Yes, you read that headline correctly. NINJA Gaiden 4, PowerWash Simulator 2, Bounty Star, and over 50 other games are coming to Xbox next week, with the three listed all being Day One Game Pass drops. Also, Xbox isn’t listing it here, but The Outer Worlds 2 is out for Premium Edition owners on the 24th, so it counts!

NINJA GAIDEN 4, which leads 55 new releases on Xbox next week – image credit: Platinum Games

Jeebus Christmas, fifty five games are coming to Xbox next week. Lots of heavy hitters and full-price titles in the biggest release of games I can remember in a while. Here they all are.

October 20th

  • Ninja Gaiden 4 – It’s been over a decade, and NINJA GAIDEN finally returns! Check out my review one hour before its 8 PM EDT launch time.
  • Ila: A Frosty Glide – The only other release of the day, this one looks like a chill voxel-graphic exploration title.

October 21st

  • Double Dragon Revive – ARC SYSTEM WORKS revives the classic beat-em-up with odd-looking 3D graphics. We’ll have to see how this one plays before knowing if it’s worth checking out.
  • Jurassic World Evolution 3 – Build and run your own dinosaur sanctuary park, now with 100% less AI-generated slop thanks to fan backlash.
  • Painkiller – Painkiller is back with up to 3 player co-op. The classic arena horde shooter has been revitalized for modern gamers by Saber. We’re hoping to have a review, but the code isn’t in yet and time is running out.
  • Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 – The Chinese Room has attempted to save a troubled production. According to today’s reviews, they have not.
  • Dreamout – “Explore a surreal world with a cute alpaca! Solve puzzles, fish out the most unusual items from rivers, fight watermelon thugs and uncover all the secrets of this world!”
  • Fit and Fry: Mise en Place – “Fit and Fry: Mise en Place is a casual puzzle game set in a restaurant, where every challenge takes place inside a frying pan. The goal is to perfectly organize the ingredients on the board, fulfilling customer orders and progressing through 40 levels that mix strategy and fun.”
  • Junkyard Builder – “In Junkyard Builder, you’re the proud owner of a once-forgotten junkyard, now brimming with endless potential. Dive into the satisfying world of restoration, recycling and raw hustle as you transform trash into treasure and rise to become the ruler of the junk empire!”
  • Murder Inc – “In a grim world of chaos, where reality feels like a thin layer over madness, welcome to Murder Inc — a top-down adrenaline-fueled shooter where time and style are your ultimate weapons. You are a mysterious operative, an antihero walking the fine line between life and death. Your targets are the criminals who rule the city from the labyrinth of filthy streets. But there’s a catch: every shot, strike, or step you take sets time in motion. The faster you move, the faster the world collapses around you.”
  • Sedap! A Culinary Adventure – “Sedap! is a co-op cooking-combat adventure that combines the chaos of a co-op kitchen and the wonders of adventuring into an unexplored world. Embark on an exciting culinary journey, whip up delectable delicacies, and serve your way through a fantastical reimagining of Southeast Asia!”

October 22nd

  • Astro Duel 2 – “Astro Duel 2 blurs the line between space shooter and platform fighter. Whether versus or co-op, prepare to fight in space and on foot at the same time! Strike within the fully-destructible arenas or just nuke ‘em from orbit.”
  • Gnomdom – “In a little gnomey village, in a whimsical forest … A Gnome Grandpa awaits his family to gather ‘round for his 100th birthday. Explore the forest’s lush greenery and find his tiny gnome kin trapped in curious places. Solve puzzles, collect family pictures, enjoy the hand-drawn artwork and help each gnome find their way back home.”
  • Gruniożerca Trilogy – “Gruniożerca Trilogy is a remastered compilation of three independently developed retro puzzle games that originally launched on the NES. Take control of Grunio – a hungry pig on a mission – and dive into creative challenges packed with charm, humor, and pixel-perfect nostalgia.”
  • Polar Bear is Hungry – “Polar Bear is Hungry is a 2D puzzle-platformer game where you must collide blocks of ice to break them and get all the fish stuck inside. Simply touching the blocks will make them move, but pressing the attack action button is necessary to throw the ice blocks at one another to break them and get the fish. Now it’s time to use your logical thinking, creativity and puzzle solving skills to help our polar bear friend!”
  • Redex – Console Edition – “Survive a relentless battlefield in side-scrolling retro arcade style! Redex is a pixel-art survival shooter where you battle waves of enemies in fast-paced side-scrolling combat. Collect coins to buy ammo, grenades, armor, and more from vending machines, then trade rare gold for permanent upgrades and new characters.”
  • Schoolboy Escape – “You’re grounded again for something totally unfair, but your friends are hanging out at the arcade tonight and you CANNOT miss it! In Schoolboy Escape, you play as a clever teen with a talent for creative problem-solving who must devise the perfect plan to sneak out for an evening of fun while the house is on high alert.”
  • Tormented Souls 2 – Surprisingly ambitious survival horror with a framerate in the trailers that seems to hover in the 20s. Good times for horror fans.

