Release Archive

Indie Games Released on January 8, 2026

Steam and itch.io indie games released on January 8, 2026.

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

Games released on January 8, 2026

1A2B

A2B

Off-road time trial racing with total route freedom. Drive from start to finish across open maps with deformable terrain. No waypoints—find your own path and beat the clock.

SteamOwlsimJan 8, 2026$9.99
2Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

A cozy idle advent calendar game — unlock new items each day and decorate your little Christmas room at your own pace.

SteamMalaconcarneJan 8, 2026$2.99
3AiliA

AiliA

Manipulate mirrors and guide Ail through reflected paths to save her twin sister Lia trapped within the Immortal Realm. In this surreal puzzle game, experience a touching story about the bond between two sisters and explore a mysterious, imaginative world where reflections intersect reality.

SteamIceToad Studio LLCJan 8, 2026$11.99
4Animal Avenue

Animal Avenue

Build an animal city where every decision matters—from parks and schools to factories and city festivals.

SteamEvoluProjects - Maximilian SchimanzikJan 8, 2026$1.99
5

시라유리 미연시

Play in your browser

itch.ioBB_thEndJan 8, 2026Free
6Backrooms: Realism

Backrooms: Realism

You’ve slipped into the Backrooms — an endless maze that watches your back. Keep your sanity, hunger, and thirst in check as horrific entities stalk you throughout the halls.

SteamGeorgeisthebestJan 8, 2026$4.99
7Blasten!!

Blasten!!

Blasten!! is a retro side-scrolling shooter of robot-busting action! Can you master all the robot power-ups and keep forever peace?

SteamTriPaw GamesJan 8, 2026$9.99
8Come Pray

Come Pray

Just Pray. No Sins Allowed.

SteamYUGO EYRAJan 8, 2026$0.99
9Cyndefense Remastered

Cyndefense Remastered

Cyndefense Remastered is a casual Tower Defense game. With multiple modes its really easy to jump into a game and play for 10-20 minutes. For those who desire a challenge, the game offers multiple harder difficulties and maps if the casual experience is a little too casual.

SteamVignition StudiosJan 8, 2026$0.99
10

14res bee swarm sim

Play in your browser

itch.iogabbe11225Jan 8, 2026Free
11DAMN Gravity!

DAMN Gravity!

Parkour, bounce, & flail your way sky-high because the only way is up! There is no saving. There is no loading. There is only gravity. Collect your parachute. You only get one. Your eyes will lie & your depth perception will betray you! Can you reach the top of this hardcore vertical 3D platformer?

SteamClever Tiger GamesJan 8, 2026$7.99
12Everyday Devil

Everyday Devil

A short, linear story game of a random demon guy's life.

SteamalleesaurJan 8, 2026Free
13GraviChess

GraviChess

Use the classic chess pieces to work your way through this complex puzzle platformer. Capture all enemy pieces before they get you to beat the 102 intricately designed levels.

SteamLumpy SoftwareJan 8, 2026$4.99
14Joltt - Battle Pillars

Joltt - Battle Pillars

A 2D fighting game where every character is a zoner. No close combat! Use each character’s special abilities and unique mechanics to blast your rival off their pillar.

SteamRablo GamesJan 8, 2026$3.29
15

2 player pong

this game is in version 1.1.0

itch.ioJonathas AlmeidaJan 8, 2026Free
16Kinsfolk

Kinsfolk

A short, atmospheric narrative adventure about fatherhood, memory, and healing. Explore a beautiful world, relive pivotal moments from a new father’s past, and see how they shape the parent he chooses to become.

SteamVinko KodzomanJan 8, 2026$4.99
17MARKSMAN VR

MARKSMAN VR

Take on the role of an elite sniper in MARKSMAN VR, a thrilling VR shooter. Master stealth missions, race against time in intense battles, and test your precision with realistic aiming mechanics. Every shot matters in this immersive sniping experience.

SteamCrimson GateJan 8, 2026$8.99
18NOSTALGIA

NOSTALGIA

Nostalgia is a tile-based strategy card game. To reclaim the once-existing "Notia," you must explore the diverse regions of Rodia, encountering loved ones and confronting looming threats. Where will your quest for lost memories lead you?

SteamSONGJan 8, 2026$2.20
19Only Down: Not Up!

