Welcome to the month of February and this month kicks off with a pretty packed week of new releases. This week’s major release brings Command & Conquer to mind, but on an alien planet and turn-based. The week kicks off with a retro style 2D RPG, which is followed by a magical horror co-op game and an island full of cats. Next up we have a re-imagined version of a Square Enix game and we round off the week with some samurai vs. ninja action. There’s also a bunch of other games launching this week, so check out those too.

Menace / This week’s major release / Thursday 5 February / Early access

Command a strike force of marines, mercenaries, and criminals in a distant system, cut off from the Core Worlds. At the lawless frontier, the Wayback system is controlled by pirate warlords, questionable corporations, and fractured planetary governments who struggle for a new order. Though you initially lead your strike force of marines from aboard the strike cruiser TCRN Impetus, you’ll quickly need to unite the disparate locals under your leadership to defeat an unknown threat. Fielding tanks, walkers, and infantry squads with a massive selection of equipment to choose from, you’ll train your troops, plan out operations, and engage in deadly tactical battles. Steam link

Tearscape / Monday 2 February
As a hunter, you explore a dark, interconnected world filled with dungeons, relying on precise combat to survive. Battle grotesque monsters, expand your arsenal, and uncover hidden paths in a non-linear, pixel art journey. Steam linkYapyap / Tuesday 3 February
A magic-themed co-op horror game where you and up to 5 friends are minions summoned by a wizard to break into their rival’s towers to cause mayhem. Try to fulfill your vandalism target with an assortment of spells while avoiding magical beasts and monsters that protect the tower. Steam linkPeace Island / Wednesday 4 February / Early access
One fine day, in a remote Maine island community, nine cats wake up to discover their humans have disappeared. To survive, they must band together to uncover the mysteries of their storied island home – and ultimately, it is up to them to decide: Are the humans worth bringing back? Steam linkDragon Quest VII Reimagined / Thursday 5 February
As a bright-eyed young fisherman’s son, you’ve lived your entire life on the peaceful island of Estard. Your journey begins with a simple question: is there more to the world than this small island kingdom? On a quest for answers, you and your childhood friends discover the Shrine of Mysteries and are swept back in time. There, you uncover the shocking truth that entire lands have been sealed away by a malevolent force. Steam linkNioh 3 / Friday 6 February
In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field. Steam linkAlso launching this week: PUBG: Blindspot, My Hero Academia: All’s Justice, Carmageddon: Rogue Shift and Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice of Life Sim