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.
Featured
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.
PC
Styx: Blades of Greed Review – Stealth Shines, Performance Falters
Styx: Blades of Greed is the third game about a profanity-loving, sneaky thief and goblin with a love for a magic crystal called Quartz.
ShantyTown Is Taking Part in This Month’s Steam Next Fest
Publisher Kinephantom and solo developer Erik Rempen have confirmed that ShantyTown will return for February’s Steam Next Fest.
Lost in Space: The First Adventure Arrives on Switch This Week
RedDeer.Games and Scary Robot have announced that Lost in Space: The First Adventure is coming out on Switch on February 19, 2026.
iRacing Arcade Is Racing Onto Steam on 3rd March 2026
iRacing Studios in partnership with Original Fire Games, has announced that iRacing Arcade will launch on Steam on March 3, 2026.
Titanium Court Is Coming to PC in Early 2026
Fellow Traveller and developer AP Thomson have officially unveiled Titanium Court, a surreal strategy game headed to PC in early 2026.
Black Hole Fishing Is Placing the Bait on Steam on 7th April 2026
SDG Games has announced that Black Hole Fishing will launch on Steam on April 7, bringing an unconventional twist to incremental games.
NORSE: Oath of Blood Heads to The Dark Ages
Today, Tripwire Interactive, and developer Arctic Hazard are happy to announce the release of their game, Norse: Oath of Blood.
Avowed Anniversary Edition Review – New Races, New Mechanics, Same Obsidian Magic
Celebrating its release on PS5, 2025’s Avowed also includes a free Anniversary Edition for players of the PC and Xbox versions.
Norse: Oath of Blood Review – Come for the Combat, Stay for the Story
Norse: Oath of Blood combines real time exploration, turn-based combat and city building and lite management tasks, with a Viking theme.
Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse Review – A Mix of Improvements and Flaws
Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse is the sequel to was a bizarre horror/ mystery visual novel with 90s point-and-click elements.
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Latest Reviews
Styx: Blades of Greed Review – Stealth Shines, Performance Falters
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