The Credit Feed Halloween Special (2026)

The season of candy and frights is upon us. Everywhere I look, it is the same old suggestions for games. Resident Evil here, Silent Hill there, perhaps Castlevania. Halloween makes me think about jack-o'-lanterns and witches, ghosts and ghouls, colours, costumes, and the other Universal Monsters.With that in mind, here are three of my recommendations for the season. They are all modern (in the sense that they were released recently), family friendly, full of colour and charm, and great for quick plays. If it sounds like I'm being positive about these games, it's because I think they are worth your time. The first two are generally on sale for practically nothing, while the third is more of a long-running franchise.Freddy Farmer (2025)Dolores Entertainment / Flynn's Arcade Publishing Freddy Farmer Banner This is a single screen platformer with a 16-bit aesthetic. You have to help the titular Freddy save his beloved from a dragon. It won't be easy. You'll need all of your platforming…