As PC gaming continues to increase in popularity, Steam, perhaps more than it has ever been before, is one of the best platforms PC gamers can use to purchase and play their games. That sentiment, while true in a general sense, is even truer this October, with some of 2025's most anticipated games launching on Steam at some point during the month. As per usual with PC games, every big title launching in October is not exclusive to Steam, but those who either don't own a console or simply prefer to play their favorite games on PC should look no further than Valve's iconic gaming platform.
Currently, there are 13 big game releases confirmed for Steam in October 2025, with the co-op party platformer King of Meat kicking things off on October 7. Shortly after, on October 9, Dotemu's Absolum will arrive on the platform, with the hugely anticipated Battlefield 6 and Little Nightmares 3 both launching a day after on October 10. Just under two weeks later, both Ninja Gaiden 4 and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 will be released on October 21, with AdHoc's superhero workplace comedy Dispatch launching the following day.
The final week of October 2025 is packed with Steam releases, including Once Upon a Katamari on October 24, The Outer Worlds 2 on October 29, ARC Raiders, Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, and Tales of Xillia Remastered all on October 30, and finally, the launch of Yacht Club Games 2D platformer Mina the Hollower closing out the month on October 31. Needless to say, there are big things ahead for PC gamers whose platform of choice is Steam.
Upcoming Steam Games for October 2025
- King of Meat - October 7
- Absolum - October 9
- Battlefield 6 - October 10
- Little Nightmares 3 - October 10
- Ninja Gaiden 4 - October 21
- Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 - October 21
- Dispatch - October 22
- Once Upon a Katamari - October 24
- The Outer Worlds 2 - October 29
- ARC Raiders - October 30
- Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake - October 30
- Tales of Xillia Remastered - October 30
- Mina the Hollower - October 31
Battlefield 6, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, and ARC Raiders Steal the Show
At first glance, it might seem like The Outer Worlds 2 should be one of the most anticipated October 2025 Steam launches, but it's actually further down on the list as far as Steam wishlist/follow data goes. In fact, the three most anticipated Steam games for October 2025 are Battlefield 6, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, and ARC Raiders, if that's any indication of just how anticipated they are. Little Nightmares 3 and Dispatch follow those three, with games like The Outer Worlds 2 and Ninja Gaiden 4 occupying the middle ranks.
Of course, upcoming Steam titles like Absolum, King of Meat, and Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake shouldn't be written off, despite having fewer followers on Steam. Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, for one, has generated plenty of positive buzz as early hands-on previews have had good things to say about its faithfulness to the original games. Absolum, a side-scrolling roguelike beat-em-up similar to games like Hades, is perhaps a bit too niche to garner a significant following, but positive impressions of the game's demo make it one of Steam's biggest games for October 2025.
Overall, October 2025 is shaping up to be an impressive month for Steam, with a diverse lineup that caters to a broad audience. Heavy-hitting games like Battlefield 6, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, and ARC Raiders may be at the top of Steam wishlists, but the variety on offer ensures that nearly every kind of player should be able to find something to look forward to. Whether it's the nostalgic draw of Dragon Quest and Tales of Xillia, the charm of Once Upon a Katamari and King of Meat, or the indie appeal of Mina the Hollower, Steam's October 2025 lineup is worth more than a fleeting glance.
