November 2026 may be dominated by Grand Theft Auto 6, but it is not the only major release on the calendar. Several new games and remasters offer alternatives across co-op, strategy, retro-inspired action, puzzles and relaxing adventures.
The month is quieter than a typical November because some developers have moved their releases away from the expected blockbuster rush. Even so, Australian players have plenty to consider, whether they prefer a local multiplayer challenge, a classic remaster or something completely different.
November 2026 release schedule
- Nov. 2: Gravhounds
- Nov. 3: Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered
- Nov. 4: World of Warcraft: Forever
- Nov. 5: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School
- Nov. 10: Warhammer Survivors
- Nov. 12: Barbie Rewind, Sonic Pico Park and Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy
- Nov. 17: Milki Delivery
Gravhounds
Release date: Nov. 2
Platforms: Windows PC and Xbox Series X
Gravhounds is a co-operative shooter in which players control armed dogs battling across an alien planet. Its unusual premise is supported by base-building systems and gravity-bending physics. The game enters early access on Nov. 2, making it a promising option for groups looking for a playful multiplayer shooter.
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered
Release date: Nov. 3
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows PC and Xbox Series X
The GameCube-era kaiju fighter returns 24 years after its original release. This remastered version adds online multiplayer while retaining the casual fighting format and roster of classic monsters that helped make the original a cult favourite.
World of Warcraft: Forever
Release date: Nov. 4
Platform: Windows PC
World of Warcraft: Forever revisits the 2000s era of Blizzard’s long-running MMO with retro-styled graphics and new content. It is designed for players who want a fresh adventure shaped around the look and feel of the game’s earlier heyday.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Release date: Nov. 5
Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo’s answer to the month’s biggest open-world release is a modern remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The updated edition features refreshed visuals, modernised controls and a jump button, bringing one of gaming’s most celebrated adventures to Nintendo Switch 2.
For more background on classic games and hardware, explore the RETROCADE arcade blog or compare options in the arcade machine buying guide.
Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School
Release date: Nov. 5
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Windows PC and Xbox Series X
This co-operative puzzle game places two players in a series of escape rooms created by people with real-world escape-room experience. Local split-screen play makes it suitable for couples, friends and family members who want a shared challenge away from solo open-world action.
Warhammer Survivors
Release date: Nov. 10
Platforms: Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows PC and Xbox Series X
Warhammer Survivors combines the automatically attacking survival format popularised by Vampire Survivors with the Warhammer universe. It comes from the team behind Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, a studio with experience adapting Warhammer into retro-style action.
Barbie Rewind
Release date: Nov. 12
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows PC and Xbox Series X
Barbie Rewind collects a broad selection of Barbie games released between 1991 and 2007. It offers a colourful alternative to violent crime games, with a particular appeal for players who remember titles such as Barbie: Super Model.
Sonic Pico Park
Release date: Nov. 12
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and Windows PC
Sega marks Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th anniversary with a Sonic-themed spin-off of the Pico Park series. This 2D puzzle platformer focuses on co-operative problem-solving, requiring players to work together through challenges that may test friendships as much as platforming skills.
Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy
Release date: Nov. 12
Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Pikmin 4 adds Dandori Academy, a stage-based challenge mode built around organisation and efficient planning. The underlying strategy game retains its focus on commanding small creatures while delivering the warm, accessible tone that made it one of the original Switch’s standout releases.
Milki Delivery
Release date: Nov. 17
Platform: Windows PC
Milki Delivery is a gentle 2D indie game about running a dairy delivery service. Players cycle through picturesque countryside, taking milk from their cows to local residents. Its relaxed presentation and storybook atmosphere make it the month’s clearest choice for players seeking a cosy change of pace.
Players who enjoy physical arcade experiences can also browse arcade machines, consider a space-saving bartop arcade or build a custom setup with DIY arcade kits.
A varied month for players
November’s release calendar may be less crowded than usual, but its range is considerable. From kaiju brawling and co-operative puzzles to Nintendo remakes, retro-styled shooters and a pastoral delivery game, there are plenty of ways to spend the month without following the biggest crime-game launch.
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