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Co-op zombie shooter World War Z receives the new World War Z x The Walking Dead DLC out now, merging the fast-swarm action with AMC’s iconic undead universe.

Play as Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Michonne, and Negan-voiced by Andrew Lincoln and Norman Reedus-across three chapters set in the Prison, Alexandria Safe Zone, and Grady Memorial Hospital.

Face slower but deadly Walkers, Spiked Walker variants, wield Michonne’s katana and Negan’s Lucille, plus new weapon skins while battling massive hordes in this terrifying crossover. 1/29/2026

Settlement strategy game Pioneers of Pagonia reveals its 2026 roadmap with free updates, a cosmetics pack, and the first major DLC.

February brings a free update with quality-of-life features like unit downgrading and building copy, while March introduces the paid “A Touch of Spring” Cosmetics Pack for seasonal decorations.

Q2 sees the “Meadowsong” DLC adding animal husbandry, wineries, fruit farms, a new story map against “The Withering,” plus the simultaneous free “Free Beer” update unlocking breweries for all. 1/29/2026

Fast-paced dark fantasy action RPG Maid of Salvation launches on Nintendo Switch, following its prior Steam release.

Play as Shizuka, a purgatory maid on a sacred mission to save souls in a fiend-infested world, mastering rhythmic combat with swords, firearms, parries, and chain attacks.

Explore, face over 20 bosses, uncover hidden quests and rival maid stories, and customize your build via a detailed skill board system. 1/29/2026

Roguelite culinary city-builder Feastopia is now available on Steam, letting players forge a pact with adorable deity Dango to build a thriving gourmet metropolis.

Manage intricate food supply chains, discover endless recipes, cultivate Dango through diverse strategies, and navigate procedurally generated maps across five biomes.

This hand-drawn simulation blends resource management, roguelite progression, and strategic depth for unique playthroughs. 1/29/2026

First-person horror adventure Crisol: Theater of Idols launches on February 10th, immersing players in a nightmarish reimagining of Spain on the cursed island of Tormentosa.

Players use their own blood as ammo and lifeline while battling grotesque foes inspired by Spanish folklore and religious horrors.

This gripping survival experience from Vermila Studios blends exploration, upgrades, and tense atmosphere. 1/29/2026

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Story-driven precision platformer The Pale Piper launches on February 4th on Steam, reimagining the Pied Piper myth in a decaying interconnected world where tight movement serves as the sole defense against unforgiving consequences.

With no combat, the game emphasizes skill-based navigation, exploration, and environmental storytelling to silence a cursed melody.

A new release date trailer is out and the demo has been updated to align closer with the final version. 1/28/2026

Cozy simulation builder Cloud Dwellers lets players guide a skybound civilization on floating islands from wooden-age foragers to advanced tech-era architects while uncovering a lost civilization's whimsical secrets.

Developed by a small indie team of three creators over three years, the game features deep production chains, evolution of dwellers, and building in a unique aerial world setting.

A first playable demo is now available on Steam for PC. 1/28/2026

Strategic exploration card game Roots Devour launches on Steam today as players embody an awakening eldritch god extending roots to connect cards, devour life, and uncover dark truths in a Lovecraftian world.

Centered on card-connection mechanics blending strategy, resource management, and deckbuilding, it emphasizes tactical placement for expansion, risk evaluation, and ecosystem interactions without traditional combat loops.

The game features Gothic-Lovecraftian art, cryptic narrative fragments, launch bundles with similar dark titles, and a -10% discount for the first two weeks, the game invites players to embrace demise and horror. 1/28/2026

Co-op survival horror Fearwoods unveils major updates with enhanced visuals, improved terrain detail, a new GPS navigation system, smoother player movement, and graphical optimizations for better performance.

The weapon system is redesigned around a single flashlight mechanic to heighten light-driven tension, while the 3D lobby gains better avatar support and anti-spam features for easier co-op with friends.

Official social media channels just launched to share development progress as the game advances toward release. 1/28/2026

Turn-based tactical strategy game Warhounds eliminates combat RNG for fair ballistics and clear outcomes, delivering intense, mission-based cinematic operations with a mobile base, recruit management, and faction diplomacy.

Developed by hardcore XCOM and Jagged Alliance fans, it offers cone-based Overwatch, veteran mercs with unique voices, gear progression, drones, and exoskeleton armor.

The highly positive closed playtest feedback shows 94% positive ratings and strong player retention as it prepares for release. 1/28/2026

Turn-based 4X strategy Astro Protocol from Null Vector Studios launches on February 9th on Steam for Windows, Linux and macOS.

