Games Releasing October 12-18, 2026: Weekly Release List
Planet Zoo 2, Valor Mortis, Boltgun 2, Enshrouded 1.0, and 61 more releases and platform editions, with official images and practical links.
Planet Zoo 2 and Valor Mortis launch Tuesday, followed by Boltgun 2 on Wednesday and Enshrouded 1.0 on Thursday. This week also brings three mobile ports, Resident Evil remakes on Switch 2, and indie games including Colorbound, DESOLUS, and Dreadline Express. Modern Warfare 4 is only opening its campaign to eligible digital preorders, not releasing the full game.
Dates below are the current official announcements and store listings, checked October 11. Dates can differ by region or storefront. Prices, where stated, are US prices and may change before checkout. These are release details, not reviews or firsthand performance tests.
There are 65 verified entries below. Ports are labeled as ports; an existing PC release is not presented as a new PC launch. Where sources disagree, the entry gives the specific dates instead of inventing one worldwide date.
The week at a glance
Monday, October 12: 6 entries. Sifu mobile, 9 Kings mobile, Vampire Crawlers mobile, Alpha Nomos.
Tuesday, October 13: 8 entries. Planet Zoo 2, Valor Mortis, Deep Dish Dungeon, SpongeBob on Switch.
Wednesday, October 14: 16 entries. Boltgun 2, Ratatan 1.0, The Witch's Bakery, Over the Hill.
Thursday, October 15: 20 entries. Enshrouded 1.0, Harvest Moon, Bluey, DayZ Badlands.
Friday, October 16: 15 entries. Resident Evil on Switch 2, Tenebris Somnia, Dreadline Express.
Monday, October 12
9 Kings
Release: October 12, 2026. Platforms: iOS and Android. Mobile port.
A roguelike kingdom builder that mixes card choices with large battles. Build combinations of troops and structures across repeated runs.
The US App Store lists a free trial and a US$9.99 full-game unlock. PC version 1.0 is scheduled for November 12, not October 12.
App Store | Official YouTube video
Alpha Nomos
Release: October 12, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows), PS5, Xbox Series X|S. New game.
A rhythm action roguelike about fighting corrupted puppets. Attacks, dodges, and abilities are timed to the music.
Steam | Xbox Store | Official YouTube video
Colorbound
Release: October 12, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows), Xbox Series X|S. New game.
Anku changes colors to alter the environment and solve platforming puzzles. Colors affect available routes and how objects behave.
Other console editions are announced, but the dated platforms listed here are the ones independently checked for this weekly entry.
Steam | Xbox Store | Official YouTube video
Hubert
Release: October 12, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows). New game.
Play as a shepherd dog protecting sheep and following scents. Herding, guarding the farm, and responding to wolves shape the adventure.
Steam gives October 12. The PS5 announcement gives an October window, not a verified October 12 date.
Steam | Official YouTube video
Sifu
Release: October 12, 2026. Platforms: iOS and Android. Mobile port.
Sifu brings its martial-arts brawling to phones. The publisher says the mobile version is adapted for mobile play while retaining its skill-based combat.
This is a mobile release, not a new PC or console launch. Use the mobile gameplay trailer to judge the controls and presentation.
App Store | Google Play | Official YouTube video
Vampire Crawlers
Release: October 12, 2026. Platforms: iOS and Android. Mobile port.
A turn-based deckbuilding spin-off of Vampire Survivors. Order cards into combos while exploring dungeons.
The developer announces 9 a.m. BST on October 12, equivalent to 1 a.m. PDT / 4 a.m. EDT / 10 a.m. CEST / 7 p.m. AEDT. Mobile pricing was not confirmed. Death Parade is a separate update without a verified release date.
Official mobile announcement | Official YouTube video
Tuesday, October 13
Attic Antiquities
Release: October 13, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows and Linux). New game.
Exorcise haunted dolls using the Beaufort Family Workshop's tools. The mystery develops as you investigate why the dolls have arrived.
Deep Dish Dungeon
Release: October 13, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows and macOS), Xbox Series X|S. New game.
A dungeon survival game built around exploration, gathering ingredients, cooking, and crafting. It supports solo play and cooperative dungeon expeditions.
Steam | Xbox Store | Official YouTube video
Just Dance: Decades of Hits
Release: October 13, 2026. Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch. New game.
