Games to watch out for this October

October is a heavy month for game releases. We hope you’ve been saving up your pocket money, because we guarantee there are going to be some games you want to play this month. From epic RPGs to classic platformers and everything in between, there’s something for everyone.

As always, you’ll find our round-up of the games we’re most excited for this October below. This isn’t an exhaustive list, but there’s more than enough (too many!) to keep you going here. Where we’ve already got content, you’ll find it linked, but otherwise keep an eye on our homepage for more content on these titles popping up throughout the month.

Happy gaming, and god help our bank accounts.

Ghost of Yotei

• 2nd October
• PS5

We called Ghost of Yotei Sucker Punch’s magnum opus when we reviewed it last week. Those are strong words, but we stand by them. This open world adventure is not only stunning to look at, but it’s wonderful to play too, with a story that harks back to classic samurai movies. It takes everything we loved about Ghost of Tsushima and improves on it, along with fixing some of the issues we had with the first game. A roaring success all around.

Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2

• 2nd October
• Nintendo Switch

We’re guessing Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel needs no real introduction, but the fact that these games are going to be playable on Nintendo Switch is rather exciting. Regarded as being one of the best Mario games of all time, now a whole new legion of players get to enjoy it. Bear in mind, though, that this isn’t a remake nor an extensive remaster: the visuals have been improved a little, but that’s about it.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger

• 3rd October
• PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC

We’ve got a Pokémon and a Digimon game to look forward to this month. Digimon Story: Time Stranger tells a story revolving around a potential attack that could see Tokyo completely levelled. But just before the attack happens, a secret agent finds themselves eight years in the past, with the task of stopping the attack happening. It sounds intriguing, and with gameplay spanning the human and Digital world, we’re intrigued to see how it plays out.

Absolom

• 9th October
• PS4, PS5, Switch and PC

We’ve been hands-on with Absolum a number of times this year, and every time we’ve come away absolutely besotted with it. Needless to say, we’re excited to play the full thing. A beat ’em up with roguelike elements, it’s from the team that brought us Streets of Rage 4: do we really need to say more? In our most recent preview, we said we’ve got “nothing but good things to say about it”.

Bye Sweet Carole

• 9th October
• PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch and PC

Described as a Disney-inspired Little Nightmares, we’re very intrigued to get our hands on Bye, Sweet Carole. Not only does it look absolutely gorgeous, but it sounds great too: it’s set in the 1900s with a young girl trying to find her missing best friends and uncover the dark secrets of an orphanage. We think this is going to be the perfect game for spooky season.

Yooka Replaylee

• 9th October
• PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2 and PC

Remember Yooka-Laylee? A colourful, fun platformer from the team behind Banjo Kazooie, it’s now getting a bit of a facelift. Yooka-Replaylee is described as a “remixed and remastered” version of the original game. Not only does it give it a graphical overhaul, but it adds new challenges, rethinks the game’s collectibles, and a whole lot more. If you’re a platforming fan, then, it’s well worth a look — whether or not you’ve played the original. You can read our thoughts in our Yookya-Replaylee preview here.

Battlefield 6

• 10th October
• PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC

It’s almost time for another Battlefield game. If you’re a fan of warfare games, EA’s calling this the “ultimate all-out warfare experience”. Whether you’re on foot, dogfighting in the skies or taking control of a tank, Battlefield 6 promises thrilling combat where working with your squad is more important than ever. We’re excited about the amount of locations featured here: you’ll be able to travel to New York, Gibraltar, the Sahara Desert and a whole lot more.

Little Nightmares 3

• 10th October
• PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2 and PC

There’s a new developer at the helm of Little Nightmares now, but we think it’s in good hands. With original developer Tarsier Studios working on something else, Supermassive Games has taken control of Little Nightmares 3 — and being the team behind Until Dawn and The Dark Pictures Anthology series, we think it might be scarier than ever.

Pokémon Legends Z-A

• 16th October
• Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

First Digimon, and now Pokémon. Pokémon Legends Z-A takes us to Lumiose City where you’ll be able to explore the European-inspired streets, collect new Pokémon and send them out to battle. For the first time, battles will happen in real time, with your trainer able to move around and take action on the fly. Mega Evolution makes a return too, so look forward to some super-powerful pocket monsters in your arsenal.

Jurassic World Evolution 3

• 21st October
• PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC

If you like building theme parks and dinosaurs, Jurassic World Evolution 3 is going to be quite the treat. Following on from the two existing games in the series, Jurassic World Evolution 3 adds more dinosaur species, new features and more opportunities to impress your park’s visitors. Of course, you’ll also have to deal with various emergencies — like the odd T-Rex getting loose. Hope you’re prepared.

Ninja Gaiden 4

• 21st October
• PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC

It’s been a good time for Ninja Gaiden fans, what with Ninja Gaiden 2 Black and Ninja Gaiden Ragebound both making their way to PC and consoles recently. But the next mainline entry into the series is almost here, and Ninja Gaiden 4 promises to be the most intense, high-octane entry to the series yet. If you’re a long-time fan of the series, you’ll find familiar combat philosophy here, but with revamped tools and a whole new adventure to dive into, we’re hopeful it’s going to be a fresh and exciting game.

