My Top Favorite Sweeps Slots In January (New Game Releases)

Developer: Pragmatic Play

Wow, this game pulls you in fast. The cascading wins are awesome because one spin can turn into three or four wins if the symbols fall your way. Zeus doesn’t mess around, he randomly throws multipliers onto the screen which completely changes the flow of the game. One time during the free spins round, he dropped a 10x and a 25x back-to-back and watching those numbers stack up was such a rush. The graphics and sound effects are epic too, it feels like you’re in the middle of a thunderstorm every time you spin.

• RTP: Around 96.5%, which is solid for a sweeps slot.
• Why I love it: The graphics are gorgeous and the sound effects pull you in.

Developer: Hacksaw Gaming

This one is for anyone who loves a gritty Wild West vibe. Wanted Dead or A Wild is intense in the best way. The Duel at Dawn bonus round is hands-down my favorite part. When the VS symbols expand, revealing multipliers, it’s pure chaos. I once hit a string of 20x, 10x and 5x multipliers in one spin, and I couldn’t believe how quickly it added up. Even the base game with its dark visuals and eerie music set the tone perfectly.

• RTP: 96.38%, which is competitive for this type of game.
• Why I love it: The dark, moody graphics make it feel like you’re in the middle of a classic Western.

Developer: Pragmatic Play

Sweet Bonanza 1000 hits differently from the original. One spin dropped a x50 multiplier onto a cluster of grapes and it completely flipped my session around. Moments like that keep you coming back. The candy visuals are still here, but it’s the high-volatility gameplay that makes this version stand out.

• RTP: 96.51%, slightly higher than some other Pragmatic Play slots.
• Why I love it: The tumbling reels and random multipliers make every spin exciting, plus the bright candy theme is just plain fun.

This one’s completely different from most slots because of its grid-style layout. Instead of reels, you match symbols in clusters, and every win triggers a cascade that can lead to even more matches. When you get a win, a multiplier stays on the board in the space where the match happened. If you hit another win in the same spot, the multiplier grows. I had a session where multipliers started stacking in one corner, eventually hitting 64x.

Don’t let the candy theme fool you, it’s cute, but this slot is heaps of fun. It’s high volatility, so you might go a few rounds with smaller wins, but when the board lights up, it’s worth it.

• RTP: 96.5%, keeping it in line with similar Pragmatic Play games.
• Why I love it: The unique grid layout and vibrant colors are awesome.

Developer: Pragmatic Play

There’s a reason the original Sweet Bonanza is still one of my go-to slots. It’s straightforward, but the tumbling reels and free spin feature make it so much fun. I’ve had moments where I was down to my last couple of spins, only to trigger the bonus round and watch the multipliers completely flip my session around. One time, I hit a x100 multiplier during the free spins round. Even years after its release, this game still feels exciting every time I play it.

• RTP: 96.48%, which is pretty standard but still fair.
• Why I love it: It’s a classic for a reason. The combination of simple mechanics and exciting features still makes it a favorite, even years after its release.