October Game Releases: Part 1

10 new games launching soon.

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Play the hero, gather a party, and vanquish evil! Alternatively, just try to survive the horrors of a zombie apocalypse, or delve into dark secrets as you look for your missing brother. Maybe become the leader of a thriving village, explore murky dungeons, take on the forces of a fallen angel, or explore a lost world as a curious android.

October is off to a bang with some amazing titles. Here’s a pick of ten games releasing over the next two weeks.

Note: Release dates are subject to change.

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Dread Dawn (01 October)

Taking inspiration (and some of its name) from the movie Dawn of the Dead and the cult game Project Zomboid, in Dread Dawn you play as a student stuck in a zombie-infested town. Fortify and defend the school buildings, and explore the sandbox town for supplies, weapons, and survivors. This game looks incredibly intense but also very fun.

[Steam Store][Watch the trailer]

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Settlements Rising (02 October)

Simulated city builders, where every resource and character is part of a detailed simulation, are popping up more often. Settlements Rising looks like a very solid addition to this trend. Grow your medieval village, trade with other settlements, and fight off raiders while your villagers grow up, find a job, learn new things, and complete the circle of life. An interesting deck-building feature adds some spice to your plans.

[Steam Store][Watch the trailer]

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Kill Knight (02 October)

Embody the spirit of a fallen warrior, resurrected in magic armour to fight through levels of nightmarish horrors in Kill Knight, an intense twin-stick shooter. The action is frantic as you battle through numerous arenas, combining different weapons and powers with fast reflexes. A tip of the hat to old-school top-down shooters, the game caters to newbies and gamers looking for much more hardcore fights.

[Steam Store][Watch the trailer]

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Monomyth (03 October)

Monomyth harkens back to classic first-person dungeon crawler RPGs, where you explore a vast, open-ended underworld. Fight monsters in real-time with blows, blocks and parries, using swords, bows, and magic to define your play style. The game promises extensive exploration with many secrets and new areas to discover.

[Steam Store][Watch the trailer]

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Phoenix Springs (07 October)

Help Iris Dormer find her estranged brother in Phoenix Springs, a gritty and atmospheric neo-noir detective game with appealing sound design, expert narration, and a gorgeous colour palette. The avant-garde approach to point-and-click games is innovative, featuring hand-drawn art and animations for a sombre yet striking experience. 

[Steam Store][Watch the trailer]

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Anima Flux (07 October)

Play solo or with a friend as genetically enhanced soldiers fighting through hordes of mutants and other nasty surprises. Anima Flux is a stylish side-scroller with Metroidvania-style gameplay where you unlock and explore new areas inside a grim space ark. The production value looks amazing, including very slick 2D animated cutscenes.

[Steam Store][Watch the trailer]

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Guild Saga (10 October)

Guild Saga is a beautiful pixel art retro turn-based RPG with an immersive story and interesting lore. Join the Heroes Guild and assemble your party to explore Respite Island-mix combat styles to suit your character build, create your party to suit your playstyle, and unravel the secrets in this deeply alluring narrative.

[Steam Store][Watch the trailer]

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Europa (11 October)

Follow in the footsteps of casual exploration games like Journey and Sky with the mesmerising Europa, a stunning 3D platformer that looks like an expensive anime movie. Play as Zee, a boy android exploring the ruins of a forgotten civilisation on the terraformed moon of Europa. Glide in the air, skid along the grass and water, and discover a beautiful and colourful yet haunting world.

[Steam Store][Watch the trailer]

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Drova - Forsaken Kin (15 October)

Drova - Forsaken Kin is a pixel-art action RPG that employs Celtic mythology in a dark, grim world. Exploring the wilderness, you encounter animals and other NPCs that aid or hinder your progress. Making choices changes the story, shaping actions and dialogue choices as the story unfolds. Wield your favourite weapons and create flowing combos as you discover the secrets of a dead empire.

[Steam Store][Watch the trailer]

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Neva (15 October)

If you've enjoyed the incredible platform game Gris, you're probably already giddy about this new game from the same developers. Expect incredible visuals in beautifully realised levels with delicate and satisfying animations as you take Alba and her wolf across a decaying world, facing dangers as they grow stronger and closer to each other.

[Steam Store][Watch the trailer]

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These release dates are sourced from the fantastic SteamDB.