Keeper, Blood West, and NASCAR 25 headline a massive week of 30+ new Xbox releases

As October continues, we've got another weekly batch of new games on the Xbox Store.

This week's highlight is easily Keeper, a new first-party game from Xbox Game Studios. Developed by Double Fine Productions, Keeper tells the story of a walking lighthouse and a bird that bond on an adventure. It's a story told without spoken dialogue, with gorgeous art in classic Double Fine style.

Naturally, as an Xbox first-party game, it'll be available at launch in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. If you prefer to buy your games, it'll only be $30, clocking in well below the price tag for many new releases.

I also have to highlight Blood West, a retro-styled first-person shooter published by New Blood Interactive. It's finally arriving on consoles, and should deliver plenty of weird, macabre western thrills.

If you missed the new games from last week, be sure to check them out. Now, here are all the new games launching on Xbox this week:

October 14, 2025

• NASCAR 25 (Xbox Series X|S): "NASCAR 25 will feature all the action you've come to expect from the developers of the most authentic racing experience and simulation ever created. For the first time ever on consoles, iRacing has brought laser scanned car models and tracks for a level of authenticity that is previously unmatched."
• Decision: Red Daze (Xbox Series X|S): "Even the lowliest survivor you find has the potential to lead his own squad, explore, make the wasteland safe, and shape their own destiny. It’s up to you to upgrade and specialize any survivor you find in the wasteland any way you see fit."
• Paint Path (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "In Paint Path, every step is a brushstroke. This pixel-art puzzle puts you in control of a walking canvas that must cross hexagonal maps to reach the right painters. The atmosphere is charming and relaxing, with sound design tied to each painting action, creating a cozy and artistic experience."

October 15, 2025

• BALL x PIT (Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC): "BALL x PIT is a fast-paced fantasy roguelite where heroes must find the balls to plunge deeper into a seemingly bottomless pit of monsters. Develop arcane ammunition and resources in pursuit of treasure, recruiting additional heroes to aid you in your perilous quest."
• Captain Tideborne and the Siren's Call (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): "In this retro-inspired 2D platformer with pixel art charm, you’ll join Melissa Tideborne—a bold pirate chasing a childhood memory and the mystery of mermaids. Explore a sunken dungeon filled with deadly traps, lurking creatures and hidden treasures. Your stamina is always draining—every step, swim, and second counts. Will Melissa find the mermaid at the end of the dungeon, or will the siren’s call become her last lullaby?"
• Detective - The Test (Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC): "Do you have what it takes to be a great detective? In DETECTIVE – The Test, you will face three intriguing cases where only your observation skills and logical thinking will lead you to the truth."
• Kotenok (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): "Pounce with precision as a pixel art kitty in retro platforming style! Play as a lost kitten in a dangerous forest! Master tight platforming controls, sprint, pounce, and double-jump through 50 tricky stages filled with spikes, enemies, and clever puzzles."
• One Military Camp (Xbox Series X|S): "An evil maniac has conquered all territories in the region, except one. The world's last hope resides in an old military camp located in this peaceful land. Bring it back to its former glory, to recruit and train a brave group of fighters to push back the evil forces."
• Rabbiman Adventures (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Ready for a true adventure? Imagine you're traveling through time and space, where there's always something new and amazing waiting for you. There are colorful locations, hidden routes, devious villains, magical items, and exciting puzzles to solve at each level. Your wits and ingenuity will be your best allies in unravelling the mysteries of this magical world and reaching the end."
• STARBITES (Xbox Series X|S): "Starbites is a story-driven RPG where you meet various companions and strengthen your partner mecha while adventuring on the devastated planet Bitter in the aftermath of the space war. You will become the debris collector Lukida in Delight City, collecting spaceship parts and relics, and embark on an adventure with the laid-back and kind drinker Gwen-Dol and the calm engineer Badger, who supports the Lukida and Gwen-Dol duo."

October 16, 2025

• Blood West (Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC): "Weird West legends meet eldritch horror in BLOOD WEST, an immersive stealth FPS. Become the Undead Gunslinger, doomed to roam the barren lands until he manages to purge their curse, freeing his soul. 3 varied scenarios, perk-based character progression, and 20+ hours of gameplay await you!"
• Bumblebee - Spooky Nights (Xbox Series X|S): "On your quest to find a beautiful new home you will discovers distant places, friendly and calm animals, and amazing and dangerously habitats. You are a tiny bee in a giant environment and move continuously forward. You are free to fly wherever you want and explore the level to your heart’s desire."
• Cookie's Trails (Xbox Series X|S): "Cookie’s Trails is a cozy tactical puzzle set in a post-apocalyptic world with a sweet twist. The player guides a friendly hamster survivor through zombie-filled trails, collecting baseball bats and medical kits to safely reach the camp."
• Deathless. The Hero Quest (Xbox Series X|S): "In Deathless, elements of a collectible card game, roguelike, and turn-based strategy combine seamlessly. Build a unique deck of cards, discover unusual relics, and defeat legendary bosses. Embark on the journey of each of the four heroes, unravel a web of intrigue, and protect the beautiful world of Belosvet."
• Ember Knights : Heroes of the Nexus Edition (Xbox Series X|S): "In this fast-paced action rogue-lite, play as Ember Knights, the last spark of hope of a universe in turmoil. Praxis, the mad sorcerer, has syphoned the life out of the Ember Tree and fled through the Prime Worlds spreading corruption in his path."
• Infinos (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Infinos is a pixel art side-scrolling shoot’em up that pays tribute to the golden age of arcade shooters while offering fast-paced, modern gameplay. Take control of the Fauria, a powerful one-of-a-kind fighter ship, and face an overwhelming alien invasion threatening to destroy your entire civilization."
• Infinos 2 (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Decades after a devastating conflict with the Argus army, the galaxy had enjoyed a fragile peace. The formation of the Infinos Federation allowed for reconstruction of war-torn regions and the strengthening of defenses. But that stability shatters when an observation vessel in orbit around Graria detects a mysterious interdimensional rift—then vanishes without a trace."
• KAKU - Ancient Seal (Xbox Series X|S): "The world you explore was once shaped by the mighty Creator Saga — a divine being who maintained balance through the four elements. But one day, a mysterious force from another realm brought about a cataclysm: Saga vanished and the elemental souls were scattered. The world was shattered into four hostile regions, each ruled by a corrupted elemental lord."
• Sokobear Winter (Xbox Series X|S): "Sokobear Winter is a relaxing puzzle game with 40 cozy levels to warm up your day! Push the logs into the correct spots to raise the spa’s temperature to perfection. But beware: blocks of ice block your path and must be broken before you can move forward."
• The Cabin Factory (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Welcome to The Cabin Factory! You're now a newly hired Cabin Inspector - congratulations! Your job is simple - inspect the cabins and determine whether or not they are haunted."
• The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): "Do you believe in Christmas magic? You’ll need every bit to help Santa save Christmas! With Christmas Spirit running low, the North Pole isn’t so merry. Santa’s sleigh won’t fly, gifts aren’t ready, and there’s a chance that nice children might not end up on Santa’s Nice List."