A dance game drawing its song selection from the 1970s through the 2020s. Its new Adventure mode organizes the songs into six themed worlds.
The native Nintendo Switch 2 version is scheduled for November 10. Just Dance+ is a separate subscription, not the full included song list.
Xbox Store | Official game page | Official YouTube video
Planet Zoo 2
Release: October 13, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows), PS5, Xbox Series X|S. New game.
Build and manage a zoo with land animals, flying animals, and aquatic habitats. Wildlife Reserves expand the management work beyond the zoo itself.
Steam | Xbox Store | Official YouTube video
SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide
Release: October 13, 2026. Platforms: Nintendo Switch. Console port.
Switch between SpongeBob and Patrick in a ghost-themed platform adventure. Their different abilities are used to navigate Bikini Bottom and fight bosses.
This is the original Switch port. The Switch 2, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series versions released in 2025.
Nintendo eShop (Switch) | Official YouTube video
Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition
Release: October 13, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows). Updated complete edition.
An updated edition of Shogun 2 combining turn-based clan management with real-time battles. Diplomacy, sabotage, and army positioning determine control of Japan.
This is a new complete-edition listing, not a new Total War sequel. Upgrade entitlement for existing owners was not verified.
Trash Day
Release: October 13, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows). New game.
A physics-based scavenging game about a crew collecting trash with a wagon. The Steam listing supports up to six players.
Steam | Official YouTube video
Valor Mortis
Release: October 13, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows), PS5, Xbox Series X|S. New game.
A first-person soulslike from One More Level, starring a resurrected Napoleonic soldier. Melee combat, exploration, and supernatural abilities are its main systems.
Steam | Xbox Store | Official YouTube video
Wednesday, October 14
Among the Trolls
Release: October 14, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows). New game.
A first-person narrative adventure set in the Finnish wilderness. Survival, exploration, and supernatural encounters support a missing-family mystery.
Steam | Official YouTube video
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse
Release: October 14, 2026 (Steam); October 15 (consoles). Platforms: PC (Windows), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch. New game.
A 2D action game set in a monster-infested medieval Paris. Whip combat and traversal are the main reasons to watch its gameplay.
Steam displays October 14; the console stores and PlayStation schedule list October 15. Check the date on your platform.
Steam | Xbox Store | Nintendo eShop (Switch) | Official YouTube video
Cleaning Simulator
Release: October 14, 2026. Platforms: Xbox Series X|S. Console port.
Take cleaning jobs and remove dirt from different environments. Cleaning tools and task completion provide the simulation's progression.
This is the Xbox release; the Steam version launched earlier in 2026.
Xbox Store | Official YouTube video
Love Beyond Differences: Riku & Lily
Release: October 14, 2026. Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Store). Platform release.
A spot-the-difference game following Riku and Lily's memories. Its chapters support solo play or local cooperation.
My Recycling Center 2
Release: October 14, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S. New game.
Run a recycling facility, sort incoming waste, and use compactors. A secondhand shop turns reusable items into another part of the business.
No Such Place
Release: October 14, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows). Early Access.
A top-down PvE extraction shooter about investigating anomalous dimensions. Loot, complete reconnaissance tasks, and reach an evacuation point.
The developer's latest release and price announcement says October 14; Steam displays October 13. This entry follows the developer's stated launch day, with the store discrepancy still unresolved. This is Early Access, not a finished release.
Steam | Official YouTube video
Over the Hill
Release: October 14, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows and Linux). New game.
Drive older off-road vehicles through open landscapes, alone or with friends. Its focus is exploration and terrain rather than a conventional track-racing championship.
The verified release this week is on PC; the announced console versions are planned for 2027.
Steam | Official YouTube video
Prison Run and Gun
Release: October 14, 2026. Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Store). Console and Microsoft Store release.
A prison-escape puzzle action game with guns and platforming. The weight of carried equipment matters when navigating its stages.
The original Steam release was in 2016; this is not a new PC debut.
Ratatan
Release: October 14, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2. Version 1.0 and console launch.
A rhythm roguelike that combines musical commands with side-scrolling battles. It supports up to four players online.
