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The Perfect Pencil

The Perfect Pencil

Release Date: Jan 29, 2026
+1.4

Latest Review

Steven Landray at So Many Games

Feb 16, 2026 | Score 80

“It’s easy to see that The Perfect Pencil was made with a deep love for the genre, impressing its own unique spin on each element of the gameplay for better or worse. A well-written and deeply meaningful story ties all of these elements together spectacularly – don’t let the whimsical appearance fool you; this game doesn’t pull its punches. Sadly the game also loses half a star due to a lack of accessibility options.”

Critics
78
Steam
76
Metacritic
—
The Perfect Pencil

The Perfect Pencil

Release Date: Jan 29, 2026

Latest review: Steven Landray at So Many Games

Feb 16, 2026 | Score 80

“It’s easy to see that The Perfect Pencil was made with a deep love for the genre, impressing its own unique spin on each element of the gameplay for better or worse. A well-written and deeply meaningful story ties all of these elements together spectacularly – don’t let the whimsical appearance fool you; this game doesn’t pull its punches. Sadly the game also loses half a star due to a lack of accessibility options.”

+1.4
Critics
78
Steam
76
Metacritic
—
Don't Stop, Girlypop!

Don't Stop, Girlypop!

Release Date: Jan 29, 2026
-14.0

Latest Review

Miguel Moran at TheSixthAxis

Feb 14, 2026 | Score 60

“Don't Stop, Girlypop! is a yassified delight and the kind of unabashedly girl-power game I love to see. I just wish that as much energy went into the polish and game design as it went into the art, vibes, and killer soundtrack.”

Critics
71
Steam
85
Metacritic
—
Don't Stop, Girlypop!

Don't Stop, Girlypop!

Release Date: Jan 29, 2026

Latest review: Miguel Moran at TheSixthAxis

Feb 14, 2026 | Score 60

“Don't Stop, Girlypop! is a yassified delight and the kind of unabashedly girl-power game I love to see. I just wish that as much energy went into the polish and game design as it went into the art, vibes, and killer soundtrack.”

Disco Simulator

Disco Simulator

Release Date: Jan 29, 2026
-31.6

Latest Review

Hayden Nelson at MKAU Gaming

Jan 26, 2026 | Score 60 | Pre-release Review

“Disco Simulator delivers a fun and approachable take on nightclub management, offering satisfying progression, meaningful upgrade paths, and a clear sense of growth as your club evolves. While its tycoon foundations are solid and the cartoon visuals suit the theme well, shortcomings in audio variety and console optimisation hold it back from reaching its full potential. Overall, it’s an enjoyable experience for fans of management sims, especially on PC, but it does show some rough edges that stop it from truly standing out in the genre.”

Critics
45
Steam
77
Metacritic
—
Disco Simulator

Disco Simulator

Release Date: Jan 29, 2026

Latest review: Hayden Nelson at MKAU Gaming

Journey to the Void

Journey to the Void

Release Date: Jan 28, 2026
-24.0

Latest Review

Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Mar 26, 2026 | Score 69

“While it has some ideas of its own that help set it apart in the roguelike deckbuilder space, over time the idea can frustrate”

Critics
69
Steam
93
Metacritic
—
Journey to the Void

Journey to the Void

Release Date: Jan 28, 2026

Latest review: Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Mar 26, 2026 | Score 69

“While it has some ideas of its own that help set it apart in the roguelike deckbuilder space, over time the idea can frustrate”

Steel Century Groove

Steel Century Groove

Release Date: Jan 28, 2026
-15.6

Latest Review

James Luff at LadiesGamers.com

Feb 2, 2026 | Score 80

“Steel Century Groove isn’t flawless, but it’s genuinely fun. The rhythm battles are engaging, the soundtrack is excellent, and the idea of settling rivalries through mech dance-offs never gets old. The story and characters won’t click with everyone, and the structure can feel repetitive at times, but the core gameplay does more than enough to hold your attention. It feels like the start of something special, and I’d love to see how this concept could evolve in the future. At the very least, the free demo is worth checking out. It might just make you want to get your groove on.”

Critics
80
Steam
96
Metacritic
—
Steel Century Groove

Steel Century Groove

Dark Auction

Dark Auction

Release Date: Jan 28, 2026
+3.3

Latest Review

Sophie Hiner at Pure Nintendo

Feb 20, 2026 | Score 75

“Dark Auction is a graphic novel with point-and-click adventure elements. You play as Noah, a man who enters an auction to avenge his father. Throughout the game, you'll explore, chat, and complete orders, all while solving puzzles to uncover the mystery behind your father's life and death.”

