5 new Steam video games you in all probability missed (January 12, 2026)
On a median day a couple of dozen new video games are launched on Steam. And whereas we expect that is a great factor, it may be understandably exhausting to maintain up with. Doubtlessly thrilling gems are certain to be misplaced within the deluge of latest issues to play until you type by way of each single sport that’s launched on Steam. In order that’s precisely what we’ve finished. If nothing catches your fancy this week, we have gathered the greatest PC video games you may play proper now and a operating listing of the 2026 video games which might be launching this 12 months.
Oddcore
Steam web page
Launch: January 7
Developer: Oddcorp
Oddcore has a whiff of Straftat about it. It is a lightning fast retro FPS with tight ‘n’ various ranges, besides it is a roguelite single participant affair fairly than PvP targeted. You will journey by way of greater than 50 areas whereas taking the struggle to over 25 baddies, and the main focus is on dishing out with them rapidly since you solely have 5 minutes: that is when the sport will auto-murder you. You will additionally accrue stackable gadgets throughout every run that may dramatically change the way you play. It is an early entry sport: the dev expects it to be in improvement for as much as a 12 months whereas extra of the whole lot is added.
Important Shell
Steam web page
Launch: January 8
Developer: MarvinWizard
Important Shell is shamelessly channelling the ’90s within the above trailer, with its fast fireplace breakbeats and OG PlayStation stylings, however the design belongs firmly within the present second. It borrows the moreish Vampire Survivors levelling system and bolts it onto a wave-based sci-fi shmup with customizable mechs. In response to the Steam web page there are “1000’s of construct combos” which will be developed from the 5 base mech kinds. I refuse to play this as a result of I do know I will not be capable of cease.
Dungeon Antiqua 2
Steam web page
Launch: January 8
Builders: Shiromofu Manufacturing unit
The unique Dungeon Antiqua got here out in late 2024, and whereas it is hardly a family identify, it reportedly bought round 18,000 copies. This sequel takes the identical kind: it is an 8-bit JRPG dungeon crawler with high down exploration and sidelong turn-based fight. Like its predecessor, Dungeon Antiqua 2 takes an especially orthodox strategy to the NES classics, so when you’ve already performed all of these, test this out. It is value it only for the easy however efficient pixel artwork.
Dreadmyst
Steam web page
Launch: January 10
Developer: dreadmyst.com
Dreadmyst is a free fantasy MMO made by a single dev who pledges that “there aren’t any plans to introduce paid content material or monetization”. So principally, there aren’t any strings hooked up right here: you may dive in and play prefer it’s 1997. Whereas it does look somewhat bit like Ultima On-line due to the isometric perspective, the tab goal fight is nearer to World of Warcraft. There are 4 lessons (paladin, mage, ranger and cleric) and cooperative dungeons galore.
Blood Cash: Deadly Eden
Steam web page
Launch: January 10
Developer: Jade Flame
This FMV thriller has a captivating premise: the protagonist is catfished by a fraudulent love curiosity and lured to a south east Asian rip-off centre, the place they’re pressured to rip-off different lovelorn on-line dwellers. I have never seen this example dramatized earlier than, and whereas Blood Cash would not appear to keep away from the same old relationship sim trappings rife in newer Asian FMVs, it does not less than have a darkly fascinating setting. It is also taking place a deal with with early gamers, with over 700 “overwhelmingly optimistic” opinions on Steam in two days.