Pets is an adventure through the struggles of adult life whilst keeping it fresh and entertaining. The devs have done a wonderful job of combining a number of game types to fit one expansive story. I’ve had a wonderful time playing this game and will continue to play until I reach the end of Gordy’s story. As a result, I have to give Dead Pets the Thumb Culture Gold Award. Check out the trailer below.”

-14.6
Critics
82
Steam
96
Metacritic
—

“"A Dynamic World That Challenges" HumanitZ offers a complete survival experience based on planning, resource management, and cooperation. Deep systems, enhanced AI, and a dynamic world give the game an immersive and tense feel. Despite a difficult start and a somewhat ambiguous narrative, the experience rewards patience and offers high replayability, making it a solid choice for fans of cooperative survival games.”

+6.7
Critics
81
Steam
75
Metacritic
—
+8.1
Critics
72
Steam
64
Metacritic
—
+7.2
Critics
87
Steam
80
Metacritic
79