Summary
- The Dead Space remake from 2023 is a standout addition to October's PS Plus lineup, offering a refreshing take on the original.
- WWE 2K24 features enhanced gameplay modes and iconic wrestlers, providing a solid choice for wrestling fans.
- Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! Is a psychological horror disguised as a dating sim and has earned critical acclaim since its release.
Every month, PS Plus subscribers are allowed to download a few free games that arrive to replace the previous month's selection. PS Plus Essential is the base tier for Sony's subscription service and the route through which these free monthly games come. Since September 2024 is now concluding, PS Plus Essential has a brand-new lineup of games for its subscribers, playable on October 1.
October 2024 has a great selection of games available for PS Plus subscribers, and a diverse one at that. Included in October 2024's PS Plus lineup are the Dead Space remake, WWE 2K24, and the critically acclaimed Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!, meaning PS Plus subscribers have a decent variety of games to tide them over until November's selection arrives.
1. Dead Space
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While each of October 2024's PS Plus games has its merits, the Dead Space remake from 2023 is a standout addition thanks to its refreshing approach to the increasingly popular remake trend. Dead Space (2023) is a full remake of the 2008 survival horror classic and the first Dead Space game to be released since Dead Space 3 in 2013. The plot for the remake is the same as the original, following player-controlled engineer Isaac Clarke as he navigates a mining ship filled with horrifying Necromorphs — deadly reanimated corpses that come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. As Isaac navigates the ship, he struggles to keep his growing psychosis at bay, which comes into play regularly throughout the game.
The Dead Space remake has the bones of the original game, but there are plenty of unique additions that even Dead Space veterans should enjoy. For example, the original game had Isaac as a silent protagonist, but the remake's Isaac is fully voiced. This also affects Isaac's interactions with other characters, allowing him to engage and bond with them. The Dead Space remake is also more gory than the original game, and weapons can be acquired simply by progressing through the story rather than purchasing them.
Dead Space
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 89 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
- Released
- January 27, 2023
- ESRB
- Rated M for Mature for Blood and Gore, Strong Language, and Intense Violence.
- Developer(s)
- EA Motive
- Publisher(s)
- Electronic Arts
- Engine
- Frostbite
- Franchise
- Dead Space
WHERE TO PLAY
The sci-fi survival-horror classic Dead Space™ returns, completely rebuilt from the ground up to offer a deeper, more immersive experience. This remake brings jaw-dropping visual fidelity, suspenseful atmospheric audio, and improvements to gameplay while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.
Isaac Clarke is an everyman engineer on a mission to repair a vast mining ship, the USG Ishimura, only to discover something has gone horribly wrong. The ship's crew has been slaughtered and Isaac’s beloved partner, Nicole, is lost somewhere on board.
Now alone and armed with only his engineering tools and skills, Isaac races to find Nicole as the nightmarish mystery of what happened aboard the Ishimura unravels around him. Trapped with hostile creatures called Necromorphs, Isaac faces a battle for survival, not only against the escalating terrors of the ship but against his own crumbling sanity.
- Platform(s)
- Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, PlayStation 5
- Genre(s)
- Survival Horror
- How Long To Beat
- 12 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- File Size Xbox Series
- 31 GB (November 2023)
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
2. WWE 2K24
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Wrestling fans should download WWE 2K24 while they can, as its celebration of 40 years of WrestleMania with new gameplay modes and enhanced match types should be enough to keep them busy for a while. WWE 2K24 incrementally improves upon its predecessor with more immersive gameplay, but its various game modes are where it stands out. Included in WWE 2K24 are match types like Ambulance Match, Casket Match, and Gauntlet Match. The Showcase of the Immortals mode allows players to recreate iconic matches like Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant and Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels. WWE 2K24 even has a Universe sandbox mode that allows players to control storylines, rivalries, and alliances in the game.
