GRIND's Recommendations for September 2025
Spooktember is here!
The leaves have started to fall, the wind blows a little colder, and game releases are arriving in droves after the relative drought of summer. This month we're in for a real feast, with many titles and some heavy hitters from the horror genre. As a result, we propose renaming September to "Spooktember"! As always, GRIND magazine brings you a series of recommendations for upcoming games that have caught our eye.
Small disclaimer: releases have a tendency, lately, to change at the last minute, and since the GRIND editorial team hasn't yet opened its third eye or chakras, we can't know in advance what will be delayed. So, here are our recommendations for September 2025:
Hell is Us
Release date: 4 September 2025
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Take a slice of history from the '80s–'90s (more precisely, the fall of Yugoslavia), sprinkle in a dash of mystery, a few non-Euclidean creatures, and a lot of atmosphere. That's roughly the recipe for Hell is Us, the latest game from Rogue Factor, which throws us into a country torn apart by a merciless civil war. The developers aimed to offer a unique experience on the market, which they achieved by omitting the mini-map and journal. Thus, Hell is Us encourages us to spend our hours in Hadea with paper and pen beside us (or, why not, with a notebook and fountain pen, since the school year is starting).
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: Order of the Giants
Release date: 4 September 2025
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
If Hadea seemed too frightening, you can join Doctor Jones on his new adventure! This time, Indy returns to investigate the mysterious Order of the Giants and their involvement in the Siege of Antioch.
What begins as a simple favour for Father Ricci quickly turns into an epic adventure, full of ancient conspiracies, forgotten myths, and sinister cults. Will you dare to venture into Emperor Nero's labyrinth?
Cronos: the New Dawn
Release date: 5 September 2025
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC
If adventuring with Doctor Jones doesn't appeal to you, I invite you to take a stroll through 1980s Poland. As the "Traveller," we'll go back in time, before the great disaster that destroyed humanity, and extract important people from the past. Cronos seems to draw inspiration from classic horror titles like Dead Space and The Evil Within. It remains to be seen if it will live up to the community's huge expectations.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 – Legacy of the Forge
Release date: 9 September 2025
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
We're taking a break from "Spooktember" and returning to more normal things, like the new DLC for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 titled Legacy of the Forge! Here, Henry finally becomes the owner of his own blacksmith's workshop! After two legendary games, the young blacksmith has the opportunity to practice the trade he's been training for his entire life. Discover the magic and satisfaction of managing your own medieval business, from 9 September.
Borderlands 4
Release date: 12 September 2025
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Narrative director Sam Winkler joked that he felt like putting his hand in a blender when he found out they had a weapon called Hawk 2a, which talked and was going to be voiced by Hailey Welch (the so-called "Hawk Tuah Girl"). As a result, they put an end to the exaggerated comedy.
Borderlands 4 promises to be more serious than its predecessors, but without abandoning its characteristic humour and absurd arsenal. The weapon selection will be the largest yet, thanks to the new component customisation system. Get ready to return to the unmistakable chaos of the franchise, alongside Amon, Harlowe, Rafa, and Vex on 12 September.
Assassin’s Creed: Shadows – Claws of Awaji
Release date: 16 September 2025
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
In tenebris laboramus ut serviamus luci… wait, wrong language! Watashitachi wa hikari ni tsukaeru tame ni kurayami no naka de hatarakimasu! We return to Japan to continue the story from Shadows! This time, Yasuke and Naoe must uncover the secrets of Awaji Island and confront the new Templar sect. Claws of Awaji promises approximately ten hours of intense adventure, with a unique weapon for our favourite kunoichi!
Skate.
Release date: 16 September 2025
Available on: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC
Finished Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 and 3+4? Missing a good extreme sports game? Then you'll be delighted to hear that EA and Full Circle are back on the ramp! Skate. promises a multiplayer experience in a generous sandbox, where we can do as many GRINDs as our heart desires.
The game enters early access on 16 September, but we advise you to try it only if you are hardcore fans of the genre.
Dying Light: The Beast
Release date: 18 September 2025
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Didn't like Dying Light 2: Stay Human because of the protagonist? Did the world seem a bit… "dead"? Then we have good news: Techland is back with the true sequel to the 2015 hit!
This time we return as Kyle Crane, kidnapped by a mysterious antagonist known as the Baron. The story unfolds some time after The Following DLC, and Crane discovers he has gained powers after his fight with The Mother, which took place at the Harran dam. These powers gradually transform him into the "Beast" of the title, and the challenge for the player will be to master them.
Silent Hill f
Release date: 25 September 2025
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
It seems Konami has gotten serious. After Silent Hill the Short Message (which we don't talk about) and the Silent Hill 2 remake (because I refuse to accept that Silent Hill: Ascension exists), the company is finally releasing a new main series game.
Titled Silent Hill f, the game is set in 1960s Japan and centres on Hinako. The game's theme is "terror in beauty," and the mystery of the letter "f" will be revealed on 25 September 2025. Perhaps "f" stands for flower? Perhaps for fear? Or perhaps for feminism?
EA Sports FC 26
Release date: 26 September 2025
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC
FIFA is back! Not really… After the dispute in 2023, the guys at EA had to go in a different direction. Basically, it's the same game we're used to, developed by EA Bucharest, but under a different name. Marketing materials promise smarter A.I. and a completely redesigned Football Ultimate Team mode. Until we try it, we won't know if it's the same game as before, with improved graphics, or something new.
These 10 titles caught our eye this month, but the calendar is full of surprises and you might discover other hidden gems. Whether you're drawn to horror, nostalgia, or loot-filled chaos, September has something for everyone. So pull down the blinds, stock up on snacks, and get ready for an unforgettable "Spooktember"! 🎃