GameGrin Monthly Reviews: October 2025 Roundup

At the beginning of every month, we compile a roundup for all of the reviews we covered for skim readers and those interested in our thoughts! For October, we had 42 total reviews — check them all out below!

Candy Rangers

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• Reviewed By: Alana Dunitz

Candy Rangers is a challenging on-rails shooter that has you controlling a team of four characters at the same time once you get used to the controls.

UNYIELDER

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• Reviewed By: Dylan Pamintuan

UNYIELDER is an amazing spectacle. If you can keep up, you’ll find a lightning-fast roguelite where every fight might be your last.

Digimon Story Time Stranger

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• Reviewed By: Bex Prouse

Digimon Story Time Stranger combines nostalgia for fans of the anime series with fun combat and an emotional rollercoaster of a storyline. It’s the perfect entry point for new fans, and one that shouldn’t be overlooked.

Monster Mop Up

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• Reviewed By: Bex Prouse

Monster Mop Up allows you to catch Ragamuffins and clean the crap out of everything, but that’s about it. If you want to turn your brain off for a while and clean, then it’s a good way to go, but otherwise, there’s not a lot of variation.

Dream of Another

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• Reviewed By: Dylan Pamintuan

Dream of Another tells you a story, rather than showing it to you. It can be beautiful, sad, funny, and provoking, but ultimately it was underwhelming. Or maybe I just don’t get it.

Blood of Mehran

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• Reviewed By: Mike Crewe

An adventure that is unintentionally comedic at best, and downright broken at its worst. Some fun moments during combat do shine through, but without some much needed updates, this is one to steer clear of.

Shrine's Legacy

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• Reviewed By: Alana Dunitz

Shrine’s Legacy pulls you back to the 16-bit era of gaming. With a strong story, great visuals, and fantastic music, this is a game you should try, whether solo or with a friend.

Slime Rancher 2

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• Reviewed By: Dylan Pamintuan

Slime Rancher 2 might be more of the same, but it’s still really good at the end of the day. With a new world, refinements to its design and mechanics, and tons of quality-of-life improvements, what else do you need in a sequel?

Dicealot

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• Reviewed By: Jacob Sanderson

A fun, but deeply flawed title that leans too heavily on its random mechanics.

Battlefield 6

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• Reviewed By: Martin Heath

Battlefield 6 takes the franchise back to the classic four-class formula and adds in new features to make the gunfights smoother than ever. With a short but fun single-player campaign and great multiplayer potential, this may be one to check out.

Strange Antiquities

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• Reviewed By: Martin Heath

Strange Antiquities is an excellent mix of subtle dread and fascinating puzzles. The core loop will have you hooked, while the setting will keep you coming back! Able to be played in short bursts or in a few sittings, it is a great addition to any library.

Zombie Rollerz: The Last Ship

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• Reviewed By: Alana Dunitz

Zombie Rollerz: The Last Ship is a great mix of genres with a cartoony look and a fun sense of humour that keeps pulling you back for more.

 

JETRUNNER

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• Reviewed By: Joshua Render

JETRUNNER lets you live out your speed demon dreams, but it can be lacking for those looking for a little more.

Forsaker:DingDing&Blade

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• Reviewed By: Joshua Render

Forsaker:DingDing&Blade offers an interesting plot, but there are some limitations to the gameplay that hold it back from casual players.

Becastled

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• Reviewed By: Mike Crewe

A simplistic city building meets tower defence hybrid, Becastled is an enjoyable few hours, however, the lack of content means you’ll have seen and done everything before too long.

BALL x PIT

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• Reviewed By: Dylan Pamintuan

I really loved BALL x PIT. Its gameplay is addictive to no end and every aspect just enriches the experience that much more.

ILA: A Frosty Glide

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• Reviewed By: Alana Dunitz

ILA: A Frosty Glide is a chill and cosy game set on a snowy island as you search for your cat. The tricky part is you can get lost in the same area for a long time!

Escape From Duckov

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• Reviewed By: Dylan Pamintuan

Escape from Duckov might be a parody of Escape from Tarkov, but it's a game that’s both fun to get into and stands all on its own.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2

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• Reviewed By: Mike Crewe

Whilst fans of the original may not like the stark difference between the two titles, Bloodlines 2 is still an engaging vampiric tale that, if given a chance, will sink its teeth into you!

Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit

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• Reviewed By: Alana Dunitz

Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit is a must-play title for fans of the series, or for 2D action platforming fans who don’t mind a bit of colourful language and shenanigans.