The official launch chart gives October 14 at 8 a.m. PDT / 11 a.m. EDT / 4 p.m. BST / 5 p.m. CEST, and October 15 at midnight JST. The same global launch includes Steam 1.0. The linked publisher reveal is an earlier trailer; the launch times above come from the current announcement.
Steam | Xbox Store | Nintendo eShop | Official YouTube video
Shockwave Triggers
Release: October 14, 2026. Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Store). Console and Microsoft Store release.
A shoot-em-up with a timed shockwave attack. Charging and releasing shockwaves adds a timing decision to the shooting.
The Steam version launched in 2025.
Survivor Cells
Release: October 14, 2026. Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Store). Console and Microsoft Store release.
A biological survival roguelite combining cell upgrades with tower-defense elements. Fight viruses and build up your defenses across successive waves.
The Xbox store lists October 14; Xbox Wire lists October 13. This calendar uses the store date. The Steam version is already available.
Thank You Bus Driver
Release: October 14, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows). New game.
Drive a bus and enforce its rules on passengers. The action includes removing rulebreakers while handling the vehicle.
Steam | Official YouTube video
The Jackbox Party Pack 12
Release: October 14, 2026 (Steam); October 15 (wider platform release). Platforms: PC (Windows, macOS and Linux), PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Apple TV, iPad. New game.
Five party games use phones as controllers. One person owns the game and hosts; the rest join on their devices.
Steam displays October 14. Jackbox announces October 15 for the wider release, including Epic, consoles, Apple TV, iPad, and the Mac App Store.
Steam | Xbox Store | Official YouTube video
The Witch’s Bakery
Release: October 14, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch. New game.
A narrative adventure about Lunne, a witch running a bakery in Paris. Baking and serving customers support the story and character relationships.
The developer says this is story-first, closer to a visual novel than a deep bakery-management sim. Mobile versions through Crunchyroll Game Vault are announced only as coming soon.
Steam | Xbox Store | Nintendo eShop (Switch) | Official YouTube video
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2
Release: October 14, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows), PS5, Xbox Series X|S. New game.
A retro-style Warhammer shooter with a branching campaign. Malum Caedo returns, alongside a second playable character, Nyra.
Steam | Xbox Store | Official YouTube video
YAR: Forgotten Throne
Release: October 14, 2026. Platforms: Xbox Series X|S. Console port.
An open-world RPG with Warrior, Volkhv, and Archer character choices. Exploration, combat, and character progression are the main activities.
The Steam version launched in April; this week's date is for Xbox.
Thursday, October 15
1×1 Street Football: mini soccer PvP
Release: October 15, 2026. Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Store). Platform release.
An arcade one-on-one soccer game with fighting-style abilities. Matches mix ball control with character skills rather than full-team simulation.
Bluey’s Happy Snaps
Release: October 15, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2. New game.
Explore familiar Bluey locations, take photographs, and assemble scrapbooks. This is a family-focused exploration game rather than a combat game.
Digital release is October 15. Sega lists the Asian physical edition for November 26, so do not assume the same retail date everywhere.
Steam | Xbox Store | Nintendo eShop | Official game page | Official YouTube video
Chained Beasts
Release: October 15, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows and macOS), Xbox Series X|S. New game.
A gladiator action roguelike in which players are physically chained together. Solo play and up to four-player co-op are listed; movement and fights require coordination.
Steam | Xbox Store | Official YouTube video
Creepy Tale: Snow Child
Release: October 15, 2026. Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Store). Console and Microsoft Store release.
A dark adventure following Blizzy into Hell. Action and mystery are the focus of the official description.
The Xbox store lists October 15, rather than October 14 in Xbox Wire. Steam players already have this game.
Xbox Store | Official YouTube video
Cubic Cosmos
Release: October 15, 2026. Platforms: Xbox Series X|S. Console port.
A roguelike card game centered on building combinations and surviving successive encounters. Deck choices determine how you approach each run.
This is the Xbox port of an existing Steam game, not its initial 1.0 launch.
DayZ Badlands
Release: October 15, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows). DLC expansion.
Badlands adds the desert region of Nasdara to DayZ. Heat, water supplies, sandstorms, and new survival systems change the conditions.
Requires the base DayZ game. The developer quotes approximately US$24.99, with regional pricing. Console versions are announced, but this entry lists only the dated PC storefront independently verified here.
