Xbox Indie Selects October 2026: All 6 Games and Prices

Quick answer: Xbox has revealed its six Indie Selects picks for October 2026. The lineup includes Mortal Shell II, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, Mewgenics, The Sinking City 2, Woodo and Lou’s Lagoon. Prices range from $19.99 to $49.99, and two of the six games support Xbox Play Anywhere.

Indie Selects is Xbox’s curated spotlight for notable independent releases rather than a Game Pass drop list. That distinction matters: being selected does not automatically mean a game is included with Game Pass.

Xbox Indie Selects October 2026: all six games

What is Indie Selects?

Xbox uses Indie Selects to highlight a small group of independently developed games that its editorial team believes deserve extra attention. The October list is useful because it cuts across very different genres instead of concentrating on one type of player.

The official October feature was published on October 7, 2026 on Xbox Wire.

Mortal Shell II

Mortal Shell II is the highest-priced game in the October list at $49.99, tied with The Sinking City 2. It is aimed at players looking for a darker, combat-focused action RPG. If your priority is challenging melee combat and a grim fantasy atmosphere, this is the most obvious pick in the group.

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game

At $29.99, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is the clearest competitive pick. Xbox marks it as supporting Xbox Play Anywhere, which means an eligible digital purchase can carry across Xbox console and Windows PC with supported save and entitlement behavior.

Mewgenics

Mewgenics is the strangest game in the lineup in a good way. It mixes turn-based RPG systems with cat breeding and long-term party management. The $39.99 price places it in the middle of the group, but its appeal is less about production spectacle and more about replayable systems and unusual character combinations.

The Sinking City 2

The Sinking City 2 is another $49.99 title and the easiest one to sample before paying because Xbox highlights a free trial. Players interested in horror, investigation and Lovecraftian atmosphere can use that trial to judge performance and pacing before buying.

Woodo

Woodo is the least expensive October Indie Selects game at $19.99. Its handcrafted, diorama-like presentation makes it the strongest contrast to the horror and action games elsewhere in the list. It is likely the best fit for players who want a slower, more relaxing experience.

Lou’s Lagoon

Lou’s Lagoon costs $24.99 and also supports Xbox Play Anywhere. Its island setting and progression loop make it the more relaxed exploration choice for players who prefer collecting, upgrading and discovering areas over combat-heavy systems.

Are the October Indie Selects games on Game Pass?

Indie Selects is not the same thing as Game Pass. Xbox’s curation badge does not by itself indicate subscription availability. Check each game’s current Microsoft Store listing before buying or subscribing based on a specific title.

For the latest subscription lineup, see AVARIXO’s Xbox Game Pass October 2026 Wave 1 guide.

Which October Indie Selects game is cheapest?

Woodo is the cheapest of the six at $19.99 based on the prices in Xbox’s October feature. Lou’s Lagoon follows at $24.99.

Which games support Xbox Play Anywhere?

Xbox specifically flags Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game and Lou’s Lagoon with Xbox Play Anywhere in the October Indie Selects feature.

FAQ

How many October 2026 Indie Selects games are there?

Xbox selected six games for the October 2026 feature.

Is The Sinking City 2 playable before purchase?

Xbox highlights a free trial for The Sinking City 2.

Does Indie Selects mean a game is free?

No. It is an editorial curation program, not a free-games program.

Where can I see the official list?

The six picks and prices are listed in Xbox’s October 7 Indie Selects post on Xbox Wire.