Game Drops: January 2026

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Written By Cierra Maher

We’re starting the year with just under 100 games, with lots of picks for our cozy gaming lovers!

Image: Starsand Island / Seed Lab

2025 was a huge year for gaming, with several months topping well over 200 releases! January is starting off a little light in comparison, but there are still tons of titles to look forward to — especially if you’re a cozy gamer!

Budgets are tight and free time is tight for so many of us right now, and with so many titles constantly releasing, it’s literally impossible for one person to play all of these games as soon as they come out. That’s why every month I put together a comprehensive list of releases across all platforms, including mobile games, to help you better plan your play time and purchasing decisions!

Read on for all of the games releasing in January, plus a look at upcoming Steam sales!

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Image: Heartopia / XD

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Image: MIO: Memories in Orbit / Douze Dixièmes

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January 21st

Image: Escape from Ever After / Sleepy Castle Studio

January 22nd


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Image: Rightfully, Beary Arms / Daylight Basement Studio LLC

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January 31st

Image: Echoes of Elysium / Loric Games, Inc.

Expected to Release in January

Upcoming Sales

Depending on when you’re reading, you might be able to catch the end of the Steam Winter Sale, but the next major Steam sale is the Steam Next Fest Sale or the Steam Spring Sale. Here are all the upcoming Steam Sales for the first part of 2026 to help you keep an eye out for the best deals and best plan your new game budget:


2025 Steam Winter Sale:
December 18, 2025 – January 5, 2026

Detective Fest:
January 12 – January 19, 2026

Board Game Fest:
January 26 – February 2, 2026

Typing Fest:
February 5 – February 9, 2026

PvP Fest:
February 9 – February 16, 2026

Horse Fest:
February 19 – February 23, 2026

Steam Next Fest - February 2026 Edition:
February 23 – March 2, 2026

Tower Defense Fest:
March 9 – March 16 , 2026

Steam Spring Sale 2026:
March 19 – March 26, 2026

Home & House Fest:
March 30 – April 6, 2026

Hidden Object Fest:
April 9 – April 13, 2026

Medieval Fest:
April 20 – April 27, 2026

Deckbuilders Fest:
May 4 – May 11, 2026

Ocean Fest:
May 18 – May 25, 2026

Extras

If you’re a PC gamer or content creator, you know how big some of these files can be — if you’re looking for a storage upgrade, I recommend investing in a WD Black D10 8TB External Hard Drive. It’s what I personally use in my setup and have tons of games and years of stream footage with space to spare.

Image: Western Digital

Image: 8BitDo

If you’re looking for a new controller, my top recommendation is the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller. It’s one of the few wireless controllers with rumble features, it connects to both PCs and all consoles, and features special Hall Effect joysticks to prevent future controller drift.

What games are you most excited for, even if they aren’t on this list? I’d love to hear your thoughts and what games you’ve been playing. Let’s start a conversation and leave a comment down below!

And as always, thank you for reading! ♡

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Cierra Maher
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