It's time to look ahead at some of the most interesting games coming in November. Looking back on September and October, it's been a busy few months for new game releases, and November isn't bucking the trend.

There's a good selection of indie, VR and AAA sized releases due out in November - a little something for everyone. So here's ten promising titles, in order of release.

Video Preview - November Games 2025

Football Manager 26 - 04/11/25

It's finally that time again, to manage your favourite football team to success, or give your lower league team an unlimited budget and take them to victory in the premier league.

For the first time in a long time, Sports Interactive and publisher Sega decided to go on a year's hiatus from their expected annual release, and are back this year with Football Manager 26.

The studio seems to have spent the extra year wisely, totally overhauling the graphics engine and tweaking how you navigate the game and it's many systems.

Having been a lapsed player over the last few iterations, I'm interested to see what the tactical innovations can do to the level of detail in match setups and how it plays out in the new graphical presentation. And I look forward to the addition of being able to manage women's football teams.

From my previous experiences with the franchise, I can't imagine Football Manager 26 failing to deliver a fun and engaging management sim.

Foolish Mortals - 05/11/25

Image: Foolish Mortals - Cover - Inklingwood Studios

This is a game that I've been looking forward to for a while now due to my adoration of classic point and click games. I first saw Foolish Mortals when it was put on Kickstarter and already looked very impressive. But to add the finishing touches and to make the game what they dreamed, husband and wife developers, David and Sophie Younger, got the backing of fans.

Along with the rest of their studios developers, many veterans of the adventure game genre, and outside animation, voice work and assistance by theme park designers which is also David Younger's background, they've made a fully fledged point and click game with all the modern bells and whistles to hopefully sit side by side with the classics that inspired it. It is clearly influenced by Monkey Island which in itself had influence from the Disney Park ride Pirates of the Carribbean, and it's here where the developers wondered what a game inspired by the Disney Park ride Haunted Mansion would look like. And having been on it, they've aced the inspiration and made something entirely their own.

Featuring the spooky and macabre setting of Louisiana in 1933, exactly 33 years after the disappearance of an entire wedding party on the nearby island of Devil's Rock. Foolish Mortals sees you play young treasure hunter Murphy McCallan as he explores Devil's Rock, in search of the fabled treasure of Bellemore Manor. This sounds like a perfect setup for all manner of mysteries to unfold.

And with a meticulous love for the genre, Inklingwood Studios have harkened back to the classics with over 75 hand drawn locations, rife with traditional puzzles. But fear not, the game features a built in hint system for those who would prefer to use it.

From the inspirations to the expansive voice acting and score, it's not often that you get a point and click game that looks so impressive in every area. As a fan of Broken Sword's similar aesthetic, I truly hope Inklingwood Studios have made a game that is just as fun.

Syberia Remastered - 06/11/25

The late Benoit Sokal's Syberia franchise isn't known by everyone, even if it should be, but it has it's diehard following of adventure game fans for good reason.

I first played the original two games over a decade ago, and found much to enjoy in the world and story. Sadly, the third game in the series lost it's way a bit, but the fourth was a fantastic return to form.

Thankfully, Microids keeps investing in the classic franchise and have decided to remaster the original by redoing the graphics to a good standard compared to the original and given players more freedom to how the camera controls instead of the traditional fixed design. But not only that, they say they've tweaked some of the puzzles that caused roadblocks for some players in the past, to smoothen the experience and welcome those who want a more modernised and streamlined playthrough.

It's also making it's way to virtual reality on the Meta Quest 3, a little while later for those who want to be even more immersed in the world.

Whether any of this works, we will soon find out. But after the last entry I am optimistic they'll get it right and invite a whole new generation to experience a classic adventure and keep the now niche point and click genre alive.

Lumines Arise - 11/11/25

From the team behind the phenomenal Tetris Effect, development studios Enhance and Monstars Inc, have brought back yet another classic puzzle series, with all the flashy presentation of their previous title.

Like Tetris, Lumines is already an addictive puzzler without it being turned into a complete audiovisual experience. But if it's anything like Tetris Effect, which from the previews, it seems like it is, it will become a must play game.

And not to be left out, virtual reality support is included for Playstation VR 2 and PC through Steam VR. This brought an extra slickness to Tetris Effect and I expect this to do the same - a true fully immersive treat.

Whether you enjoy single player or multiplayer, this puzzler looks set to be something special.

