The latest Cozy Gaming Round-Up from LadiesGamers highlights several upcoming indie games and updates for early 2026. Key announcements include the pixel RPG Philna Fantasy launching on Steam and a playtest for the deckbuilding game Sparrow Warfare. Other news covers physical editions, pre-order bonuses, and major updates for existing titles.
Published on January 9, 2026, the Cozy Gaming Round-Up introduces fresh developments in the wholesome gaming space, rebranding from its previous format to focus on cozy announcements.
Philna Fantasy, a classic-inspired pixel RPG from publisher Another Indie, arrives on Steam on January 15, 2026, with a demo already available. Players explore the continent of Votland in a 15-plus-hour adventure, battling the mysterious Void through lush forests, ancient ruins, and puzzle-filled dungeons. The game offers four classes, fast-paced combat, crafting, side quests, and a pet companion, emphasizing build customization via equipment, loot, and stat-boosting gems.
A playtest is now open for Sparrow Warfare, blending mahjong and deckbuilding mechanics. Participants match tile sets to free over 100 birds and combat the Storyteller, unlocking more than 150 wildtiles for synergies across four characters—Fire, Song, Water, and Ghosts—and six biomes with bosses. Daily challenges and leaderboards encourage repeated play.
On January 8, 2026, Super Rare Games releases physical editions of Shovel Knight Dig: 4,000 for Nintendo Switch and 2,500 for PS5. Pre-orders for Pokémon Pokopia game-key cards at U.S. Pokémon Centers include a free Ditto Sitting Cuties Plush.
Meowstery Wisp, a multiplayer deduction game by DMT Games, launches in Q2 2026 on Steam for up to 11 players. Teams uncover five artifacts amid spies and an occultist, using exploration, clues, and a advancing clock in five rounds, with customization, voice chat, and cross-platform support.
Core Keeper expands to Nintendo Switch 2 on January 28, 2026, with improved graphics and eight-player co-op. The same day brings the free Void & Voltage Update across platforms, adding gear, weapons, a new boss, and the Breaker’s Reach biome, published by Fireshine Games and developed by Pugstorm.
Finally, Belgian developer Sam Agten's Stip, a number-puzzle adventure, heads to Steam later in 2026, featuring evolving constraints, exploration, and ARG-style clues in misbehaving puzzles.
