The best games from October 2026 (Part 3)

21 days ago, by Enzo

At long last, it's time to present the third and final part of our selection of the best games for October 2026. Following two very comprehensive articles on this topic, this final installment rounds out the series by highlighting the most interesting releases from October 20 to 31, 2026.

New releases

Highly anticipated by the community, Final Fantasy Resonance revisits the aesthetic of the saga’s early installments with a pixel-art RPG that blends original characters with references to the Final Fantasy universe. The turn-based combat system allows players to summon Visions to support their team and confront the mysterious force threatening the world.

On the smaller-scale project front, Experiment 82626 plunges players into a mysterious experience where they must uncover the truth behind the subject bearing this enigmatic number, while Stupid Never Dies lets you play as Davy, a particularly weak zombie who nonetheless dreams of defeating the king of monsters to save the human woman he’s fallen in love with.

It’s also time for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 to launch. It takes the series into a global conflict with a large-scale invasion of the Korean Peninsula. The campaign alternates between Korea, New York, Paris, and Mumbai, while multiplayer and DMZ mode round out this new release from Infinity Ward.

On the Nintendo side, there's Switch Sport Resort, which aims to expand on the sports formula with a new collection of varied activities and controls designed to take full advantage of the Joy-Con’s capabilities. The Wolf Among Us Remastered brings Telltale’s narrative adventure up to date, offering a more polished look at its investigation and numerous narrative choices.

For animal lovers, Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest lets you live the life of a warrior cat in the heart of the territories from the famous Warriors book series. For those who love them… in a different way, Hunting Simulator 3 is the game to check out. Unsurprisingly, it’s all about hunting game in the wilds of Texas and Colorado. An interesting feature is the SimFauna system, which allows animals to evolve individually—they age, reproduce, and react to the player’s actions within dynamic ecosystems.

The standout release right now is undoubtedly Phantom Blade Zero, which has racked up several million wishlist entries. It’s a spectacular wuxia-inspired action-RPG in which Soul, an assassin wrongly accused of murdering his master, has only 66 days left to live. Combining martial arts, lightning-fast combat, and a conspiracy involving numerous assassins, the game aims to deliver a particularly cinematic adventure powered by Unreal Engine 5.

DLC

This third week of October leaves us a new expansion for the highly popular Farming Simulator 25. Beans & Alpacas takes players to Catuai, a region inspired by South America and with plenty of coffee harvests. New colors, new animals, and more than 25 new machines await aspiring farmers.

Ports

As is often the case, the Switch 2 will be getting two ports. The first is Minecraft, which needs no introduction. After several delays, Hell Is Us is finally arriving on Nintendo’s latest console, allowing the community to discover this title filled with exploration and mystery. Without a map, compass, or quest marker, players must rely on their powers of observation to make their way through a land ravaged by civil war and overrun by mysterious creatures.

This latest selection wraps up the month of October and proves that it has indeed been an extraordinary month in terms of new releases. Fans of big-budget titles are just as well-served as those who prefer smaller, more intimate experiences... There’s something for everyone! The hardest part will surely be finding the time to enjoy all these games.