Goodnight Universe - 11/11/25

Image: Goodnight Universe - Family - Nice Dream

Now, this is one of the November games I am most intrigued by. A spiritual successor to the emotionally impactful game, Before Your Eyes: a cartoon styled game where you progress to the next scene every time you blink. It was a unique game played via a webcam that read your actual blinks or via a button press. But the best way to play was absorbed in a VR headset that had eye-tracking like the PSVR 2. It was certainly a special experience I'd recommend anyone to try.

But now, Goodnight Universe is coming from Nice Dream Games, made up of developers behind Before Your Eyes and uses an advanced version of the innovative camera-based controls to expand the gameplay experience.

You play as a six-month old baby called Isaac who begins to develop psychic abilities. It seems to be another emotional story centred around family as the baby wants to remain with his loved ones and not be bothered by a secretive tech corporation.

Nice Dream Games have also upped the anty in the production by casting many television and movie actors such as Lewis Pullman who was recently seen in Marvel's Thunderbolts.

I am excited to see how building upon what came before can advance their unique gameplay system, and how it can be used to deliver another story I hope will sit with me for a long time after completion.

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 - 14/11/25

It's nearing the end of the year, so like clockwork Call of Duty is back with another sequel in the Black Ops storyline. This time, Treyarch and Raven are back with another full package featuring a co-op campaign, new zombie maps and a full online suite.

Growing up, I once anticipated every Treyarch developed release due to the quality of the campaigns and zombie maps, so I always like to check-in to dabble with each mode at least a little bit. It's never a game on the top of my most anticipated list, but it's kind of like eating your avourite fast food, you always know what you're going to get, and sometimes it might even surprise you.

I know the series has grown stale to many and fans share valid criticisms, but I always find a weekend or two of fun completing the campaign and hopping into zombies and online for a few hours. Although I do worry about the campaign end game section which sounds like a full on online mode - an addition that doesn't appeal to me personally. But I am not a continuous player in the community, so hopefully whatever faults people found in the recent beta can be fixed up by release. And with how well Battlefield 6 has been recieved, Call of Duty needs to bring its A game.

The Berlin Apartment - 17/11/25

Coming from studio Blue Back Pack which was recently made to split off the games division of German studio Btf, The Berlin Apartment is a story rich indie game that I've been eagerly anticipating since it was first announced.

It's another indie game that takes a smart concept and looks to turn it into something bold and meaningful. The Berlin Apartment is a first-person adventure game mainly set in one apartment where you relive key events from the last 120 years of Berlin - a city with a tragic and layered history. This voyeuristic approach isn't unique in the film representations of Germany's capital, but video games as a medium allows us to experience things in a more tangible way. And although the story is seemingly predominantly set in an apartment, the narrative potential is broad and intriguing.

The story follows a handyman as he renovates said apartment. He discovers old relics that all contain a story for a past inhabitants of the apartment. From previews and gameplay, I know that one story happens during the Kristallnacht, the night of broken glass on the approach to world war two, and another during Germany's split with the Berlin Wall. It gives me the atmosphere of Firewatch and Gone Home mixed with much historical significance to events that everyone should remember and more.

Recently, a demo was included in Steam Next Fest and was received well. And as a shorter length experience, I hope it lives up to its potential and I look forward to seeing where else the story goes.

Marvel's Deadpool VR - 18/11/25

There couldn't be more of a tonal whiplash from the last game to this, as Marvel's Deadpool VR looks to bring all of the Merc with a mouth's trademark foul-mouthed quips and gore to a first-person, highly frenetic virtual reality game exclusively for the Meta Quest 3 and 3S. Developed by the Meta owned studio Twisted Pixel of Xbox Arcade S’plosion Man fame, I hope they can make something rivaling last year's Batman: Arkham Shadow, which reminded me that when done well, VR can be a must play experience.

Still, I am skeptical as only a handful of single player VR titles like Half-life Alyx and Batman and a few others have truly impressed. But Twisted Pixel's background with slapstick and gory humour is a perfect match for the Merc with a mouth. Also, Deadpool is voiced by actor Neil Patrick Harris who should hopefully deliver a good rendition if the script is good.

From the trailers and previews, the moment to moment gameplay appears fast and fluid, working hard to make you feel like Deadpool in an over the top world ripped right from the comics. If it releases with solid performance and comfort options to counter motion sickness and sit down gameplay, I am hopeful Twisted Pixel can bring it all together to make, at the very least, a fun experience.