Critics
69
Steam
66
Metacritic
—
Dark Auction

Dark Auction

Release Date: Jan 28, 2026

Latest review: Sophie Hiner at Pure Nintendo

Feb 20, 2026 | Score 75

“Dark Auction is a graphic novel with point-and-click adventure elements. You play as Noah, a man who enters an auction to avenge his father. Throughout the game, you'll explore, chat, and complete orders, all while solving puzzles to uncover the mystery behind your father's life and death.”

The Way

The Way

Release Date: Jan 28, 2026
-8.1

Latest Review

Paul Acevedo at Windows Central

Aug 9, 2017 | Score 80 | Pre-release Review

“Even if you've never played the games that inspired this one, all you really need is a love for adventure games and science fiction. As long as you're willing to consult a guide whenever you get stuck, you'll find this to be a fascinating adventure with a relatable emotional core.”

Critics
75
Steam
83
Metacritic
—
The Way

The Way

Release Date: Jan 28, 2026

Latest review: Paul Acevedo at Windows Central

Aug 9, 2017 | Score 80 | Pre-release Review

“Even if you've never played the games that inspired this one, all you really need is a love for adventure games and science fiction. As long as you're willing to consult a guide whenever you get stuck, you'll find this to be a fascinating adventure with a relatable emotional core.”

Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles

Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles

Release Date: Jan 27, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
89
Metacritic
—
Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles

Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles

Release Date: Jan 27, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
89
Metacritic
—
Run TavernQuest

Run TavernQuest

Release Date: Jan 27, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
93
Metacritic
—
Run TavernQuest

Run TavernQuest

Release Date: Jan 27, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
93
Metacritic
—
Rightfully, Beary Arms

Rightfully, Beary Arms

Release Date: Jan 27, 2026
N/A

Latest Review

Sean Phillips at Gaming Furever

Feb 9, 2026 | Score 80

“Rightfully, Beary Arms really surprised me. I legitimately had a good bit of fun with the title! Yes, it doesn’t bring anything new to the table and I get that this genre is starting to be a bit tired, but I still feel this is a fun game, especially for its low price. The fact you are playing as a bear in pajamas shooting guns should be enough of a selling point right there!”

Critics
65
Steam
95
Metacritic
—
Rightfully, Beary Arms

Rightfully, Beary Arms

Release Date: Jan 27, 2026

Latest review: Sean Phillips at Gaming Furever

Feb 9, 2026 | Score 80

Earth Must Die

Earth Must Die

Release Date: Jan 27, 2026
-9.0

Latest Review

Baden Ronie at Wolf's Gaming Blog

Feb 7, 2026 | Score 80

“Earth Must Die is a British-made sci-fi adventure about an alien emperor, an inconvenient human invasion, and a whole lot of bad decisions. It’s rude, sarcastic, and filled with smart puzzles — even if it never quite reaches genre-defining heights.”

Critics
77
Steam
86
Metacritic
—
Earth Must Die

Earth Must Die

Release Date: Jan 27, 2026

Latest review: Baden Ronie at Wolf's Gaming Blog

Feb 7, 2026 | Score 80

“Earth Must Die is a British-made sci-fi adventure about an alien emperor, an inconvenient human invasion, and a whole lot of bad decisions. It’s rude, sarcastic, and filled with smart puzzles — even if it never quite reaches genre-defining heights.”

Valkyrie Saga

Valkyrie Saga

Release Date: Jan 26, 2026
-26.5

Latest Review

Julián Ramírez at GamerFocus

Feb 9, 2026 | Score 68

“Exploring the open world of Valkyrie Saga in search of secrets is a delight. It offers excellent platforming challenges, an open and engaging progression system, and a mysterious lore. Although its numerous bugs and technical issues can be quite annoying, and its low-poly retro style isn't particularly striking, it's a highly recommended game for curious players who enjoy leaving no corner unexplored.”

Critics
68
Steam
94
Metacritic
—
Valkyrie Saga

Valkyrie Saga

Release Date: Jan 26, 2026

Latest review: Julián Ramírez at GamerFocus

Feb 9, 2026 | Score 68

Strategos

Strategos

Release Date: Jan 26, 2026
-2.4

Latest Review

Jaime Tugayev at DualShockers

Jan 19, 2026 | Score 85 | Pre-release Review

“Time passes equally for everyone on this planet, but it feels like ages have passed since we got a good, encyclopaedic antiquity simulator for PC. Strategos looks and feels like a finished product that can deliver engaging, realistic battles for you to flex that armchair general muscle on. The minuscule budget is on display at times, but Hannibal was primarily concerned with winning his battles instead of smelling the flowers. Strategos delivers where it matters most and has all the hallmarks of a real-time strategy classic.”

