The fall release calendar has been exciting for gamers, with new blockbuster and indie hits coming out every other day. November is here, and while things are slowing down a bit, there are still some fantastic games to look forward to before the holiday rush. Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows was originally set to release in November, but it has been pushed to February. Instead, we have some exciting family-friendly games to enjoy this month.
One game to look out for is Farmagia, a creature collector RPG that promises Pikmin-sized armies to help you defeat bosses. Another interesting title is Death Note: Killer Within, an online social deduction game that channels the popular anime Death Note. Metal Slug Tactics brings back the iconic Metal Slug series with a new turn-based tactics gameplay, while Planet Coaster 2 offers a construction sim experience with new systems and tools to create complex theme parks.
For fans of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Splintered Fate is a must-play strategy role-playing game, while Goat Simulator Remastered brings back the chaos simulator with updated graphics and DLC. Mario & Luigi: Brothership offers an RPG-lite experience on the Nintendo Switch, and Keiichiro Toyama’s new horror action-adventure game combines elements of Siren and Gravity Rush.
The Rise of the Golden Idol is a word clue adventure game set in the 1970s criminal underworld, while Songs of Conquest brings turn-based strategy gameplay to consoles. Tetris Forever offers a collection of Tetris games across platforms, and Astroneer: Glitchwalkers introduces a new map, story, and crafting options to the sci-fi open-world game.
Temtem: Swarm turns the creatures from the MMO into a bullet hell adventure, while Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake gives a gorgeous HD update to the classic RPG. Lego Horizon Adventures offers a kids’ version of Horizon Zero Dawn in a Lego game, and Microsoft Flight Simulator returns with a sequel with new missions and details.
Finally, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl takes players back to the Exclusion Zone for more survival horror shooter action, while Nine Sols combines metroidvania exploration with challenging soulslike combat. With so many exciting games to choose from this November, there’s something for every gamer to enjoy.