Painkiller

• 21st October
• PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC

Whether or not you remember the original Painkiller series, you should take note of this. A reimagining from a new studio, 2025’s Painkiller promises fast-paced FPS action as you battle your way through Purgatory. Along with vastly-improved visuals, the biggest change here is that it’s focused on co-op play: while you can play by yourself, you’ll want to bring a friend along for the ride to get the most out of it. We previewed Painkiller earlier this summer and very much enjoyed what we played.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2

• 21st October
• PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC

If the RPG elements of the first Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodines were what you loved the most, you might be a little disappointed. They’ve seemingly been watered down for the sequel, which focuses much more on story. The good news is, based on what we’ve played of the game so far, that story is absolutely excellent. Set in a fascinating world ripe to be explored and focusing on three-dimensional characters with rich histories, there’s a lot to be excited for here, and we very much hope it’s going to be worth the (long) wait.

Dispatch

• 22nd October
• PS5 and PC

We don’t know a great deal about Dispatch, but we’re very intrigued by its premise. Written by ex-Telltale Games staff, it describes itself as a ‘workplace comedy’ about superheroes living in LA. You’ll take on the role of Mecha Man who, after losing his mech suit, is forced to take a job in a dispatch centre. It becomes your job to send out superheroes to various emergencies while also forging relationships within the workplace. It sounds bizarre, but we’re here for it.

Tormented Souls 2

• 23rd October
• PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC

We’ve already played the first couple of hours of Tormented Souls 2 and can confirm it’s going to be quite the treat for Halloween. Complete with a creepy setting, plenty of puzzles and a gripping narrative, there’s a lot to like here. If you’ve played the first game, you’ll appreciate the wealth of improvements, too, such as much better visuals and vastly improved lighting. We’re very much looking forward to playing more, and if you’re a fan of games like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, you should be too.

Fast & Furious Arcade Edition

• 24th October
• PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Switch

We’re pretty excited to give Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition a try, simply because this is technically a Cruis’n game with another name. You see, the original arcade game was developed by Raw Thrills, a studio founded by Eugene Jarvis. After being exclusively in arcades since 2022, it’s now making its way to home consoles — and since we love arcade racing games, we’re itching to get our hands on it.

Once Upon a Katamari

• 24th October
• PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch and PC

A brand new Katamari game is almost upon us, and we couldn’t be more excited. There’s something about the zaniness of Bandai Namco’s roll ’em up game series that we absolutely love. And with the last few releases being rehashes of previous games, we can’t wait to play brand new levels for the first time in years. If you’re yet to play a Katamari game, do yourself a favour and jump into one, because you’re in for a treat.

The Seance of Blake Manor

• 27th October
• PC

Going hands-on with The Seánce of Blake Manor earlier this summer, we came away supremely impressed with what we saw. A noir mystery inspired by Irish folklore, it weaves spookiness and intrigue together to create a truly gripping tale. If you’re a fan of puzzle games, it’s one you really do need to keep your eye on: it puts control firmly in your hands, and from gathering evidence to figuring where to go next, it’s all down to you.

Simon the Sorcerer Origins

• 28th October
• PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch and PC

What’s this, a brand new adventure in the Simon the Sorcerer series? Yeah: 30 years after Simon’s first outing, he’s back in a prequel adventure, and like you’ve never seen him before. This point-and-click adventure sports gorgeous visuals, engaging puzzles and a new, engaging story. Whether or not you’ve played the original, it’s worth keeping on your radar, particularly if you’re a fan of classic point-and-click games.

Wreckreation

• 28th October
• PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC

Remember Dangerous Driving and Danger Zone? Wreckreation is the evolution of those series, developed by Three Fields Entertainment. The studio itself is made up of ex-Burnout developers, so expect there to be Burnout DNA here. Not only does Wreckreation promise high-octane arcade racing, checking and crashing, but it also has a track-building element, allowing you to create your own extreme tracks for you and your friends to race on. We don’t know how we feel about that, but we’re certainly looking forward to the racing element.

The Outer Worlds 2

• 29th October (24th October for Premium Edition)
• PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC

Six years after The Outer Worlds released, it’s finally getting a sequel. From Obsidian Entertainment, The Outer Worlds 2 promises a zany action-packed adventure with plenty of humour thrown in for good measure. If you’ve played the first, you’ll already have a good idea of what to expect, but this sequel will offer a brand new crew, new weapons, and all new enemies to sink your bullets into.

Dragon Quest 1+2 HD-2D Remake

• 30th October
• PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Switch 2 and PC

If you’re a Dragon Quest fan — or even if you just love old-school JRPGS — we think you’re going to be excited by this. The first two mainline Dragon Quest games are getting a facelift with Square Enix’s signature ‘HD-2D’ style. It means it won’t lose its old-school charm, but will be brought up to date to play on modern consoles. Dragon Quest III had the same treatment last year, and while we had mixed feelings, we’re still looking forward to revisiting more old Dragon Quest games in this way.

Virtua Fighter 5 REVO World Stage

• 30th October
• PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC

For fans of classic fighting games, we think Virtua Fighter 5 REVO World Stage is going to be an exciting prospect. This new version makes one of the best fighting games even better by adding a wealth of new content, including an all-new single-player mode, crossplay and improved training elements, amongst other things. You can find out more about the game by reading our interview with game producer Seiji Aoki.

Terminator 2D No Fate

• 31st October
• PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch and PC

If you love the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day (and who doesn’t?), you’re going to want to get your hands on Terminator 2D No Fate. This is essentially a retelling of the events of the film, told via a side-scrolling action game. It invokes the feeling of classic action games of the 90s, but with a storyline that we all know and love, it promises to be something rather special indeed.