Top 8 New Co-op & Multiplayer Games Coming in January 2026

Here are the best new co-op and multiplayer games releasing in January 2026. If you’re looking for new games to play with friends, as a couple, or with your regular co-op group, this roundup covers the most exciting upcoming co-op and multiplayer game releases this month. January 2026 has some great new releases, including Hytale, Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven, DuneCrawl, Highguard, StarRupture, and more. So, no matter if you enjoy relaxed co-op adventures, competitive multiplayer shooters, or sandbox building experiences, these are some of the top new co-op and multiplayer games of 2026 so far. —————— About this roundup —————— In this monthly new game releases preview, we break down: 1) Gameplay and core mechanics 2) Supported player counts (local co-op, online co-op, multiplayer) 3) Platforms (PC / Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S) 4) Release dates and early access details This video is perfect if you’re searching for: best co-op games, new multiplayer games, upcoming games in January 2026, or simply the best new games to play this month. ———————— Timestamps ———————— 00:00 Best Games January 2026 00:14 StarRupture 01:40 Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven 03:41 Hytale 05:00 DuneCrawl 07:00 Vampires: Bloodlord Rising 08:38 Highguard 10:47 The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin (DELAYED to March) 12:20 Heartopia 14:38 Our Picks & Final Thoughts ———————————————————————— #coopgames #multiplayergames #cultofthelamb #hytale