Only Down: Not Up!

After finishing his shift, a crane operator finds himself stuck at the top of a massive crane tower. There’s no climbing up, only down! Jump from platform to platform, avoid falling, and reach the ground to get home. Only Down: Not Up!

SteamLeakage GamesJan 8, 2026$2.99
20

8-Bit Platformer Arena

platform

itch.ioKoventussJan 8, 2026Free
21Parkour Assassin: Sprint Run 2

Parkour Assassin: Sprint Run 2

A night-crawling ninja steps into a brand-new world, where a fresh roguelike twist makes every run more heart-pounding than the last. Ready to face this ever-shifting challenge? Savor the rush of lightning-fast movement and combat that keeps your pulse racing!

SteamApex HorizonJan 8, 2026$2.99
22Pencil Stories

Pencil Stories

Explore Tsukinoma village after midnight and share the peace and solitude with Letty whilst everyone is asleep. Unravel secrets of undeliverable letters and find their hidden mailboxes in this unique, hand-drawn world - no rush, just calm discovery.

SteamPhantom IslandJan 8, 2026$10.99
23Psycho

Psycho

You’re trapped in an endless nightmare, reliving the same haunted night over and over. Every time you escape your house, reality resets. Haunted by grief and stalked by a relentless presence, can you solve the twisted puzzles and face the truth to break the loop?

SteamAli MattarJan 8, 2026$4.99
24Rela

Rela

This program simulates astrophysics, allowing the creation of stellar systems in the void and the experience of being one of the celestial bodies.

SteamRelavityJan 8, 2026$80.00
25

Abyss to Zenith

A roguelike deckbuilder built with passion in Unity.

itch.ioCarlosCJJan 8, 2026Free
26Reminiscence of Gusuku: Card and Explore

Reminiscence of Gusuku: Card and Explore

Any 2 Cards Can Be Fused. Survive on a small island. Every choice reshapes your destiny in this deckbuilding roguelite. Stranded on an island said to gather everything that drifts ashore, you explore, build your deck, and push toward its deepest reaches.

SteamPOISOFTJan 8, 2026$12.99
27Rock Paper Kill

Rock Paper Kill

A psychological horror game about Rock Paper Scissors.

SteamThighisenJan 8, 2026-51%$0.99$0.49
28Run Quad Run

Run Quad Run

Run Quad Run is a top-down skill based parkour game where you escape from the evil shapes to recover the lost artifacts of Cubicland. Navigate through various worlds with different enemies and master your reflex skills in the world of cubes.

SteamChelafinxJan 8, 2026$2.99
29Seeing Red

Seeing Red

SEEING RED is a first-person survival horror game where isolation and terror reign. As Benjamin, an ex-military detective, return to his haunted hometown to search for his missing sister. Uncover dark secrets and battle grotesque foes.

SteamLyterian GamesJan 8, 2026$0.99
30

A Certain Incremental Exoplanet

Build the most productive Exoplanet!

itch.iojan9studiosJan 8, 2026Free
31Song of Twilight

Song of Twilight

A horror adventure where you control two sisters trapped in a twisted otherworld, fleeing from the insane ruler known as "Father". Explore the realm of madness and find your escape. Your choices shape the story in this multi-ending experience.

SteamDSNKJan 8, 2026Free
32The Bomb Split

The Bomb Split

Two mysterious, challenging platformers where you launch yourself with an infinite supply of bombs.

Steamsyzygy.systemsJan 8, 2026$9.99
33The Night at Barrington's

The Night at Barrington's

The Night at Barrington's is a BL mystery visual novel set in Victorian England. When servant Ethan is named the unexpected heir, he becomes entangled with the noble Barrington family's two sons—and uncovers the secrets hidden within the estate.

SteamTeam JejungsinJan 8, 2026$29.99
34UPLOAD

UPLOAD

Mow down security programs and hack your way to freedom. UPLOAD is a roguelite where you can't move - you're an AI bolted to a server rack. Your weapons auto-fire while you balance processing cycles between defense and escape.

SteamStatic SignalJan 8, 2026$4.99
35

a doggos tail

I am a twelve year old trying to get into game development so please enjoy my game.

itch.ioMagic ProductionsJan 8, 2026Free
36VerbMeister

VerbMeister

Learn German irregular verbs through interactive exercises and short story-based challenges that simulate real-life situations.

