This month, October’s Game Catalog lineup brings plenty of thrills for spooky season.
Step into a fog-shrouded nightmare in the chilling remake of Silent Hill 2, survive
a night of terror in the definitive PS5 edition of the slasher horror Until Dawn, embrace
your inner vampire and stalk the night in V Rising, or, in an entirely different register,
join Ichiban Kasuga and his unlikely crew of outcasts in a quest for the truth in Yakuza:
Like a Dragon.
Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter
Marvel Rivals
unveils a limited-time PvE Zombie Mode at gamescom Asia.
Inspired by Marvel Zombies, infiltrate virus-engulfed Midtown New York as Thor, Blade, Magik,
Jeff, or Punisher, using unique abilities to survive endless zombie waves and boss fights
against Zombie Namor and the Queen of the Dead.
A special Halloween event launches alongside the new PvE Zombie Mode.
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[ Source: NetEase Games ]
OVERTYPE
Roguelike typing action-adventure
OVERTYPE
sets players as immune girl Zyra in a neon cyberpunk dystopia, typing words to unleash
attacks against robots and uncover her scientist parents' legacy against ruler Archon.
Dynamic runs reshape maps and unlock abilities, with eidolon upgrades, boss battles, and full
typing for combat, movement, and interactions.
The first demo launches on February 4th on Steam for PC, with consoles planned for a later date.
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[ Source: Zozo Studio ]
INMOST
Spooky atmospheric puzzle platformer
INMOST
has surpassed 1.2 million players ahead of its Android and iOS launch on October
28th.
Born from Hidden Layer Games' a desperate bid to save their business and avoid deportation,
this dark pixel art narrative delves into emotional themes that have brought many players
to tears.
Players can pre-register now to experience the haunting labyrinth and three playable
characters.
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[ Source: Chucklefish ]
Second Sun
Hi-octane loot-and-shoot FPS
Second Sun
launches on Steam on November 5th with a -15% discount, blending open-world exploration,
RPG progression, and procedurally generated dungeons.
Players combat demons using abilities and loot to save the Empire from darkness in this
movement-based saga inspired by old-school shooters and ARPGs.
A playable demo is now available on Steam for PC.
10/20/2025
[ Source: Iceberg Interactive ]
Schildmaid MX
Retro side-scrolling shoot’em up
Schildmaid MX
launches digitally on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam on November 26th.
There are also limited physical Nintendo Switch editions available for pre-order.
This bullet hell-inspired title features nostalgic pixel art, innovative shield mechanics
to absorb enemy attacks, three unique ships, a risk-reward strategy, and online leaderboards.
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First-person psychological horror
Animas
demo launches on Steam, plunging players into Venezuelan folklore as an
investigator uncovering the Blanco family's violent, mystical past in a
northern mountain mansion.
This narrative walking simulator builds tension via environmental storytelling,
sound design, and unraveling eras of horror, sans combat or chases, inspired by
films like "Cure," "Pulse," and "Hereditary."
Apamate Studio's prologue stands alone, with the full release targeted for October
2026 and future expansions on Venezuelan traditions.
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[ Source: Apamate Studio ]
Absolum
Roguelite beat ’em up
Absolum
launches physical Standard and Collector’s Editions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo
Switch, following its digital release.
In Talamh, renegade heroes like Galandra and Karl battle tyrant Sun King Azra with
fluid combos, evolving routes, magical counters, and co-op options.
The Special Edition includes exclusive pins, art book, poster, and trading cards,
with a epic soundtrack by Gareth Coker, Yuka Kitamura, and Mick Gordon.
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[ Source: Silver Lining Interactive ]
ARC Raiders
High-stakes PvPvE extraction adventure
ARC Raiders
kicks off its Server Slam through October 19th on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and
PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
The open test on Dam Battlegrounds features progression, crafting, and quests to stress-test
servers, rewarding participants with a “Server Slammer” backpack cosmetic at launch.
Progress doesn't carry over to the full release on October 30th, with pre-order exclusives
like the Lucky Duck Bundle.
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[ Source: Embark Studios ]
Squirrel with a Gun
Nutty sandbox shooter and puzzle platformer
Squirrel with a Gun
is launching on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 18th, with all prior DLC and the new Varmint
Collection for added customization.
The release includes Ratatoskr, Gravity Gun, Photo Mode, and Pride Month updates, letting
players battle agents, solve puzzles, and gather acorns in chaotic, over-the-top action on
the go.
Players can preorder the physical edition on the official Squirrel with a Gun website.
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[ Source: Maximum Entertainment ]
Clonk
Chaotic VR platformer party game
Clonk
has postponed its “Closed Chaos” Playtest #2 to October 17-19, to deliver the best
possible version.
This adjustment allows developers BearHammer Games and publisher Clique Games to refine
the multiplayer obstacle course experience featuring clay art style, creative throwables,
and innovative propulsion mechanics.
The chaotic multiplayer experience will feature up to 16 players on Meta Quest for VR
enthusiasts.
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