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Control Resonant is one heck of a follow-up to Control, with a setting twisted by a paranatural force that's perverted Manhattan into a supernatural playground. Remedy's somehow taken what makes them so unique in the industry and applied it to an open world that becomes what I can describe as a ethereal rollercoaster throughout New York. What unfolds is unlike anything else you'll play this year. Without a doubt, Resonant delivers a memorable return to the world of Control.
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is a fantastic conclusion to Estelle and Joshua's chapters in the Sky series. The story is smart, with exciting reunions and dark moments that really stay with the player. You get to revisit and actually see the consequences of your past actions, where even smaller side characters are fun to see again. The core cast is as strong as ever, a joy to hang out with. Combat stays fun and engaging, with small tweaks that make it even better than before. Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is a must-play for those who played its predecessor, and if you haven't, let this month's launch serve as a reminder to play 1st Chapter so you can experience 2nd Chapter properly.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is an ambitious entry for the series, and it delivers a memorable experience that's hard to put down. Between the expansive Flame Lord campaigns, which feed into the Pale Raven campaign, there is a lot of story content to parse through. Many of the characters you meet are worth recruiting, and getting to know them over a meal is one of the better moments outside of training with them at the colosseum. What Nintendo has done with the latest Fire Emblem is nothing short of marvellous.
Marvel's Wolverine is a brutal, bloody return to Insomniac Games' Marvel universe, and it does a great job of expanding the existing world and scope. Logan may be an undeniably difficult character to play in a video game; however, the developers elevated what it means to play as Wolverine by crafting a mature story that jettisons the established expectations of an X-Men game. For all the blood and violence the character finds himself surrounded by, it's thanks to Liam McIntyre's performance that you can see how much Wolverine cares for those around him and tries to do right by them despite being an ultimate weapon. Marvel's Wolverine is easily Insomniac's best narrative work, with excellent character work to match.
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush builds on what came before with interesting open-world locations, awesome cars, and core gameplay that still feels tight and fast.
Halloween is a nostalgic dive for fans of the franchise and IllFonic’s 4v1 asymmetrical survival horror. Recreating the familiarity of now-lost titles isn't enough to justify the slew of technical and mechanical issues that plague this entry.
Orbitals is one of those perfect games you finish in an afternoon with the right person. It's not particularily ambitious, but it doesn't need to be; rather, it delivers a great co-op experience that'll take you across the stars in a bid to save a space colony in your trust. Sitting down to play Orbitals will likely serve as a catalyst for your childhood of watching anime on weekends, and its stunning animation is hard to ignore.
The Blood of Dawnwalker is an impressive debut from Rebel Wolves, with challenging combat and choices that shape the story around you. It breathes new life into a tired genre of vampire action RPGs, using time as a resource and letting players shape the world around them. Despite relatively benign issues that can easily be rectified, it is certainly one to watch within the world of RPGs.
As an Onimusha fan, this revival is excellent. The series isn't as big as some of Capcom's other series, but it is just as satisfying to sit down and play, and it's easily one of my favourite games of 2026. If you've played any of the other games recently, Way of the Sword modernizes every aspect of the series and elevates all the tenets the series is known for.
If you need a fresh, bright presentation, an intense and touching tale of friendship and family, Theropods has all of that. It’s backed by some retro-feeling gameplay and puzzles that take some time to work out, but are all worth completing. Theropods does a lot with its short runtime, delivering a point-and-click adventure worth taking.
Star Wars Zero Company is an incredible Star Wars game and a genuinely brilliant tactical RPG that you won't be able to put down
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy upended any expectations I had going in. By focusing on Sophia for this brilliant third outing, I'm impressed by how thoughtfully the lore of this world continues to evolve. How wrong I was, as Sophia is not only a skilled fighter but a strong woman who's clearly been through things and come out the other side all the better. While there is less focus on the titular Plague Tale, the world Asobo created grows without it feeling shoehorned into the larger ethos.
Mafia: The Old Country — Man of Honour adds some new story beats that slot in neatly into the main campaign, and it’s nice to see Sicily again after some time away. However, beyond seeing Ennio Salieri again and where the story intends to take him, it’s worth dropping back in.
The best thing that Blood Dungeon has to offer is its unique take on the survivor-like gameplay. Bringing the experience to a 2D platformer with insane visuals and characters you’ll just chuckle and shake your head at is awesome. There is still a lot of been-there-done-that here, but the minute-to-minute gameplay is still a whole lot of fun.
Steins;Gate Re:Boot is its own unique spin on the original game, and it doesn't do anything directly wrong to change the previous attempts, making this remake stuck in a sort of limbo.
Mortal Shell 2 is a vision of what every developer hopes for in their second game: A more well-rounded experience without reinventing the wheel. And that's exactly what's on offer here. This is still a shell of the first game, but it's filled with so much more, making for a worthy second go at it.
The Sinking City 2 takes another successful dive into the survival horror genre, with challenging puzzles, an engaging and heartbreaking story, and wildly fun gunplay. I just wish it were longer and a bit more replayable.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero – Super Limit-Breaking Neo is enough reason to return to this excellent fighting game. It’s got a laundry list of new characters and stages, plus a new roguelike mode that lets you build your ultimate fighter. Ultimately, this content’s longevity relies on how much you enjoy the base game. The new roguelike mode has some potential, but it can be challenging if you’re not able to master the base game’s intricate controls and systems.
The Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass kicks off with a fun and sizeable area you can explore as the Bubbly Basin heads underwater. It's got some great new Pokémon to find, a great new area, alongside new recipes and materials to use. You'll be doing the same things you did before, but it's so much fun to build, discover, and create.
Wild Blue Skies does a great job of recreating and innovating on classic 90's on-rail space shooters. The design throughout is excellent and the gameplay is tight and engaging.