October 23rd

  • Bounty Star – We got to play this 3rd person mech shooter at SGF and liked it a ton. Keep an eye on the site as we try to get a review out on time. It’s Day One in Game Pass as well.
  • PowerWash Simulator 2 – Bigger, bolder, dirtier. This sequel is Day One in Xbox Game Pass, and we’ll have a review closer to launch.
  • Chicken Run: Eggstraction – “Eggs-traordinary times call for eggs-traordinary heroes. After surviving the daring events of Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, the gang is back in a brand-new adventure, and it turns out nuggets weren’t the only thing on the menu – chickenkind is still in danger! Take control of Molly, Rocky, Frizzle and the gang as they sneak, scurry and scramble through five tantalizingly treacherous fortified farms to liberate captured chickens.”
  • Dora: Rainforest Rescue – “Oh no! Swiper got his paws on the Super-Duper Duplicator, and now his clones are causing chaos everywhere. Dora and Boots must fix the Duplicator and restore the vibrant Alebrije Tree. Join them and their amigos, Tico, Isa, Benny, Big Red Chicken and Ale. Run, jump and swing through five locations, collecting Magic Leaves and pods. Unlock new places and objects. Solve riddles, use clues from friends and use Map to guide you! Qué Aventura! Stop Swiper from swiping while playing solo or team up in local co-op mode.”
  • Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition – We’ll have a review of this arcade racer turned console title. Just remember, it’s all about family.
  • Hot Wheels Let’s Race: Ultimate Speed – GameMill continues to live up to their name, with more releases always dropping, forever! This kid’s focused racer looks cutesy and will have a review on the site closer to launch.
  • The Jackbox Party Pack 11 – I somehow missed that this was coming, a new Jackbox Party Pack and it’s Play Anywhere? Neat!
  • Once Upon a Katamari – Fudge me, this day is full. It looks like you’re rebuilding Earth after the King of the Cosmos accidentally crushed it.
  • Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted – Is October 23rd “release everything” day? PVZ is rebuilt for modern devices, sounds like a good time.
  • Reus 2 – “Become a God once again in Reus 2 by taking control of mighty giants whose command over their elements allows you to shape worlds, create an ecosystem of resources and enable human civilizations to thrive. Your choices will determine the fates of these fragile human beings, whose autonomy may lead them to great heights.”
  • Acre Crisis – “In 1992, following a series of mysterious deaths caused by wild animals, as well as strange sightings of cryptids in the sparsely populated and underdeveloped Amazon region of Acre, a special operations brigade from the Brazilian Military Police was sent to the area to gather intelligence. However, the situation took an unexpected turn for the soldiers, who soon found themselves cornered in the midst of a jungle infested with hungry dinosaurs.”
  • Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit – “The ultimate nerd rage is back in Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit: an all-new action platformer set in the AVGN universe! Play as The Nerd and blast your way across a host of pixel art levels crawling with zombies, mechanical skeletons, ghoulish reapers and more!”
  • Becastled – “Build a castle by day and defend it by night. Becastled combines cozy city-building with thrilling tower defense strategy. Lead the Sun Kingdom in its final stand against the Moon beasts and bring an end to the ancient conflict between light and darkness! Rule over your own fantasy realm. Build a mighty keep, lay roads, gather resources and grow a thriving settlement that will feed and shelter your people. Keep your subjects happy with taverns and decorations, and your economy strong with markets and workshops — all to support an army ready to fight at your command.”
