Discover the Exciting New Indie Games Coming to Xbox This January 2025
Who claims January is a barren month for exciting releases?! 2025 has already presented us with countless distinctive Xbox video games, and there is an unmatched amount still to explore – alongside a plethora of remarkable indie titles that we found it nearly impossible to narrow this list down!
It’s certainly worth checking the complete list of games releasing on Xbox in January 2025 in case we have overlooked something that may capture your specific interest, as we genuinely regret not highlighting titles like Cuisineer and Dance of Cards that appear truly promising. Despite only including ten on our list, it certainly presents a phenomenal lineup!
Here are 10 exciting new Xbox indie games to look forward to in January 2025:
The Exit 8 – January 9
The Exit 8 is a brief walking simulator influenced by Eastern underground paths, liminal spaces, and waiting areas.
Boti: Byteland Overclocked – January 10
Jump, Dash, Move! Immerse yourself in a classic 3D platformer adventure with Boti: Byteland Overclocked. Explore the artistic interiors of a computer as a cheerful data robot and save Byteland from a dire threat. Play solo or join forces with a friend in seamless co-op mode.
Vanity Fair: The Pursuit – January 16
Players follow Lu Yuan through pivotal moments of his life and experience his development journey from childhood to adulthood. This might even push you to revisit choices you might never have attempted to make, and truly feel the diverse life shaped by every decision.
Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection – January 23
Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection is a 3D remake of the original ARPG, showcasing enhanced graphics, dynamic combat, and a strategic summoning system. Transform your enemies into allies and plunge into an adventure filled with strategy and action, inspired by classics from the sixth generation of consoles.
Eternal Strands – January 28 (Xbox Game Pass)
Battle mythic beasts, towering creatures while combining magical abilities with a robust arsenal of weapons to keep the realm from collapsing in this third-person, action-packed game.
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap – January 28
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap merges chaotic third-person combat with cunning trap-setting tactics. Experience endless replayability as your Battle Mage grows stronger after each encounter. Defend against relentless orc hordes solo or with up to four players.
Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter – January 28
Venture into a vast, snow-laden kingdom in Tails of Iron 2, the sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG. As Arlo, successor to the Warden of the Wastes, traverse through harsh northern territories inhabited by massive beasts and scattered bandits, embarking on an epic quest to defeat an ancient, blood-thirsty evil.
The Stone of Madness – January 28
From the creators of the Blasphemous series comes The Stone of Madness: a real-time tactical stealth game set in an 18th-century Spanish Monastery. Nestled in the Pyrenees, this ancient Jesuit monastery harbors a madhouse and an inquisitorial prison. Five prisoners – enduring harsh punishment, insanity, and despair – combine their abilities and