# The best games of October 2026, ranked by players

> Every notable new game of October 2026 with at least 500 player reviews, ranked by the share that recommend it. Critic scores are never used. Updated 12 October.

1. **Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival** (Saber Interactive): 95% of 3,730 player reviews recommend it. https://creativecult.digital/games/clive-barkers-hellraiser-revival
2. **Star Wars: Galactic Racer** (Fuse Games): 84% of 3,792 player reviews recommend it. https://creativecult.digital/games/star-wars-galactic-racer
3. **Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve** (Bandai Namco Aces): 83% of 14,408 player reviews recommend it. https://creativecult.digital/games/ace-combat-8
4. **Gears of War: E-Day** (The Coalition): 73% of 7,503 player reviews recommend it. https://creativecult.digital/games/gears-of-war-e-day

Also out, not ranked: Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen and Kingdom Hearts Collection [I–III].

Page: https://creativecult.digital/best/2026-10