Games of October 2023

Here we are, the start of the final quarter of 2023 and one that is bursting at the seems with games. From a few sports games making their yearly appearance, to sequels like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros Wonder, there is a lot to enjoy.

There are a number of RPGs, a good number of collections/remakes, plus the reboot of Forza Motorsport and the smaller scale Assassin’s Creed Mirage.

As always, dates are correct at the time of publishing

Bilkins’ Folly

Developer: Webbysoft | Publisher: Armor Games Studios

October 1 - PlayStation 5, PC, Switch, PlayStation 4

Trepang2

Developer: Trepang Studios | Publisher: Team17

October 2 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

Silent Hope

Developer: Xseed Games | Publisher: Marvelous

October 3 - PC, Switch

The Lamplighters League

Developer: Harebrained Schemes | Publisher: Paradox Interactive

October 3 - Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One

Worldless

Developer: Noname Studios | Publisher: Coatsink

October 4 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4

Assassin's Creed Mirage

Developer: Ubisoft Bordeaux | Publisher: Ubisoft

October 5 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4

Cricket 24

Developer: Big Ant Studios | Publisher: Nacon

October 5 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4

No trailer has been released

Front Mission 2: Remake

Developer: Storm Trident | Publisher: Forever Entertainment

October 5 - Switch

Wargroove 2

Developer: Robotality | Publisher: Chucklefish

October 5 - PC, Switch

Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition

Developer: Gearbox Software | Publisher: 2K

October 6 - Switch

No trailer has been released

Detective Pikachu Returns

Developer: Game Freak | Publisher: Nintendo

October 6 - Switch

NHL 24

Developer: EA Vancouver | Publisher: Electronic Arts

October 6 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4

Sword Art Online: Last Recollection

Developer: Aquria | Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

October 6 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4

Forza Motorsport

Developer: Turn 10 Studios | Publisher: Xbox Game Studios

October 10 - Xbox Series X|S, PC

Total War: Pharaoh

Developer: Creative Assembly | Publisher: Sega

October 11 - PC

Company of Heroes Collection

Developer: Feral Interactive | Publisher: Feral Interactive

October 12 - Switch

River City: Rival Showdown

Developer: A+ Games | Publisher: Arc System Works

October 12 - PC, Switch, PlayStation 4

Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless

Developer: Nippon Ichi Software | Publisher: NIS America

October 13 - PlayStation 5, PC, Switch, PlayStation 4

Lords of the Fallen

Developer: Hexworks | Publisher: CI Games

October 13 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

Transformers: EarthSpark – Expedition

Developer: Tessera Studios | Publisher: Outright Games

October 13 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4

Skull Island: Rise of Kong

Developer: IguanaBee | Publisher: GameMill Entertainment

October 17 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4

Sonic Superstars

Developer: Arzest | Publisher: Sega

October 17 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4

Wizard with a Gun

Developer: Galvanic Games | Publisher: Devolver Digital

October 17 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Switch

Hellboy: Web of Wyrd

Developer: Upstream Arcadee | Publisher: Good Shepherd Entertainment

October 4 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4

Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express

Developer: Microids Studio Lyon | Publisher: Microids

October 19 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4

Endless Dungeon

Developer: Amplitude Studios | Publisher: Sega

October 19 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4

Gangs of Sherwood

Developer: Appeal Studios | Publisher: Nacon

October 19 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

Gargoyles Remastered

Developer: Empty Clip Studios | Publisher: Disney Games

October 19 - PC, Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged

Developer: Milestone | Publisher: Milestone

October 19 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4

The Jackbox Party Pack 10

Developer: Jackbox Games | Publisher: Jackbox Games

October 19 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Switch, PlayStation 4

Marvel's Spider-Man 2

Developer: Insomniac Games | Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

October 20 - PlayStation 5

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Developer: Nintendo EPD | Publisher: Nintendo

October 20 - Switch

Cities: Skylines II

Developer: Colossal Order | Publisher: Paradox Interactive

October 24 - PC - Console release delayed until next year

Just Dance 2024 Edition

Developer: Ubisoft Paris | Publisher: Ubisoft

October 24 - Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria

Developer: Free Range Games | Publisher: North Beach Games

October 24 - PlayStation 5, PC

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1

Developer: Konami | Publisher: Konami

October 24 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Switch, PlayStation 4

Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord

Developer: NDreams | Publisher: NDreams

October 26 - PlayStation 5 (PlayStation VR2), PC VR, Oculus Quest 2

Ghostrunner 2

Developer: One More Level | Publisher: 505 Games

October 26 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

Alan Wake II

Developer: Remedy Entertainment | Publisher: Epic Games Publishing

October 27 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

Crymachina

Developer: Aquria | Publisher: NIS America

October 27 - PlayStation 5, PC, Switch, PlayStation 4

Desolatium

Developer: Superlumen | Publisher: Soedesco

October 27 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4

EA Sports UFC 5