Chinese New Year 2026 (or Lunar New Year 2026) is one of those perfect moments to do two things: eat well and fill your library of PC games at a reduced price. On IndieGala the Lunar Scratchy Sale arrives, a wave of offers, discounts, promos and Steam Keys (and more) on many titles, from major publishers to indie gems, including RPG, action, strategy, horror, co-op and single-player.

2026 is the year of the Horse (more precisely, in many traditions it is indicated as Year of the Horse), a symbol often associated with energy and momentum: great, because your backlog was starting to feel lonely. And if you like the idea of discovering new titles or catching up with modern classics, this is the classic window where it is worth aiming for bundles, deluxe editions, DLC, and complete packs without making your wallet cry.

The 3 new publishers on sale for the first time on IndieGala

This year there is a detail that is juicy for those who really follow the market: three publishers arrive for the first time on sale on IndieGala. If you like digging into “new” catalogs (at least here with us), this is your priority lane.

HypeTrain Digital: curated indies, weird ideas (in the right way)

HypeTrain has a particular taste for games with a strong identity, often halfway between experimentation and a well-oiled gameplay loop.

Some examples to keep an eye on:

  • Black Book: a mix between RPG, deckbuilding and folkloristic atmosphere, perfect if you like choices, builds and “thoughtful” progression.
  • SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator: creative simulation, much more “game” than it looks. If you love sandbox and freedom, it is a great anti-stress.
  • Intravenous 2: tactical approach, tension, pacing, and that stealth/action feeling that keeps you always half tense.
  • Nova Lands: crafting, light automation, exploration and progression. A comfort game that becomes a black hole of hours.

Red Hook Studios: hard strategy, premium anxiety (yes, it is a compliment)

If you like turn-based, risk management and systems that do not hold your hand, Red Hook is basically a religion.

  • Darkest Dungeon: a modern classic between roguelike, stress management and team building. It punishes, but in an elegant way.
  • Darkest Dungeon II: different structure, more “journey” and run progression. If you love tension but want a more modern format, it is worth a look.

Dreamhaven Inc: “new universes” and ambitious production

Dreamhaven is interesting because it aims at fresh IP with a more “premium” cut while staying accessible.

  • Sunderfolk: great if you are looking for something with co-op vibes and shared progression.
  • Lynked: Banner of the Spark: action and building, with a cooperative loop and “build” heart.
  • Wildgate: competitive and dynamic idea, perfect if you want something more lively in multiplayer.

Narrative, adventure and single-player: stories worth living

When single-player is done well, nothing else is needed. In the Lunar Scratchy Sale you find publishers with strong narrative catalogs, perfect for those who seek pacing, characters and atmosphere.

  • Quantic Dream S.A. is a name that does not need much presentation if you love narrative adventures and choices:
    • Detroit: Become Human: strong narrative impact, many branches, great if you like “forking” stories.
    • Heavy Rain: interactive thriller, tension and investigation.
    • Beyond: Two Souls: more emotional, more cinematic, very much an “experience”.
  • Microids is a safe choice for those who want adventure and classic storytelling:
    • Syberia: The World Before: modern adventure with puzzles and atmosphere, ideal if you want a more thoughtful “story-like” pace.

Action, challenge and endless loops: roguelite, stealth and combat that “hooks”

If instead you are in the phase “give me combat, give me build, give me a reason to replay an area 20 times”, here there are easy choices.

  • Motion Twin Interactive Sale
  • Kepler Interactive Sale
    • Scorn: first-person horror, heavy atmosphere and disturbing design (in the artistic sense). Perfect if you want something different from the usual “shooter”.
  • IO Interactive A/S Sale
  • (Martial arts bonus with challenge vibes)

Strategy and management: when you want to build (or survive) with your brain

The Moon brings luck, but in management games you also need planning. If you love strategy, management, and choices that matter, here is your bread.

  • 11 Bit Studios
    • Frostpunk2: city builder and moral crisis. If you like managing a city while everything is on fire (metaphorically and often literally), it is perfect.
    • This War ofMine: civilian survival, limited resources, harsh choices. It is not “relaxing”, but it is powerful.
  • Frontier Developments
    • Planet Zoo: creative management, care, building and optimization. Ideal if you want a deep sandbox.
    • Jurassic World Evolution 2: dinosaurs, park management, controlled chaos. And yes, sooner or later something always escapes.

Capcom (JP): action and co-op “by the book” to celebrate with style

If you want something super proven on the gameplay side, Capcom is a comfortable choice: combat, solid systems, and often great PC performance.

  • Dragon’s Dogma 2: is an open-world action RPG by Capcom featuring spectacular combat and a dynamic world that reacts to player choices.
  • Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition: modernized survival horror, high pacing, top production. If you want well-made tension, it is a safe pick.

Quick deep dive: MINTROCKET with promo deadline (mark the date)

Among the promos with a precise date, watch MINTROCKET Sale which ends on 24/02/2026 at 23:59. If you were missing the publisher’s most talked-about title:

  • DAVE THE DIVER: perfect loop between exploration, gathering and management. It is one of those games that look “small”, then steal your evenings.