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Legion Breaker

Legion Breaker

Release Date: Oct 13, 2026
-13.2

Latest Review

Giancarlo Freschi at CrazyGameCommunity.it

Oct 16, 2026 | Score 65

“Legion Breaker is a title that knows exactly what it wants to offer and does so quite effectively, yet it fails to overcome its own structural limitations.”

Critics
65
Steam
78
Metacritic
—
Legion Breaker

Legion Breaker

Release Date: Oct 13, 2026

Latest review: Giancarlo Freschi at CrazyGameCommunity.it

Oct 16, 2026 | Score 65

“Legion Breaker is a title that knows exactly what it wants to offer and does so quite effectively, yet it fails to overcome its own structural limitations.”

-13.2
Critics
65
Steam
78
Metacritic
—
Just Dance: Decades of Hits

Just Dance: Decades of Hits

Release Date: Oct 13, 2026
N/A

Latest Review

Rômulo de Araújo at Supernovas

Oct 14, 2026 | Score 75

“Just Dance: Decades of Hits offers a fun collection for bringing people together through music, but its limited selection and the formula's subtle evolution prevent this edition from standing out among the franchise's releases.”

Critics
74
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
Just Dance: Decades of Hits

Just Dance: Decades of Hits

Release Date: Oct 13, 2026

Latest review: Rômulo de Araújo at Supernovas

Oct 14, 2026 | Score 75

“Just Dance: Decades of Hits offers a fun collection for bringing people together through music, but its limited selection and the formula's subtle evolution prevent this edition from standing out among the franchise's releases.”

Beyond These Stars

Beyond These Stars

Release Date: Oct 13, 2026
+10.6

Latest Review

Saving Content Staff at Saving Content

Oct 13, 2026 | Score 80

“Beyond These Stars is a cozy, highly replayable city-builder set on the back of a sentient space whale. It successfully balances relaxing gameplay and beautiful visuals with deep resource management and exploration.”

Critics
85
Steam
74
Metacritic
—
Beyond These Stars

Beyond These Stars

Release Date: Oct 13, 2026

Latest review: Saving Content Staff at Saving Content

Oct 13, 2026 | Score 80

“Beyond These Stars is a cozy, highly replayable city-builder set on the back of a sentient space whale. It successfully balances relaxing gameplay and beautiful visuals with deep resource management and exploration.”

Hungry Horrors

Hungry Horrors

Release Date: Oct 13, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
Hungry Horrors

Hungry Horrors

Release Date: Oct 13, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
Allogloom

Allogloom

Release Date: Oct 13, 2026
-18.6

Latest Review

István Szabó at AdventureGames.hu

Oct 13, 2026 | Score 70

“Galactic Ghosty’s debut is a truly needed addition after Fran Bow, and it can even be seen as its spiritual successor. It won’t become an instant classic at a glance, but if the developer learns from its mistakes, their next game could easily become one.”

Critics
80
Steam
99
Metacritic
—
Allogloom

Allogloom

Release Date: Oct 13, 2026

Latest review: István Szabó at AdventureGames.hu

Oct 13, 2026 | Score 70

“Galactic Ghosty’s debut is a truly needed addition after Fran Bow, and it can even be seen as its spiritual successor. It won’t become an instant classic at a glance, but if the developer learns from its mistakes, their next game could easily become one.”

Deep Dish Dungeon

Deep Dish Dungeon

Release Date: Oct 13, 2026
-1.8

Latest Review

Túlio Dantas at Supernovas

Oct 12, 2026 | Score 85 | Pre-release Review

“Deep Dish Dungeon won me over with its immersive atmosphere and the satisfaction of learning to navigate its ruins. The claustrophobic sound design, lighting, and interconnected architecture turn observation into part of the adventure, while cooking and crafting give purpose to preparing for each expedition. The limited inventory, the need to return to camp, and the absence of a map or compass demand patience, but I appreciate how these choices make knowing the layout just as valuable as the resources I gather. It is an adventure that is already compelling on its own, yet leaves me eager to return with others to discover what still lies in the darkness.”

