Top 5 Indie Games To Watch: October 2025

October is packed with heavy-hitter AAA releases, but don't let these titans overshadow these promising indie games dropping this month! Here are five you probably haven't heard of to keep on your radar. 1. Absolum • Set in a colorful hand-drawn fantasy world. • Roguelite beat ’em up gameplay. • Play solo, with couch co-op, or online. • High-octane action with intense combat. • Demo available on Steam. • Release date: October 9, 2025. 2. Becastled • Medieval-style city-building during the day. • Tower defense against Moon Beasts at night. • Balance happiness, food, water, and fuel while creating an army. • Beautiful visuals with RTS mechanics. • Early Access available now; official release: October 23, 2025. 3. Blood of Mehran • Action RPG inspired by Assassin’s Creed and Prince of Persia. • Explore Ancient Mesopotamia with stealth, melee, ranged, or mounted combat. • Level up a skill tree to unlock new abilities. • Faithful recreation of historical and mythical elements. • Release date: October 7, 2025. 4. Bye Sweet Carole • Story-rich survival horror game. • Inspired by mid-century Disney cartoons and Don Bluth films. • Follow Lana to a mysterious orphanage with dark secrets. • Manipulate physical and ethereal worlds to progress. • First outing from Italian studio Little Sewing Machine. • Release date: October 9, 2025. 5. Dreamed Away • Atmospheric adventure game following young Théo. • Pixel art world shifting between dream and nightmare. • Solve puzzles and survive dark forces. • Full release: October 23, 2025; demo available on Steam. Honorable Mention: Ball x Pit • Solo-developed roguelike with unique gameplay. • Combines elements of Loop Hero and classic Brick Breaker. • Control a tank and fight demons. • Unique soundtrack by Amos Roddy. • Release date: October 15, 2025; demo available on Steam.