October 17, 2025

• Adrenaline Rampage (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Adrenaline Rampage is a platformer roguelite where you play as a soldier with up to 5 weapons to fight techno-zombies. Choose characters and skills to rush through the space city, kill ugly BOSSes, and survive. Set in a dark sci-fi world."
• AquaDream (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "AquaDream is a cozy underwater adventure that blends puzzle-solving with exploration. Players control a small anglerfish, navigating the depths of a mysterious ocean. Each world introduces new mechanics, gradually increasing the challenge while maintaining an immersive, dreamlike atmosphere."
• Ball Blast (Xbox Series X|S): "A wild rain of bouncing rocks crashes down - move fast, blast faster! Every rock has a number - hit it that many times and boom! it splits into two rocks with half the number and double the speed, turning the field into fast-moving chaos!"
• Bit Esc (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Break free from the system as Bit in this action/adventure platformer where you and set out to escape from the tyrannic OS. Gaining your freedom, though, might not be as clear-cut as it seems…"
• Blaster Force 3000 (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Dive into retro FPS action where every level brings a new challenge! Battle relentless aliens in dark cellars, ancient castle halls, and the vastness of space. You’ll need to adapt to the environment and enemies on the fly. Explore hidden areas, rack up as many points as possible, and put your reflexes and aiming skills to the test!"
• Frobbutt 3D (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Frobbut 3D is a 3D platformer about a goofy frog finally departing from his home to explore the land! Run, jump, flip and bounce across 5 big open levels searching every nook and cranny for valuable gems! Be creative with your movement abilities to reach the highest mountains and traverse the most dangerous paths to collect every treasure you can find."
• Kamikaze Lassplanes (Xbox Series X|S): "Kamikaze Lassplanes is a brand new mix of Visual Novel and SHMUP with crucial story-branching decisions that lead to different gameplay and story outcomes, both for war, romance, and the protagonists’ fate."
• Keeper (Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC): "On an island in a long-lost sea, a forgotten lighthouse stands dormant in the shadow of a distant mountain peak. As withering tendrils spread and coalesce, it awakens. Taken with a mysterious sense of purpose and joined by a spirited seabird, it embarks upon a heartening tale of unlikely companionship, an odyssey of mystifying metamorphosis, and an unexpected journey towards the center of the island, into realms beyond understanding."
• Lumo 2 (Xbox Series X|S): "The isometric icon is back in the sequel to 2016’s arcade-adventure hit, Lumo. Experience a brand-new adventure of shifting dimensions and new perspectives, with gameplay that never stops evolving. Rewind the cassette and fall head over heels into a love letter to the trailblazing days of early ‘80s & ‘90s British videogames."
• Ping Pong Up (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): "Feel the tension of the big match breaking through the screen. In Ping Pong Up, your reflexes and precision will be the key to success. Play face to face with up to 4 friends or against the AI."
• Racing Champions (Xbox Series X|S): "Experience the rush of motorsport in a unique blend of simulation and arcade racing, crafted with passion by true racing enthusiasts. With gameplay that’s easy to jump into but rewards precision and mastery, this game invites you to chase that flawless lap again and again."
• Space Elite Force - Reloaded (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): "Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!"
• Super Hero Demolition (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): "You're a super-powered wrecking machine on a mission to smash everything down to the last pixel. Punch and blast your way through destructible environments and watch as every broken object turns into pixels. Feed those pixels to your crushers to earn cash to upgrade your hero's powers, speed, energy, and abilities."
• Tiny Arctic Hero (Xbox Series X|S): "Tiny Arctic Hero is a cozy sokoban puzzle game about a clever little penguin who was taken by mysterious aliens to participate in their logic experiments. Solve puzzles, outsmart the alien tech, and guide this brave Arctic Hero back home!"

So there we go, another solid week that kickstarts the last flurry of Xbox first-party launches this month. Personally, I'm quite excited to check out Keeper, though I'm still going through Silent Hill f at the moment. Still, I'm not expecting Keeper to take too long to play through, so it should be easy to fit in with everything else.

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