The Three Best (and Worst) Video Games January 2026
A brief summary of COGconnected’s monthly reviews, featuring the highest and lowest ranked games from January 2026.
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Games That Truly Nail Winter – and Make the Cold Worth It
Rather than trudging through deep snow, staying cosy and experiencing winter in the virtual realm is far more satisfying.
NieR: Piano Concert – Journeys 12025: A Quiet Concert That Hit Like a Boss Fight
I attended the NieR:Piano Concert in Vancouver, and the show was an incredible tribute to a remarkable franchise.
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Super Animal Royale Launches Lunar New Year Event With New Super Horses and Rewards
Pixile Studios is celebrating the Lunar New Year in Super Animal Royale with a new limited-time event called the Year of the Super Horse.
Gooey Stretches Its Way to PC and Mac
Turbo Pixel Studios has officially launched Gooey, a sticky precision platformer, on PC and Mac via Steam.
TR-49 Review – Scholarly Curiosity Meets Reality-Bending Fiction
inkle’s narrative deduction game TR-49 successfully sweeps players into a vast archive of secrets that must be decoded to save reality.
Astro Protocol Is Launching This February on Steam
Null Vector Studios has announced that Astro Protocol, its upcoming turn-based 4X strategy game, will launch on Steam in February 2026.
EvoCreo Finally Sets Foot on PC and Mac Today
Ilmfinity Studios has released EvoCreo on PC and Mac via Steam, bringing its tactical monster-catching RPG to desktop platforms.
Stardew Valley Brings Its Cozy Farming Experience on Switch 2
ConcernedApe has announced that Stardew Valley Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is now available on the Nintendo eShop for $14.99.
Blue Prince Brings Its Award-Winning Puzzle Experience on Mac App Store Today
Raw Fury and Dogubomb have released Blue Prince on the Mac App Store, bringing the acclaimed puzzle adventure to a wider audience.
Crimson Desert Earns Major Recognition From Playstation
Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has received two notable recognitions from PlayStation this week.
Grave Regrets Officially Announced by Studio Grail
Indie developer Studio Grail has revealed its upcoming psychological horror visual novel game, Grave Regrets.
Space Is Red Launched Today on Steam for PC, Mac, and Linux
Space is Red, an alt-history sci-fi horror visual novel game, has arrived on Steam today for PC, Mac, and Linux.
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