October 2025 is stacked with launches across genres, from long-awaited sequels to experimental new projects. Here’s a breakdown of the biggest October 2025 game releases and why each one has players buzzing.
Little Nightmares 3 arrives October 10
“Little Nightmares 3” steps into the spotlight just in time for spooky season. Unlike its predecessors, this entry is fully co-op, letting two players traverse eerie landscapes together. The original studio has moved on, but the new developers—known for their work on Until Dawn—bring proven horror experience. Fans of unsettling monster design and creepy, charming visuals will find plenty to look forward to when it launches on October 10, 2025.
Jurassic World Evolution 3 expands the formula
The park-builder series continues with Jurassic World Evolution 3 on October 21. Featuring 75 prehistoric species, the game deepens the simulation aspect with breeding systems, social needs, and biome management. A bigger campaign promises more challenges, while expanded environments should keep players engaged long after launch. The hope is that by the third installment, the formula feels perfected and polished.
Kingmakers and Ninja Gaiden 4 push variety
Two very different titles hit in the middle of the month. Kingmakers (October 8, PC early access) blends medieval battles with modern firepower, letting players unleash cars and rifles against hordes of knights and siege weapons. On the other side, Ninja Gaiden 4 (October 21) marks the long-awaited continuation of the legendary series. With Ryu Hayabusa returning alongside a brand-new fighter, and PlatinumGames teaming up with Team Ninja, expectations for combat are sky-high.
Outer Worlds 2 and Arc Raiders close out the month
Obsidian’s The Outer Worlds 2 arrives October 29, bringing a larger world, deeper factions, and a sharper combat focus. Fans of the first game who wanted more scale may finally get it here. Just before Halloween, Arc Raiders (October 30) enters the extraction shooter space with its third-person approach, robot enemies, and distinctive art style. After reworks during development, the project seems ready to carve its own niche.
Bonus releases worth watching
October’s lineup doesn’t stop at the top 10. Extras like Dispatch, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Modulus, Tormented Souls 2, Wreckreation, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, and the quirky King of Meat pad out an already packed schedule. Whether it’s horror, RPGs, shooters, or remakes, October 2025 has something for nearly every type of player.
