Turn it on and step back: which games should I launch in October?
October 2026 is so rich in games that you can't get by with just one digest. There are even more points for vishnists in the Izvestia article.
Super Chillers: The Chat Room
Release date: October 1st
Genre: Adventure, Horror
What to play on: PC
A shot from the game "Super Chillers: The Chat Room»
Super Chillers: The Chat Room takes players back to the 1990s, to a time when the Internet was still associated with modems. Schoolgirl Nari Moon learns about the mysterious Third Eye, an online community where horoscopes are published that suspiciously accurately predict the near future. At first, everything looks like harmless fun, but soon the predictions begin to foreshadow murders that really come true. Now Nari will have to figure out who is behind the messages before she becomes the next victim.
By genre, this is a classic point-and-click in retro style with elements of detective and horror. The player explores a small town, talks to its inhabitants, searches for clues and solves puzzles, gradually approaching the solution of the killer's identity. The decisions here influence the development of the story and allow us to come to different endings.
Order of the Sinking Star
Release date: October 8th
Genre: Puzzle
What to play on: PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
A shot from the game "Order of the Sinking Star"
The creator of Braid and The Witness, Jonathan Blow, returns with a new game: this time he has taken on a large-scale fantasy puzzle. It contains more than a thousand tasks, ranging from relatively simple ones to those that will take a lot of thought.
The action takes place in a magical kingdom full of traps, unusual devices and rooms with riddles. There are four big worlds to explore. Moreover, they do not exist separately — the regions are capable of intersecting and influencing each other. Along with the environment, the conditions for solving problems also change: familiar rules receive new interpretations, and the following are gradually added to the already mastered mechanics.
Forever Ago
Release date: October 8th
Genre: Adventure
What to play on: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch
A shot from the game "Forever Ago"
The plot focuses on Alfred, who is going through a difficult period after the tragedy. In an attempt to put what happened behind him, he gets behind the wheel and embarks on a long trip, which gradually turns into a very personal journey. The route will take the hero through picturesque corners and places related to his past. Along the way, Alfred will meet different people, make friends, and capture the world around him with his camera.
You shouldn't expect complicated mechanics here: walking, exploring locations, and rare interactive episodes form the basis of the passage. The main focus of the game's authors is not on the challenges, but on the atmosphere, the hero's story, and the emotions of the journey itself. The publisher of Forever Ago is Annapurna Interactive studio, which has a lot of unusual indie story projects in its portfolio.
Truckful
Release date: October 9th
Genre: car courier simulator
What to play on: PC, PlayStation 5
A shot from the game "Truckful"
In Truckful, the player gets a small truck and travels through the countryside: he takes orders from local residents, transports various things, places them on his own and tries to deliver them to the place in one piece. Along the way, you can chat with the characters, admire the surroundings and carefully maneuver on the roads, because sometimes even sheep become an obstacle here.
However, the cozy landscapes hide the gloomy side of the region. Something strange is happening in the old forest, and on the roads you may encounter a dangerous creature capable of hunting the driver. Therefore, measured trips from time to time turn into intense chases, where you no longer have to think about the safety of parcels, but about how to get out of trouble yourself.
PAPERHEAD
Release date: October 9th
Genre: Adventure, Horror
What to play on: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
A frame from the game "PAPERHEAD"
A first-person shooter with horror elements, which takes place in an abandoned research complex. The whole world seems to be made of paper and cardboard, but the unusual style hides a bloody reality. The hero will have to fight his way through the crowds of opponents and at the same time find out what happened in the complex and why its cardboard inhabitants are able to bleed at all.
The battles here are built around constant movement and experimentation with the environment. Another important mechanic is related to the pencil: drawn objects become part of the game world. You can create bombs and change the space during the passage.
Valor Mortis
Release date: October 13
Genre: Action
What to play on: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
A shot from the game "Valor Mortis"
Valor Mortis takes the player to a dark alternate version of the era of the Napoleonic Wars. The main character is a dead soldier of the Great Army, who suddenly comes back to life and discovers supernatural powers. Trying to understand the reason for his own resurrection, he encounters monsters and gradually gets on the trail of the conspiracy behind the nightmares happening around him.
Mechanically, the game is a harsh soulslike action game, but with a first-person perspective. The world itself deserves special attention: real events and figures of the early 19th century are juxtaposed with mysticism, monsters and other elements of dark fantasy.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Release date: October 23
Genre: Shooter
What to play on: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch
A shot from the game "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4"
For the first time in the series, the new Call of Duty will address the large-scale conflict on the Korean Peninsula. The events will continue the story of Modern Warfare 3 — North Korea launches an offensive against South Korea, and the rapidly expanding war poses a threat far beyond the region.
The changes will also affect the online part: both new locations and maps from previous games are announced in the multiplayer.
The Wolf Among Us Remastered
Release date: October 29th
Genre: quest, interactive cinema
What to play on: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch
A shot from the game "The Wolf Among Us Remastered"
The Wolf Among Us Remastered offers once again to go through the dark story of Bigby Wolf, the sheriff of Fabletown. Here, the characters of famous fairy tales try to get along with the human world. Together with Snow White, the sheriff will have to take on the investigation of a brutal murder, which gradually reveals to the heroes much more serious secrets of the local community.
In this version, the developers have updated the visuals and controls, as well as prepared additional content. Among the innovations is a separate "Noir" mode, which changes the design of the game and further emphasizes the atmosphere of a crime detective.
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