Release Archive

Indie Games Released on January 1, 2026

Steam and itch.io indie games released on January 1, 2026.

100 catalog games with real release data, store links, tags, and prices when available.

Games released on January 1, 2026

1Apex Path: BOLT

Apex Path: BOLT

Fast-paced first-person parkour through a futuristic city. Run, wallride, dash, and uncover the truth behind Bolt and his darker half, Incarnate. and all the other runners.

SteamSanswolfJan 1, 2026$9.99
2Bald Guys

Bald Guys

Business in the front; Party in the back: Bald Guys features high skill-ceiling mechanics on top of light-hearted competitive loops that both hardcore and casual gamers can enjoy. Whether you want to master precision controls or just mess with your friends, this is a game for you.

SteamKazooist LLCJan 1, 2026$2.99
3Conquest

Conquest

Conquest is a turn-based open-world fantasy game that allows you to explore a world created by multiple stages of randomness. Every card, interaction, map location, and character is linked to several layers of physical (and internal) decks of cards to ensure you never have the same experience twice!

SteamZellgert GamesJan 1, 2026$4.99
4Digging a Hole... with a Spoon... Escape from Alcatraz

Digging a Hole... with a Spoon... Escape from Alcatraz

A simple, darkly funny game about digging your way out of a crumbling Alcatraz knockoff - with nothing but a plastic spoon. Find junk, trade with your toilet buddy, and unlock weird mods to upgrade your spoon. Freedom is waiting!

SteamEddaheimJan 1, 2026$3.99
5

1001 Game Nights - The First Night

Enter the tower, talk to its denizens, play the games that manifest from their souls and read their stories.

itch.iobashindanJan 1, 2026Free
6Diluted

Diluted

Diluted is a 3/4ths puzzle adventure-action game where nightmares seep into reality. Play as Archie, an orphan bound to a living nightmare, and uncover the truth behind his matron’s orphanage as you explore twisted forests and corrupted memories.

SteamMadDogProductionJan 1, 2026Free
7Eclipse of Eldergaard

Eclipse of Eldergaard

A dark action-adventure where you race against time to seal the hell gates, gather crystal shards, and stop Umbra’s return on the Bloody Day. Estimated playtime: ~1 hour.

SteamBlack Scar StudioJan 1, 2026$4.99
8Emu Empire

Emu Empire

Build your empire, manage resources, and ascend to greatness in Emu Empire—a quirky strategy game where every decision shapes your legacy!

SteamDrunk YetiJan 1, 2026$4.99
9FALL

FALL

In FALL you guide a leaf gently through the forest towards its final resting place. Controlling wind to influence the leaf's path you dodge branches, falling twigs, and birds flaps of wind. Rest in comfort, knowing this isn't I AM PILL.

SteamWise In A WellJan 1, 2026$1.99
10

12 Battles of Isonzo

Play in your browser

itch.iok1smb3rJan 1, 2026Free
11Fixora

Fixora

The system encountered a chaotic and unwanted code bug, BUG_D, and even more critically, it was spreading. To prevent this disaster, the system generated "ZERO." Its mission is to penetrate the core node of the "BUG" and completely fix [BUG_D].

SteamFirstMove StudioJan 1, 2026$4.99
12FloraLumina

FloraLumina

FloraLumina is a peaceful, idle gardening game where sunlight, moonlight, and shifting weather impact your garden's growth. Nurture your garden of beautiful hand-drawn flowers, enjoy soft ambience, and play at your own pace.

SteamSeedborneJan 1, 2026-40%$3.99$2.39
13Frontline Frenzy

Frontline Frenzy

Frontline Frenzy is a fast-paced top-down WW2 roguelite arena shooter where you fight endlessly growing hordes of enemy soldiers in wave-based arenas. Pick your class, level your character and survive the frontline as the battlefield turns into pure chaos.

SteamFrostyyJan 1, 2026$4.99
14Joint Force

Joint Force

Solve challenging puzzles to reunite Belcho and Nim.

SteamRocket 9 LabsJan 1, 2026$1.99
15

2D Maze

itch.iolaksJan 1, 2026Free
16Jumara

Jumara

A tactical card game of structure and precision. Build decks, charge Totems, and master the Tox System , a logic-based sequence mechanic that defines every encounter.

