NVIDIA has expanded its GeForce NOW cloud gaming library this week with the arrival of Quarantine Zone: The Last Check, a new release from indie publisher Devolver Digital, alongside eight additional titles. The update continues the company’s early-year momentum following a series of platform announcements unveiled at CES.
The additions mean GeForce NOW members can stream a wider mix of new releases and established indie hits without local downloads, using NVIDIA’s cloud infrastructure across supported devices. The company says the update is part of its regular “GFN Thursday” rollout, which brings new games to the service each week.
The launch also builds on recent GeForce NOW announcements, including native apps for Linux and Amazon Fire TV devices, expanded flight-control support, and a slate of major releases planned for 2026.
A tense survival test in the cloud
Quarantine Zone: The Last Check joins GeForce NOW following its debut on Steam earlier this month. The game places players in charge of a checkpoint during a zombie outbreak, tasking them with screening survivors, managing limited resources, and preventing infection from spreading beyond the quarantine line.
Gameplay centers on inspection and decision-making rather than combat, with players using tools and judgment to determine who is allowed through. Each incorrect call can escalate the crisis, forcing players to reinforce defenses and adapt as conditions deteriorate over time.
On GeForce NOW, the title is available to Ultimate-tier members with NVIDIA’s highest cloud performance settings enabled. NVIDIA says the game can be streamed with maximum visual fidelity and high frame rates, allowing players to experience its bleak atmosphere without relying on local hardware or lengthy installations.
Devolver Digital’s catalog on GeForce NOW
The addition of Quarantine Zone: The Last Check strengthens an already substantial Devolver Digital presence on the platform. Several of the publisher’s most recognizable games are already available to stream, including Cult of the Lamb, Hotline Miami, Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number, Inscryption, Enter the Gungeon, and Ball x Pit.
These titles span genres from roguelikes to psychological horror, reflecting Devolver’s reputation for unconventional design and distinctive visual styles. Making them available through cloud streaming lowers the barrier to entry for players who may not own gaming PCs or consoles capable of running them locally.
NVIDIA has increasingly emphasized indie and mid-sized releases as part of its GeForce NOW strategy, positioning the service as a way to access diverse PC libraries across devices rather than a replacement storefront.
Stealth action returns with Styx
Also highlighted this week is Styx: Shards of Darkness, the stealth-focused fantasy title published by Focus Home Interactive. The game follows the goblin assassin Styx through large, vertical environments that reward careful planning, shadow-based movement, and creative use of abilities.
Players are encouraged to approach objectives methodically, using invisibility, traps, and environmental interactions, while the game’s reactive design allows stealth missions to unravel into chaos if mistakes are made. NVIDIA says the title is now streamable via GeForce NOW, expanding options for fans of stealth-driven gameplay.
Full list of games joining this week
In total, nine titles have been added to the GeForce NOW library in this update:
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Quarantine Zone: The Last Check (Steam, new release January 12)
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Star Wars Outlaws (Ubisoft Connect, available via Xbox Game Pass)
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon (Steam, new release January 15)
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Styx: Shards of Darkness (Epic Games Store, free January 15)
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Styx: Master of Shadows (Epic Games Store, free January 15)
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Guild Wars: Reforged (Steam)
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Mon Bazou (Steam)
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Tavern Keeper (Steam)
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Waterpark Simulator (Steam)
NVIDIA notes that players accessing Ubisoft titles through Xbox Game Pass will need to link their accounts through Ubisoft Connect before streaming.
Promotions and community engagement
Alongside the game launches, NVIDIA is promoting a limited-time giveaway in partnership with Thrustmaster. The promotion includes a T.Flight Hotas One MSFS Edition flight controller and a one-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership, aimed at flight simulation enthusiasts. Entries close on January 24.
The company has also amplified community reactions from CES, sharing feedback from cloud gaming-focused creators and users discussing the upcoming Linux app and recent platform improvements.
As GeForce NOW continues its weekly expansion, NVIDIA appears focused on balancing high-profile releases with distinctive indie games, positioning cloud streaming as a flexible way to access PC titles across a growing range of devices.
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