SteamAlpen Adria ForgeJan 8, 2026$3.99
37WATCH▷

WATCH▷

2124年、「僕」はモニターだらけの密室に閉じ込められる。モニターに映るのは見知らぬ多彩な人(?)々。会話から少しずつ明らかになる状況とモニターの住人の生活模様。画面越しのSFノベルアドベンチャーです。

Steam兎に角Jan 8, 2026$3.00
38Zombie Death Day

Zombie Death Day

Battle for survival against zombie hordes. This FPS puts you at the frontline of the battle to repel the hordes, and save the human race. Lead the fight by destroying the infected.

SteamB ReesJan 8, 2026$7.99
39蜉蝣之国的囚徒

蜉蝣之国的囚徒

Fourteen from across the world are abruptly abducted to an isolated structure dubbed "Ephemera Manor". They are strangers, but now forced to partake in an ancient and eerie ritual—"the Feather-Burning Rite". A bloodstained drama spanning millennia has silently unfolded...

Steam迩来工作室Jan 8, 2026-20%$9.99$7.99
40

After the Echo

When civilization fades into a silent echo.

itch.ioElm & Juniper, Date PalmJan 8, 2026Free
41

AI7 Ecos

Uma sala de fuga com inteligência artificial onde jogadores cegos e videntes enfrentam o mesmo desafio.

itch.ioalvesjuniorJan 8, 2026Free
42

Alien On Earth

itch.ioBlue Sofa StudioJan 8, 2026Free
43

AmethystOS

Ad gloriam astrae - To the glory of the stars

itch.ioCitrusJan 8, 2026Free
44

Astescribble

Defend the launching Kingship from asteroid attacks!

itch.iojakobgardeJan 8, 2026Free
45

Author's Silence

Keep walking. The Author is near.

itch.ioAWEKOJan 8, 2026Free
46

Backmare: Android Version

Available for Android

itch.iojoao_acelino_officialJan 8, 2026Free
47

Baldi is mad But It's Denied's Basics

Available for Android

itch.ioMartyPapalouieBaldiFanJan 8, 2026Free
48

Balloon BattleField Challenge Mode

Up for a challenge?

itch.ioTheFrogJan 8, 2026Free
49

benjidash

Available for Windows

itch.iojacdacJan 8, 2026Free
50

Black Lotus

An action packed text adventure set on multiple alien worlds.

itch.ioBuddy the RatJan 8, 2026Free
51

Blood Aliens 3

Blast through alien waves to save planet Earth from alien annihilation.

itch.ioCiberrex GamesJan 8, 2026Free
52

Bonfire Watch

Survive the night while keeping your campfire burning

itch.iojfrog59Jan 8, 2026Free
53

Bubbles

A bubble popping game

itch.iomarchegianoJan 8, 2026Free
54

Cakebound

Happy Birthday!

itch.ioFALKon2246Jan 8, 2026Free
55

Carolrun 2

itch.iokesar2Jan 8, 2026Free
56

Catio

Can you take Catio to its comfortable box?

itch.ioLauraDEVJan 8, 2026Free
57

Celestial Frontier

Where galaxies collide, a legends rise

itch.ioJan Van VollenhovenJan 8, 2026Free
58

Chloris Clicker

A clicker with a floral theme

itch.ioAmeCheCavesJan 8, 2026Free
59

Clarkbox v1 the Madness Restarted

#incredibox

itch.ioClarkincrediboxofficialJan 8, 2026Free
60

Colorblindness Accessibility Research (Bachelor Thesis)

Small prototype for Bachelor Thesis

itch.ioAthanSteenJan 8, 2026Free
61

Corpsewood:Solan's Path

The forest remembers every step you take.

itch.ioAzaleafJan 8, 2026Free
62

Critical Radius

Dodge the obstacles, Make it to the end, Win the Jackpot

itch.ioLollipopbroJan 8, 2026Free
63

DarkMaze

Available for Windows, Linux

itch.ioFunwolfgun998Jan 8, 2026Free
64

Delivery Pending

An Adventure Platformer inside a package warehouse.

