SimulationBest New PC Games — January 2026, page 8
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ActionLetifer
Third Spirit GamesFor:Roguelite shooter fans who want to make build choices during combat and between runsSkip if:Players who want combat without fast reaction-based aiming, dodging, and movement may hit a wall during Rituals.
RPGGah!
Jasio GamesFor:Action-RPG players who want repeatable runs across changing environmentsSkip if:Players seeking a fixed, carefully authored campaign rather than procedurally changing stages
ActionENTITY: THE BLACK DAY
ASD Games © 2026For:Survival horror fans who want a short, story-led investigationSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may find the approximately 4-hour standard playthrough brief
ActionSpyHunt
MKL StudiosFor:Groups of friends who want multiplayer deduction matchesSkip if:Players seeking a solo campaign or a story-driven progression structure
ActionLittle Gods of the Abyss
GRAVITYFor:Players who enjoy 3D platforming adventures with puzzles and explorationSkip if:Players seeking a dialogue-led story may find the indirect, atmosphere-based narrative too sparse.
SportsSpeedball
RebellionFor:Sports-game players who want violent arena matches rather than conventional field sports.Skip if:Players who prefer measured matches may find the fast, unpredictable pace difficult to manage.
ActionMeowGun: Hell Denizen
SusaDeBastetFor:Players who want fast-paced first-person shooting with a silly catgirl and cutegore presentationSkip if:Players seeking a slow, story-led experience rather than repeated combat through 30 action-focused levels
ActionRightfully, Beary Arms
Daylight Basement Studio LLCFor:Bullet-hell fans who want repeated runs with changing weapon buildsSkip if:Players seeking a fixed campaign with little repetition between attempts
CasualSausage Hunter
Banger ChasersFor:Platformer fans who want combat and puzzles alongside navigationSkip if:Players seeking character progression or role-playing systems may find the platforming structure too focused
RPGDust & Courage: Jake Bolton’s Journey
StoryForge GamesFor:Wild West RPG fans who want an open-world setting with quests and explorationSkip if:Players looking for a tightly linear story may hit friction when choosing where to go and how to handle quests.
RPGMonster Path
The Indie AccordFor:JRPG fans who want turn-based battles and monster collection in a roguelike structureSkip if:Players looking for a fixed, linear campaign may find the procedurally generated routes a poor fit.
RPGPirate Patrol
INDIELLIGENTFor:Players who enjoy science-fiction space combat with real-time tactical ordersSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign rather than repeated procedural runs and survival-focused scenarios
RPGKingdoms And Slaves
TGMFor:Action RPG players who want melee, skills, and magic in the same combat systemSkip if:Players seeking a passive or defensive combat system may hit a wall when attacks must be combined and missed enemy strikes punished
AdventureBACKROOMS: We Escape Forever
Miso LtdFor:Horror players who prefer atmosphere and tension over combatSkip if:Players looking for combat, weapons, or action-focused encounters
RPGThe Dark Heart of Balor
Game Artists, LLCFor:Hack-and-slash players who want side-scrolling combat with melee weapons and magicSkip if:Players seeking a primarily story-driven or conversation-focused adventure may bounce off the emphasis on combat against demons and monsters.
SimulationSky traveler
DFRGAMESFor:Players who enjoy village-building games with gathering and questsSkip if:Players seeking deep combat systems may find the dungeon battles secondary to settlement development
ActionTruth Seekers
Barty GamesFor:Groups of friends who want to play a cooperative monster-hunting shooter rather than a solo gameSkip if:Players seeking a solo campaign may hit a wall at the cooperative multiplayer structure and its team roles.
SimulationD-Day VR Museum
Diverently GmbHFor:World War II history enthusiasts who prefer museum exhibits to combat-focused gameplaySkip if:Players seeking a campaign built around combat, missions, or tactical objectives
RPGBanished Knight
Moss StudioFor:Action-game players who want split-second parries, evasions, and counterattacksSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed combat pace may find the hardcore, split-second action demanding
ActionForsaken Facilities
ownbebeFor:Co-op horror groups of two to four players who want shared resource runsSkip if:Players who want fixed layouts rather than changing facility environmentsNothing matches. Loosen a filter.