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.
Steam Deck
Cozy Beach Receives Big Steam Demo Update and a Brand-New Trailer
LunaBeat has rolled out a fresh update for the Cozy Beach Steam demo, introducing several improvements alongside a new trailer.
Sliding Hero 2.0 Slides Its Way to Steam With 20% Off
Silent Chicken has officially rolled out version 2.0 of Sliding Hero alongside a 20% discount that will be available until 19th January.
COGconnected GOTY 2025 – Most Anticipated Game of 2026
Take a look at the Most Anticipated titles as part of the 2025 GOTY awards by COGconnected, featuring some likely and unlikely titles.
Out of Time Has Arrived on Steam and Steam Deck Today
Manticore Games has official launched Out of Time, its multiplayer roguelite, now available on Steam and fully playable on the Steam Deck.
Vena Is Bringing a Roguelike City-Builder Experience to PC Next Year
The solo indie game developer loerting is delighted to announce that Vena is coming to PC via Steam in 2026.
Wreckreation Review – Burnout’s Broken Baby Brother
Wreckreation, a game with a vision beyond the developer’s abilities, serves as a prime example of a game released too early.
COGconnected’s 2025 Holiday PC Gift Guide
It’s time once again to seek out the perfect gift for the PC gamer in your life. As always, COGconnected has you covered.
Egging On Rolls Onto PC and Consoles Today
Egobounds and Alibi Games have officially launched Egging On, now available on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Egging On Is Rolling Towards Its Release Next Month
Egobounds and Alibi Games have announced that Egging On will launch on November 6 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox Game Pass.
Curiosity Launched Today for Steam and Steam Deck
DarkBear Studios has officially launched its debut title, Curiosity, now available on Steam and Steam Deck.
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