Every New Game Coming to PS Plus Extra and Premium in January 2026, Ranked

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January 2026’s PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium games offer a diverse selection. There are three horror titles, each with a unique style, and three very different driving games. Rounding out the lineup is a relaxing puzzle game, a large-scale RPG from a popular series, and a challenging roguelike. Even with some players potentially owning certain titles, the variety should appeal to a wide range of tastes.

Here’s a look at the nine PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium games launching in January 2026, and how they compare. All of these games will be available starting January 20th.

9) A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead

While a horror game based on A Quiet Place seemed promising, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead doesn’t quite live up to expectations. It borrows ideas from games like Alien: Isolation and Amnesia: The Bunker, requiring players to carefully sneak past sound-sensitive aliens. Avoiding these creatures and paying attention to your surroundings can be thrilling, but the constant need for slow, cautious movement quickly becomes repetitive. This is made worse by the game feeling less refined than the titles it tries to emulate. Though the game’s use of microphone input to react to real-world sounds is interesting, it ultimately emphasizes the ways in which The Road Ahead falls short.

8) Ridge Racer

Ridge Racer was a key game for the original PlayStation, showcasing the console’s capabilities and helping to drive sales. While the graphics haven’t aged terribly, it’s more of a historical artifact than a truly engaging racing game today. With limited cars and tracks, and no option for multiplayer, it doesn’t offer much long-term replay value.

7) Expeditions: A MudRunner Game

While it puts you behind the wheel, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game isn’t about speed. It’s focused on carefully transporting goods or exploring realistic environments. In some ways, it’s similar to Death Stranding – both games really make you think about the terrain. You need to assess everything – water, hills, mud – because misjudging an obstacle can cause you to fail. Even details like tire pressure and when to use all-wheel drive add layers of strategic decision-making.

6) A Little to the Left

There’s a unique joy in tidying up, and the game A Little to the Left really gets that. It’s a puzzle game where you arrange objects in a visually pleasing way – whether by stacking them by height or fitting everything together perfectly. The game offers helpful hints if you get stuck, but doesn’t just give you the answer. It’s a calming and satisfying experience, and a playful cat occasionally adds a bit of charming chaos!

5) The Exit 8

Exit 8 is a unique and unsettling game that’s hard to categorize. It’s not a traditional horror game, but it definitely has creepy elements. Players explore a looping hallway in a train station, where each cycle features a random, strange occurrence. This forces you to pay close attention to even the smallest details, some of which are quite disturbing. Like the game P.T., it takes a familiar and seemingly safe place and messes with your expectations, creating a feeling of unease.

4) Darkest Dungeon 2

Okay, so Darkest Dungeon 2 is tough – like, really tough. The beginning is especially rough; I kept losing heroes, and it felt like bad luck was constantly kicking me while I was down. It was super frustrating, but I stuck with it, and once I figured things out, I realized how solid the core gameplay actually is. Combat is surprisingly deep; choosing the right attacks and combining different effects feels great. But with so many skills and characters to pick from, the randomness can be a pain, even though the game straight-up tells you death is part of the deal. Honestly, that tough-but-fair attitude is reflected in the whole game – the art style is gritty and the characters look worn down, which actually makes it really appealing. It’s not always a smooth ride, but it’s almost always interesting, and it’s definitely for players who like a real challenge.

3) Art of Rally

Art of Rally is a calming racing game, and it feels as peaceful as its stylish visuals and upbeat music suggest. Unlike many other racing games, you compete against the clock by yourself, making it a more solitary experience. While you’ll still want to perform well, the absence of other racers creates a unique and relaxed atmosphere.

2) Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio consistently delivers quality Like a Dragon games, and their latest, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, is no exception. The game centers around the cheerful Ichiban Kasuga and offers a refreshing change of scenery by moving the action outside of Japan, providing a nice break from the settings of previous games.

So, Infinite Wealth keeps the RPG battles from Yakuza: Like a Dragon, but they’ve added some faster, more action-oriented stuff to it, which is awesome. It feels like a really good mix of the turn-based stuff and the straight-up brawling we used to get in older Yakuza games. Honestly, it makes the gameplay feel really fresh. And like always, there’s a ton of side stuff to do – the mini-games are surprisingly addictive, and they even seem inspired by some classic Nintendo titles! Thankfully, the game still has that signature Yakuza humor and a story that pulls you in, even if not every plot point totally lands. Overall, it’s a really solid addition to the series.

1) Resident Evil Village

Resident Evil Village feels like a greatest hits compilation of the series, borrowing elements from previous games throughout. It features a relentless pursuer like in Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7, a creepy, classic mansion reminiscent of the original Resident Evil, and action-packed sections that echo Resident Evil 4 and 6, but without the issues of the latter. This constant shift in gameplay keeps the pacing excellent, similar to what Resident Evil 4 achieved. The story is also one of the best in the series, making Village a complete and highly compelling experience, and one of the strongest games in the survival horror genre.

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2026-01-15 21:14