SameTeem
Search titles only
By:
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
What's new
Featured content
Media
Resources
Free TeamSpeak Channel
TeamSpeak
TeamSpeak
Vote
Rank System
Make a Channel
Free Channel Information
Servers
Sourcebans
New posts
SameTeem
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Featured content
Media
Resources
Free TeamSpeak Channel
TeamSpeak
Vote
Rank System
Make a Channel
Free Channel Information
Servers
Sourcebans
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More options
Contact us
Close Menu
Download TeamSpeak Today
Proudly sponsored by TeamSpeak
Forums
News and Announcements
Gaming News
Indie Video Games Round-Up – January 2026
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Admin" data-source="post: 69664" data-attributes="member: 1"><p>Welcome to 2026. We’ve officially defeated 2025 and moved on to the next level, and if life really is the ultimate co-op game, we’re sure there are plenty of boss battles waiting for us. As always, a new month means a fresh batch of indie games to get excited about, and January is bringing a seriously varied line-up.</p><p></p><p>Here are some of the coolest indie PC games launching this month.</p><p></p><hr /><h2><img src="http://main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BlogContentStarRupture.jpg" alt="StarRupture - Indie Games Round-Up January 2026" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></h2><h2><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1631270/StarRupture/" target="_blank">StarRupture</a> – 6th January</h2><p></p><p>This month’s survival game comes with some serious visual flair. StarRupture drops you onto a constantly changing alien planet where you’ll gather resources, build up a base, and fend off enemies in FPS combat. It feels like a mash-up of Satisfactory and Sanctum 2, which is a pretty exciting combination. It’s also from the team behind Green Hell, and that alone makes it worth keeping an eye on.</p><p></p><hr /><h2><img src="http://main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BlogContentBrokenLore.jpg" alt="BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW - Indie Games Round-Up January 2026" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></h2><h2><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2133830/BrokenLore_UNFOLLOW/" target="_blank">BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW</a> – 16th January</h2><p></p><p>BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW is a psychological horror game exploring isolation and the darker side of online culture. Expect eerie environments, unsettling imagery, and a heavy focus on atmosphere. It looks like the kind of horror experience that sticks with you long after you stop playing.</p><p></p><hr /><h2><img src="http://main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BlogContentTailside.jpg" alt="Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim - Indie Games Round-Up January 2026" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></h2><h2><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2922570/Tailside_Cozy_Cafe_Sim/" target="_blank">Tailside: Cozy Café Sim</a> – 21st January</h2><p></p><p>Tailside: Cozy Café Sim puts you in the fluffy paws of a fox running a café for the locals. Brew coffee, make latte art, decorate your space, and keep customers happy as you go about your day. It’s charming, laid-back, and exactly the kind of cosy game you might want to kick the year off with.</p><p></p><hr /><h2><img src="http://main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BlogContentNovaRoma.jpg" alt="Nova Roma - Indie Games Round-Up January 2026" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></h2><h2><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2426530/Nova_Roma/" target="_blank">Nova Roma</a> – 22nd January</h2><p></p><p>Hooded Horse are once again coming for your free time with Nova Roma. This city builder has you managing your people, supplies, and even the gods themselves as you shape your empire. There’s a surprising amount of depth here, too, including systems like running water, letting you get as detailed as you want with your city planning.</p><p></p><hr /><h2><img src="http://main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BlogContentSpiritLift.jpg" alt="The Spirit Lift - Indie Games Round-Up January 2026" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></h2><h2><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/THE_SPIRIT_LIFT/" target="_blank">The Spirit Lift</a> – 27th January</h2><p></p><p>The Spirit Lift is a horror-tinged roguelike deckbuilder set in a haunted hotel. It’s packed with creepy enemy designs, strong ’90s vibes, and plenty of mysteries to uncover. You’ll choose from classic character archetypes to build your team and see how long you can survive the horrors waiting inside.</p><p></p><hr /><h2><img src="http://main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BlogContentSteelCentury.jpg" alt="Steel Century Groove - Indie Games Round-Up January 2026" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></h2><h2><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1858950/Steel_Century_Groove/" target="_blank">Steel Century Groove</a> – 28th January</h2><p></p><p>Steel Century Groove is a rhythm-RPG where giant mech battles play out to the beat. Timing your moves is key as you unleash stylish attacks and try to outplay your opponents. Between battles, you’ll get to know your team, tackle mini-games, and work your way toward the big leagues.</p><p></p><hr /><h2><img src="http://main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BlogContentCairn.jpg" alt="Cairn - Indie Games Round-Up January 2026" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></h2><h2><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1588550/Cairn/" target="_blank">Cairn</a> – 29th January</h2><p></p><p>Cairn is all about the climb. This survival-focused game has you carefully scaling a massive mountain, managing stamina and planning every move along the way. There’s no combat here – just you, the rock face, and the constant risk of falling if you make a mistake.</p><p></p><hr /><h2><img src="http://main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BlogContentHateThisPlace.jpg" alt="I Hate This Place - Indie Games Round-Up January 2026" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></h2><h2><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2604490/I_Hate_This_Place/" target="_blank">I Hate This Place</a> – 29th January</h2><p></p><p>Closing out the month is I Hate This Place, an isometric survival horror game dripping with ’80s vibes. Based on a comic book series, it fully leans into that style with on-screen sound effects and bold visuals. Spend your days scavenging and crafting, then fight for your life each night as the real horrors come out to play.