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PlayStation Store: October 2023’s top downloads

Super Heroes and antiheroes are both included in the month’s most-played games.

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It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, PS VR, and free-to-play games topped the download charts this month. The newly released Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 swung to the top of October’s PS5 list. For PS VR2, Beat Saber rocked to the top of the list.

Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month?

PS5 Games​

US/Canada	EU
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2	Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Assassin’s Creed Mirage	EA SPORTS FC 24
Madden NFL 24	Assassin’s Creed Mirage
EA SPORTS FC 24	Grand Theft Auto V
NBA 2K24	Alan Wake 2
UFC 5	UFC 5
Lords of the Fallen	Lords of the Fallen
NHL 24	Baldur’s Gate 3
Mortal Kombat 1	Cyberpunk 2077
Grand Theft Auto V	Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
Alan Wake 2	NBA 2K24
Baldur’s Gate 3	The Crew Motorfest
METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.1	F1 23
Cyberpunk 2077	METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.1
Lies of P	Hogwarts Legacy
STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor	Among Us
The Crew Motorfest	NHL 24
ELDEN RING	STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor
PAYDAY 3	Lies of P
Hogwarts Legacy	ELDEN RING

*Naming of products may differ between regions
*Upgrades not included

PS4 Games​

US/Canada	EU
Red Dead Redemption 2	EA SPORTS FC 24
Minecraft	Minecraft
EA SPORTS FC 24	Red Dead Redemption 2
Madden NFL 24	Assassin’s Creed Mirage
Assassin’s Creed Mirage	Grand Theft Auto V
Grand Theft Auto V	Need for Speed Heat
Batman: Arkham Knight	Need for Speed Payback
Need for Speed Heat	The Forest
NHL 24	Batman: Arkham Knight
NBA 2K24	CarX Drift Racing Online
The Forest	A Way Out
Need for Speed Payback	Hogwarts Legacy
Gang Beasts	Riders Republic
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator	Gang Beasts
Injustice 2	Outlast
STAR WARS Battlefront II	STAR WARS Battlefront II
Red Dead Redemption	F1 23
Hogwarts Legacy	Dead Island Definitive Edition
CarX Drift Racing Online	Outlast 2
DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2	Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint

*Naming of products may differ between regions

PS VR2 Games*​

US/Canada	EU
Beat Saber	The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR
The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR	Beat Saber
Propagation: Paradise Hotel	Propagation: Paradise Hotel
Pavlov	Pavlov
Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord	The 7th Guest VR
The 7th Guest VR	Hubris
Crossfire: Sierra Squad	Crossfire: Sierra Squad
Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs	Moss: Book II
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution	Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs
Hubris	Red Matter

*PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included

PSVR Games​

US/Canada	EU
The Walking Dead Onslaught	The Walking Dead Onslaught
SUPERHOT VR	SUPERHOT VR
Job Simulator	Job Simulator
Creed Rise to Glory	Batman: Arkham VR
Beat Saber	Beat Saber
ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission	Creed: Rise to Glory
Batman: Arkham VR	Goalkeeper VR Challenge
Paranormal Activity: The Lost Soul	Sniper Elite VR
The Exorcist: Legion VR	ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission
NFL PRO ERA	Swordsman VR

Free to Play (PS5 + PS4)​

US/Canada	EU
Roblox	Roblox
MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE	Disney Speedstorm
Fortnite	Fortnite
Disney Speedstorm	MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE
Call of Duty: Warzone	Call of Duty: Warzone
Honkai: Star Rail	Rocket League
Fall Guys	Fall Guys
Apex Legends	eFootball 2024
Rocket League	The Sims 4
The Sims 4	Honkai: Star Rail

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Unfortunately, it seems that our friends from across the pond are not as interested in Alan Wake 2 as we Europeans are.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

Congrats to the newly released indie game called: Grand Theft Auto V. I hope they will be able to make a profit on it.

 

[Tsaki]

Unfortunately, it seems that our friends from across the pond are not as interested in Alan Wake 2 as we Europeans are.

With 3 days of tracking, it did pretty well I'd say. Now in Europe Spiderman 2 outselling FC24 is notable as well.