Critics
85
Steam
87
Metacritic
—
Strategos

Strategos

Release Date: Jan 26, 2026

Latest review: Jaime Tugayev at DualShockers

Highguard

Highguard

Release Date: Jan 26, 2026
+28.0

Latest Review

Peter Dragula at SECTOR.sk

Feb 16, 2026 | Score 55

“Highguard is a game that demonstrates that a new multiplayer concept alone is insufficient. While the premise is interesting, the developers failed to strike the right balance. The 3v3 battles did not help the game at launch, and there was little content. The game may never recover from its poor start.”

Critics
64
Steam
45
Metacritic
26
Highguard

Highguard

Release Date: Jan 26, 2026

Latest review: Peter Dragula at SECTOR.sk

Feb 16, 2026 | Score 55

“Highguard is a game that demonstrates that a new multiplayer concept alone is insufficient. While the premise is interesting, the developers failed to strike the right balance. The 3v3 battles did not help the game at launch, and there was little content. The game may never recover from its poor start.”

S.E.M.I. - Side Effects May Include...

S.E.M.I. - Side Effects May Include...

Release Date: Jan 23, 2026
-5.7

Latest Review

Bella Rose at Marooners' Rock

Mar 18, 2026 | Score 80

“S.E.M.I.: Side Effects May Include delivers exactly what it promises: chaotic, unpredictable co-op fun. Whether you’re intentionally sabotaging your friends or accidentally laser-beaming your entire team off a platform, the game thrives on its physics-driven madness.”

Critics
80
Steam
86
Metacritic
—
S.E.M.I. - Side Effects May Include...

S.E.M.I. - Side Effects May Include...

Release Date: Jan 23, 2026

Latest review: Bella Rose at Marooners' Rock

Mar 18, 2026 | Score 80

Dreadway

Dreadway

Release Date: Jan 23, 2026
+3.6

Latest Review

Stacie Cotton at MKAU Gaming

Jan 21, 2026 | Score 80 | Pre-release Review

“Dreadway is a sleep agent. It really was such a fun time with a full squad of four, with events set up to make you giggle and run in fear for the safety of the train.”

Critics
80
Steam
76
Metacritic
—
Dreadway

Dreadway

Release Date: Jan 23, 2026

Latest review: Stacie Cotton at MKAU Gaming

Jan 21, 2026 | Score 80 | Pre-release Review

“Dreadway is a sleep agent. It really was such a fun time with a full squad of four, with events set up to make you giggle and run in fear for the safety of the train.”

EBOLA VILLAGE

EBOLA VILLAGE

Release Date: Jan 23, 2026
-29.9

Latest Review

Panagiotis Petropoulos at Enternity.gr

Feb 18, 2026 | Score 50

“Ebola Village contains moments that, if developed further and without the Resident Evil skin, could be part of at least a noteworthy indie survival horror game.”

Critics
51
Steam
81
Metacritic
—
EBOLA VILLAGE

EBOLA VILLAGE

Release Date: Jan 23, 2026

Latest review: Panagiotis Petropoulos at Enternity.gr

Feb 18, 2026 | Score 50

“Ebola Village contains moments that, if developed further and without the Resident Evil skin, could be part of at least a noteworthy indie survival horror game.”

Fighting Force Collection

Fighting Force Collection

Release Date: Jan 23, 2026
-17.8

Latest Review

Stan Rezaee at 8Bit/Digi

Feb 23, 2026 | Score 80

“Fighting Force Collection introduces the beat ’em up cult classic to a new generation while letting old-school gamers reconnect with their youth.”

Critics
65
Steam
83
Metacritic
—
Fighting Force Collection

Fighting Force Collection

Release Date: Jan 23, 2026

Latest review: Stan Rezaee at 8Bit/Digi

Feb 23, 2026 | Score 80

“Fighting Force Collection introduces the beat ’em up cult classic to a new generation while letting old-school gamers reconnect with their youth.”

