If you thought September had its share of big releases, strap yourselves in for what is undoubtedly the biggest month of the year.
As many of us are still trying to catch up on the games that have already come, October welcomes even more into our backlogs. It’s got more than enough ports, enormous sequels, and exciting indie games to shake a stick at.
It feels like an impossible task to list every game releasing in October, but here are all of the releases that you should be excited for in a month that’ll see games flying off shelves like hotcakes.
October 2023 Video Game Releases
Scorn (PlayStation 5)
Platforms: PlayStation 5
Release Date: October 3
Scorn is an atmospheric first-person horror adventure game set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and somber tapestry.
The Lamplighters League
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: October 3
Recruit a team of misfits with unique abilities and unforgettable personalities, and chase the Banished Court to the ends of the earth in a mix of real-time infiltration, turn-based tactical combat, and a character-driven story of adventure and intrigue.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5
Release Date: October 5
Pre-order on Amazon: $64.99 with free shipping.
Cricket 24
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5
Release Date: October 5
Set to feature more licensed content than any other cricket video game before, Cricket 24 will include teams and nations from all around the globe, creating the most complete video game simulation of cricket seen to date.
Wargroove 2
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch
Release Date: October 5
Trouble stirs on the shores of Aurania. An ambitious new faction has unearthed forbidden relics capable of catastrophic consequences. But how far will they go to achieve glory? Take to the battlefield, sea, and sky with a cast of new Commanders, using your wits to wage turn-based war!
Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Release Date: October 6
Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition is the quintessential Borderlands 3 experience, featuring the award-winning base game plus all 6 content add-ons and the full collection of bonus cosmetic packs! Blast through multiple worlds as one of four Vault Hunters, the ultimate treasure-seeking badasses of the Borderlands.
Detective Pikachu Returns
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Release Date: October 6
Pre-order on Amazon: $59 with free shipping
Unravel a series of mysteries across Ryme City with a tough-talking, coffee-loving Pikachu and his human partner, Tim Goodman. When a jewel theft occurs, the case sets this great detective duo down a path filled with mystery.
NHL 24
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: October 6
EA SPORTS™ NHL 24’s all-new gameplay features bring authentic on-ice action to life. Experience the rush and fatigue of a high-pressure game with the Exhaust Engine, where sustained pressure in the attack zone leads to new game-changing effects like goalie fatigue that slows the netminder’s reaction time the more they get worn down with offensive action.
Forza Motorsport
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: October 10
The Cheapest Copy: $109 with free shipping
Race across world famous track destinations in Forza Motorsport and discover an automotive community of car lovers, painters, tuners, and photographers.
Lil Gator Game
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: October 10
Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels.
Roblox (PlayStation 5)
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Release Date: October 10
Roblox is the ultimate virtual universe that lets you create, share experiences with friends, and be anything you can imagine.
Honkai Star Rail
Platforms: PlayStation 5
Release Date: October 11
In this exciting new free-to-play game, you’ll journey through immense worlds of the unknown and bond with a series of memorable characters. Choose your companions and arrange the ultimate four-person combat team to help you take down a looming threat to the universe.
Total War: Pharaoh
Platforms: PC
Release Date: October 11
In Total War: Pharaoh, the newest entry in the award-winning grand strategy series, immerse yourself in ancient Egypt at the zenith of its power and experience the dramatic events that threaten its destruction.
Batman: Arkham Trilogy (Nintendo Switch)
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Release Date: October 13
Pre-order on Amazon: $79 with free shipping
Face off against notorious supervillains The Joker, Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, and more in Batman: Arkham Asylum. Step into the shadows of Batman: Arkham City’s open world, the new maximum security “home” for thugs, gangsters, and insane criminal masterminds. In Batman: Arkham Knight, tear through the streets of Gotham and take on the ultimate threat in the trilogy’s epic conclusion.
Lords of the Fallen
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: October 13
Pre-order on Amazon: $89 with free shipping
A vast world awaits in all-new, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As one of the fabled Dark Crusaders, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God.
Sonic Superstars
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: October 17
Pre-order on Amazon: $79 with free shipping
Adventure through the mystical Northstar Islands in this all-new take on classic 2D Sonic high-speed action platforming.
