Next Week on Xbox highlights the games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Xbox Game Pass between October 13 and 17. The list spans quiet indies, pixel-art puzzles, roguelikes, and a full-throttle NASCAR sim. Below are each title, release date, and a summary, with direct links to their store pages and image sources.
From Lee Petty and Double Fine Productions, Keeper tells a wordless, otherworldly tale. A forgotten lighthouse awakens on an island and sets out with a spirited seabird, traveling toward strange metamorphoses and realms beyond understanding.
iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, LLC offers a physics model tuned with real-world input from drivers and teams. Modes include Quick Race, Championship, Multiplayer, and Career. Pre-order bonuses include Career Bonus Dollars, cover driver paint schemes, and Rep Points.
Ball x Pit is a fast-paced fantasy roguelite where heroes hunt balls to descend a bottomless pit. Craft arcane ammunition, recruit allies, and pursue treasure while battling monsters in procedurally dangerous depths.
Ember Knights: Heroes of the Nexus Edition – October 16
Play as Ember Knights in a fast action rogue-lite. Use weapons and skills to hack through hordes and epic bosses, free decaying Prime Worlds, and restore energy to the Ember Tree in solo or co-op for up to four players.
Decision: Red Daze – October 14
Decision: Red Daze throws players into a Dust Bowl gone wrong, where an illness called the Red Daze mutates survivors into dangerous creatures. Fight to survive and find a way to eradicate the scourge.
Every step is a brushstroke in this pixel-art puzzle. Guide a walking canvas across hex maps to reach painters, with sound tied to painting actions for a cozy, artistic feel.
Captain Tideborne and the Siren’s Call – October 15
Retro-inspired 2D platforming follows Melissa Tideborne as a pirate hunting mermaids and childhood memories. Stamina drains constantly, so every move, swim, and leap matters in sunken dungeons packed with traps and treasures.
Detective – The Test – October 15
Face three cases where observation and deduction are the only tools. Explore crime scenes, connect clues, and answer key questions to reveal who is guilty, who is the victim, and when the crime occurred.
Pixel-art platforming starring a lost kitten. Master tight controls across 50 stages filled with spikes, enemies, and puzzles while hunting hidden collectibles to guide the frisky feline home.
One Military Camp – October 15
Manage resources and logistics to rebuild an old military camp, recruit staff and train fighters, and defend against spies and drones sent to sabotage progress.
Rabbiman Adventures – October 15
Time-traveling platforming that drops players into colorful locations with hidden routes, villains, magical items, and puzzles. Use wits and ingenuity to uncover the mysteries of each level.
A story-driven RPG set on the ruined planet Bitter. Play as debris collector Lukida and team up with Gwen-Dol and Badger while upgrading a partner mecha and seeking the truth at the end of the universe.
Stealth FPS where weird west folklore meets eldritch horror. Play the Undead Gunslinger across three scenarios with perk-based progression and more than 20 hours of gameplay.
Bumblebee – Spooky Nights – October 16
Explore giant environments as a tiny bee. Fly freely, uncover secrets, and discover distant habitats while searching for a new home in an open, exploratory level design.
The Cabin Factory – October 16
Take on the role of a Cabin Inspector and determine whether cabins are haunted. The game leans on liminal spaces and psychological horror for an anomaly-hunting walking simulator.
A cozy tactical puzzle starring a hamster survivor navigating zombie-filled trails. Collect items like baseball bats and medkits to reach safety in a post-apocalyptic setting with charming presentation.
Deathless: The Hero Quest – October 16
Combine collectible card game systems with roguelike and turn-based strategy elements. Build decks, find relics, and tackle legendary bosses across four hero journeys in the world of Belosvet.
The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes – October 16
Become a Scout Elf in festive training, dash and leap through rooms, dodge obstacles, and spread holiday cheer in a family friendly platformer with seasonal polish.
Pixel-art side-scrolling shoot-em-up with fast modern gameplay. Pilot the Fauria to repel an alien invasion across relentless stages.
A love letter to classic Japanese arcade shooters, delivering pixel-perfect art, tight mechanics, and escalating boss patterns across distinct levels.
Kaku – Ancient Seal – October 16
Play as Kaku, a young boy guided by a forgotten prophecy and accompanied by a helpful flying pig. Explore ruins, face titanic foes, and uncover the Creator Saga across snowbound continents.
A relaxing puzzle game with 40 cozy levels. Push logs into place, break blocks of ice, and warm up the spa while aiming for efficiency in moves and time.
Adrenaline Rampage – October 17
Platformer roguelite in a dark sci-fi city. Choose characters, equip up to five weapons, and rush through techno-zombie hordes and ugly bosses to survive.
Cozy underwater adventure starring a small anglerfish. Puzzle-solving meets exploration as new mechanics and beautiful pixel art guide gradual difficulty across dreamlike worlds.
Bouncing rocks rain down with numbers indicating hits to destroy them. Split rocks, survive waves, and climb leaderboards in solo or cooperative play.
Action-adventure platformer where Bit attempts to escape a tyrannic operating system. Freedom may not be as simple as it seems.
Blaster Force 3000 – October 17
Retro FPS action across varied arenas from dark cellars to space. Adapt quickly, explore hidden areas, and test reflexes and aiming against waves of aliens.
A goofy 3D platformer about a frog exploring open levels. Run, jump, and use movement abilities to collect gems across five large environments.
Kamikaze Lassplanes – October 17
Visual novel meets SHMUP. Make branching choices that alter story and combat as pilots transform into war planes to face an imperial fleet and uncover hidden origins.
The isometric icon returns with shifting dimensions and genre-twisting portals that change gameplay perspective. Hunt collectibles and vault through portals in a sequel to the 2016 cult hit.
Precision and reflexes matter in a table tennis experience that supports up to four players locally or single-player against AI.
A blend of simulation and arcade racing made by enthusiasts. Single-player AI and local multiplayer are available for head-to-head laps and chasing the perfect run.
Space Elite Force – Reloaded – October 17
Frenzied space-shooter with weapon customization and epic bosses. Command a ship and fend off a galaxy-scale threat.
Super Hero Demolition – October 17
Pixel-packed chaos where destruction powers progress. Players upgrade between runs and aim to smash harder and last longer while keeping upgrades intact between attempts.
Sokoban-style puzzles starring a penguin abducted by aliens for logic experiments. Outsmart alien tech to solve levels and return home.
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