This week’s releases include some of the most exciting titles of the year so far, but one acclaimed strategy game is stealing the show.
February is heating up, and this week marks a real highlight for fans of strategy, horror, and wacky ideas.
While big brands like Yakuza and Disciples are also making a comeback, all eyes are on a project that has been in development for over a decade. Anyone who thought they had seen everything in the strategy genre will be proven wrong here.
Make some room on your Steam wish list, because we’re taking a look at the most exciting new releases of this jam-packed week!
Highlight of the week: Mewgenics
(Genre: Turn-based Tactics / Roguelite – Developer: Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel – Release: February 10, 2026 (Steam)
The wait is finally over: This project haunted the developers for over 13 years, but now it’s finally here. Edmund McMillen, creator of indie milestones such as The Binding of Isaac and Super Meat Boy, delivers what is arguably his most ambitious work yet with Mewgenics.
The first international reviews are already pouring in, awarding the game dream scores in the 90s – many are already touting it as the first hot contender for Game of the Year.
But what is it all about? You breed, train, and mutate an army of cats to compete in turn-based battles against brutal opponents. Each cat has a unique genetic code that determines its abilities, personality, and appearance. If you’re not careful, you’ll accidentally breed a generation of inbred cats with brittle bones—or, ideally, the ultimate fighting machine with laser eyes.
Your cats age, suffer permanent injuries, and die (often gruesomely). But their legacy lives on: you must mate them wisely to pass on the best traits to the next generation. With hundreds of abilities and items, the game offers almost infinite replayability for tactical foxes who can handle the quirky humor.
Not only the 90s Metascore, but also our enthusiastic review should convince you to at least keep an eye on this title:
Other releases of the week
Monday, February 9
- Monday Syndrome: If you hate the start of the week, you’ll relate to this game. In this action roguelite, you are an intern trapped in an endless office skyscraper, fighting your way through hordes of demonic coworkers with office supplies to climb the career ladder.
Tuesday, February 10
- Crisol: Theater of Idols: A survival horror shooter that forces you to make a cruel choice. Since your own blood serves as ammunition, you must constantly weigh how much life force you are willing to sacrifice to kill the grotesque monsters without shooting yourself into the grave.
Wednesday, February 11
- Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties: Sega is not only releasing the long-awaited remake of Yakuza 3 with modern graphics, but is also adding a completely new expansion with “Dark Ties.” Finally, we get to experience the story from the perspective of Yoshitaka Mine, one of the most interesting antagonists in the series.
Thursday, February 12
- Roadside Research (Early Access): A co-op simulator with a funny premise for up to four players. You and your friends are aliens trying to run a gas station to study humanity. You stock shelves and fill up cars, but don’t get caught doing your alien activities!
- Rogue Point (Early Access) : The creators of Black Mesa now deliver a co-op shooter. As an elite unit, you fight against mercenary armies, with a focus on teamwork, planning, and dynamic missions that change with each playthrough thanks to the “Merx” AI.
- Disciples: Domination: The legendary dark fantasy series finally returns: 15 years after the story of its predecessor, you play as Queen Avyanna in this strategy RPG, where you must hold your crumbling empire together amid a dark atmosphere, turn-based combat, and difficult moral decisions.
- RIDE 6: Motorcycle fans are in for a treat with the latest installment in the sim series. You can expect over 250 bikes, an improved career mode, and the new “RIDE Fest” mode, in which you have to prove your skills against real racing legends.
- Crimson Capes: A 2D action RPG for fans of Dark Souls that rewards patience and precision. With beautiful pixel art, you’ll hack your way through a dark fantasy world full of witches and monsters, mastering different heroes and their fighting styles.
- ENCHAIN (Early Access): A fast-paced shooter with retro graphics reminiscent of titles such as Ultrakill. You use a grappling hook to grab enemies, swing acrobatically through the levels, and smash skeletons.
Friday, February 13
- REANIMAL: The creators of Little Nightmares are back and want to traumatize you once again. In this co-op horror adventure, you play as a pair of siblings trying to escape a nightmarish island while being hunted by utterly disturbing monsters.
- High On Life 2: The talking weapons are back and haven’t lost any of their wit. The sequel to the surprise hit once again relies on absurd humor, colorful chaos, and shooter action as you uncover an intergalactic conspiracy.
- Welcome to Doll Town: Japanese psychological horror at its finest awaits you in a cursed village. You are pursued by lifelike dolls and must rely on atmosphere and puzzles to survive – definitely not for people with pediophobia.
Sunday, February 15
- Edgar Allan Poe’s Interactive Horror: 1995 Edition: A fascinating piece of history returns as a remaster. This new edition of the cult classic “The Dark Eye” from 1995 is an adventure nightmare with stop-motion puppets, set to music by the legendary William S. Burroughs.
That was the release week! With Mewgenics, Disciples, and the Little Nightmares sequel Reanimal, the quality seems extremely high. Which game will you be adding to your shopping cart right away, and which titles will you wait a little longer to buy? Let us know in the comments! You can find all the other important new releases of the month in our video overview embedded above.