</p><p></p><p>The post <a href="https://www.greenmangaming.com/blog/indie-video-games-round-up-january-2026/" target="_blank">Indie Video Games Round-Up – January 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.greenmangaming.com/blog" target="_blank">Green Man Gaming Blog</a>.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.greenmangaming.com/blog/indie-video-games-round-up-january-2026/" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Admin, post: 69664, member: 1"] Welcome to 2026. We’ve officially defeated 2025 and moved on to the next level, and if life really is the ultimate co-op game, we’re sure there are plenty of boss battles waiting for us. As always, a new month means a fresh batch of indie games to get excited about, and January is bringing a seriously varied line-up. Here are some of the coolest indie PC games launching this month. [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1][IMG alt="StarRupture - Indie Games Round-Up January 2026"]http://main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BlogContentStarRupture.jpg[/IMG][/HEADING] [HEADING=1][URL='https://store.steampowered.com/app/1631270/StarRupture/']StarRupture[/URL] – 6th January[/HEADING] This month’s survival game comes with some serious visual flair. StarRupture drops you onto a constantly changing alien planet where you’ll gather resources, build up a base, and fend off enemies in FPS combat. It feels like a mash-up of Satisfactory and Sanctum 2, which is a pretty exciting combination. It’s also from the team behind Green Hell, and that alone makes it worth keeping an eye on. [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1][IMG alt="BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW - Indie Games Round-Up January 2026"]http://main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BlogContentBrokenLore.jpg[/IMG][/HEADING] [HEADING=1][URL='https://store.steampowered.com/app/2133830/BrokenLore_UNFOLLOW/']BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW[/URL] – 16th January[/HEADING] BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW is a psychological horror game exploring isolation and the darker side of online culture. Expect eerie environments, unsettling imagery, and a heavy focus on atmosphere. It looks like the kind of horror experience that sticks with you long after you stop playing. [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1][IMG alt="Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim - Indie Games Round-Up January 2026"]http://main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BlogContentTailside.jpg[/IMG][/HEADING] [HEADING=1][URL='https://store.steampowered.com/app/2922570/Tailside_Cozy_Cafe_Sim/']Tailside: Cozy Café Sim[/URL] – 21st January[/HEADING] Tailside: Cozy Café Sim puts you in the fluffy paws of a fox running a café for the locals. Brew coffee, make latte art, decorate your space, and keep customers happy as you go about your day. It’s charming, laid-back, and exactly the kind of cosy game you might want to kick the year off with. [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1][IMG alt="Nova Roma - Indie Games Round-Up January 2026"]http://main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BlogContentNovaRoma.jpg[/IMG][/HEADING] [HEADING=1][URL='https://store.steampowered.com/app/2426530/Nova_Roma/']Nova Roma[/URL] – 22nd January[/HEADING] Hooded Horse are once again coming for your free time with Nova Roma. This city builder has you managing your people, supplies, and even the gods themselves as you shape your empire. There’s a surprising amount of depth here, too, including systems like running water, letting you get as detailed as you want with your city planning. [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1][IMG alt="The Spirit Lift - Indie Games Round-Up January 2026"]http://main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BlogContentSpiritLift.jpg[/IMG][/HEADING] [HEADING=1][URL='https://store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/THE_SPIRIT_LIFT/']The Spirit Lift[/URL] – 27th January[/HEADING] The Spirit Lift is a horror-tinged roguelike deckbuilder set in a haunted hotel. It’s packed with creepy enemy designs, strong ’90s vibes, and plenty of mysteries to uncover. You’ll choose from classic character archetypes to build your team and see how long you can survive the horrors waiting inside. [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1][IMG alt="Steel Century Groove - Indie Games Round-Up January 2026"]http://main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BlogContentSteelCentury.jpg[/IMG][/HEADING] [HEADING=1][URL='https://store.steampowered.com/app/1858950/Steel_Century_Groove/']Steel Century Groove[/URL] – 28th January[/HEADING] Steel Century Groove is a rhythm-RPG where giant mech battles play out to the beat. Timing your moves is key as you unleash stylish attacks and try to outplay your opponents. Between battles, you’ll get to know your team, tackle mini-games, and work your way toward the big leagues. [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1][IMG alt="Cairn - Indie Games Round-Up January 2026"]http://main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BlogContentCairn.jpg[/IMG][/HEADING] [HEADING=1][URL='https://store.steampowered.com/app/1588550/Cairn/']Cairn[/URL] – 29th January[/HEADING] Cairn is all about the climb. This survival-focused game has you carefully scaling a massive mountain, managing stamina and planning every move along the way. There’s no combat here – just you, the rock face, and the constant risk of falling if you make a mistake. [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1][IMG alt="I Hate This Place - Indie Games Round-Up January 2026"]http://main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BlogContentHateThisPlace.jpg[/IMG][/HEADING] [HEADING=1][URL='https://store.steampowered.com/app/2604490/I_Hate_This_Place/']I Hate This Place[/URL] – 29th January[/HEADING] Closing out the month is I Hate This Place, an isometric survival horror game dripping with ’80s vibes. Based on a comic book series, it fully leans into that style with on-screen sound effects and bold visuals. Spend your days scavenging and crafting, then fight for your life each night as the real horrors come out to play. The post [URL='https://www.greenmangaming.com/blog/indie-video-games-round-up-january-2026/']Indie Video Games Round-Up – January 2026[/URL] appeared first on [URL='https://www.greenmangaming.com/blog']Green Man Gaming Blog[/URL]. [url="https://www.greenmangaming.com/blog/indie-video-games-round-up-january-2026/"]Continue reading...[/url] [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
News and Announcements
Gaming News
Indie Video Games Round-Up – January 2026
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top