Booble H

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• Reviewed By: Andrew Duncan

The unique platforming mechanic makes this more memorable than it would be otherwise, and it’s an inexpensive way to spend some time.

Rusty Rabbit

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• Reviewed By: Joshua Render

Rusty Rabbit is an interesting title, with a strong plot in a colourful world. However, the gameplay and dialogue can drag at times.

Jurassic World Evolution 3

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• Reviewed By: Joshua Render

Jurassic World Evolution 3 offers more of the same, for good or ill, but it needed just a little more to entice long-time fans.

PowerWash Simulator 2

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• Reviewed By: Andrew Duncan

A great sequel, though if you didn’t like the first game there’s nothing here to change your mind. Except maybe the scissor lift.

Bounty Star

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• Reviewed By: Dylan Pamintuan

Bounty Star is fun whether you’re hunting down scum, modifying your mech, or tending to your farm.

Hyperdimension Neptuina Re;Birth 3: V Generation

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• Reviewed By: Mike Crewe

Despite a lack of innovation, Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3: V Generation still managed to charm me with its colourful cast of characters and engaging battle system.

Hyperdimension Nepturian Re;Birth 2: SISTERS GENERATION

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• Reviewed By: Mike Crewe

Whilst Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: SISTERS GENERATION just doesn’t do enough to make it feel like its own separate game, there’s still some enjoyment to be had with this light-hearted RPG.

Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1

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• Reviewed By: Mike Crewe

A niche RPG packed with pop culture references and fourth-wall-breaking humour, Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1+ may not be a stand-out title, but it sure can be a fun one.

The Lonesome Guild

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• Reviewed By: Alyssa Rochelle Payne

The Lonesome Guild takes you into a wondrous world and unpacks relatable themes through its narrative, but while the combat, storytelling, and environments are serviceable, they don’t reach their full potential.

QQQbeats!!!

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• Reviewed By: Alana Dunitz

QQQbeats!!! is a great blend of puzzle and rhythm gameplay that feels refreshingly fresh from other bubble-popping titles I’ve played. It’s challenging, and addictive!

LEGO Party!

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• Reviewed By: Alana Dunitz

LEGO Party! is a fun title that has a lot of differences from other titles you have played. Some weird comments and bugs pop up, but it’s still fun to play.

Hot Wheels Let's Race: Ultimate Speed

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• Reviewed By: Alana Dunitz

Hot Wheels Let's Race: Ultimate Speed is a great arcade racer that is friendly for anyone to play, no matter the skill level. Seeing the classic vehicles made me so happy!

Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo

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• Reviewed By: Bex Prouse

Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo has a drama-filled storyline with fun references and a surprisingly deep message. With challenging puzzles, mini-games, and stand-out artwork, this is a refreshing take on the usual visual novel.

GlitchSPANKR

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• Reviewed By: Joshua Render

GlitchSPANKR is a lot of fun, with a simple and entertaining plot. However, some might be put off by the minimal use of AI or the humour.

Battle Suit Aces

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• Reviewed By: Dylan Pamintuan

Battle Suit Aces is an amazing homage to the mecha genre while providing a fun experience all on its own. A must-have for any fan of the mecha genre or card games.

Dead Finger Dice

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• Reviewed By: Dylan Pamintuan

Dead Finger Dice is a tense and brutal yet satisfying game that will make you a better poker dice player, along with mysteries that will test your puzzle-solving skills.

Wreckreation

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• Reviewed By: Joshua Render

Wreckreation might have its issues, but at the same time, it’s so much fun that you won’t care.

Escape Simulator 2

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• Reviewed By: Mike Crewe

If you like clever puzzles, escape rooms, or co-op games that will have you thinking, Escape Simulator 2 is a no-brainer and is absolutely worthy of your time.

Duet Night Abyss

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• Reviewed By: Artura Dawn

Duet Night Abyss isn’t quite the “gachaless Genshin” it sells itself as, but its robust free-to-play content, customisation, and that thrilling feel of collecting is all too exciting to pass up.

Simon the Sorcerer Origins

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• Reviewed By: Bex Prouse

Masochistic newcomers and experienced point-and-clickers will undoubtedly enjoy the return of Simon the Sorcerer Origins and Simon’s banter, but those without experience will suffer without hints and a multitude of detailed notes.

Reus 2

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• Reviewed By: Jacob Sanderson

Reus 2 is utterly brilliant, and what all god games should strive to be!

DELTARUNE

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• Reviewed By: Ariel Chloe Mann

DELTARUNE has a genuinely amazing story and really nice gameplay, and the music is just the cherry on top. Although there are some shaky bits, I cannot recommend this title enough.