UNDERWARD
UNDERWARD is a cooperative exploration horror game from Japan-based developer INTENSE Co. Ltd, designed for 1 to 4 players. As investigators working for a secretive organization, your mission is to locate and retrieve bio-capsules containing test subjects.
To progress deeper into the game's multi-layered map, you must transport these capsules to elevators and meet collection quotas—all while navigating an atmosphere of tension and dread. With permadeath mechanics in play, every decision carries weight, making for a high-stakes horror experience where survival is never guaranteed.
Release Date: February 5th
Everwarder
Everwarder is a thrilling fusion of roguelite action and tower defense, crafted by solo developer qLate. Set in a neon-soaked world where encroaching darkness threatens all, players take on the role of a mystical guardian tasked with protecting a crystal that holds a trapped spirit. As enemies emerge from the shadows, players must gather resources, strategically place defenses, and engage in fast-paced combat to fend off the relentless assault. With procedurally generated worlds, no two runs are ever the same, ensuring fresh challenges with every playthrough.
Release Date: February 6th
Border Pioneer
From Yahzj Games, Border Pioneer challenges players to build a thriving pixel metropolis—then defend it from relentless outside threats. As the saying goes, if you build it, they will come… and try to tear it down.
Blending city-building with tower defense, Border Pioneer lets players construct the fortress of their dreams—only to watch it face destruction before their eyes. With a nostalgic pixel-art style, this strategy game offers treacherous terrain, diverse enemies, and unexpected dangers, ensuring every expansion is a battle for survival.
Release Date: February 6th
Stray Path
chx games’ Stray Path delivers a unique twist on the roguelike deckbuilder, blending feline charm with FreeCell-inspired mechanics. Players journey through dark roads and twisted forests, where every decision shapes their fate in a world filled with secrets and peril.
From curious cats to formidable beast tamers, players choose their adventurer and set off into the unknown. One by one, cards are revealed, uncovering the mysteries—and dangers—that lie ahead.
Release Date: February 6th
A Game About Digging A Hole
Developed in just 14 days as a passion project by a solo artist from Cyberwave—the studio behind the upcoming Solarpunk—this intriguing minimalist game puts you in charge of a simple yet oddly compelling task: digging a hole in your newly purchased house. In A Game About Digging A Hole you’ll dig deeper, you'll collect resources to sell, upgrade your equipment, and push the limits of garden excavation. But with every spadeful, something strange begins to emerge. The deeper you go, the closer you get to uncovering a mysterious secret hidden beneath the surface.
Release Date: February 7th
Helios Hotel: The Night Shift
Helios Hotel: The Night Shift is a first-person horror game by Rose Lane Games, drawing inspiration from cult classics like The Shining, Halloween, and Friday the 13th. In this choose-your-own-adventure experience, you step into the role of a hotel front desk worker eager to impress a new boss. But as your shift unfolds, it becomes clear that this job comes with far more than you bargained for."
Release Date: February 14th
Kaiserpunk
Kaiserpunk is the ultimate fusion of city-building and grand strategy, set in an alternate 20th-century world. With a strong focus on production management and logistics, players must construct and oversee a thriving city-state while expanding their influence across a constantly evolving global map.
Every decision shapes the narrative, economy, and the lives of your citizens, making each choice a pivotal moment in your journey. In this deeply immersive, choice-driven experience, power comes at a cost—will you rise to the challenge?
Release Date: February 27th