Spooky Season Gaming on PlayStation Plus
As the air turns crisp and Halloween approaches, PlayStation Plus is delivering some truly terrifying treats for subscribers. This October’s lineup features major horror titles perfect for getting into the spooky spirit, with something for every type of gamer looking for thrills and chills.
What Is PlayStation Plus?
PlayStation Plus serves as Sony‘s answer to subscription gaming services, offering a massive and constantly growing library of games across three tiers: Essential, Extra, and Premium. Starting at just $10 monthly, subscribers gain access to monthly game offerings, exclusive rewards, and an extensive catalog of titles to download and play.
October’s Frightening Lineup
The Last of Us Part 2
This award-winning action adventure returns players to a post-apocalyptic world overrun by cordyceps-infected creatures. The game masterfully shifts perspectives between Ellie from the original game and her target, Abby, creating a deeply emotional narrative that explores grief and trauma from multiple angles. It’s an intense, atmospheric experience that will leave you breathless until the very end. Available only to PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers this October.
The long-awaited sequel brings players back to the haunting world of Bright Falls, where an FBI agent’s murder by a cult sets the stage for a chilling investigation. As agents Saga Anderson and Alex Casey, you’ll explore eerie environments while simultaneously helping Alan Wake himself escape from an alternate dimension. This mind-bending survival horror game combines environmental exploration, puzzle-solving, and tense combat for an unforgettable experience. Available to all PS Plus subscribers.
Goat Simulator 3
For those seeking lighter Halloween fun, this chaotic sandbox game lets you cause maximum destruction as everyone’s favorite farm animal. The latest installment introduces a story mode where you can climb the ranks of the Illuminati, while maintaining the absurd humor and open-world freedom that made the series famous. Sometimes, chaos isn’t a ladder – it’s a goat on four hooves. Available to all PS Plus subscribers.
Planet of Lana
This beautifully crafted puzzle adventure takes players across worlds within worlds as an insect-like creature awakening in a barren landscape. The discovery of orbs containing entire explorable universes sets the stage for solving environmental puzzles and unraveling cosmic mysteries. It’s a more contemplative but equally engaging addition to October’s offerings. Available to all PS Plus subscribers.
This impressive Halloween lineup demonstrates PlayStation Plus’s commitment to delivering diverse gaming experiences. According to recent gaming coverage, this selection represents one of the strongest horror-themed offerings in recent memory, perfect for settling in with during the spooky season.