Morsels - 18/11/25

I've thought Morsels looked visually interesting since it was revealed, and the more I see of the gameplay, the more I believe it will be a solid game. Morsels is a zaney and colourful, monster collecting rogue like. You play as a little mouse that gains the power to transform into Morsels - monsters with abilities. Every Morsel collected adds a power where you can strategically rotate between a roster of characters on demand to battle through a gang of murderous cats and escape out of the sewers.

With so many video games releasing in the same genre, it takes a lot to standout from the crowd, and Morsels’ vibrant art style and varied monster designs really helps. Hopefully this continues in the variety of monster powers and has a positive impact on the gameplay. If it does, it has the potential to keep evolving into something deep and fun.

Kirby AirRiders - 20/11/25

This brings me to one of the biggest titles of November for Nintendo, Kirby AirRiders - a surprise sequel to the original on the GameCube. But after all of his success with the superb Super Smash Bros franchise, renowned developer Masahiro Sakurai is back with a Kirby racing game.

Like many, I was surprised Nintendo greenlit a sequel to one of its lower scored games. But from the two most recent Nintendo Directs, it is obvious Sakurai is very passionate about the game. However, I do find it an odd choice to release another racing game so close to Mario Kart World. Yet, Kirby AirRiders is an auto drive racer, where you control turning and speed and pull of tricks and abilities - a simple pick up and play system on the surface that does have more complexity if a player wants it.

Kirby AirRiders also features a battle mode which looks as manic as you'd expect. Personally, it doesn't look like my favourite type of thing, but I can see how the vibrant visuals and high-speed racing will appeal to fans of Nintendo and the world of Kirby. And for fans of the pink hero, Kirby AirRiders is another Nintendo game to look forward to before the new Metroid, and that's never a bad thing.

That's ten video games coming out this November 2025, but there's a few more I wanted to quickly mention.

Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment - 06/11/25

For those who are fans of Musou games like Dynasty Warriors and the Zelda series, Omega Force has made a successor to Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity, that compliments the events within Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in a fun hack and slash gameplay for up to 2 player local coop.

Rue Valley - 11/11/25

Now this one looks very interesting. Rue Valley is a narrative isometric RPG in a similar comic book style to the Spiderverse movies. Gameplay wise, it looks like the close relative to the brilliant Disco Elysium, and equally has an intriguing premise about a man stuck in a time loop where his mental challenges matter as he tries to solve the game's mystery. It looks like one to watch if you're into in depth RPGs with strong writing and decision making.

Anno 117 Pax Romana - 13/11/25

Ubisoft has created the latest entry in the Anno real-time strategy and city builder with Pax Romana - a city builder set in the height of the Roman Empire.

Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road - 13th November

Image: Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road - Level-5

Inazuma Eleven is a franchise I'd forgotten about. I remember playing the original on the Nintendo DS and enjoying it as it felt like a hybrid of a Pokémon RPG and a simple football game where you pass around the field and use special moves when necessary which soon adds to the complexity of matches.

Now Level-5 is about to release Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road which features a brand new story and looks visually similar to the latest 3D Pokémon games. With brand new main characters and a staggering 5,400 plus players to collect and train, there is plenty for old and new players to enjoy.

Where Winds Meet - 14/11/25

Image: Where Winds Meet - Everstone Studio

A third person action, open world RPG that promises a lot. I'd originally hoped Where Winds Meet was going to be a full priced single player adventure that mastered its wuxia inspired combat and told an engaging story. But while it is a free to play game, it still looks like all of that and more. Everything about the presentation looks AAA and like every other free to play game, I'll be hesitant until I get to try it myself and see how the content develops. Hopefully Everstone Studio and publisher Netease Games can stick the landing.

Spongebob Squarepants: Titans of the Tide - 18/11/25

Image: Spongebob Squarepants: Titans of the Tide - Purple Lamp

From the studio behind SpongeBob Squarepants: Cosmic Shake, Purple Lamp return with another platforming adventure for SpongeBob and friends. With the previous entry being a fun romp through the world, I hope the studio has managed to iterate on what worked and improve it, as the previous one was an imperfect, but fun time.

Terminator 2D: No Fate - 26/11/25

Image: Terminator 2D: No Fate - Bitmap Bureau

It retells the James Cameron classic movie Terminator 2 in an old school arcade style side scroller with multiple endings. I am hoping this one turns out good.

And that's it. I hope you have found at least one new video game that you're interested in trying out next month.

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