Diablo 4 Season of Witchcraft, FF7 Rebirth on PC, and other new games this week

There are too many games released each week to keep up with what’s worth adding to your backlog. That isn’t hyperbole — there really are hundreds of games released on Steam alone every week, not to mention titles new to consoles and other platforms like mobile. Lucky for you, Polygon has the time and resources (and the latent exposure to hordes of new releases) to wade through these titles for the gems. Of course, we haven’t played these games yet, in most cases — they’re coming out this week! — but we’ll highlight new work from our favorite developers, newcomers to the scene, and indies that might get lost in the shuffle.

This week, the big ’un is Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, which comes to PC on Jan. 23 and which will surely reignite the fandom once again. (But this time, without TikTok… we’ll see how that goes.) It’s not a brand-new game, but according to players, it’s long overdue for a PC port, so we’d be remiss to exclude it. There’s also a new Metroidvania called Mark of the Deep that looks addictive and artsy, as Metroidvanias should be, out Jan. 24, along with a bunch of other indies. And of course, Diablo 4’s new season threatens to delight.

Here are our most anticipated game releases for the week of Jan. 20.

Release date: Jan. 20
Platforms: Linux, Mac, Windows PC

If you liked Dicey Dungeons or Miracle Merchant, this roguelike deck builder will probably be right up your alley. In Pairs & Perils, you’ll crawl the dungeon by successfully winning memory games and building a deck with what you win in those games, using the cards to level up your attacks and steer clear of pitfalls. —Zoë Hannah

Diablo 4 Season of Witchcraft

Release date: Jan. 21
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox Series X

Witches have arrived in Sanctuary, and they’re willing to share their occult knowledge in Diablo 4’s latest season. Anyone can learn to summon a giant pet frog or conjure a floating orb of doom to help hunt down new Headrotten monsters infesting regions of the open world. And finding the perfect character build will be much easier with a new system for letting you save and load preset loadouts. —Tyler Colp

Release date: Jan. 21
Platforms: Windows PC

This 2D-3D Metroidvania has striking visuals: a nimble protagonist with magic tendrils for hair (that, in true Metroidvania fashion, transforms into various abilities throughout the game); big, varied enemies that evoke the unsettling horror of monsters in the Greek mythology the game is based on; and a sibling turned evil by the allure of ultimate power. I fear Somber Echoes may try to do too much at once, but it certainly looks compelling enough to check out — and the game’s Steam page promises multiple endings, adding to the intrigue. It’s out Jan. 21 on PC. —ZH

Release date: Jan. 21
Platforms: iOS

Out on iOS this week and promised on PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, and Switch in the future, Super Farming Boy is a wacky adventure that requires just one button. You’ll use that button to “fly, harvest, grow crops & whack enemies,” all in an effort to save your mom from an evil corporation. The aesthetic reminds me of Arranger, probably in part because it’s a puzzle genre-bender, marrying puzzles with action and farming sims. The demo is out on Steam now, if you don’t want to use your Apple device to check it out. —ZH

Release date: Jan. 22
Platforms: PC

It’s a farming sim, it’s a sandbox, it’s open-world, it’s 2D-3D — and it’s all been developed by a single person. Border Town has all the trappings of your typical farm sim, but it’s also got some combat that looks a bit more involved than the genre typically sees, and the building mechanic looks super user-friendly. Plus you can ride a wolf! This one’s out Jan. 22 on PC. —ZH

Release date: Jan. 23
Platforms: Windows PC

The last thing I need is another extremely challenging 2D platformer in 16-bit art style that’ll surely rip my heart out with its storyline. But… Wren’s Resurgence from Soliloquy Games looks really promising. The side-scroller sees Wren on a journey to save her sister, Swan, using her well-honed martial arts skills and her super-sharp katana. —ZH

Release date: Jan. 23
Platforms: Windows PC

PC players can finally take Cloud and his crew out into an open-world version of the classic RPG. The story picks up right where Final Fantasy 7 Remake left off as the party leaves Midgar behind and chases after Sephiroth. It’s a lengthy adventure full of fast-paced battles, side quests, and minigames. But like in the first game, iconic moments from the past have been remixed to fit wherever Square Enix plans to take the series next. It’s out for PC on Jan. 23. —TC

Release date: Jan. 24
Platforms: Windows PC

This pirate-themed action game blends the challenge of Soulslikes with the exploration and puzzle-solving of Metroidvanias. Marcus “Rookie” Ramsey is stranded on an island full of monsters and searching for their missing crew. Along the way, weapon and skill upgrades change the pace of combat and prepare you for challenging boss fights. There are quests to complete too, and they determine which of the game’s multiple endings will play out. —TC