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Best New PC Games — January 2026

189 games

Games released on Steam in January 2026, most popular first.

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Best New PC Games — January 2026, page 7

RPG

Swords And Magic: Path Of Conquest

ShadowMoon Wolf Game Tech LtdWin · 2026For:Fantasy RPG players who want team-building and automated real-time combatSkip if:Players seeking direct, action-focused control during every battle
Strategy

Touhou Rinrinki ~ Crafts of the Lucky Beast

Starcrow DevWin · 2026For:Touhou fans who want a card-based investigation storySkip if:Players seeking real-time combat rather than card-based duels
RPG

Elengard: Ascension

Stèphano M. M. G.Win · 2026For:RPG players who want to switch between automatic and click-by-click combatSkip if:Players who want a fast, uninterrupted action-combat pace may hit a wall when combat requires pausing or choosing tactical actions.
Simulation

Rent A Car Simulator 24

2MEDYAWin · 2026For:Players who prefer managing rentals and fleets alongside driving over driving aloneSkip if:Players seeking a dedicated racing game rather than rental-business management
Action

Rainbow Gate

7EVIL StudioWin · 2026For:Survival horror players who want stealth and evasion alongside investigationSkip if:Players seeking frequent direct combat rather than hiding, sneaking, and escaping threats
Simulation

Cleaning Simulator

RockGame S.A.Win · 2026For:Casual players who prefer chore-based simulations over other game activitiesSkip if:Players who want objectives centered on activities other than cleaning, tidying, and household chores
Casual

Scribble Bots

Mr Mango GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2026For:Friends who want competitive party matches with local or online multiplayerSkip if:Players seeking fixed character abilities may hit a wall when robot performance depends on their own drawing
RPG

MilkTea Time

星九猫游戏-StarNineCat GamesWin · Mac · 2026For:Players who want a hands-on food-service simulation with individual drink preparationSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused or exploration-led game rather than a shop-management routine
Simulation

Flirting With Girls in Fantasy World

Kagura GamesWin · 2026For:Fantasy fans who want story choices tied to relationshipsSkip if:Players seeking fast, real-time combat rather than turn-based encounters
Adventure

The Backrooms: Liminal Space

117PSWin · 2026For:Horror fans seeking a short experience for one sittingSkip if:Players seeking fights or weapon-based encounters will hit a wall because the experience has no combat.
RPG

Arcadium - Space Odyssey

Luciano BerciniWin · Mac · 2026For:Roguelite fans who want changing space environments between combat encountersSkip if:Players seeking a fixed campaign or handcrafted world may find the changing run structure less suitable
Simulation

Moving Simulator

PlayWay S.A.Win · 2026For:Players who want a short moving-business simulation with a defined four-hour scopeSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may reach the end of the eight missions quickly
Strategy

RogueDiceR

GAMPANYWin · 2026For:Roguelite players who want dice-based deck constructionSkip if:Players seeking large decks may find the six-dice limit restrictive.
RPG

Shino's Insatiable Pursuit of Knowledge

Kagura GamesWin · 2026For:Adventure RPG fans who want invention-based progressionSkip if:Players seeking a combat-centered RPG rather than an investigation and invention-focused adventure
RPG

BioKept

A9019.IncWin · Mac · 2026For:Auto-battler players who want character collecting and team compositionSkip if:Players seeking direct, moment-to-moment combat may bounce off the automated battle structure.
Simulation

KUUKIYOMI: Consider It World - Thailand Ver.

G-MODEWin · 2026For:Players interested in Thai daily life who want scenario-based cultural situationsSkip if:Players seeking complex controls or systems beyond moving an on-screen object
Adventure

Jukai Maze

致意Win · Mac · Linux · 2026For:Visual novel readers who want branching routes and multiple endingsSkip if:Players seeking combat, resource management, or other action-focused gameplay
Strategy

Isekai Adventurer Guild

Beard BearWin · 2026For:Strategy RPG fans who want party-building and quest objectivesSkip if:Players who want a small, unchanging cast may bounce off the recruitment and roster-management structure.
Simulation

BABULYA

REVVALUTION StudioWin · 2026For:Psychological horror fans who want a short first-person mansion mysterySkip if:Players looking for a long horror campaign with extensive progression
RPG

Mute

MYSTERY CROWNWin · Mac · 2026For:Murder-mystery fans who want clue-based investigationSkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy or exploration-focused gameplay may find the investigation structure limited
Action

Dreadway

Reality Twist GmbHWin · 2026For:Small co-op groups who want voice communication to affect survival and puzzlesSkip if:Players who do not want spoken input to control locks, doors, or monster encounters will hit a wall at the voice-driven mechanics.
Simulation

City Tales - Medieval Era

FiresquidWin · 2026For:City-builder players who prefer freeform districts over fixed gridsSkip if:Players seeking a fast, high-pressure city builder may find the stated relaxed pace too slow
RPG

Harem in Another World

Jong GamesWin · 2026For:Players of adult-themed fantasy adventures who want character encounters alongside explorationSkip if:Players seeking a narrowly focused action game may find the mix of quests, minigames, character encounters, and base building diffuse.
Strategy

Mistward

Sokpop CollectiveWin · Mac · 2026For:Players who want a slower city-builder with survival hazardsSkip if:Players seeking fast-paced city-building or constant action