Wizard with a Gun
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: October 17
Wizard with a Gun is an online cooperative sandbox survival game set in a magical wilderness wrought with dangerous creatures and arcane mysteries. Embark on a journey alone or with a friend to collect, craft, and outfit your wizard however you see fit as you explore the unknown.
Hellboy Web of Wyrd
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: October 18
Hellboy Web of Wyrd is a roguelike action brawler with an original story created in partnership with Dark Horse Comics and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. When an agent of the B.P.R.D. goes missing, Hellboy is sent to investigate; pulling him into the depths of the Wyrd.
Endless Dungeon
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: October 19
ENDLESS™ Dungeon is a Rogue-lite Tactical Action game, set in the award-winning ENDLESS™ Universe. Recruit a team of shipwrecked heroes, plunge into a long-abandoned space station, and protect your crystal against never-ending waves of monsters… or die trying, get reloaded, and try again.
Gargoyles Remastered
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
Release Date: October 19
Relive the legend of Goliath and save the world from destruction.
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: October 19
Pre-order on Amazon: $69 with free shipping
The world’s raddest cars are back and taking the fun to the next level! Race over 130 vehicles with crazy new mechanics and even more vehicle types. Plus, build your tracks with stunning new environments and different game modes to have fun off and online!
The Jackbox Party Pack 10
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: October 19
Become a party legend! The celebrated franchise returns with epic drawing battles in Tee K.O. 2, chaotic type-offs in FixyText, time-travel trivia in Timejinx, hidden identity intrigue in Hypnotorious, and group music-making in Dodo Re Mi.
World of Horror
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Release Date: October 19
Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Platforms: PlayStation 5
Release Date: October 20
Pre-order on Amazon: $99 with free shipping
The incredible power of the symbiote forces Peter and Miles to face the ultimate test of strength, both inside and outside the mask, as they balance their lives, friendships and their duty to protect those in need.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Release Date: October 20
Pre-order on Amazon: $69 with free shipping
Classic Mario side-scrolling gameplay is turned on its head with the addition of Wonder Flowers. These game-changing items trigger spectacular moments you have to see to believe. Witness pipes coming alive, wreak havoc as a giant spiky ball, and see even more unexpected events called Wonder Effects.
Cities: Skylines II
Platforms: PC
Release Date: October 24
Raise a city from the ground up and transform it into a thriving metropolis with the most realistic city builder ever. Push your creativity and problem-solving to build on a scale you’ve never experienced. With deep simulation and a living economy, this is world-building without limits.
Just Dance 2024 Edition
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: October 24
Pre-order on Amazon: $69 with free shipping
Dance on 40 new songs and universes, from chart-topping hits, viral internet phenomena and original songs!
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5
Release Date: October 24
The only survival crafting game set in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth™, the iconic fantasy world created by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: October 24
Pre-order on Amazon: $79 with free shipping
Infiltrate enemy fortresses all over the globe, complete your missions with stealth and experience the thrilling cinematic story of the METAL GEAR series.
Dave the Diver (Nintendo Switch)
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Release Date: October 26
Dave the Diver is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night.
Ghostrunner II
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: October 26
Blood will run in Ghostrunner 2, a hardcore FPP slasher set in a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk future. Become the ultimate cyber ninja and prepare for epic boss fights, improved skills, an interactive story, new game modes, and captivating synthwave soundtrack.
Alan Wake II
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: October 27
Alan Wake 2 marks Remedy Entertainment’s first foray into the survival horror genre. Ritualistic murders in a small town. A writer trapped in a nightmare. An FBI agent looking for answers. Two realities. Two hero characters. One horror story that wants them dead.
EA Sports UFC 5
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: October 27
Pre-order on Amazon: $89 with free shipping
UFC 5 features all-new animations for ground and pound elbows, spinning attacks, and several other punches, kicks, knees, and elbows.
Resident Evil Village (iOS)
Platforms: iOS
Release Date: October 30
Experience survival horror like never before in the eighth major installment in the Resident Evil franchise, Resident Evil Village. With detailed graphics, intense first-person action and masterful storytelling, the terror has never felt more realistic.
Jusant
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: October 31
Enjoy meditative vibes in Jusant, an action-puzzle climbing game. Scale an immeasurably tall tower and ascend to new heights alongside your watery companion. Master your climbing tools, find your way up through diverse biomes, and piece together the tower’s past.