SteamSAWJan 1, 2026Free
17Luck Town

Luck Town

This game is a card game where everything is decided with a single button press — whether you gain or lose. Your ultimate goal is to become the mayor, the highest position in the city. Push toward the top in a game where one decision can cost you everything.

SteamjunJan 1, 2026$0.99
18Mancer: Prelude

Mancer: Prelude

A short fantasy VN in the world of Mancer, a short story of comedy, action and adventure. Follow Alexis, a nerdy magic nerd enrolling into the magical academy at the Tower, facing not only the dangers of being a Mancer, but also unexpected new relationships?!

SteamTeam SummonerJan 1, 2026$4.99
19Merchant's Rise

Merchant's Rise

A shopkeeping game set in an Arabian Nights–inspired city. Sell goods, haggle with customers, unlock new districts, and climb your way to the rank of Royal Merchant.

SteamPortly Poet GamingJan 1, 2026$3.99
20

2D Pixel Game

​This game is a 2D pixel game that is adventure type.

itch.ioIceCodeJan 1, 2026Free
21Moe Mekuri After Eden Girl

Moe Mekuri After Eden Girl

Packed with cute illustrations of girls living in a world where civilization has collapsed! Different illustrations are available for each difficulty level. Use your intuition and creativity to solve puzzles and collect the cute illustrations!

SteamKoheiGalleryJan 1, 2026$17.99
22Monstro Maestro

Monstro Maestro

Play as a conductor trapped in a haunted and crazy mansion! As a concert begins, a jealous ghost appears and takes possession of your orchestra. To free them, you must explore every corner of the mansion, complete musical challenges, and rebuild your troupe.

SteamGame AcademyJan 1, 2026Free
23Painting Pixels

Painting Pixels

Relax and unwind with a paint-by-number experience made by a fan of the genre. Enjoy larger levels and many ways to customize your play.

SteamSlumber StudioJan 1, 2026$9.99
24Relative Frame

Relative Frame

Explore space in a hand crafted, physics based universe, with immersive sound and atmosphere. Fight and board ships, collect rare cargo, and upgrade your ship.

Steampangolin studiosJan 1, 2026$5.99
25

Afterwild

Rebuilding the entire civilization from scratch

itch.ioKravataf, Hiro, CH∆OTIC•FROST¥Jan 1, 2026Free
26Roll Or Die

Roll Or Die

A precision physics arcade game about momentum and panic. The floor vanishes, your heart spikes, and you hit restart for ‘one more run.

SteamCrimson Cloud GamesJan 1, 2026$2.99
27TakaichiMornSeed

TakaichiMornSeed

A desktop pet simulator for the overworked. Drag your pet across the screen—it snaps to edges. Set work hours for break reminders. Its killer feature? Scolding your boss when you work late. This is your cute, cathartic companion against burnout.Takaichi acompany with you!Hope Takaichi make you happy

SteamPeace&LoveJan 1, 2026Free
28不安ごと - Anxieties -

不安ごと - Anxieties -

インターネット上で怪談や怖い話を読み漁ることを日課にするあなた。いつもの日課の後、何か異様な気配を感じた気が...?

Steamfmfm-gamesJan 1, 2026$6.99
29

Airlock Protocol

A 5-minute AI survival game. Negotiate with a broken AI to escape. Made in 1 week by a non-coder.

itch.ioBlackRush_NLJan 1, 2026Free
30

Among Us Clicker

Clicker Game

itch.ioglitch_purgeJan 1, 2026Free
31

Arc's Gorilla Horror

Available for Android

itch.ioJessielPRJan 1, 2026Free
32

Around the World alpha v0.2.2

Enroll in a univeristy filled with countries now!!!