 

[ChuckeRearmed]

Unfortunately, it seems that our friends from across the pond are not as interested in Alan Wake 2 as we Europeans are.

They have a big difference in a timezone.

 

[Ronin_7]

Alan Wake 2 flopped as many expected here.

 

[Flabagast]

God Americans have such shit taste, how can AW2 be so low in the US ?

 

[MoreJRPG]

Won't be long before they cave and put Alan Wake 2 on Steam. Those numbers are horrible so they'll need to recoup the investment somehow.

 

[lughnasadh123]

AC Mirage getting a nice chart there. I wonder how much it'll end up selling.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

Alan Wake 2 flopped as many expected here.

I think pretty much every game releasing in the rest of this year is going to flop some. (except CoD)
There's been so many games this year, people are not in a rush for the last few in the year.
AW2 is gonna sit on my wishlist for a long time.

 

[EDMIX]

God Americans have such shit taste, how can AW2 be so low in the US ?

Damn, thats crazy, so they removed an entire method of buying the game and less people bought it? Damn, who the fuck thought that would have occurred..

release with limited distribution, accept limited sales....

 

[MALpractice311]

God Americans have such shit taste, how can AW2 be so low in the US ?

None of Remedy's games have ever had record breaking sales, including the original Alan Wake and the American Nightmare DLC. Remedy to their credit though, seem to understand their audience is rather small and budget themselves accordingly, such that all of their games are still profitable, which is a skill more studios need (I'm looking at you Arkane).

 

[Mibu no ookami]

I think pretty much every game releasing in the rest of this year is going to flop some. (except CoD)
There's been so many games this year, people are not in a rush for the last few in the year.
AW2 is gonna sit on my wishlist for a long time.

Same. AW2 is on my wishlist, but it's a massive wishlist, and I'll still need to play AW:R first.

I bet I'll get around to it in 2026.

 

[Fake]

GI is dying.

 

[Mibu no ookami]

None of Remedy's games have ever had record breaking sales, including the original Alan Wake and the American Nightmare DLC. Remedy to their credit though, seem to understand their audience is rather small and budget themselves accordingly, such that all of their games are still profitable, which is a skill more studios need (I'm looking at you Arkane).

Max Payne was absolutely a hit.

Alan Wake 1 not releasing on PS3 didn't help it. They skipped the PS3 entirely and the vast majority of the PS4.

 

[tommib]

Alan Wake 2 deserves better but it’s a super experimental game with little mainstream appeal.

We need more of that and less of everything else.

 

[aclar00]

Congrats to the newly released indie game called: Grand Theft Auto V. I hope they will be able to make a profit on it.

Man...its crazy. Im so out of touch...last one i kind of played was Vice City. Cant believe the legs on this game. Can only imagine 6.

 

[Sushi_Combo]

God Americans have such shit taste, how can AW2 be so low in the US ?

Because nobody cares about irrelevant IP's

 

[Johnny Concrete]

Alan Wake 2 flopped as many expected here.

It came out the 27th and still is in the top-10 world wide for October?

 

[MALpractice311]

Max Payne was absolutely a hit.

Alan Wake 1 not releasing on PS3 didn't help it. They skipped the PS3 entirely and the vast majority of the PS4.

Sure. One game of theirs sold more than 4 million copies. But Max Payne 2 underperformed and put the series on ice for years and certainly none of their other games have been big hits.

 

[Mibu no ookami]

Man...its crazy. Im so out of touch...last one i kind of played was Vice City. Cant believe the legs on this game. Can only imagine 6.

People buy GTA and Red Dead because they are popular online games.

It's why the idea of TLOU Online makes a lot of sense.

You can get GTA Online or Red Dead Online stand-alone, but they're generally 20 dollars. Makes more sense to just buy the full game.

So my guess is Naughty Dog will follow suit.

There will be a PS5 release of TLOU2 and a PC port and these will come with TLOU Online.

TLOU Online will also be available for purchase separately for 20 dollars and maybe just maybe they'll do a 10-dollar upgrade for people who bought TLOUP1 and TLOU2 on PS4. Doubtful but possible. There will be a massive backlash otherwise.

 

[Mercenary09]

Alan Wake 2 flopped as many expected here.