  • Bloodshed – “Bloodshed is an exhilarating fusion of roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action: Face endless waves of undead foes, collect experience points, and upgrade your skills and weapons in a battle to survive the night. Even after death, you keep your hard-earned money which can be exchanged for persistent improvements and unlockable content, allowing you to progress further while adding depth to the overall gameplay.”
  • Dreamed Away – “Dreamed Away is an emotional action-adventure RPG with psychological horror elements. Play as Théo, a boy lost in a dark, mysterious world. Explore a unique reality, duel against darkness in a unique, fast paced combat system and mind your choices.”
  • Just a Little Purr Suit – “In Just a Little Purr Suit, guide a clever kitten in a turn-based strategy puzzle with 65 handcrafted levels. Use cards to decide every move: advance, launch the kitten with cannons, bounce on trampolines, cross mysterious portals and even create new platforms to overcome challenges.”
  • The Lonesome Guild – “The Lonesome Guild is a single-player top-down action-RPG all about togetherness. Embark on a heroic adventure as Ghost, a spirit who wakes to find they hold no memories. The world has become shrouded by loneliness and the mist just keeps spreading, corrupting everyone in its path. Now it’s up to you to get the band back together … even if they’re meeting for the first time.”
  • Science Skaters – “A fearful entity has taken over the world, but luckily the key to fight back is hidden inside your best friend’s body! A team of young, adventurous and brilliant scientists will shrink their bodies and use their skating skills to get inside their friend’s body and explore a world like they have never seen before! Join Max, Jin, Lia and Zev in this fun adventure and skate around thanks to their customizable nano-skates, solve science puzzles adapted to different ages. Explore, learn and fight to save the future of humanity!”
  • Sports Renovations – “Give sports facilities a second life in this relaxing story-driven simulator. Restore the glory of old gyms, courts and pitches, and add a sprinkle of your own style. Collect trash, clean up the dirt from walls and floors, give the place a fresh coat of paint, fix broken fixtures, furnish and decorate the place. Use the money you earn to upgrade your equipment and expand your headquarters – each unlocked room comes with its perks and sometimes a little side quest …”
  • Sushi For Robots – “Sushi For Robots is a whimsical puzzle game about quirky robots and their insatiable cravings for sushi – how they actually process it is a mystery, but hey, if that makes them happy. As the seasoned chef of the favorite sushi venue in robot town, it’s up to you to get the perfect dish in time for each of your picky patrons, placing the right stickers on the conveyor belts to change one tuna roll into a salmon nigiri.”
  • Trainz Simulator: World Tour – “Step into the driver’s seat and embark on an epic train-driving experience built exclusively for console gamers. Trainz Simulator: World Tour takes you across 4 stunning locales in 3 countries – spanning the rugged landscapes of the USA, the iconic railways of Great Britain and the untamed beauty of the Australian Outback.”
  • Windborn – Echoes of the Night – “Embark on an exhilarating journey as a bird navigating the skies alongside your flock. In this beautifully crafted adventure, you will soar through 11 vibrant and diverse levels, each offering unique challenges and breathtaking landscapes. Your mission isn’t just about speed – it’s about staying connected with your flock as you all journey together, guided by instinct and unity.”
  • Juiced Fruit Racing – “Splash and smash your friends in this juicy party kart racing game! Make and take speedy shortcuts as you compete against the sweetest competition. A wholesome and hectic racer packed with power-ups and heavy laughter.”
  • Ultimate Zombie Defense – “Ultimate Zombie Defense is a top-down survival horror set in the suburbs of a once quiet city, in the heart of continental Europe. The city and the surrounding 250 km landmass have been sealed off in an attempt to curtail the outbreak, although sadly all attempts have failed, until now.”

