Welcome. It’s time to look at the Upcoming Steam Games in January 2025 that we have on our radar. But aside from our Upcoming Steam Games, if you play on Nintendo Switch, we also have an Upcoming Switch Games article.
Upcoming Steam Games
Furthermore, not all games to be released are on the list here. Alternatively, you will see games that the other gaming sites don’t mention. We are taking notice of these games, and you can expect reviews for many of them if given half a chance! It should be noted that unless we have some personal experience with the game, there’s a link to the descriptions on the Steam website.
Reviver – January 9th
A narrative puzzle game about love and choices. Dive into a world where every small decision changes lives. See how choices link together and shape the stories of two people. Embark on a journey through time and discover how your actions make a big difference in their lives.
Reviver presents a series of emotionally rich scenes following the life journey of two protagonists from youth to old age. Every interaction and choice subtly shapes their destinies, uncovering the profound connections between them.
Kalina reviewed Reviver and said this in her conclusion:
In Reviver, we follow the life stories of two main characters and shape their destinies through our choices. The game’s combination of hand-drawn style and immersive interactive experience creates a profound journey of love and choice. It’s a great little game, and I can’t wait to see what the developers will come up with next.
Airborne Empire – January 13th
Airborne Empire is a one-of-a-kind Open World RTS City Builder by the same development team that brought us Airborne Kingdom. It challenges players to build, manage, and grow their unique city in the skies. They traverse a vast and rich open world full of new dangers, exotic wonders, and many hidden treasures. They must manage the lift, balance, and propulsion needed for a flying city. Sky pirates can upend the city’s tranquillity, and players must defend their inhabitants – and the kingdoms below! – from destructive attacks. Only clever and daring leaders can grow and protect their homes, seek out and destroy enemy strongholds, and finally reunite the peoples of this world.
While exploring a variety of biomes, players find themselves deep in an open world full of rich characters, dialogue choices, side-quests, and lost marvels. Helping the people below will help them gain knowledge and develop new technologies – including new lifts, propulsion, and morale buildings. They’ll also gain access to better tools for defence – and offence – against the pirate threat; defence towers, cannons, and attack planes can be researched, upgraded, and augmented with the tools found by combing the world and unravelling its mysteries. With full systems for building upgrades, fires, sickness, injuries, light, morale, and augmentation relics, there is plenty of treasure to discover!
Asfalia: Fear – January 14th
Adventure awaits you in this colourful, family-friendly point-and-click delight! Navigate through a world painted with emotions, where even ‘fear’ becomes a playful friend. Solve puzzles, collect stickers, and share giggles in a heartwarming journey in the world of emotions.
Fear doesn’t have to be something negative and painful, it’s a fact of life. And this game lets you embrace it in an unexpectedly wholesome way.
Mina reviewed Asfalia: Fear and had this to say:
I adored Asfalia: Fear. It was fun, funny, and heartwarming. It felt like playing a higher-quality cartoon with excellent voice acting, fun dialogue, and even more fun sound design. There were a whole bunch of characters to meet, and each of them were interesting and unique. The world, the backgrounds, the flora and fauna of Asfalia made it feel like a real world.
I didn’t really have any issues while playing, and I had a lot of fun with the puzzles, though there wasn’t much challenge for an adult. I think I will gift this little game to my niblings next time I get the chance; I think they will love Asfalia: Fear as much as I do!
Dynasty Warriors Origins – January 17th
Become immersed in exhilarating battles as a nameless hero in the Three Kingdoms. The most exhilarating action in the series’ history. Tension-filled battlefields where you clash against massive armies stretching as far as the eye can see. How will you handle the onslaught of enemies? Your military prowess will serve you well as you fight in tandem with your allies in tactical battles unique to the “DYNASTY WARRIORS” franchise and experience the most exhilarating action in the series’ history.
The story of the Three Kingdoms is set in the vast mainland of China, where the convictions of different heroes intersect. Experience this magnificent and alluring world through the eyes of the original protagonist, a “nameless hero.”
James reviewed Dynasty Warriors Origins and said this in his conclusion:
Dynasty Warriors: Origins is a triumphant return for the series, delivering everything fans loved about the early entries while refining the formula with modern touches. The combat is as exhilarating as ever, the visuals are impressive, and the focus on a single protagonist adds a fresh perspective to the familiar story.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer, this is a game well worth your time. For me, playing Origins felt like reconnecting with an old friend, and I couldn’t be happier about it. A free demo is also available on Steam.
Magic Inn – January 20th
Reclaim glory in Magic Inn, a charming tavern life simulator. Take on the role of an exiled wizard-turned-innkeeper, overseeing everything from menus, rooms, guests, and staff in a fully magical customizable inn. Engage in card battles to spark conversations and foster relationships with guests.
Recruit top chefs, or hone your skills and become one yourself! Forge ties with local farmers for quality ingredients and offers a delectable menu for your guests. A 5-star inn draws royalty and fame, so you must prepare the rarest of items. Build relationships with winemakers, trade with merchants, or search the corners of the world for rare gems. Impress even the King upon his arrival!
Wren’s Resurgence – January 23rd
Wren’s Resurgence is a 2D action platformer where Wren must fight her way through the Yokai-infested lands in order to rescue her sister Swan. With the evil force’s tyrannical grasp on the island, it’s up to Wren to brandish her katana and bring peace back to the land.
Along her journey, Wren will meet several seemingly friendly faces, some of whom will aid her in the adventure ahead. Wren is a nimble warrior with fast-paced movement and the agility to double jump, dash and climb up walls. Shrines to one of the realm’s greatest warriors, the legendary Masamune, house some of the long-deceased master’s renowned blades, which Wren can wield in her battles.
James reviewed Wren’s Resurgence and said this:
Wren’s Resurgence is a love letter to Japanese folklore and action-platformers, and it shows in the game’s detailed lore, atmospheric world, and creative boss design. While its combat and navigation mechanics don’t always hit the mark, the game’s charm and heart make it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
If you’re an experienced player who loves to explore and overcome challenging obstacles, you’ll likely find a lot to enjoy here. Casual players, however, might find the game’s difficulty and clunky combat a tougher barrier to entry.
Wren’s Resurgence may not be for everyone, but for those it clicks with, it’s an engaging and ambitious adventure that deserves a spot on your radar. A free demo is available on Steam.
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