- Six new games are out now across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC this week.
- Highlights include Queen's Domain, The Cat in the Hat: Rainy Day Mayhem, and Suri: The Seventh Note.
- Goodboy Galaxy, Asylum, and Look Outside are also newly released titles this week.
Halloween weekend is finally here, and what better way to make it even more exciting than by picking up new games? Luckily they are several exciting releases to check out this week across PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC. The variety ranges from a retro-fantasy RPG and a spooky horror adventure to a family-friendly party game and a few indie releases; there’s something for everyone.
New Game Releases This Weekend You Should Play (October 31 – November 1, 2026)
Whether you’re looking for something new to explore or want to try a game arriving on your preferred platform, here are some releases worth checking out this weekend. If you’re looking forward to playing Fortnite, check out our picks for the best Fortnite Halloween Costumes to get into the Halloween spirit.
Queen’s Domain
- Genre: Action RPG
- Platforms: PS5, PC, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S
If you enjoy exploring mysterious worlds and taking on challenging enemies, like in Hollow Knight Silksong, Queen’s Domain might just be for you. Developed by Freshly Baked Games and released on October 30, 2026, this retro-fantasy game drops you onto the Isle of Neasied, where you’ll uncover the mystery behind your father’s disappearance and the awakening of a sleeping Queen.
The game features an interconnected world filled with hidden paths and powerful enemies. Combat also offers a decent variety with charged attacks, weapon abilities, and throwing weapons. One of the most notable additions is the holy weapon, which lets you fly across gaps and reach otherwise inaccessible areas.
The Cat in the Hat: Rainy Day Mayhem
- Genre: Party / Family
- Platforms: PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox Series X/S
Dr. Seuss’s mischievous Cat in the Hat is back on October 30, 2026, this time bringing a collection of mini-games for the whole family. The Cat in the Hat: Rainy Day Mayhem lets you play as characters like Sally, Johnny, Thing 1, Thing 2, and Little Cat A. You can take part in 18 different mini-games.
The mini-games include a hide-and-seek mode called Find the Cat, where you’ll have to track down the mischievous feline. You can play solo or with friends. The game supports up to four players in local multiplayer and features adjustable difficulty, making it a fun pick for a casual gaming session with friends or family.
Suri: The Seventh Note
- Genre: Adventure / Platformer
- Platforms: PS5, PC
Music plays a much bigger role than just setting the mood in Suri: The Seventh Note. The game finally made its debut on October 30, and its rhythm-based platforming adventure follows Ajira, a young girl searching for a cure for her ailing mother. Her journey will not only help aid her mother, but also fix the island’s rhythm, which is falling apart.
You’ll need to time your jumps, dashes, and other movements to the music as you navigate different platforming challenges, as you do in Astro Bot. What makes it stand out is its hand-drawn visuals inspired by Indian cultures, architecture, and art. As for its soundtrack, it’s a blend of traditional Indian percussion with hip-hop-inspired beats.
Goodboy Galaxy
- Genre: Platformer
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
Originally released on Game Boy Advance in November 2023 and later on PC, Goodboy Galaxy is finally out on Nintendo Switch on October 30, 2026. After all, who won’t love a good adventure with an adorable space dog? You will take control of Maxwell, a dog exploring an unfamiliar galaxy after his homeworld faces an impending collapse. Things take a turn when he becomes stranded in a hostile star system, forcing him to explore different planets.
Along the way, you’ll come face to face with strange characters, uncover hidden areas, and take on enemies using Maxwell’s blaster and its various upgrades. With multiple routes, boss fights, and more than 50 characters to meet, there’s plenty to discover in this sci-fi platforming adventure.
Asylum
- Genre: Horror / Adventure
- Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Switch
Originally released on PC on March 13, 2025, Asylum is finally out on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on October 30, 2026. A deserted mental institute is the last place you would want to spend your weekend, but that’s exactly where Asylum takes you. Developed by Senscape, this first-person horror adventure puts you inside the unsettling Hanwell Mental Institute.
You take on the role of an ex-patient who is looking to uncover the disturbing history behind the institution. The game focuses on psychological horror and atmospheric exploration, just like Silent Hill f, gradually revealing the mysteries hidden within the building. What makes it stand out is the dark corridors as you experience strange visions.
Look Outside
- Genre: Horror / Narrative / Indie
- Platform: PS5, PS4, Switch, Switch 2
Originally released on PC on March 21, 2025, Look Outside is out now on PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 30, 2026. Looking out of your window might seem harmless, but doing so in Look Outside could be the last thing you ever do.
The game takes place inside a single apartment building where a mysterious event is turning anyone who looks outside into a grotesque monster. You’ll need to explore the building, gather supplies, and interact with other survivors while trying to stay alive, like Grace in Resident Evil Requiem. During your encounters with the monsters, you’ll have to clash with them in turn-based combat where your positioning matters.