Critics
78
Steam
79
Metacritic
—
Deep Dish Dungeon

Deep Dish Dungeon

Release Date: Oct 13, 2026

Latest review: Túlio Dantas at Supernovas

Planet Zoo 2

Planet Zoo 2

Release Date: Oct 13, 2026
+22.6

Latest Review

James Clarkson at The Outerhaven Productions

Oct 18, 2026 | Score 80

“Planet Zoo 2 is an impressive sequel featuring stunning graphics, realistic animal behaviour, aquariums, aviaries and improved building tools. Its creative freedom and conservation features offer hours of enjoyable gameplay. However, complicated controls, missing animals and occasional bugs can be frustrating. Overall, it’s a fantastic choice for zoo-building fans, although beginners may find the management systems challenging.”

Critics
86
Steam
63
Metacritic
—
Planet Zoo 2

Planet Zoo 2

Release Date: Oct 13, 2026

Latest review: James Clarkson at The Outerhaven Productions

Oct 18, 2026 | Score 80

“Planet Zoo 2 is an impressive sequel featuring stunning graphics, realistic animal behaviour, aquariums, aviaries and improved building tools. Its creative freedom and conservation features offer hours of enjoyable gameplay. However, complicated controls, missing animals and occasional bugs can be frustrating. Overall, it’s a fantastic choice for zoo-building fans, although beginners may find the management systems challenging.”

Battleplan

Battleplan

Release Date: Oct 12, 2026
+13.0

Latest Review

Cosmin Vasile at Softpedia

Oct 13, 2026 | Score 85

“Review key provided by the publisher.”

Critics
85
Steam
72
Metacritic
—
Battleplan

Battleplan

Release Date: Oct 12, 2026

Latest review: Cosmin Vasile at Softpedia

Oct 13, 2026 | Score 85

“Review key provided by the publisher.”

+13.0
Critics
85
Steam
72
Metacritic
—
Time To Wake Up

Time To Wake Up

Release Date: Oct 12, 2026
-21.9

Latest Review

Bensalem Mohamed Abdou at Just Play it

Oct 11, 2026 | Score 70 | Pre-release Review

“A Time to Wake Up is an adventure and puzzle game built around a unique concept: switching between two different worlds through a blinking mechanic. It creates a strange and unsettling atmosphere that the developers have done a good job of establishing. However, the game fails to make the most of these elements. The story progresses slowly, and the puzzles lack a consistent level of enjoyment and challenge.”

Critics
70
Steam
92
Metacritic
—
Time To Wake Up

Time To Wake Up

Release Date: Oct 12, 2026

Latest review: Bensalem Mohamed Abdou at Just Play it

Oct 11, 2026 | Score 70 | Pre-release Review

“A Time to Wake Up is an adventure and puzzle game built around a unique concept: switching between two different worlds through a blinking mechanic. It creates a strange and unsettling atmosphere that the developers have done a good job of establishing. However, the game fails to make the most of these elements. The story progresses slowly, and the puzzles lack a consistent level of enjoyment and challenge.”

Paperhead

Paperhead

Release Date: Oct 9, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
95
Metacritic
—
Paperhead

Paperhead

Release Date: Oct 9, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
95
Metacritic
—
Truckful

Truckful

Release Date: Oct 9, 2026
-2.2

Latest Review

Luis Avilés at Pixel Byte

Oct 12, 2026 | Score 80

“For the hoarders. For the scrappers. And for those who know how to change a tire. I do not know where the intersection lies between a car junky and a paranormal thrillseeker, but this is the perfect game for them. For the rest of us, a solid delivery adventure with ghostly undertones awaits. Just be ready to get stuck in the mud more than you expect.”

Critics
72
Steam
75
Metacritic
—
Truckful

Truckful

Release Date: Oct 9, 2026

Latest review: Luis Avilés at Pixel Byte

Oct 12, 2026 | Score 80

“For the hoarders. For the scrappers. And for those who know how to change a tire. I do not know where the intersection lies between a car junky and a paranormal thrillseeker, but this is the perfect game for them. For the rest of us, a solid delivery adventure with ghostly undertones awaits. Just be ready to get stuck in the mud more than you expect.”

