From Dracula’s castle to the mysteries of Room 215, Spooktober 2026 delivers an appropriately eerie lineup for the Retro Handhelds community.
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Games of the Month
Games of the Month
One of the best parts about owning a new retro handheld is diving into the process of setting it up with an endless array of games. It’s when my favorite game, aptly named “Choice Paralysis” kicks in. Fortunately, RH has an incredible program called GotX, led by its intrepid leader Rapid99. It’s our community book club equivalent…for video games!
GAMES OF THE MONTH: WHAT IS IT?
Essentially, Games of the Month, or GotX, offers a way to play your way through games that you might not have ever thought of. In addition to the themed monthly games, Games of the Month has expanded to include “Role Playing Game of the Quarter”, or RPGotQ, and Game of the Week, also known as, Retro Bits. Hit the button below to learn more about how you can join in on the fun!
CURRENT GAMES OF THE MONTH
Pre '96: Wario Land: Castlevania
1996 - 2001: Castlevania: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
2002 and later: Hotel Dusk: Room 215
It's October, the quintessential spooky month, so of course the theme for this month is Spooktober. Any game nominated and voted upon for this month had to have some haunts, frights, or unsettling atmosphere to them, including our three winners.
More Games of the Month
This month’s Retro Handhelds Game of the Month theme is Sleptember, highlighting hidden gems, overlooked favorites, and games that deserved more love.
Discover the Retro Handhelds Games of the Month for August 2026, featuring Aladdin, GoldenEye 007, The Simpsons: Hit & Run, and more community picks.
Just One July has the GOTX crew exploring video games with single-entry experiences, with a trio of games that have no spin-offs, remakes, prequels, or sequels.