Best New Games Releasing This Week: January 12 – 18

By Daniel Burrows "Windfell_" New Game Releases
12 January 2026 no comments

Discover the top new games launching this week and find your next favorite title. Compare prices on thousands of game key deals and save money on your next purchase.

Major Game Releases of the Week

Quarantine Zone: The Last Check

Command the final checkpoint of a city in the middle of a zombie outbreak by screening survivors for hidden signs of infection in Quarantine Zone: The Last Check, a high-stakes post-apocalyptic sim. Manage scarce resources and pilot armed drones to hold back the undead, making ruthless choices between preserving life and pursuing the knowledge needed to stop the plague.

Kotama and Academy Citadel

Master fluid combat mechanics and manipulate time to survive a ruthless sci-fi academy where strength determines your fate. Explore a labyrinthine 3D citadel and crush rival students in fast-paced duels to unravel a century-old conspiracy as the mysterious transfer student, Kotama.

MaSzyna

Take control of legendary Polish locomotives in MaSyna, a cult simulator that prioritizes ultra-realistic physics and authentic railway operations over arcade gameplay. Master complex dashboards and navigate accurate routes to experience the true, unyielding challenge of driving heavy machinery.

Craftlings

Build and optimize complex production chains in this nostalgic strategy builder that revives the classic charm of ’90s settlement sims. Guide your diligent Craftlings through distinct biomes and assign dynamic roles to gather resources, construct thriving villages, and defend your wealth in a world of pixel-perfect automation.

BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW

Survive a hyper-realistic nightmare in BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW, where the toxicity of social media manifests as grotesque monsters hunting you down. Uncover the terrifying truth behind Anne’s past as you navigate a twisted world that weaponizes her deepest insecurities against you.

• Quarantine Zone: The Last Check (12/1 PC)
• Kotama and Academy Citadel (14/1 PC)
• MaSzyna (14/1 PC)
• Craftlings (15/1 PC)
• BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW (16/1 PC/PS5/Xbox Series X|S)

Monday, January 12

Quarantine Zone: The Last Check

Wednesday, January 14

Kotama and Academy Citadel

MaSzyna

Thursday, January 15

Craftlings

Friday, January 16

BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW

Daniel Burrows "Windfell_"

Fueled by a passion for gaming and the ever-evolving world of gaming news, Daniel loves connecting with seasoned and new players to bring games to life on the page, exploring their narratives and gaming trends. A self-published fiction and fantasy author, Daniel has nearly 20 years of experience writing gaming news and a love for storytelling that drives his enthusiasm to deliver breaking news, in-depth analysis, and industry innovations. You will find him in-game as "Windfell."

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