itch.iolemone2dJan 1, 2026Free
33

Autosnake

Snake colony arcade-idle game

itch.ioAutosnakeJan 1, 2026Free
34

Axolotl 3D

De-make of Fishy 3D

itch.ioLingchy🐙07Jan 1, 2026Free
35

Azomad's Basics V1.1 Moded Billy's Basics 1.4.3 Android

Available for Android

itch.ioBaldimaker0698_altJan 1, 2026Free
36

Baldis Basics Dank Meme Android Update

Available for Android

itch.ioBaldimaker0698_altJan 1, 2026Free
37

BiblePON GBA

A small bible game for the GBA

itch.ioJaniciousJan 1, 2026Free
38

Billy's Basics 1.4.3 Modded Captain's Basics Adventure Hard Edition Android

Available for Android

itch.ioBaldimaker0698_altJan 1, 2026Free
39

Billys Basics Full Release Android

Available for Android

itch.ioBaldimaker0698_altJan 1, 2026Free
40

Bimbo Wife

A Hotwife/Cuckold Game

itch.ioCreon RustJan 1, 2026Free
41

Blackgold

Action Adventure RPG in development for the Finish Your Game Jam

itch.ioJivinJimmyJan 1, 2026Free
42

Block Blast Solver

Play in your browser

itch.ioC111156137Jan 1, 2026Free
43

block game(demo)

its still under development

itch.iokingjos402Jan 1, 2026Free
44

Blue Hawaii Aniki's Small Celebration vol.1

visualnovel

itch.iokirishimashoichiJan 1, 2026$4.99
45

Bob's Ruins

Help Bob to get the treasure of the ruins without getting caught by the occular guardian !

itch.ioAdrauJan 1, 2026Free
46

Bob the builder Basics With Original Script Mod Menu FIXED SCRIPT

Available for Android

itch.ioMartyPapalouieBaldiFanJan 1, 2026Free
47

Boring Game

Try to kill all the enemies before the time runs up.

itch.ioKwayleadJan 1, 2026Free
48

Boss Very Rush

Play in your browser

itch.iofFrediGamesJan 1, 2026Free
49

Buddy's Last Stand

Elf VS Robot

itch.ioAllasskkaaaa, Adelear, cfrogggyrenaJan 1, 2026Free
50

Cache Collapse

CACHE_COLLAPSE You are a rogue fragment of code .

itch.iodnp7480Jan 1, 2026Free
51

Candy Queen PROTOTYPE

A Godot engine prototype for testing.

itch.ioBlueThing3DJan 1, 2026Free
52

Capital Gain$ -1.2 Update

Buy Low Sell High !! How Hard Could It Be

itch.ioDempster StudiosJan 1, 2026
53

Captain Basics Adventure In A Broken Ship Update Android

Available for Android

itch.ioBaldimaker0698_altJan 1, 2026Free
54

CAT - Cat Activity Terminal

CAT

itch.ioMambinoJan 1, 2026Free
55

Cell Life

Cell Life is a chill microscopic game that is about cells.

itch.iolunarbrebeautyJan 1, 2026Free
56

Cheese Fighter 2

ULTIMATE CHEEEESSEE MAYHEM!!!!!!!!!!!!

itch.ioCool Guy StudiosJan 1, 2026Free
57

CHICKENCROSSER2025

CAN THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD!? yeah

itch.ioBelpheGamesJan 1, 2026Free
58

Chicken Frontier

Catch and tame wild chickens to collect their eggs

itch.ioAuscanJan 1, 2026Free
59

Chunkin it the game

a masterpiece beyond masterpieces

itch.ioadamzer0Jan 1, 2026Free
60

Cloud Jumper

Play in your browser

itch.ioKadum1013Jan 1, 2026Free
61

CMYchemy

Color-mixing alchemy in a 60-second sprint.

itch.ioLowkey Panic DepartmentJan 1, 2026Free
62

CodeCorp

Play in your browser

itch.ioAaronr997Jan 1, 2026Free
63

Collecting Simulator

short

itch.ioJerJer StudiosJan 1, 2026Free
64

Conspiracy

Uncover lies, silence rivals, and decide what a king must become.

itch.ioChobin_113Jan 1, 2026$5.99
65

CrystalCave

Play in your browser

itch.ioJupressonJan 1, 2026Free
66

Cutting Edge

You HAVE to win the gold. You're nothing if you don't.

itch.ioKilljoyConstructJan 1, 2026Free
67

Deckborn

A Roguelike Deckbuilder!

itch.ioBaxterStellarJan 1, 2026Free
68

Demidreamer

Visual Novel

itch.ioJannick Jade ElfersJan 1, 2026Free
69

Demotaur

First Person Reverse Horror Fantasy Game.

itch.ioDemotaurDevJan 1, 2026Free
70

Doors Basher

An incremental prototype/early project about improving in order to bash more and more doors

itch.ioJuFa ArtJan 1, 2026Free
71

Down to earth

itch.ioConJan 1, 2026Free
72

DungeonSlime

A snake-like game where you control a growing slime creature navigating through a dungeon room environment.

itch.ioavillareal98Jan 1, 2026Free
73

Eat Them All!

