{"id":34357,"date":"2026-01-01T14:00:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T14:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com\/?p=34357"},"modified":"2026-01-27T11:56:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T11:56:46","slug":"indie-video-games-round-up-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/indie-video-games-round-up-january-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Indie Video Games Round-Up \u2013 January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to 2026. We\u2019ve officially defeated 2025 and moved on to the next level, and if life really is the ultimate co-op game, we\u2019re 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>\n<p>Here are some of the coolest indie PC games launching this month.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34365\" src=\"http:\/\/main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentStarRupture.jpg\" alt=\"StarRupture - Indie Games Round-Up January 2026\" width=\"890\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentStarRupture.jpg 890w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentStarRupture-300x92.jpg 300w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentStarRupture-768x236.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1631270\/StarRupture\/\">StarRupture<\/a> &#8211; 6th January<\/h2>\n<p>This month\u2019s survival game comes with some serious visual flair. StarRupture drops you onto a constantly changing alien planet where you\u2019ll 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\u2019s also from the team behind Green Hell, and that alone makes it worth keeping an eye on.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34369\" src=\"http:\/\/main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentBrokenLore.jpg\" alt=\"BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW - Indie Games Round-Up January 2026\" width=\"890\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentBrokenLore.jpg 890w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentBrokenLore-300x92.jpg 300w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentBrokenLore-768x236.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2133830\/BrokenLore_UNFOLLOW\/\">BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW<\/a> &#8211; 16th January<\/h2>\n<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>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34370\" 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\" width=\"890\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentTailside.jpg 890w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentTailside-300x92.jpg 300w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentTailside-768x236.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2922570\/Tailside_Cozy_Cafe_Sim\/\">Tailside: Cozy Caf\u00e9 Sim<\/a> &#8211; 21st January<\/h2>\n<p>Tailside: Cozy Caf\u00e9 Sim puts you in the fluffy paws of a fox running a caf\u00e9 for the locals. Brew coffee, make latte art, decorate your space, and keep customers happy as you go about your day. It\u2019s charming, laid-back, and exactly the kind of cosy game you might want to kick the year off with.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34372\" src=\"http:\/\/main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentNovaRoma.jpg\" alt=\"Nova Roma - Indie Games Round-Up January 2026\" width=\"890\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentNovaRoma.jpg 890w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentNovaRoma-300x92.jpg 300w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentNovaRoma-768x236.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2426530\/Nova_Roma\/\">Nova Roma<\/a> &#8211; 22nd January<\/h2>\n<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\u2019s 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>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34374\" src=\"http:\/\/main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentSpiritLift.jpg\" alt=\"The Spirit Lift - Indie Games Round-Up January 2026\" width=\"890\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentSpiritLift.jpg 890w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentSpiritLift-300x92.jpg 300w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentSpiritLift-768x236.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1727590\/THE_SPIRIT_LIFT\/\">The Spirit Lift<\/a> &#8211; 27th January<\/h2>\n<p>The Spirit Lift is a horror-tinged roguelike deckbuilder set in a haunted hotel. It\u2019s packed with creepy enemy designs, strong \u201990s vibes, and plenty of mysteries to uncover. You\u2019ll choose from classic character archetypes to build your team and see how long you can survive the horrors waiting inside.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34375\" src=\"http:\/\/main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentSteelCentury.jpg\" alt=\"Steel Century Groove - Indie Games Round-Up January 2026\" width=\"890\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentSteelCentury.jpg 890w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentSteelCentury-300x92.jpg 300w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentSteelCentury-768x236.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1858950\/Steel_Century_Groove\/\">Steel Century Groove<\/a> &#8211; 28th January<\/h2>\n<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\u2019ll get to know your team, tackle mini-games, and work your way toward the big leagues.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34377\" src=\"http:\/\/main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentCairn.jpg\" alt=\"Cairn - Indie Games Round-Up January 2026\" width=\"890\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentCairn.jpg 890w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentCairn-300x92.jpg 300w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentCairn-768x236.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1588550\/Cairn\/\">Cairn<\/a> &#8211; 29th January<\/h2>\n<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\u2019s no combat here &#8211; just you, the rock face, and the constant risk of falling if you make a mistake.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34379\" 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\" width=\"890\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentHateThisPlace.jpg 890w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentHateThisPlace-300x92.jpg 300w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BlogContentHateThisPlace-768x236.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2604490\/I_Hate_This_Place\/\">I Hate This Place<\/a> &#8211; 29th January<\/h2>\n<p>Closing out the month is I Hate This Place, an isometric survival horror game dripping with \u201980s 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>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to 2026. We\u2019ve officially defeated 2025 and moved on to the next level, and if life really is the ultimate co-op game, we\u2019re sure there are plenty of boss battles waiting for us. 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