With the start of a new year comes a whole crop of new games to look forward to. We’ve already covered some of the biggest games launching in 2026, and now we’re focusing in on the indie games that will define the first part of the year. While there’s plenty of room for surprises in indie games, with releases often following not long after they’re even announced, these are the biggest games we can already expect to launch some time this year.
From anticipated sequels to promising debuts, here are the most anticipated indie games we’re expecting in 2026.