Eat fruits and stay alive as long as you can!

itch.ioBlue Train DevJan 1, 2026Free
74

Eldritch Engines

Mecha Meets Cosmic Horror - Early Prototype

itch.ioGriff, KiyureJan 1, 2026Free
75

EMIT

japan experimental game, lighting, etc

itch.ioEvoSyncJan 1, 2026Free
76

Equation Pyramid

A fast-paced mental math game from The Devil's Plan Season 2.

itch.ioAdam BanksJan 1, 2026Free
77

FNaF Mini Gold

The terror of Fred's Pizza follows you home...

itch.ioJ3HexaByteJan 1, 2026Free
78

FORREST RUNNERS

Available for Android

itch.iofinnibinyJan 1, 2026Free
79

Further Stars

System Agnostic Generators for Science Fiction and Far Future Roleplaying

itch.ioBright Sun GamesJan 1, 2026Free
80

Game Jam Project – 48 Hours

Play in your browser

itch.ioAlexandros KapolasJan 1, 2026Free
81

Gift

非常簡單且很短的小遊戲獻給我的OC們

itch.ioTaruJan 1, 2026Free
82

Grand Manoir

small independent horror video-game

itch.ioBastienBegueJan 1, 2026Free
83

gray.

itch.ioAiroChip / Little ChipperJan 1, 2026Free
84

HammerTime

Swing hammer get better at swinging hammer

itch.ioChesterLemonJan 1, 2026Free
85

Heart of the Cards

Try Your Hand at The Game Of Love

itch.ioriverJan 1, 2026Free
86

H.E.R.O. (F256)

A conversion of H.E.R.O. for the Foenix F256x platform, based on the Atari 800 version

itch.ioc1beeJan 1, 2026Free
87

Heroines Paradox - 英雌悖论 - Nữ Anh Hùng

Everyone is the hero of their own story.

itch.ioBaby3Jan 1, 2026$8.00
88

Hide and Seek

3D blocky Hide and Seek game!

itch.ioAvid_NFJan 1, 2026Free
89

Ice Slider

Slide through frozen courses by jumping and manipulating your speed! 2D Platformer.

itch.ioKevin JohnstonJan 1, 2026Free
90

Incremental Generator

Have generators that will generate currency. Upgrade your generators, as well as recurring flying rewards.

itch.ioJuFa ArtJan 1, 2026Free
91

Indemnity! (V 0.2)

A quick two week project. A clone of Jeopardy. One round, give it a try!

itch.ioLiam FergusonJan 1, 2026Free
92

Iron reboot

A dark, DOOM-like shooter prototype where every loadout choice has consequences.

itch.iojam_mack46Jan 1, 2026Free
93

Keep The Flame

Become the leader of one of humanity's last strongholds and take on the challenge of the frozen apocalypse

itch.ioKezuhJan 1, 2026Free
94

Kingsmark Open Alpha

(Demo) The Story of a loyal knight of Mysladol

itch.ioLong Legs Inc.Jan 1, 2026Free
95

KnockBack Knockoff

Play in your browser

itch.ioDg015Jan 1, 2026Free
96

Kuromi Desktop Pet

Pick her up. Move her around. Let her yap.

itch.ioJames HarrisonJan 1, 2026Free
97

lemon simulator 1

wait 60 hours until the lemon rots

itch.iolapstericcekJan 1, 2026Free
98

Limbus Company : Ishmael Desktop Pet

This is a small desktop pet based on Ishmael from Limbus Company.

itch.ioJCIllusJan 1, 2026Free
99

Magnetic Hook

Play in your browser

itch.ioAip37510Jan 1, 2026Free
100

Maxwell's Demon vs Entropy

Outsmart chaos—one molecule at a time. Unabashed casual game Thermodynamics

itch.ioduskhenJan 1, 2026Free