itch.ioChippdoJan 8, 2026Free
65

Detective Run

A Google Dinosaur style game with memory being very important

itch.ioLilyECJan 8, 2026Free
66

Disc Arena

itch.ioChinmayJan 8, 2026Free
67

Dog Mario

Mario, but he's a dog

itch.ioMarshelSCSJan 8, 2026Free
68

Drink And Dwarf

Available for Windows

itch.ioLeoMarinaroJan 8, 2026Free
69

Drrow Unchained

Take your bow! Monsters are coming!

itch.ioLauraDEVJan 8, 2026Free
70

Dungeon Break

itch.iokwyzJan 8, 2026Free
71

Echoes of Corruption

Saved by her magic, rejected by their fear.

itch.ioArielConCJan 8, 2026Free
72

El sonido de las olas

Despiertas en la playa sin saber por qué.

itch.ioMar4ITCHIOJan 8, 2026Free
73

Evilingo

Learn how to be evil

itch.iomacicolaJan 8, 2026Free
74

Find a white cat

Play in your browser

itch.iohaniko_sannJan 8, 2026Free
75

First

Play in your browser

itch.ioimVictorVM, Andrea, Stardust_AsherJan 8, 2026Free
76

First person shooter template

Play in your browser

itch.ioaldegatorJan 8, 2026Free
77

Flappy Meme

A Brainless Game Jam Game

itch.ioAustin PyneJan 8, 2026Free
78

Fluffy Trails : Beyond the Ancient Horizon

Play in your browser

itch.ioicecie001Jan 8, 2026Free
79

Forgotten Cairns

itch.iojudd.karlman@gmail.comJan 8, 2026Free
80

Fruit Match

When and old receiptbook is found in your house you can't help but feel the need to create these delicious deserts!

itch.ioBeatriz NobreJan 8, 2026Free
81

Gdevelop 3d Navmesh

Play in your browser

itch.ioaldegatorJan 8, 2026Free
82

Goax

U need to find buttons to escape the devilish maze!

itch.ioEgirlSlayer67Jan 8, 2026Free
83

Godot - Survivor

Hungry for more hordes?

itch.iokekkoriderJan 8, 2026Free
84

Granny Theft Auto

Zombies? Zombies! Or maybe just young little punks…

itch.ioLauraDEVJan 8, 2026Free
85

Gravity Agents

A 2D arcade space ships bullet hell

itch.ioLauraDEVJan 8, 2026Free
86

GRAY SCALE

Play in your browser

itch.ioItmeHanzJan 8, 2026Free
87

Hellfire

A revenge story about three women

itch.ioAkiJan 8, 2026Free
88

His Last Day

A Murder Mystery with Time Travel

itch.ioLVL, Stewart Wyatt, HexMozart88, jespobuiz09Jan 8, 2026Free
89

Holly Jolly Homicide

Eliminate the Krampus-corrupted elves and save Christmas.

itch.ioaidan wood, Dylan Gooding, FIN MATTHEWS, Whizzo04Jan 8, 2026Free
90

How Many Animals Can You Feed?

It's a Unity project that I tried to make my own with a few additional features. My first finished mini game!

itch.ioL3M0N_M4NJan 8, 2026Free
91

Idle Realm Explorer

"Begin as a Nobody, Become a Legend."

itch.ioKatiecat16Jan 8, 2026$1.00
92

imago

short essay-ish project

itch.iobluebunnyblueJan 8, 2026Free
93

Interactive Barney Error

Available for Windows, macOS

itch.ioJTGB06Jan 8, 2026Free
94

JOLLY TAGGERS

itch.ioImsylonJan 8, 2026Free
95

Juan Meron's Stranger Things

A short Stranger Things fan game where you control Eleven and have to save Hawkins.

itch.ioJuan MerónJan 8, 2026Free
96

Judd Butchers the Poor Saavyhead's Amazing Craft a Thing Move (and other parts of Apocalypse World).

itch.iojudd.karlman@gmail.comJan 8, 2026Free
97

Jumpy Jumperson

Square-Saurus Rex

itch.ioJOEJan 8, 2026Free
98

L96 for Auger

itch.ioBritEmpire09Jan 8, 2026Free
99

La Ira de la Pachamama

Play in your browser

itch.ioLeon908Jan 8, 2026Free
100

La Misión

A short 3D FPS videogame with puzzles and lots of robots

itch.ioLauraDEVJan 8, 2026Free