Steam | Official YouTube video
DESOLUS
Release: October 15, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows and macOS), Xbox Series X|S. New game.
A first-person puzzle game about a city fractured between different times. Black holes and time travel change how its architecture connects.
Steam | Xbox Store | Official YouTube video
Disney/Pixar Toy Story 3 Complete Edition
Release: October 15, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S. Re-release.
Toy Story 3 returns with its movie-based Story mode and the Toy Box sandbox. Play as Woody, Buzz, or Jessie while completing missions and customizing the town.
Xbox Store | Official YouTube video
Disney/Pixar Toy Story: Retro Roundup!
Release: October 15, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S. Collection.
A collection of older Toy Story games that also includes A Bug's Life. Quality-of-life features and archival material accompany the games.
The Steam description and Atari's marketing disagree about the collection count. Check the current store contents rather than buying on a game-count claim.
Xbox Store | Official YouTube video
Enshrouded (1.0)
Release: October 15, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows), PS5. Version 1.0 and PS5 launch.
Enshrouded reaches 1.0 with survival, combat, and voxel-based construction. Co-op supports groups of up to 16 players.
PC owners are getting the 1.0 update; PS5 is a new platform launch. Xbox Series X|S is planned for spring 2027, not this week.
Steam | Official 1.0 and PS5 release details | Official YouTube video
Floppy-Ear Chaos
Release: October 15, 2026. Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Store). Console and Microsoft Store release.
A wave-based action game about a rabbit fighting enemies and unlocking upgrades. Repeated encounters and upgrades drive progression.
The Steam version launched in May.
Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea
Release: October 15, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2. New game.
Farming, relationships, and exploration share the schedule in Teradea. Animal companions help with obstacles and reaching new areas.
October 15 is the current Natsume announcement and store date. Older September dates and the Xbox weekly roundup's October 14 entry are superseded.
Steam | Xbox Store | Nintendo eShop | Official YouTube video
It Takes Two
Release: October 15, 2026. Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2. Console port.
A two-player cooperative adventure that requires both characters to solve its challenges. It supports couch co-op and online play through Friend's Pass.
EA announces the Switch 2 release for October 15. This is a port of the existing game.
Official game page | Official YouTube video
Solid Void - Halloween Nonograms
Release: October 15, 2026. Platforms: Nintendo Switch. New game.
Halloween-themed nonogram puzzles reveal pictures as grids are completed. The store lists 15 scenes and no timers.
This is the original Nintendo Switch version.
Tales of Eternia Remastered
Release: October 15, 2026 (Steam); October 16 (Xbox and Switch 2). Platforms: PC (Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2. Remaster.
The action RPG returns with its story spanning Inferia and Celestia. Party combat and exploration remain the core of the remaster.
Steam displays October 15; the checked Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2 listings say October 16. Other editions are announced, but are not assigned a date without a checked listing here.
Steam | Xbox Store | Nintendo eShop | Official YouTube video
Tingus Goose
Release: October 15, 2026. Platforms: Xbox Series X|S. Console port.
An idle game about growing strange goose trees and collecting profits. Its progression is based on upgrading the trees, not conventional action combat.
This is the Xbox port; PC and mobile availability predates this week.
Tormented Souls 2
Release: October 15, 2026. Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2. Console port.
Caroline Walker returns in a traditional survival horror game. Exploration, improvised weapons, and puzzles drive the search for her sister.
PQube confirms October 15 for Switch 2. The other platform versions are already available.
Nintendo eShop | Official YouTube video
Troll Slayer
Release: October 15, 2026. Platforms: Xbox Series X|S. Platform release.
A 2D action platformer about a knight fighting trolls. Combat and stage traversal are its main activities.
Weekend Solitaire: Voyage
Release: October 15, 2026. Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S. Platform release.
A solitaire puzzle collection with a travel theme. Its card stages are a slower-paced alternative to this week's action releases.
Wolfsschanze – Operation Götterdämmerung
Release: October 15, 2026. Platforms: Xbox Series X|S. Platform release.
A World War II first-person shooter set around the Wolf's Lair. Its store description lists bunkers, weapons, explosives, and vehicles.
The store displays October 15; Xbox Wire's October 14 listing differs.
Friday, October 16
Beyond These Stars
Release: October 16, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows). New game.
