The Halloween season has arrived, bringing with it a frightening number of new game releases. October tends to be a hectic month, and this year feels particularly intense. Kicking off the festivities is Ghost of Yotei, Sony’s latest blockbuster in the open-world genre, launching this week. As the month concludes, Mina the Hollower from the creators of Shovel Knight will make its debut on Halloween—a charming nod to The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. Who says you can’t enjoy both tricks and treats?
Throughout the month, we can look forward to fan-favorite franchises making their return, including Battlefield 6, Ninja Gaiden 4, and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. There are also notable sequels on the horizon, such as Pokémon Legends: Z-A and The Outer Worlds 2. Be sure to keep an eye on some highly anticipated titles on Steam that are releasing in October, such as Little Nightmares 3 and Arc Raiders. While the abundance of games poses a challenge for the industry, it also provides players with an abundance of choices this month.
Below is a list of 55 games scheduled for release in October 2025. If you notice any upcoming titles we’ve overlooked, don’t hesitate to mention them in the comments.
Silly Polly Beast – October 1
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Developers: Anji Games
Publishers: Top Hat Studio
Genres: Adventure shooter
Ghost of Yotei – October 2
Platforms: PlayStation 5
Developers: Sucker Punch Productions
Publishers: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Genres: Open-world RPG adventure
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 – October 2
Platforms: Switch 2, Switch
Developers: Nintendo
Publishers: Nintendo
Genres: Platformer adventure
Digimon Story: Time Stranger – October 3
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Developers: Media.Vision
Publishers: Bandai Namco
Genres: RPG
Watch for more exciting titles as October progresses, including new entries in popular franchises and eagerly awaited sequels. It’s going to be a thrilling month for gamers!
