GameSpot’s September 2026 Staff Picks

To say that this summer was packed with new releases is putting it lightly. Regardless of if you were looking for something blood-soaked (The Blood of Dawnwalker and Marvel's Wolverine both fit the bill here) or a more strategic experience, such as the one offered in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, there seems to be something for every type of player lately. But while we're sure you've heard a lot about Summer 2026's biggest games by this point, we're here to remind you that sometimes the best gaming experiences come from unexpected places. A 90-minute horror game about brain mold, a heartfelt action-platformer filled with Kingdom Hearts-like visuals, and an intricate job simulator where you play an advice-dishing modiste are just a few of the games we at GameSpot couldn't put down this month. Below is a roundup of our favorite new releases from the last few months, with an emphasis on hidden gems and titles you might have missed. Dressmaker I assumed that, similar to how I operate with oh-so-many cozy games, I'd play Dressmaker for a few hours, find it to be a cute yet predictable experience, and then quickly move on to a different game. Afterall, in a month packed with several mas…