Discover all the new Xbox games coming October 13–17 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Explore Game Pass titles, pre-orders, and the latest releases, including Keeper, NASCAR 25, Ember Knights, and many more.
Xbox Games Coming October 13th
Keeper – October 17
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere, Game Pass
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
From Lee Petty and Double Fine Productions, Keeper is a wordless, surreal adventure set on a long-forgotten island. Players accompany a spirit-like character and a seabird as they explore a dormant lighthouse and unravel a story of transformation, companionship, and discovery.
NASCAR 25 – October 14
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S
Publisher: iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, LLC Price: $59.99, Pre-order
NASCAR 25 delivers a realistic racing experience, with physics tuned by real-world NASCAR drivers. Players can participate in Quick Race, Championship, Multiplayer, or Career modes, progressing from the ARCA Menards Series to the NASCAR Cup Series. Pre-order bonuses include in-game currency, custom paint schemes, and Career Rep Points.
BALL x PIT – October 15
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere, Game Pass
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Ball x Pit is a fast-paced roguelite where heroes seek treasure in a seemingly endless pit of monsters. Players develop arcane ammunition, recruit allies, and navigate a challenging fantasy environment.
Ember Knights: Heroes of the Nexus Edition – October 16
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S
Publisher: Twin Sails Interactive
This action-packed roguelite casts players as Ember Knights, battling the corrupted sorcerer Praxis. Solo or co-op play allows up to four players to restore decaying worlds and free the Ember Tree from destruction using weapons and strategic skills.
Decision: Red Daze – October 14
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S
Publisher: Nordcurrent Labs
Set during a dystopian Dust Bowl, Decision: Red Daze challenges players to survive as a mysterious illness transforms survivors into dangerous creatures. Players must navigate the chaos to stop the Red Daze.
Paint Path – October 14
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S
Publisher: Afil Games
A relaxing pixel-art puzzle, Paint Path transforms every movement into a brushstroke. Players guide a walking canvas across hexagonal maps to complete artistic challenges.
Captain Tideborne and the Siren’s Call – October 15
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere
Publisher: Synnergy Circle Games
This retro-inspired 2D platformer follows pirate Melissa Tideborne on a quest to uncover mermaid mysteries. Players navigate traps, enemies, and treasures while managing limited stamina.
DETECTIVE – The Test – October 15
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere
Publisher: JanduSoft Price: $9.69 (discount $7.75), Pre-order
In Detective – The Test, players solve three intricate cases using observation and logic. Crime scene analysis, connections between suspects, and critical questioning are essential to uncovering the truth.
Kotenok – October 15
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere
Publisher: Eastasiasoft Limited
Players control a lost kitten navigating a dangerous forest in Kotenok. This retro platformer offers 50 stages filled with puzzles, enemies, and collectibles.
One Military Camp – October 15
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S
Publisher: Abylight Studios
One Military Camp tasks players with rebuilding a military base, managing resources, recruiting fighters, and defending against enemy sabotage.
Rabbiman Adventures – October 15
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S
Publisher: Israchem LTD
A time-and-space-traveling adventure, Rabbiman Adventures combines puzzles, hidden paths, magical items, and colorful environments for exploration.
STARBITES – October 15
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S
Publisher: IKINAGAMES
In this story-driven RPG, players control Lukida, a debris collector on the planet Bitter, alongside companions Gwen-Dol and Badger, uncovering secrets and strengthening partner mechas.
Blood West – October 16
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere
Publisher: New Blood Interactive
Blending Weird West legends with eldritch horror, Blood West is a stealth FPS where players become the Undead Gunslinger, navigating three scenarios with perk-based progression and 20+ hours of gameplay.
Additional Releases for October 16–17
- Bumblebee – Spooky Nights (October 16, Xbox Series X) – Explore diverse habitats as a tiny bee.
- The Cabin Factory (October 16, Xbox Series X|S) – Inspect cabins for anomalies in a psychological horror walking simulator.
- Cookie’s Trails (October 16, Xbox Series X|S) – Guide a hamster survivor through tactical post-apocalyptic puzzles.
- Deathless: The Hero Quest (October 16, Xbox Series X|S) – Combines card game, roguelike, and strategy elements.
- The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes (October 16, Xbox Series X|S) – Dash through festive challenges as a Scout Elf.
- Infinos & Infinos 2 (October 16, pre-orders) – Pixel-art shoot ’em ups with arcade-inspired gameplay.
- Kaku – Ancient Seal (October 16, Xbox Series X|S) – Explore forgotten continents with a young boy and his flying pig.
- Sokobear Winter (October 16, Xbox Series X|S) – Cozy puzzle game with spa-themed levels.
- Adrenaline Rampage (October 17, Xbox Series X|S) – Platformer roguelite in a dark sci-fi world.
- AquaDream (October 17, Xbox Series X|S) – Puzzle-solving underwater exploration.
- Ball Blast, Bit ESC, Blaster Force 3000, Frobbutt 3D, Kamikaze Lassplanes, Lumo 2, Ping Pong Up, Racing Champions, Space Elite Force – Reloaded, Super Hero Demolition, Tiny Arctic Hero – All release October 17 across Xbox Series X|S and select platforms, featuring a variety of genres from puzzle and platformer to action and arcade shooters.
Next week’s Xbox releases offer a diverse mix of genres, including adventure, RPG, platformers, puzzles, and simulation, with several titles available on Game Pass and optimized for Xbox Series X|S. Players can explore, strategize, and compete across multiple worlds and challenges.