Command one of six unique factions in hour-long matches, exploring galaxies, colonizing planets, building space stations and engaging in tactical hex-based combat across randomized tech trees and anomalies.

Every tile counts with intricate production chains, adjacency bonuses, minor faction alliances and high-stakes decisions in a challenging roguelite-style 4X experience. 1/26/2026

Roguelike chess-builder Gambonanza forms dream-team co-publishing alliance between Stray Fawn, Sidekick Publishing and ATEO for a global PC and mobile launch later this year.

Reimagine chess on a condensed board with over 150 synergistic gambits, tactical upgrades, dynamic reserve system and high-impact rounds in a vibrant pixel art roguelike adventure.

The public playtest goes live today with a Steam Next Fest demo coming soon, building on successful past collaborations from TerraScape to Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot. 1/26/2026

Roguelite infection adventure Winnie’s Hole launches in Steam Early Access today from Twice Different.

Play as a virus spreading through Winnie’s body using tetromino shapes to mutate cells, trigger combo-driven semi-auto combat and explore randomized cellular worlds in a dark yet charming reimagining of classic characters.

The game features evolving virus types, strategic turn-based gameplay with fast-paced action, and a roadmap of continuous updates including new biomes, mutations and story content. 1/26/2026

Roguelite strategy Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes receives new gameplay overview video from Dotemu and Alt Shift.

Command humanity's ragtag fleet fleeing Cylon pursuit, balancing scavenging, fleet management, internal sabotage detection and tactical decisions across ever-changing runs.

Adapt through meta upgrades, unlock squadrons and weapons while facing brutal odds in a narrative-driven fight for survival launching later this year on PC. 1/26/2026

Anime-style co-op extraction shooter Hell Express announced by Arc Games and new studio Full Metal Bagel for PC and consoles.

Join Hell Express delivery crew in Limbo for high-risk PvE missions with 1-4 players, scavenging treasures, upgrading gear and vehicles while surviving supernatural threats in a chaotic afterlife.

Developed by veterans from The Last of Us Part II and Assassin’s Creed Origins, the title features unique character abilities, squad-based action and rich storytelling with a alpha playtests upcoming soon. 1/26/2026

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Turn-based tactics game NORSE: Oath of Blood delayed to February 17th.

Follow young warrior Gunnar on a quest for vengeance against his father's murderer in dark age Norway, rebuilding a settlement, gathering allies and commanding warbands in tactical battles.

The title features character-driven narrative by Giles Kristian, settlement management, historically grounded Viking world and haunting soundtrack. 1/24/2026

Medieval fantasy visual novel Utopia: Birth of the Heroes announced by Mana Core Game Studios for a Steam launch in 2026 with Chapters 0-2 playtest available now.

Follow three protagonists with distinct visions of utopia in a war-torn arcane realm, making morally charged choices that shape personal arcs, relationships and the fate of kingdoms across multiple narrative paths.

The story-driven title features deep emotional themes, evocative soundtrack by Peter Reid Jones and multiple outcomes for strong replayability. 1/24/2026

Narrative RPG Aether & Iron announced by Seismic Squirrel for PC launch in Spring 2026 with a free demo now available.

Step into the shoes of smuggler Gia in an alternate decopunk 1930s New York, customizing aether-powered vehicles for turn-based combat while recruiting companions and making choices that shape the city's fate amid conspiracy.

Level Hustle, Smarts and Brass abilities, explore secret paths, upgrade rides with hidden compartments and weapons, and experience full voice acting in a visually striking art deco world. 1/24/2026

Classic 2D beat-em-up MMORPG Dungeon Fighter Online launches the “Inae Dusk War” raid update featuring new semi-raid content.

Join an eight-player flexible party raid with Intrusion mechanics to interrupt bosses, plus Verge of Doom dungeon variant for high-value rewards, character balance patches and new events with honorary cosmetics.

The update adds quality-of-life improvements, farming content, Frost Kingdom winter avatars sale, and special shops offering end-game items for free-to-play adventurers. 1/24/2026

Stretchy precision platformer Gooey launches on PC and Mac from Turbo Pixel Studios.

Control a lab-grown green goo hero stretching and swinging through over 50 agility courses, mastering physics-based movement to navigate electric barriers, pits and high-speed tubes for combo runs and collectibles.

The built-in level editor with full Steam Workshop support lets players create, share and play custom challenges from combo gauntlets to speedrunning tests. 1/24/2026