Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the free games coming to PlayStation Plus subscribers this month in October, highlighting a mix of thrilling horror, chaotic fun, and clever puzzles. The free PS Plus October lineup includes “Alan Wake 2“, “Goat Simulator 3“, and “Cocoon”, all available to Essential tier members starting October 7 until November 3. This reveal came during the September State of Play event, giving players plenty to look forward to as fall kicks off.
“Alan Wake 2”, the 2023 survival horror hit from Remedy Entertainment, takes center stage. Players step into the shoes of FBI agent Saga Anderson and writer Alan Wake as they unravel a supernatural mystery in a small Pacific Northwest town.
With its gripping story, tense exploration, and mind-bending twists, it earned Game of the Year nods and is perfect for spooky season.
If you missed the first Alan Wake, this sequel stands strong on its own, blending psychological dread with action-packed shootouts. It’s available on PS5, and many fans who grabbed the original via PS Plus are thrilled for the follow-up.
For lighter laughs, “Goat Simulator 3” brings absurd antics as a mischievous goat causing mayhem in the open world of San Angora. This 2023 sequel to the viral 2014 hit lets you headbutt objects, lick cars, and join friends for multiplayer chaos in a city full of silly missions and hidden secrets.
It’s a comedic party game with no serious stakes—just pure, goofy destruction. Expect it on PS4 and PS5, where players can dive in solo or with up to three buddies for up to four-player fun.
Rounding out the trio is “Cocoon”, the 2023 puzzle adventure from Geometric Interactive and Annapurna Interactive. You play as a beetle-like explorer hopping between mysterious worlds hidden inside fragile orbs, solving brain-teasing riddles in a serene, otherworldly setting.
Its clever mechanics and stunning visuals earned it widespread praise as one of the year’s best indie gems. Available on PS4 and PS5, it’s a relaxing yet challenging break from the action.
These titles replace September’s offerings—”Psychonauts 2″, “Stardew Valley”, and “Viewfinder”—which stay claimable until October 6. PlayStation Plus Essential, the base tier at $9.99 monthly, unlocks these games plus online multiplayer and exclusive discounts. Premium and Extra tiers get them too, along with a Game Trial for *Midnight Murder Club* starting October 7.
Head to the PlayStation Store on October 7 to add these gems to your library—they’re yours to keep as long as you’re subscribed. With Halloween approaching, “Alan Wake 2” feels like timely timing for thrills.