October 2025’s PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium games list is a bit shorter than normal. Although there’s a chance *Tomb Raider: Anniversary* will be added unexpectedly later, PlayStation has only revealed eight games for subscribers this month, with just one exclusive to the Premium tier. Despite the smaller number, the selection includes several well-loved classic titles and excellent games, and four of them are perfectly themed for the upcoming Halloween season, offering horror or spooky experiences.
Despite their differences, these games can be easily compared. Here’s a ranked list of all eight PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium games releasing in October 2025.
8) Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1
Like *Five Nights at Freddy’s*, *Poppy Playtime* is a scary, but relatively simple, horror game. You’re stuck in a toy factory with large, seemingly innocent characters that quickly become frightening. While it borrows heavily from other games, it does a good job of creating a creepy atmosphere as you explore and figure out puzzles.
The situation isn’t very appealing to begin with, and it’s made worse by the fact that only the first episode is available on Extra. This initial episode is short, lasting about 30 minutes, and is just a small piece of a game still under development. It’s strange to offer subscribers such a limited portion of the game, particularly since it’s already free on PC and costs only $4.99 on PlayStation 5, and isn’t particularly noteworthy.
7) Wizard With a Gun
Despite a cool name, *Wizard With a Gun* doesn’t quite deliver on its promise. While finding the right bullet combinations can create powerful effects in this fast-paced, top-down shooter, the game becomes repetitive due to frustrating enemies and clunky crafting. The controls aren’t very responsive either, preventing the intended smooth, addictive gameplay loop from ever really taking hold.
6) Tekken 3
Tekken 3 is a truly iconic fighting game and a fan favorite – it’s no surprise it remains one of the best-selling PlayStation 1 titles. Many players have great memories of this groundbreaking game, and it still plays remarkably well today. The energetic music perfectly complements the fast-paced action, and the game offers something for everyone. Whether you’re casually button-mashing or a competitive player looking for complex strategies, Tekken 3 delivers. Its diverse cast of characters – from dinosaurs to pandas to martial arts masters – adds to both the visual appeal and the engaging gameplay that defines a great fighting game.
While incredibly successful, *Tekken 3*’s influence on later games like *Tekken 5* and *Tekken 7* makes it feel a bit dated now. Those newer games expanded on the same winning formula, making it harder to go back to *Tekken 3*’s simpler style. It’s understandable for a game of this age to show its age, but it remains an important and historically significant title.
5) Until Dawn
Even after ten years, *Until Dawn* remains Supermassive Games’ strongest title. While the story intentionally plays with horror tropes, it does so cleverly, allowing player choices to either embrace or defy those familiar patterns, creating both satisfying scares and surprising twists. This careful balance is what made the game’s mystery so captivating and its pacing so effective – qualities Supermassive hasn’t quite matched in their subsequent games.
While the 2024 remake is still enjoyable, some changes detract from the original’s impact. The new music sequences feel awkward, though the return to a traditional camera angle and a more detailed opening are improvements. The warmer visuals are a peculiar choice, as the original’s cool tones heightened the sense of a harsh, snowy environment. A few scenes have also been negatively altered. Despite these issues, the core gameplay remains strong, and many initial technical problems have been fixed, making this a decent way to play a classic.
4) V Rising
V Rising blends the thrill of survival games with the action of Diablo-style RPGs, and the combination is really effective. Players, as vampires, need to focus on fortifying their base during the day and then venture out at night to gather resources and battle enemies. This creates a satisfying cycle – building provides a relaxing break after intense raids. The combat is also surprisingly fluid, emphasizing skillful timing and movement rather than just hitting abilities as soon as they’re available. It’s rare to find a game that so seamlessly combines different types of gameplay.
3) As Dusk Falls
Many adventure games focus on storytelling, but surprisingly, quite a few have weak narratives. *As Dusk Falls* is different – it boasts a gripping story with plenty of drama, well-developed characters, and meaningful choices that significantly impact how the game unfolds. Even though the story can change dramatically based on your decisions, it consistently explores powerful themes of revenge and making amends for past mistakes, which is a remarkable achievement.
The game achieves its expansive storytelling thanks to its distinctive visual style, which subtly animates its characters with small changes every few frames. This unique approach not only makes the game visually appealing, but also allows for greater freedom in how the story unfolds, unlike other, more detailed animated games that often limit player choices. Considering all of its strengths, *As Dusk Falls* is definitely a standout title in its genre.
2) Silent Hill 2
Bloober Team truly impressed with their remake of *Silent Hill 2*. They didn’t just avoid ruining a beloved classic – they actually improved upon it with thoughtful changes that capture the spirit of the original game. The remake expands the story with new details that feel authentic to the creators’ vision, and the enhanced facial animations bring out the game’s delicate emotional depth. Combat feels more engaging thanks to updated controls, and the horror is even more intense with improved lighting and more frightening, stealthy enemies.
While this new version isn’t the best way to experience the game – it feels overly long and occasionally misses the mark in terms of atmosphere – it’s still a worthwhile effort. The original 2001 game was uniquely short and quirky, but the developers didn’t simply copy it. They added their own creative spin, which makes this remake more engaging and ultimately successful.
1) Yakuza: Like a Dragon
As a huge fan, I can say that *Yakuza: Like a Dragon* is easily one of the best games in the whole series. It’s a bit of a departure, switching to turn-based RPG combat, but it’s just as wonderfully crazy as the action games we all love. What really makes it special, though, is the characters. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio did an amazing job making them funny, heartwarming, and genuinely people you want to root for – that’s just great writing! And it’s not all silly fun either; the game tackles some really serious issues like homelessness, showing there’s a lot more going on beneath the surface than just, well, a giant Roomba and a soapy man!
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