Polda 5.5

Polda 5.5

Release Date: Oct 9, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
94
Metacritic
—
Polda 5.5

Polda 5.5

Release Date: Oct 9, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
94
Metacritic
—
Echo Weaver

Echo Weaver

Release Date: Oct 8, 2026
-14.6

Latest Review

Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Oct 14, 2026 | Score 78

“While it has an odd early stumble, its time loop and warping mechanics do bring unique challenges to the Metroidvania space”

Critics
83
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
Echo Weaver

Echo Weaver

Release Date: Oct 8, 2026

Latest review: Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Oct 14, 2026 | Score 78

“While it has an odd early stumble, its time loop and warping mechanics do bring unique challenges to the Metroidvania space”

-14.6
Order of the Sinking Star

Order of the Sinking Star

Release Date: Oct 8, 2026
-5.6

Latest Review

A.J. Maciejewski at Video Chums

Oct 15, 2026 | Score 80

“As a culmination of many puzzle concepts and a deeply rewarding sense of progression, Order of the Sinking Star is a shining star indeed. 🌠”

Critics
83
Steam
97
Metacritic
81
Order of the Sinking Star

Order of the Sinking Star

Release Date: Oct 8, 2026

Latest review: A.J. Maciejewski at Video Chums

Oct 15, 2026 | Score 80

“As a culmination of many puzzle concepts and a deeply rewarding sense of progression, Order of the Sinking Star is a shining star indeed. 🌠”

Kingdom Hearts Collection [I-III]

Kingdom Hearts Collection [I-III]

Release Date: Oct 8, 2026
N/A

Latest Review

Nathaniel Stevens at Digital Chumps

Oct 11, 2026 | Score 80

“While the game offers great bonus content and countless hours of gameplay, it doesn’t dramatically improve on the original games.”

Critics
86
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
Kingdom Hearts Collection [I-III]

Kingdom Hearts Collection [I-III]

Release Date: Oct 8, 2026

Latest review: Nathaniel Stevens at Digital Chumps

Oct 11, 2026 | Score 80

“While the game offers great bonus content and countless hours of gameplay, it doesn’t dramatically improve on the original games.”

Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen

Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen

Release Date: Oct 8, 2026
-3.0

Latest Review

Davide Fanelli at CrazyGameCommunity.it

Oct 16, 2026 | Score 85

“Dragon’s Dogma II: Dark Arisen is a solid expansion rather than a revolutionary one: it adds a memorable region, deep progression systems, and the missing bandages for the base game’s wounds.”

Critics
85
Steam
—
Metacritic
88
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen

Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen

Release Date: Oct 8, 2026

Latest review: Davide Fanelli at CrazyGameCommunity.it

Oct 16, 2026 | Score 85

“Dragon’s Dogma II: Dark Arisen is a solid expansion rather than a revolutionary one: it adds a memorable region, deep progression systems, and the missing bandages for the base game’s wounds.”

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival

Release Date: Oct 8, 2026
-13.2

Latest Review

Lucas Barreto at NintendoBoy

Oct 17, 2026 | Score 80

“Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival aptly incorporates the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice into its narrative—a foundation that also underpins some of the best horror games, such as Silent Hill 2, Signalis, and Resident Evil 7 biohazard, among many others. The most significant difference here, perhaps, is that at no point does the title attempt to convince us that Sunny is a person worth the effort (quite the opposite, in fact).”

Critics
75
Steam
93
Metacritic
84
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival

Release Date: Oct 8, 2026

Latest review: Lucas Barreto at NintendoBoy

Oct 17, 2026 | Score 80

Forever Ago

Forever Ago

Release Date: Oct 8, 2026
-11.0

Latest Review

Jamie Collyer at Xbox Tavern

Oct 11, 2026 | Score 89

“All in all, Forever Ago is a wonderfully told tale of love, loss, and how we manage our emotions through the passage of time, even when we’re thrown a curve ball. The relationship between Alfred and Audrey feels genuine, and it genuinely hit me in the feels multiple times. A few technical hiccups mar things slightly, but anyone looking to have a short but sweet experience should absolutely add this to their life plan.”

Critics
76
Steam
96
Metacritic
78
Forever Ago

Forever Ago

Release Date: Oct 8, 2026

Latest review: Jamie Collyer at Xbox Tavern

Oct 11, 2026 | Score 89

“All in all, Forever Ago is a wonderfully told tale of love, loss, and how we manage our emotions through the passage of time, even when we’re thrown a curve ball. The relationship between Alfred and Audrey feels genuine, and it genuinely hit me in the feels multiple times. A few technical hiccups mar things slightly, but anyone looking to have a short but sweet experience should absolutely add this to their life plan.”