Build a settlement on the back of a space-traveling creature and manage its resources. Travel between planets affects the supply and development of the settlement.
The Microsoft store entry is for PC, not an Xbox console version.
Steam | Microsoft Store (PC) | Official YouTube video
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Release: October 16, 2026. Platforms: PC (Steam, Battle.net and Xbox on PC), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2. Campaign early access.
Modern Warfare 4 opens its campaign ahead of the full launch. Early access applies to digital preorders or prepurchases of the Standard Digital or Vault edition.
This is not the full game releasing early. The full launch is October 23, and physical preorders are not included in the stated campaign offer.
Official game and preorder details | Official YouTube video
Dreadline Express
Release: October 16, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows). New game.
A first-person psychological horror mystery aboard the last human train. A card-based narrative mechanic changes the path through its story.
A Steam demo is already available; this week's date is for the full game.
Steam | Official YouTube video
LEGO Harry Potter Collection
Release: October 16, 2026. Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2. Console port.
The collection combines LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and Years 5-7. Local two-player play is supported.
The Switch 2 listing is a paid product; a free upgrade for original Switch owners was not verified.
Nintendo eShop | Official YouTube video
Moto X
Release: October 16, 2026. Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Store). Retro re-release.
A re-release of a 1994 motocross game, published by Ratalaika. Race through tracks and use power-ups.
This is not the unrelated VR game with the same name on Steam.
Online: 404
Release: October 16, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows). Early Access.
An open-world survival simulation playable alone or with friends. A central gadget changes how players interact with its world.
The developer moved the release to October 16. This is Early Access, so a release date is not a promise of a finished game.
Penguin Colony
Release: October 16, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows). New game.
Cosmic horror in Antarctica, seen from a penguin's perspective. Observe human factions investigating an ancient entity in a Lovecraft-inspired story.
Steam | Official YouTube video
Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition
Release: October 16, 2026. Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2. Digital console port.
The Resident Evil 2 remake follows Leon and Claire through Raccoon City. Resource management and exploration distinguish it from a straightforward shooter.
This is the digital Deluxe Edition on Switch 2. The shared official announcement lists physical releases for January 29, 2027.
Nintendo eShop | Official YouTube video
Resident Evil 3
Release: October 16, 2026. Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2. Digital console port.
The Resident Evil 3 remake follows Jill Valentine as Nemesis hunts her. It is a separate purchase from Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4.
October 16 is the digital Switch 2 release; the official physical date is January 29, 2027.
Nintendo eShop | Official YouTube video
Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition
Release: October 16, 2026. Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2. Digital console port.
The Resident Evil 4 remake returns Leon to a mission in a hostile village. The Gold Edition includes Separate Ways alongside the base game.
The digital Switch 2 release is this week; the official physical date is January 29, 2027.
Nintendo eShop | Official YouTube video
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – Holiday Play Edition
Release: October 16, 2026. Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Store). Expanded edition.
An expanded Rudolph adventure with holiday-themed activities. The edition adds King Moonracer and the Kingdom of Misfits.
The Xbox store lists October 16, while the weekly announcement says October 15. This calendar uses the store date.
Sproutrex
Release: October 16, 2026. Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S. Platform release.
Guide a mechanical sphere with a propeller through a pixel-art platforming world. Plants and machines form the obstacles and environments.
Supercar Collection Simulator
Release: October 16, 2026. Platforms: Xbox Series X|S. Console port.
Operate a collectible model-car shop and open packs of miniature cars. Selling and displaying the cars supports the store-management simulation.
This is an Xbox release of an existing PC game, not a driving simulator.
Swarm Me
Release: October 16, 2026. Platforms: Xbox Series X|S. Console port.
Survive pursuing drones and use environmental traps against them. Movement and positioning matter when the swarm closes in.
The Xbox store lists October 16 rather than Xbox Wire's October 15. Steam already has the game.
Tenebris Somnia
Release: October 16, 2026. Platforms: PC (Windows), Xbox Series X|S. New game.
A survival horror game that combines 2D exploration with live-action scenes. Its presentation switches between pixel-art play and filmed horror sequences.
Steam | Xbox Store | Official YouTube video
Saturday and Sunday, October 17-18
No additional release passed the primary-source and official-image checks for these dates during this research pass.