As a games journalist, it’s almost a job requirement to dive into every new release that hits the market. But if you’re one of those enthusiasts eagerly anticipating the next big game, January is the perfect month to delve into your backlog. Personally, I took advantage of the Steam Winter Sale to snag a few titles from 2024 that I missed out on. I’ve been exploring Satisfactory and Trash Goblin and even ventured back to some older gems like Firewatch and Dave the Diver. Late 2024 saw me grabbing Tiny Glade, and in August, I embarked on my inaugural journey through Baldur’s Gate 3.
Even though we’ve stepped into 2025, the brilliance of these games remains intact. There’s something uniquely rewarding about diving into older titles—I feel like I’ve joined a special group that appreciates how fantastic Firewatch truly is. It reminds me of picking up a classic novel. So, if you’re staring at a daunting backlog, I recommend starting with one of the oldest games you own and moving forward from there, or revisiting a game you’ve neglected for a while. It’s a great way to rekindle what made you passionate about a particular game, genre, or developer, regardless of how many new titles are on the way. Who knows, in exploring these past treasures, you might just uncover your favorite game of 2025.
