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10 overly awesome indies to check out in October 2026
This article highlights ten independent games releasing in October 2026 across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2. The featured titles span multiple genres, from arcade destruction and horror point-and-clicks to road trip adventures, Metroidvanias, RPGs, offroading simulators, and cyberpunk shopkeeping sims.
Hand-Drawn Visual Novel Horror Game The Doll Shop Announced for PC
The Doll Shop, a hand-drawn visual novel horror game with romantic elements, has been announced by indie banner Atelier Sentô, founded by comic book artists Cecile Brun and Olivier Pichard. The game is set in a snow-covered Japanese village and features exploration, item collection, puzzle-solving, and dialogue choices with consequences. It is scheduled for release in October 2026 on Steam for PC.
The Doll Shop, a hand-drawn visual novel horror game with a touch of romance, will release in October 2026
The hand-drawn visual novel horror game with romance elements, The Doll Shop, is set to release in October 2026. Developed by French comic artists Atelier Sentô, the game features a unique, colorful art style inspired by rural Japan and focuses on emotional storytelling rather than jump scares.