Jeebus, is that the busiest release day ever?

October 24th

  • The Outer Worlds 2 (Premium Edition) – You get five days of early access if you either buy the premium edition or its upgrade version for Game Pass subscribers. This sequel will have a big old review from me on the 23rd.
  • The House of the Dead 2 Remake – I heard this one was really bad on PC, so here’s hoping the classic light-gun shooter is fixed up for this console launch.
  • Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp XXL – “Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp brings you more of the world’s best (and maybe only?) multiplayer dating sim, but in a way you’ve never expected! The original Monster Prom is a multiplayer dating sim that shines for its beautiful art and unapologetic humor. The sequel brings you into a new setting (summer camp) with new characters to romance, including old faces and new ones: Damien, Calculester, Milo, Dahlia, Joy, and Aaravi. But that’s not all: Monster Camp comes with other new twists here and there, from the campfire mechanics to a new stage full of magic mixed drinks.”
  • Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip XXL – “Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip finally answers the age-old question: “What if we added survival mechanics to a beloved dating sim franchise?” Monster Roadtrip adds a twist to its predecessors Monster Prom and Monster Camp, multiplayer dating sims brimming with beautiful art and unapologetic humor. This sequel takes you on an unforgettable road trip along with fan-favorites Scott and Polly. On the way, you will stay at crummy motels, engage in dark cult rituals, help out strangers on the road and pick up more hitchhikers than Scott can count. Bump into old friends and meet plenty of new faces on your way to one of six destinations!”
  • Super Fantasy Kingdom (Game Preview) – “Returning from a hunting trip to find your lands in ruin, you must rebuild your home while fending off hordes of monsters that attack your gates every night. Should your city fall and the forces of darkness sweep across the land, you will awaken to begin a new run where you carry forward the rewards of prior attempts – more heroes at your disposal, previously unexplored lands already uncovered, and every opportunity to push further as you uncover the mystery that has you trapped in a never-ending cycle of life and death.”
  • Coralina – “After a traumatic event, Cora, a cinema student, finds herself suddenly transported to what’s known as the Limbo, or land of oblivion. In this land, you’ll be accompanied by a crow, who claims to be a god of death, and you will help him to solve the mystery of why you are on limbo and why other deaths occurred, in an investigation through time and space, in labyrinths that connect oblivion to human emotions.”
  • Criss Cross – “Does liking someone really make you happy? I disagree. We might just enjoy the feeling of liking someone. I live in a serene and peaceful little village. There are no wars, and everything here is very pleasant, just like heaven or a utopia. In this perfect world, we meet and get to know each other. People’s emotions constantly intersect.”
  • Everdark: Undead Apocalypse – “Inspired by horror and B-movies from the ’80s, Everdark takes us to a city infested with vampires. Armed with stakes, garlic, crosses, holy water and an arsenal of firearms and melee weapons, we’ll fight our way through this shooter that blends classic survival horror with an oppressive atmosphere.”
  • Grand Poker Casino – “Play poker like a champion! Think smart, bluff hard, and win big in this classic Texas Hold’em experience. Outsmart your opponents and prove that poker is more than luck — it’s skill, strategy, and nerve. Even a poor hand can become a brilliant victory in the right hands. Take a seat at the table, call, check, fold, raise, and bluff your way through intense rounds. With up to 4 AI opponents, every match is a new challenge. Are you ready to prove you’ve got what it takes to become the ultimate poker champ?”
  • Junkyard Simulator – “Make a fortune while working at a junkyard. You start with nothing but a hangover and slowly climb your way to success. You will have complete freedom in how you want to make money. Do you want to explore the world on foot or drive one of the available vehicles? Do you prefer to search for junk or look for hidden treasures? Is renovation your thing? Or maybe you’re more of a heavy machinery kind of guy? Would you rather sell enormous amounts of small items or try something more ambitious, like repairing a vintage car? Whatever you choose, and as long as it is junk-related, we got you covered.”
  • Monster Survivors – “The world is overrun by terrifying creatures, and only the toughest will make it out alive! Battle endless waves of monsters, face massive bosses and upgrade your survivors to become unstoppable. Every run is a new challenge! Improve your stats, unleash devastating abilities and buy epic artifacts as you carve your path through the apocalypse.”
  • Once Upon a Jester – “Best friends Sok & Jester devise a mischievous scheme to steal the Royal Diamond! To complete their master plan, they must start an improv theatre show and outperform every other act – including their rivals, Hofnar & Bok. Only becoming the best show in the kingdom will get them invited to the Royal Theatrical Spectacle in the Royal Palace, where the king keeps his precious gem.”
  • Puff Up – “Inflate your balloon as much as you can while dodging spiky balls. Time your moves perfectly to grow bigger without popping — and watch out, the bigger you are, the harder it gets! Challenge your friends in the exciting Versus mode, where 2 players go head-to-head! Race to the finish line or compete to collect the most coins before time runs and win!”
  • Solus – “In Solus, you play as a lost soul navigating through a dark, dreamlike landscape in this platforming adventure. To escape, you must collect symbols of light and awaken ancient totems that will guide you toward freedom. Explore atmospheric stages filled with hidden secrets, deadly traps, and intense platforming challenges. Discover collectibles in secret areas, avoid lethal hazards, and unravel the mysteries of your subconscious. Every step forward brings you closer to the truth — or drags you deeper into the nightmare.”
  • Zoochosis – “Zoochosis is a bodycam horror simulation game. You’re a zookeeper. Identify infected mutant animals, make a vaccine and cure them. Will you save all of them and survive? 

 This is your first night shift as a zookeeper. You find out that some animals are infected and turning into mutants. Save them and save yourself. Unravel the mystery of the zoo. Choose wisely. Your choices will determine your ending.”

Dear Lord, that took a long time to read, let alone write. No one can play all of these games!



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