Epic Adventures + Storytelling
Platforms: Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC – Released September 4
The wait is finally over. Team Cherry’s long-anticipated sequel landed with a thunderclap, and it’s every bit the Metroidvania masterpiece fans hoped for. Hornet’s journey through Pharloom expands the formula with fluid combat, layered quests, and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack.
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC – Released September 25
Konami’s boldest Silent Hill entry in years takes the series to 1960s Japan, blending psychological horror with folklore-inspired visuals. It’s unsettling, cerebral, and deeply atmospheric.
Shooter Highlights + Multiplayer Mayhem
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC – Released September 11
The looter-shooter returns with a new vault-hunting crew and a fresh world, Kairos, under the thumb of The Timekeeper. Gearbox promised a more balanced tone, and it shows—humor is still there, but the story finally takes itself seriously. Sign me up for over the top humor.
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Switch – Released September 5
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines this year’s edition, and while the gameplay polish is undeniable, the monetization model continues to frustrate.
Survival + Horror
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC – Released September 18
Techland takes the zombie apocalypse to rural farmland and swampy thickets. The open-world traversal remains a highlight, and the new “beast” mutations add fresh tension.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles
Platforms: Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC – Released September 30
Square Enix’s enhanced edition of the tactical classic closes out the month with a bang. Updated visuals, rebalanced mechanics, and Switch 2 optimization make this a strategy lover’s dream.
Indie Darling + Quirky Surprises
Bad Cheese
Platforms: Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC – Released September 1
A bizarre platformer that’s equal parts gross-out humor and clever mechanics.
Platforms: Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC – Released September 1
Cozy mythological adventure with Stardew Valley vibes.
What’s Worth Your Time?
If you're seeking a well-round gaming experience, these pics deliver across genres:
• Hollow Knight: Silksong for rich artistry and precision platforming
• Borderlands 4 for chaotic co-op action with loot-driven progression
• Silent Hill f for a slow-burning psychological horror with a folklore twist
• Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles for grid-based strategy with political intrigue
September 2025 came in with enough to deliver exploration, skin crawling survival, explosive co-op action, and metroidvania action locked in with great storytelling. This lineup covers all bases!