Silver Pines

Silver Pines

Release Date: Oct 8, 2026
-1.6

Latest Review

Use a Potion Staff at Use a Potion

Oct 18, 2026 | Score 85

“Silver Pines nails that classic survival horror game vibe, all whilst adding some impressive modern touches to exploration across its Metroidvania-style world. I had a really good time uncovering its world, solving its satisfying puzzles, and unravelling its unsettling narrative (even if it is guilty of being a bit derivative in places), whilst the gorgeous visuals really do give it a distinct sense of style. It’s just a really, really good game - horror fans have truly been spoilt lately, and Silver Pines is another release they won’t want to miss out on.”

Critics
89
Steam
96
Metacritic
85
Silver Pines

Silver Pines

Release Date: Oct 8, 2026

Latest review: Use a Potion Staff at Use a Potion

Oct 18, 2026 | Score 85

Gears of War: E-Day

Gears of War: E-Day

Release Date: Oct 6, 2026
+7.0

Latest Review

Mohammad Talebian at BaziCenter

Oct 18, 2026 | Score 70

“While Gears of War: E-Day delivers a solid online multiplayer experience, its single-player campaign plays it safe, offering little new in the way of storytelling or level design, and despite a 20-year gap between the original Gears of War and E-Day, the gameplay shows no meaningful evolution, let alone two decades worth of progress.”

Critics
87
Steam
73
Metacritic
86
Gears of War: E-Day

Gears of War: E-Day

Release Date: Oct 6, 2026

Latest review: Mohammad Talebian at BaziCenter

Oct 18, 2026 | Score 70

“While Gears of War: E-Day delivers a solid online multiplayer experience, its single-player campaign plays it safe, offering little new in the way of storytelling or level design, and despite a 20-year gap between the original Gears of War and E-Day, the gameplay shows no meaningful evolution, let alone two decades worth of progress.”

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N/A
Critics
74
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
+10.6
Critics
85
Steam
74
Metacritic
—
-18.6
Critics
80
Steam
99
Metacritic
—

Oct 12, 2026 | Score 85 | Pre-release Review

“Deep Dish Dungeon won me over with its immersive atmosphere and the satisfaction of learning to navigate its ruins. The claustrophobic sound design, lighting, and interconnected architecture turn observation into part of the adventure, while cooking and crafting give purpose to preparing for each expedition. The limited inventory, the need to return to camp, and the absence of a map or compass demand patience, but I appreciate how these choices make knowing the layout just as valuable as the resources I gather. It is an adventure that is already compelling on its own, yet leaves me eager to return with others to discover what still lies in the darkness.”

-1.8
Critics
78
Steam
79
Metacritic
—
+22.6
Critics
86
Steam
63
Metacritic
—
-21.9
Critics
70
Steam
92
Metacritic
—
-2.2
Critics
72
Steam
75
Metacritic
—
Critics
83
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
-5.6
Critics
83
Steam
97
Metacritic
81
N/A
Critics
86
Steam
—
Metacritic
—
-3.0
Critics
85
Steam
—
Metacritic
88

“Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival aptly incorporates the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice into its narrative—a foundation that also underpins some of the best horror games, such as Silent Hill 2, Signalis, and Resident Evil 7 biohazard, among many others. The most significant difference here, perhaps, is that at no point does the title attempt to convince us that Sunny is a person worth the effort (quite the opposite, in fact).”

-13.2
Critics
75
Steam
93
Metacritic
84
-11.0
Critics
76
Steam
96
Metacritic
78

“Silver Pines nails that classic survival horror game vibe, all whilst adding some impressive modern touches to exploration across its Metroidvania-style world. I had a really good time uncovering its world, solving its satisfying puzzles, and unravelling its unsettling narrative (even if it is guilty of being a bit derivative in places), whilst the gorgeous visuals really do give it a distinct sense of style. It’s just a really, really good game - horror fans have truly been spoilt lately, and Silver Pines is another release they won’t want to miss out on.”

-1.6
Critics
89
Steam
96
Metacritic
85
+7.0
Critics
87
Steam
73
Metacritic
86