Action-packed thrills and spooky chills await this month’s selection of games joining the PlayStation Game Catalogue. All titles are downloadable from Tuesday, October 17. Let’s get into it.

PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe | Game Catalogue

Gotham Knights | PS5

It’s up to the Batman Family – Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, and Robin – to protect Gotham, bring hope to its citizens, discipline to its cops, and fear to its criminals. Gotham Knights is an open-world, action RPG set in a dynamic and interactive Gotham City. Patrol Gotham’s five distinct boroughs in solo or in co-op and drop in on criminal activity wherever players find it.

Disco Elysium – The Final Cut | PS4, PS5

The definitive edition of the groundbreaking role-playing game. Play as a detective with a unique skill system and a whole city block to carve a path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders, or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.

The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes | PS4, PS5

The Dark Pictures Anthology is a series of standalone, cinematic branching horror games where the decisions players make in the game determine the story and the outcome they receive. In House of Ashes, a military unit, accompanied by a CIA field operative, is ordered to investigate a suspected underground chemical weapons facility. Horrific discoveries and impossible decisions face the Unit as they strive to navigate a subterranean labyrinth and escape the terrifying threat. Will they each prioritise their own survival, or put aside their fears and their personal rivalries to fight together as one

Alien: Isolation | PS4

Fifteen years after the events of Alien, Ellen Ripley’s daughter, Amanda enters a desperate battle for survival, on a mission to unravel the truth behind her mother’s disappearance. Navigate through an increasingly volatile world as players find themselves confronted on all sides by a panicked, desperate population and an unpredictable, ruthless Alien. Underpowered and under-prepared, players must scavenge resources, improvise solutions and use their wits, not just to succeed in the mission, but to simply stay alive.

Dead Island Definitive Edition | PS4

Caught in the midst of an epic zombie outbreak on the tropical island of Banoi, survival is the only priority. Smash heads, crack skulls, and slice ‘em up with visceral astounding melee combat and true story-based four-player co-op in a sprawling open world just waiting for exploration.

Outlast 2 | PS4

Two investigative journalists risk it all to uncover stories no one else will dare touch. Their latest lead follows a trail of clues that begin with the seemingly impossible murder of a pregnant woman known only as Jane Doe. The investigation leads miles into the Arizona desert, to a darkness and corruption so deep that no one could yet shed light upon it. Stay sharp to survive in an intense first-person horror experience.

Elite Dangerous | PS4

Elite Dangerous is a massively multiplayer space epic, bringing gaming’s original open-world adventure to PS4 with a connected galaxy, evolving narrative and the entirety of the Milky Way re-created at its full galactic proportions. Starting with only a small starship and a few credits, players do whatever it takes to earn the skill, knowledge, wealth, and power to survive in a futuristic cutthroat galaxy and to stand among the ranks of the iconic Elite.

FAR: Changing Tides | PS4, PS5

An atmospheric vehicle adventure that follows the emotional journey of a boy and his ship as he embarks on a voyage to find a new home. Sail stormy waters, dive into unknown depths, and explore forgotten ruins in a beautifully realised, flooded world. Experience the thrill of captaining a distinctive seafaring vessel. Together players brave high seas, navigate intense storms, and plumb the perils of a briny deep.

Gungrave G.O.R.E.

Become the gun-wielding badass anti-hero of dreams while mowing down tonnes of enemies in a gory ballet of bullets, and experience a story of vengeance, love and loyalty, all in a beautiful third-person action shooter, combining the best that Eastern and Western game design has to offer.

Eldest Souls | PS4, PS5

In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind is fading, with but a glimmer of hope remaining. Fast-paced and challenging Soulslike combat awaits, where every moment counts. Yet fortune favours the bold, and defeating the Old Gods may grant the player powers beyond mortal comprehension. Each Old God presents a new and unique challenge for the player to overcome, with fitting rewards for those who triumph.

Röki | PS4, PS5

Rediscover magic and chart adventures through this forgotten northern world of mystery and monsters. Find courage, discover hidden paths, solve ancient puzzles, and travel deeper through the icy land to learn the truth. Players join Tove on a fantastical journey to save her family. A journey that takes her deep into a hidden and long-forgotten world of lost folklore filled with strange locations and even stranger creatures. Explore the ancient wilderness, solve its mysteries, and save Tove’s family in this modern adventure game for all.

PlayStation Deluxe | Classics

Tekken 6 | PS4, PS5

Face off against tough opponents in large, interactive stages. Customise characters, equipping items with direct impacts on gameplay. Practice and patience make perfect as players hone their combos and seek to win the tournament.

Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny | PS4, PS5

Wield massive blades, execute high-flying manoeuvres, and apply pressure to destroy rivals or knock them out of the ring. Dive into modes include the story-driven Gauntlet, challenging Trials, Training, and more.

Ape Escape Academy | PS4, PS5

Never has monkeying around in class been so rewarding. Complete a variety of fun, colourful minigames like dancing, fighting, building bonfires, and more. Strive to be the best and make it to senior year in Ape Escape Academy.

IQ Final | PS4, PS5

This sequel to I.Q.: Intelligent Qube on the original PlayStation includes brain-busting modes like 100 Attack, I.Q. Final, Survival, and Create. Navigate each stage carefully to avoid being crushed by the rotating blocks.

To find out more about the titles available at launch, head to the PlayStation Blog.