This year is primed for major game releases, like Marvel’s Wolverine and Grand Theft Auto 6, and we here at Polygon just detailed our 50 most anticipated games set to be released in 2026. But with thousands of games coming out each year, even a long list of 50 can’t cover everything we want to play over the course of the new year.

In 2026, plenty of under-the-radar indie and AA games are going to be released between all those AAA must-plays. Here are 11 we’re keeping our eyes on.

Release date: TBA 2026

Where to play: PS5, Windows PC, Xbox Series X

Thunder Lotus struck gold with 2020’s Spiritfarer, and looks to do so again with At Fate’s End. The gorgeous adventure game will challenge you with battles against dueling siblings, to be fought with sharp swords and just-as-sharp dialogue. You’ll play as princess Shan, who must defeat those siblings in order to take their swords and become the leader of her messed-up family. “[At Fate’s End is] about basically continuing or questioning your legacy,” creative director Nicolas Guérin told Polygon last summer.

Release date: Feb. 19

Where to play: PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X

You’d be forgiven if you missed Death Howl when it launched last month. It was initially only available on Windows PC, and came out during the end-of-year storm of award-season buzz, new game reveals at The Game Awards, and 2025 year-end lists. Death Howl will make a second entrance in February, typically a quiet time for games,........

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