Flopped? It was top 5 in Europe and just missed top 10 in US after 3 days on sale. Let me remind you that Control sold very well and it wasn't even in the top 20 in NPD or PS Store charts in its launch month. It was never going to outsell sports titles and bigger names like Spider-Man and Assassin's Creed. If the game hadn't even made top 20 then you may have an argument about it "flopping" but again like Control that isn't a fact

 

[Mibu no ookami]

Sure. One game of theirs sold more than 4 million copies. But Max Payne 2 underperformed and put the series on ice for years and certainly none of their other games have been big hits.

You said none of their games. I was just correcting the record.

Their deal with Microsoft stunted their growth and potential.

 

[Doom85]

Alan Wake 2 released near the end of October. Sure, most of the downloads would likely be within those first few days, but it’s still worth pointing out.

 

[Giallo Corsa]

Gamers were a mistake

 

[Mercenary09]

Alan Wake 2 released near the end of October. Sure, most of the downloads would likely be within those first few days, but it’s still worth pointing out.

I mean the strong reception to it no doubt would lead to many people picking it up days after its release. I think it will do fine over time

 

[Elysium44]

Max Payne was absolutely a hit.

Alan Wake 1 not releasing on PS3 didn't help it. They skipped the PS3 entirely and the vast majority of the PS4.

Max Payne 1 & 2 were their only great games with genuine broad market appeal. The others are very niche with lots of hype but most people, me included aren't interested.

 

[Skifi28]

Yurop, the land of culture as usual. The colonies just don't have taste in games I'm afraid.

 

[demigod]

Unfortunately, it seems that our friends from across the pond are not as interested in Alan Wake 2 as we Europeans are.

Digital only, the game bombed.

 

[Mercenary09]

Digital only, the game bombed.

Control sold millions and it was digital and retail and wasn't even top 20 in a less busier launch month. You have no idea what you're talking about

 

[demigod]

Control sold millions and it was digital and retail and wasn't even top 20 in a less busier launch month. You have no idea what you're talking about

Millions with physical over 3 years, you have no idea what you’re talking about. Goodluck if you think Alan Wake 2 will do those numbers with EGS and digital only. Face it, the game flopped.

 

[Mowcno]

Damn. Spiderman 2 digital beat EA FC in Europe.

EA FC launched September 29 so this doesn't include launch day but still. Spiderman Days 1-10 greater than EA FC Days 3-33.

 

[Mercenary09]

Millions with physical over 3 years, you have no idea what you’re talking about. Goodluck if you think Alan Wake 2 will do those numbers with EGS and digital only. Face it, the game flopped.

Suuurree troll

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

Same. AW2 is on my wishlist, but it's a massive wishlist, and I'll still need to play AW:R first.

I bet I'll get around to it in 2026.

Same. I actually started AW:R on Switch, but now that I got it via PS+. I plan to start over there.

 

[MALpractice311]

You said none of their games. I was just correcting the record.

Their deal with Microsoft stunted their growth and potential.

Okay, fine. Yes, technically you're correct. But my original point that Remedy understands how to budget themselves appropriately given their anticipated sales still stands.

 

[Snowdonhoffen]

Alan Wake 2 was released on the 27th so it's only really tracking like 4 days.
But damn, 5 sports games in the US/Canada top 10.

 

[Salmon Snake]

Alan Wake 2 is selling pretty well in Europe imo.

 

[Mibu no ookami]

Alan Wake 2 was released on the 27th so it's only really tracking like 4 days.
But damn, 5 sports games in the US/Canada top 10.

We just had the sports equinox.

This is the biggest time of the year for sports where you have baseball, basketball, football, hockey, and soccer all happening at the same time.

People tend to buy the games during these seasons.

 

[[Sigma]]

Alan Wake 2. I have shit internet in the states. File size too large. No physical, no buy. Period.

 

[Three]

You guys are all talking about physical but these charts are top Downloads so no physical isn't the reason it isn't charting high.

 

[Don Carlo]

None of Remedy's games have ever had record breaking sales, including the original Alan Wake and the American Nightmare DLC. Remedy to their credit though, seem to understand their audience is rather small and budget themselves accordingly, such that all of their games are still profitable, which is a skill more studios need (I'm looking at you Arkane).

highly agreed