We're already one month through the new year! And here's a new list to celebrate. All the newly released games that got our attention in the month of January, collected in one place. The much-anticipated Roottrees remake, a few games built around paper puzzles, a popular Minesweeper variant and much more.
Daily Akari
Make blocks happy by placing lights around them. Make all blocks happy and light up every space!
Website — Free
Symmetric Pursuit
Symmetric Pursuit is a strategic puzzle based on a simple ruleset which yields a surprisingly elegant and non-obvious winning strategy (in my opinion, at least). The puzzle of the game is to work out the winning strategy in full generality. Can you lead the humans to victory in their war against the skeletons?
itch.io (Web) — Free
Reviver
A narrative puzzle game with themes of love, fate and time. Follow the life stories of the two main characters and influence their destinies through interactions and choices. The game combines hand-drawn style and an immersive interactive experience to explore a profound journey of love and choice.
Steam (Windows, MacOS) — $8.99
Nurikabe World
Nurikabe World is a relaxing logic puzzle game where you solve puzzles by creating islands and connecting rivers to create beautiful sceneries. Experience different landscapes and seasons, solve puzzle campaigns and create your own levels.
Steam (Windows, MacOS, Linux) — $9.99
The Roottrees are Dead
A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.
Steam (Windows, MacOS, Linux) — $19.99
Dragonsweeper
A minesweeper game that requires observation. Make sure to read the monsternomicon.
itch.io (Web) — Free
Signal Maze
The story takes place in a future company called "RavenTek". R.O.O.T. - A grid, unit, and signal based computing system. Move the units to create signal links, transmit the signals, and activate other units to generate benefits. Are the benefits generated all for the company, or...?
Steam (Windows) — $14.99
Kukulcan
The prideful sun god has gone mad and threatens the human realm. In their desperation, the people call upon Kukulcan, the Feathered Serpent. Take on the role of Kukulcan and solve over 70 puzzles. Throw off body parts to build stairs, bridges, dams and more! Face the sun and end the terrible drought!
Google Play (Android) — Free (in-app purchases)
App Store (iPhone, iPad) — Free (in-app purchases)
Quantum Odyssey
Celebrate UNESCO’s Year of Quantum 2025 with an immersive dive into quantum computing. Begin as a curious novice and ascend to expert status as you explore the core of qubits, superposition, entanglement, and interference. Discover how these phenomena power today’s most groundbreaking algorithms, then push beyond the boundaries of modern science by creating entirely new quantum solutions. All of this comes alive on a state-of-the-art quantum simulator that transforms universal quantum computation into stunning, full-spectrum visuals.
Steam Early Access (Windows) — $17.99
Invertigo
INVERTIGO is a first-person sci-fi puzzle-platformer where you have to manipulate gravity to solve puzzles. Explore the abandoned facility and make use of gravity manipulation to advance through the rooms.
Steam (Windows) — $14.99
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