Weekly Game Launch is here to tell you what games are releasing this week. We’re starting to see things shift up a gear with the most releases this year, so far, which is nice to see given the last couple of weeks have been a bit quiet. I wonder how many of these titles will jump to Switch 2 now that it’s been announced?
Weekly Game Launch: 20-26 January
21 January – Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders (PC, Xbox Series)
Test your skiing skills in serene mountain scenery. Perform tricks, discover shortcuts and try to best your time in the snowy followup to Lonely Mountains: Downhill. Enjoy the slopes alone, participate in thrilling online multiplayer races, or gather your friends and conquer the mountains together.
Keep an eye out for our review.
21 January – RoboDunk (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC, Switch
DUNK FROM SPACE in the 1st basketball roguelite! Smash and blast in the replayable single-player and coop campaign: buy robots, upgrade their stats, and unlock tons of new skills. Choose your path among different opponents, traps and rewards.. Up to 4 players versus where every match is different!
22 January – Aquarun (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Dive into the vibrant world of AquaRun, a fast-paced 2D pixel art platformer that tests your reflexes, precision, and determination!
22 January – Disorder (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
Escape the department store and uncover the hidden truth in this full 3D roguelike dungeon crawler.
22 January – Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Serires)
Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi "” sorrowful, artificial life forms "” roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi "” what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?
Keep an eye out for our review.
22 January – Let Me Sleep (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on Android, iOS, PC, Switch
A spooky puzzle adventure in which the task is to help a rather sleepy fellow catch some rest... In a haunted house. Look for secrets, avoid obstacles... And Let Him Sleep!
22 January – Mika and the Witch’s Mountain (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Mika and the Witch's Mountain is a fantasy adventure about an aspiring witch who delivers packages to the townspeople of a small island. Explore every cranny and soar through the sky with your magic broom.
22 January – Popotinho’s Adventures (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Guide Popotinho safely back to his home as you run, hop and double-jump your way through side-scrolling platformer stages inspired by genre classics. Collect fruit to earn extra lives, grab hearts to replenish health and more as you traverse 50 tricky landscapes, from grasslands and forests to the dark of falling night.
22 January – Shalnor: Silverwind Saga (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
Once a haven for tourism, now the island is abandoned due to the presence of the Slime Queen. To prove her worth, our young Elven hero has to overcome the challenges of the island by finding powerful weapons and items to use against the hordes of monsters in challenging gauntlet-style combat encounters.
22 January – Stellar Strider (Xbox Series)
Take off on a crazy adventure with Stellar Strider, a precision platformer packed with challenges, obstacles, flying saws, lightsabers, aliens, and gravity inversion.
23 January – Dance of Cards (Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
Dance of Cards is a tactical gambling RPG where you try to survive seven days of a deadly cruise by playing poker.
23 January – Dreamcore (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
Step into the surreal with Dreamcore, a body-cam styled psychological horror game that plunges you into the eerie beauty of “liminal spaces.” Unravel the mysteries of Dreamcore's non-linear worlds and uncover its hidden secrets. Can you discover what lies beyond the edge of reality?
23 January – Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth (PC) – already available on PS5
After escaping from the dystopian city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. New adventures await in a vibrant and vast world - sprint across grassy plains on a Chocobo and explore expansive environments.
23 January – Mystery Box: Escape the Room (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch
You’re trapped inside dark rooms and must solve intriguing enigmas to open boxes and escape. Can you make it? Interact with bizarre mechanisms, think out of the box to gain your freedom, and discover historical unsolved mysteries.
23 January – My Horse: Bonded Spirits (Xbox Series) – already available on PC, PS5
Begin your adventure as the reluctant future heir of a stud farm. Prove that you are more than just a spoiled brat. Start from scratch and learn how to keep and manage a stud farm; it will be a challenge that will prove incredibly rewarding - return the stud farm to its former glory!
23 January – Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Take back the Theed Royal Palace in this fast and furious lightsaber action game. You will have the power of the Force and your trusty lightsaber to help you ward off legions of battle droids, destroyer droids, assassins, and other creatures from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
23 January – Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection is a 3D remake of the original ARPG, featuring revamped graphics, dynamic combat, and a tactical summoning system. Dive into an adventure full of strategy and action, inspired by the classics of the 6th generation of consoles.
23 January – SYNDUALITY: Echo of Ada (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
In this PvPvE extraction shooter, players, aided by an AI partner known as a Magus, must survive against xenomorphic creatures and other players in the hunt for resources.
23 January – Tokyo Extreme Racer – Early Access (PC)
“Tokyo Xtreme Racer” is a racing game set in a blocked-off future Tokyo, where players aim to be the fastest by driving their best cars on the highways that weave through the city.
24 January – Aery – Peace of Mind 2 (Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Aery – Peace of Mind 2 is an interactive game experience that is designed to relax your mind and soul. You jump into the role of a little bird, explore beautiful landscapes and collect magical crystals that mark certain landscapes.
24 January – Cyber Tank 2 (Xbox One, Xbox Series)
“Cyber Tank 2” is a challenging puzzle game which adds various mechanics on top of the Sokoban genre. Collect all the 135 holographic cubes across 45 mind-twisting levels and reach the exit!
24 January – Cycle Chaser H-5 (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
Cycle Chaser H-5 is a horizontal arcade-style shoot-em-up. Defeat foes to harvest their energy for maximum power and defense!
24 January – Dragon Takers (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – aleady available on Android, iOS
Engage in strategic, turn-based combat with a front-view command system that emphasizes exploiting enemy weaknesses in a fantasy RPG with pixel and anime-styled characters. As Helio, use the unique “Skill Taker” ability to steal and equip powerful skills from defeated foes, giving you the freedom to build and customize your arsenal.
24 January – Mark of the Deep (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Mark of the Deep is an epic pirate adventure with a strong narrative and a thrilling mix of elements from acclaimed Metroidvania and Souls-Like games. Embark on this journey as the pirate Rookie, explore the mysteries of a cursed island and find your missing pirate crew!
24 January – Meow Moments: Celebrating Renewal & Romance (PC, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Join cute cats in festive scenes! Find feline friends and pop balloons as you explore New Year’s on Copacabana beach and share sweet moments for Valentine's Day.
24 January – Monster Panic (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PS4, PS5, Switch
Fast-paced Rogue-like! Battle endless monsters, enjoy rapid Rogue-like thrills! Double the choices, unlock more classes, build unique talents! You are the hero!
And just like that, normal business has resumed. Will you picking up any of this week’s new releases? I’m particularly interested in Mark of the Deep, has strong Death’s Door vibes (and if you haven’t played that, there’s still time before it leaves Game Pass).