Escape from Ever After

Escape from Ever After

Release Date: Jan 23, 2026
-11.3

Latest Review

Sam Wachter at RPGamer

Feb 24, 2026 | Score 70

“While I wish the puzzles and platforming were more refined, I can also see the follow-through and how others may not have had the same issues as I did. What I won’t deny is that Sleep Castle Studio has created a genuinely fun game that has brought new life into fairy-tale properties and given them an original spin.”

Critics
82
Steam
97
Metacritic
90
Escape from Ever After

Escape from Ever After

Release Date: Jan 23, 2026

Latest review: Sam Wachter at RPGamer

Feb 24, 2026 | Score 70

Tennis Elbow 4

Tennis Elbow 4

Release Date: Jan 23, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
96
Metacritic
—
Tennis Elbow 4

Tennis Elbow 4

Release Date: Jan 23, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
96
Metacritic
—
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-14.0
Critics
71
Steam
85
Metacritic
—

Jan 26, 2026 | Score 60 | Pre-release Review

“Disco Simulator delivers a fun and approachable take on nightclub management, offering satisfying progression, meaningful upgrade paths, and a clear sense of growth as your club evolves. While its tycoon foundations are solid and the cartoon visuals suit the theme well, shortcomings in audio variety and console optimisation hold it back from reaching its full potential. Overall, it’s an enjoyable experience for fans of management sims, especially on PC, but it does show some rough edges that stop it from truly standing out in the genre.”

-31.6
Critics
45
Steam
77
Metacritic
—
-24.0
Critics
69
Steam
93
Metacritic
—
Release Date: Jan 28, 2026

Latest review: James Luff at LadiesGamers.com

Feb 2, 2026 | Score 80

“Steel Century Groove isn’t flawless, but it’s genuinely fun. The rhythm battles are engaging, the soundtrack is excellent, and the idea of settling rivalries through mech dance-offs never gets old. The story and characters won’t click with everyone, and the structure can feel repetitive at times, but the core gameplay does more than enough to hold your attention. It feels like the start of something special, and I’d love to see how this concept could evolve in the future. At the very least, the free demo is worth checking out. It might just make you want to get your groove on.”

-15.6
Critics
80
Steam
96
Metacritic
—
+3.3
Critics
69
Steam
66
Metacritic
—
-8.1
Critics
75
Steam
83
Metacritic
—

“Rightfully, Beary Arms really surprised me. I legitimately had a good bit of fun with the title! Yes, it doesn’t bring anything new to the table and I get that this genre is starting to be a bit tired, but I still feel this is a fun game, especially for its low price. The fact you are playing as a bear in pajamas shooting guns should be enough of a selling point right there!”

N/A
Critics
65
Steam
95
Metacritic
—
-9.0
Critics
77
Steam
86
Metacritic
—

“Exploring the open world of Valkyrie Saga in search of secrets is a delight. It offers excellent platforming challenges, an open and engaging progression system, and a mysterious lore. Although its numerous bugs and technical issues can be quite annoying, and its low-poly retro style isn't particularly striking, it's a highly recommended game for curious players who enjoy leaving no corner unexplored.”

-26.5
Critics
68
Steam
94
Metacritic
—

Jan 19, 2026 | Score 85 | Pre-release Review

“Time passes equally for everyone on this planet, but it feels like ages have passed since we got a good, encyclopaedic antiquity simulator for PC. Strategos looks and feels like a finished product that can deliver engaging, realistic battles for you to flex that armchair general muscle on. The minuscule budget is on display at times, but Hannibal was primarily concerned with winning his battles instead of smelling the flowers. Strategos delivers where it matters most and has all the hallmarks of a real-time strategy classic.”

-2.4
Critics
85
Steam
87
Metacritic
—
+28.0
Critics
64
Steam
45
Metacritic
26

“S.E.M.I.: Side Effects May Include delivers exactly what it promises: chaotic, unpredictable co-op fun. Whether you’re intentionally sabotaging your friends or accidentally laser-beaming your entire team off a platform, the game thrives on its physics-driven madness.”

-5.7
Critics
80
Steam
86
Metacritic
—
+3.6
Critics
80
Steam
76
Metacritic
—
-29.9
Critics
51
Steam
81
Metacritic
—
-17.8
Critics
65
Steam
83
Metacritic
—

“While I wish the puzzles and platforming were more refined, I can also see the follow-through and how others may not have had the same issues as I did. What I won’t deny is that Sleep Castle Studio has created a genuinely fun game that has brought new life into fairy-tale properties and given them an original spin.”

-11.3
Critics
82
Steam
97
Metacritic
90