- By Alex David
- Mon, 06 Oct 2025 06:23 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Sony has officially announced the PlayStation Plus October 2025 lineup, bringing a mix of psychological horror, comedy chaos, and puzzle-solving adventure for subscribers. Starting October 7 through November 3, members can download and play Alan Wake 2, Goat Simulator 3, and Cocoon at no extra cost. Additionally, PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers will gain access to a special one-hour trial of Midnight Murder Club.
Alan Wake 2 Leads the October PS Plus Games
The highlight of this month’s batch is Alan Wake 2, the critically lauded psychological horror follow-up from Remedy Entertainment. The game follows the writer Alan Wake as he seeks for an exit from a perpetual strange dimension while being tormented by Lilith and hunted by his wife's kidnapper, together with FBI Agent Saga Anderson, who is investigating a series of murders in Bright Falls and Watery.
Gamers will take control of both characters across two overlapping time periods as they work together to solve a series of puzzles, collect clues and battle truly repulsive swarms of supernatural enemies. Gameplay focuses on resource management, taking on enemies, and employing light as a weapon (which is one of the first game’s main mechanics).
Alan Wake 2 has been lauded for its cinematic presentation, atmospheric storytelling and far-reaching narrative connections to the larger Remedy Connected Universe that also encompasses Control and Quantum Break.
Goat Simulator 3 Brings Mayhem and Multiplayer Fun
Following this is Goat Simulator 3, the anarchy-filled sandbox comedy game that has players take command once again of Pilgor the goat. Brought to you by Coffee Stain North, this physics-based playing is all about creating chaos — whether that’s catapulting yourself into the sky, smashing cars or pulling pranks on unsuspecting NPCs.
The game boasts an enormous open world with mini-games, hidden secrets and more than a few ridiculous encounters. You can play with up to 4 people and all out battle, but you also have the option for cooperative gameplay or playing head-to-head with another player.
Cocoon Offers a Mind-Bending Puzzle Adventure
Cocoon - Cocoon is a stunningly beautiful puzzle adventure starring three gobs; Fum, Nut and on the last leg: Itch who are on their way home from a wild party when their shoes become possessed by an ancient misunderstood being.
Cocoon Cocoon Time travelling ball wielding puzzle solving platform adventuring with dinosaurs and ZOMBIES! Cocoon is a unique world building/environment swapping game that allows you to build a massive openworld made up of tiny little worlds. Gamers will need to jump between these balls in order to solve environmental puzzles, and navigate Stela’s connected alien biomes infested with cryptic technology.
My Cocoon is praised for its minimalist storyline and inventive design It also offers a calm but challenging experience you puzzle enthusiasts just can't afford to miss.
Last Chance to Grab September’s Free Games
PlayStation Plus members can still download the September lineup until October 6, which consists of:
- Psychonauts 2
- Stardew Valley
- Viewfinder
These games are yours to keep so long as you remain a member of PS Plus.
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Sony Continues to Mix AAA and Indie Titles
Sony’s approach to PlayStation Plus maintains a consistent level of quality, with at least two AAA games per month mixed in with the best smaller games too. Whether you love psychological horror, socializing with friends or staring at beautiful, detailed landscapes as you contemplate the mysteries of the universe, this month’s games have something to suit everyone.
In summary:
Available October 7 – November 3
Alan Wake 2 – Psychological Horror (Remedy Entertainment)
Goat Simulator 3 – Open-World Comedy (Coffee Stain North)
Cocoon – Puzzle Adventure (Annapurna Interactive)
Bonus: Midnight Murder Club (1-hour trial for Premium users)