PlayStation Plus expands its October 2025 lineup with new game titles
October’s PlayStation Plus lineup delivers a perfect Halloween mix of psychological horror, supernatural drama, and nostalgic brawlers.
October’s PlayStation Plus lineup feels tailor-made for spooky season. From survival horror to supernatural RPGs and classic arcade brawlers, Sony’s latest Game Catalog update has something for every kind of player, and it’s heavy on atmosphere.
Available starting October 21, this month’s drop spans psychological horror, crime drama, vampire survival, and nostalgic fighting action, with Tekken 3 joining the PlayStation Plus Premium tier. So, here are the 8 PS5 Plus games you can order this October 2025.
Emmanuel Umahi
/1.Silent Hill 2 (PS5)
The fog rolls back in as Silent Hill 2 returns in a full remake for PS5. Players step into the role of James Sunderland, drawn back to the eerie, deserted town by a mysterious letter from his late wife. What follows is a descent into psychological torment, where reality bends, guilt manifests, and monsters, including the iconic Pyramid Head, stalk every shadow.
This reimagining of the 2001 classic brings cinematic visuals, haunting audio design, and deeply unsettling storytelling to modern hardware, setting a new standard for horror remakes.
/2. Until Dawn (PS5)
Rebuilt from the ground up, Until Dawn reclaims its place as the ultimate playable slasher movie. Eight friends return to an isolated mountain lodge a year after tragedy struck, only to find themselves hunted by something, or someone, lurking in the dark. Every choice you make shapes who lives and who doesn’t, turning each playthrough into a uniquely terrifying experience.
With new lighting, textures, and camera systems, the PS5 edition adds cinematic tension to every decision, making this definitive version more chilling than ever.
/3. V Rising (PS5)
If you prefer your horror with a hint of power fantasy, V Rising invites you to awaken as a vampire after centuries of slumber. Hunt for blood, rebuild your castle, and reclaim your place among the night’s rulers.
This survival-action RPG blends open-world exploration with crafting and real-time combat. You can raid other players’ castles, recruit humans as thralls, and even form alliances in a world where betrayal is only one bite away. Whether solo or in co-op mode, V Rising captures the thrill of building an empire, one drop of blood at a time.
/4. Yakuza: Like a Dragon (PS5, PS4)
From the dark corners of Yokohama to the chaos of back-alley battles, Yakuza: Like a Dragon delivers an emotional RPG with heart, humor, and fists. Players follow Ichiban Kasuga, a loyal gangster betrayed by the man he trusted most. Joined by a band of misfits, a cop, a homeless nurse, and a hostess, Ichiban fights to uncover the truth and reclaim his honor.
Blending turn-based combat with absurd yet heartfelt storytelling, Like a Dragon transforms street fights into strategy sessions where anything can become a weapon, from traffic cones to guitars.
/5. Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1 (PS5, PS4)
Step inside the abandoned Playtime Co. factory, where toys have taken on a life of their own. Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1 mixes puzzles with horror as players explore the decaying halls, armed with a GrabPack that helps manipulate the environment and keep deadly toys at bay. It’s short, eerie, and perfect for a Halloween night scare.
/6. As Dusk Falls (PS5, PS4)
For players seeking story over scares, As Dusk Falls delivers a gripping interactive drama that tracks two families across decades of crime, choices, and consequences. Set in small-town Arizona, it begins with a robbery gone wrong and unravels into a web of generational secrets.
Developed by the lead designer of Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls, this narrative adventure offers branching decisions that change relationships, fates, and moral outcomes, making every replay a new revelation.
/7. Wizard with a Gun (PS5)
In Wizard with a Gun, magic meets mayhem. This cooperative sandbox survival game lets up to four players craft spells, customize enchanted ammo, and explore a chaotic world teeming with strange creatures.
Collect resources, upgrade your tower, and experiment with elemental magic, but beware, one wrong spell could set your world ablaze. It’s whimsical, strategic, and just unpredictable enough to keep things exciting.
/8. Tekken 3 joins PlayStation Plus Premium
A timeless classic makes its return. Tekken 3, originally released on the PlayStation 1, joins the PlayStation Plus Premium library, now enhanced with quick save, rewind, and custom visual filters.
The King of Iron Fist Tournament returns with iconic fighters, fluid combat, and the nostalgia that defined an era of arcade gaming. It’s a love letter to the past, wrapped in modern convenience.
Conclusion
October’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup is one of the strongest in months, perfectly tuned for Halloween and beyond. From the psychological dread of Silent Hill 2 to the emotional storytelling of As Dusk Falls, this drop balances fear, fun, and nostalgia in equal measure.
Whether you’re chasing monsters, dodging moral choices, or reliving the glory days of Tekken 3, there’s something here for every kind of player, proof that PlayStation Plus still knows how to make gaming feel like an event.
Oluwaseun Bamisile
