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Game Development Daily Report - January 17, 2026
Comprehensive gaming industry report with key updates covering development tools, industry news, and emerging trends.
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Jan 17, 2026
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The Great Migration: Why Smart Indie Developers Are Abandoning the 'Steam-First' Strategy in 2026
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Egg Helix
Egg Helix is an arcade game where you steer a trunk adorned with many tennis rackets. There will be an easter egg bouncing up and down. Your main purpose is to take this egg to the top. Make eggcelent steering movements to achieve it.
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Treasure Hunter
The tomb is filled with giant chests and treasures, each promising incredible wealth. Enter the chamber and hunt for every single one. But wait, what’s that? Something is lurking in the shadows?
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Arcade Games
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Mr Space Bullet
Mr Space Bullet is a 2D shooting game where you will be on a staircase in outer space. While trying to climb up, you will come across many aliens on your way. Your job is to aim at your enemies precisely at their heads. Shoot the alien you encounter on every stair without blinking an eye.
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Trains io
Welcome to Trains io! Trains. io is a fun and exciting free online game where you and other players are little toy trains. The goal is to increase the number of carriages as many as possible.
#3d #arcade
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Action Games
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Zombie War Defense
You may have heard of that famous TV series, The Walking Dead. Welcome to their world. Here, you are faced with those walking creatures! And you must prevent the zombies from breaching the gate at all costs.
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Racing Games
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Monster Truck Racing
Giant wheels and incredible engine power—Monster Trucks are amazing machines built for high performance on rough terrains. In this mini-game, players race to the finish line with monster trucks on an obstacle course. Drive your truck, perform jumps and flips, and be the first to reach the flag. Monster Truck Racing is a 2D single-player racing game where you'll strive to outpace opponents on steep tracks.
#1-player #2d
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Shortcut Race
Shortcut Race is a 3D running game where the one who cheats the most wins the race. We know it is not fair, but also fun! You will race with wacky characters on a twisted road on the water. Collect the planks on your way and build shortcuts to get ahead of your rivals.
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Arcade Games
Egg Helix
Egg Helix is an arcade game where you steer a trunk adorned with many tennis rackets. There will be an easter egg bouncing up and down. Your main purpose is to take this egg to the top. Make eggcelent steering movements to achieve it.
#1-player #3d
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Puzzle Games
Mahjong
Mahjong Online is a game of patience, skill, and a bit of luck. In this version of a decades-old game, your goal will be to match identical tiles to remove them from the board until none remain. The difficulty comes with this rule: only free tiles can be picked. So, blocked tiles must be open on at least one side.
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Action Games
Battle Royale Simulator
Battle Royale Simulator is a 3D shooting game where you land on the field with a parachute and face enemies. Your enemies are ready to attack you the moment they see you. You must be cautious while moving, as anyone could be behind you. Pick up your gun from the ground and eliminate the masked enemies in this battle game!
#3d #action
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Action Games
Zombie Sniper
Get ready for zombie hunting! We will go on a long journey. Zombie Sniper is a 2D shooting game where you are trying to shoot the zombies in the head. Take your place on the roof.
#1-player #2d
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Action Games
Archer Hero
In Archer Hero, we give you the possibility to enter the world of mysticism and magic. Begin the journey by testing your archery abilities and eliminating potential enemies. You can select from a variety of bows, arrows, and targets in order to improve your shooting skills. Every level brings new challenges and rewards.
#3d #action
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Racing Games
Car Wash
Washing your car will become enjoyable with Car Wash! Car Wash is a car maintenance simulator you can play for free on OnlineGames. io. There are many cars available to you.
#2d #car
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Action Games
Treasure Hunter
The tomb is filled with giant chests and treasures, each promising incredible wealth. Enter the chamber and hunt for every single one. But wait, what’s that? Something is lurking in the shadows?
#1-player #2d
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Arcade Games
Mr Space Bullet
Mr Space Bullet is a 2D shooting game where you will be on a staircase in outer space. While trying to climb up, you will come across many aliens on your way. Your job is to aim at your enemies precisely at their heads. Shoot the alien you encounter on every stair without blinking an eye.
#1-player #2d
96
Racing Games
Crazy Car Arena
Crazy Car Arena is a free online game to experience the maximum. Seek top score by navigating through tight turns, inversions, steep slopes, and even fire rings. This game is filled with stunning 3D graphics, and the music adds to the excitement and the desire for speed. Challenges will put your wild driving skills to the test.
#3d #arena
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Arcade Games
Speed Drift Racing
Speed Drift Racing is a free online racing game for arcade game lovers. In a simplistic 2D setting with 3 opponents ahead of you, you will drift through sharp bends and make cool maneuvers to arrive at the finish line first. Get ready to test your skills on the slippery roads of Speed Drift Racing! This online car game is all about mastering the art of precision drifting.
#2d #arcade
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Arcade Games
Trains io
Welcome to Trains io! Trains. io is a fun and exciting free online game where you and other players are little toy trains. The goal is to increase the number of carriages as many as possible.
#3d #arcade
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