WWE 2K24
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 80 /100 Critics Rec: 85%
- Released
- March 8, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen Due To Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Visual Concepts
- Publisher(s)
- 2K
- Engine
- Proprietary Engine
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer
- Franchise
- WWE 2K
WHERE TO PLAY
FORTY YEARS OF WRESTLEMANIA
WrestleMania is the biggest event in sports entertainment, where Superstars become WWE Legends. Experience a gripping retelling of WrestleMania’s greatest moments in 2K Showcase of the Immortals, where you can relive a collection of some of the most unforgettable, career-defining matches.
AN ICONIC ROSTER
WWE 2K24 boasts a star-studded roster featuring WWE Legends like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Undertaker, and Andre the Giant, alongside current WWE Superstars like “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Rhea Ripley, and Roman Reigns, whose larger-than-life entrances and signature moves are heightened by ultra-realistic graphics.
NEW MATCH TYPES
From Guest Referee to Casket, Gauntlet, and Ambulance matches, there are a bevy of new match types to experience in WWE 2K24, including support for multiple Superstars in Backstage Brawl.
PROVE YOURSELF IN MyRISE
Unleash your raw talent and become the undisputed champ in MyRISE, featuring two thrilling career arcs and original storylines chronicling your ascent to WWE stardom from the men's and women’s divisions.
BUILD YOUR FACTION
Assemble your favorite WWE Superstars and Legends in MyFACTION. Acquire cards, build a dominant faction, compete in online multiplayer and the all-new ranked quickplay. Plus, earn exciting promotional and final rank rewards as you climb the new seasonal leaderboard!
- Split Screen Orientation
- N/A (Shared Screen)
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Sports, Fighting
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-4 Players
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
3. Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!
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Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! Might come across as an interesting addition to October 2024's PS Plus lineup, but it is far more than meets the eye. This visual novel is a psychological horror that masquerades as a lighthearted dating sim, and has earned critical acclaim since its release. In fact, Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! Is currently sitting comfortably at a Steam rating of "Overwhelmingly Positive" with over 22,000 reviews.
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! Is the entirety of the original visual novel, along with six new side stories and a shorter seventh story. The game follows a student who joins the high school literature club and is then given a choice to pursue a romantic relationship with three other students. At first glance, it looks like an innocent dating sim, but it eventually morphs into psychological horror and even regularly breaks through the fourth wall.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 95%
- Released
- June 30, 2021
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Team Salvato
- Publisher(s)
- Team Salvato
- Engine
- Ren'Py
WHERE TO PLAY
Enter the #1 Psychological Horror Experience!
Welcome to a terrifying world of poetry and romance! Write poems for your crush and erase any mistakes along the way to ensure your perfect ending. Now’s your chance to discover why DDLC is one of the most beloved psychological horror games of the decade!
You play as the main character, who reluctantly joins the Literature Club in search of a romantic interest. With every poem you write and every choice you make, you’ll charm your crush and begin to unfold the horrors of school romance. Do you have what it takes to crack the code of dating sims and get the perfect ending?
Now, the original mind-shattering DDLC experience is packed with tons of new features and content exclusive to Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus Features:
• 6 new Side Stories about friendship and literature, totaling hours of new content
• 100+ unlockable images including new game art, wallpapers, never-before-seen concept sketches, and more
• 26 total music tracks, including 13 all-new unlockable songs by Nikki Kaelar, plus special guests Jason Hayes and Azuria Sky
• A built-in DDLC music player to unwind with your favorite songs in a custom playlist, or loop a single track forever
• A high-fidelity visual upgrade with all artwork now in Full HD (1080p)
Meet the Literature Club!
Sayori – Sayori, your childhood friend, begins your story by recruiting you to the Literature Club! As a daydreamer full of positive energy, Sayori’s greatest passion is to deliver happiness to others.
Natsuki – Natsuki tries to act tough, but her cuteness can make it hard to take her too seriously! She might be willing to warm up to good listeners who can respect her love for cute things.
Yuri – Yuri, the quiet bookworm, reserves her passionate side for those who can more deeply understand her enigmatic mind.
Monika – Monika, the superstar President of the Literature Club, will keep you on track for a perfect ending. Monika is always there to give you a guiding hand, both in literature and in love!
This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Visual Novel
- How Long To Beat
- 5 Hours
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty