If you’ve been holding out for a quiet month to catch up on your backlog… bad news. May 2025 is packed with thrilling new titles, nostalgic remasters, and quirky indie gems — and they’re coming for your free time. From medieval mayhem to airborne adventures, here’s a round-up of the most anticipated releases hitting your screens this May.

🔥 Game Releases to Watch Out For

Shotgun Cop Man

Release Date: May 1
Platforms: PC, Switch

The creators of My Name Is Pedro are back with another eccentric action title. Shotgun Cop Man is a physics-driven shooter where your only way to move is by firing your guns — literally blasting yourself across chaotic levels. Expect fast-paced gameplay, a level editor, and a pocket-friendly $10 price tag.

 

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition (PS5)

Release Date: May 6
Platforms: PS5

The legendary RTS makes an unexpected jump to PlayStation. Optimized for console play, this edition brings enhanced graphics, reworked controls, and a treasure trove of content, giving both new players and series veterans plenty to sink their teeth into.

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Among Us 3D

Release Date: May 6
Platforms: Windows PC

Social deception takes a sinister new turn as Among Us shifts to a 3D, third-person perspective. Sneak, sabotage, and scheme against your friends in a fresh, immersive version of the indie hit.

 

Metal Eden

Release Date: May 6
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

From the makers of Ruiner comes Metal Eden, a stylish, sci-fi boomer-shooter with a focus on speed, parkour, and chaotic combat. A free demo is already making waves on Steam and PSN.

 

Survival Machine

Release Date: May 7
Platforms: PC (Steam Early Access)

A zombie apocalypse survival sim with a twist — your base is mobile. Build, upgrade, and defend your fortress on wheels by day, and fend off hordes of undead by night.

 

Deck of Haunts

Release Date: May 7
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch

Ever wanted to run your own haunted mansion? Deck of Haunts combines base-building, roguelite, and deckbuilding mechanics in a ghoulishly clever strategy game where you trap humans and unleash sinister spirits.

 

Spirit of the North 2

Release Date: May 8
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

Return to a breathtaking world of nature and mystery. Take on the role of a lone fox in search of lost guardians while evading dark forces in this meditative and atmospheric sequel.

 

The Midnight Walk

Release Date: May 8
Platforms: PS5, Windows PC

A stop-motion horror adventure crafted entirely from clay — but there’s nothing cute about it. Terrifying monsters stalk you through this eerie world, creating one of the most unique horror games of the year.

 

Revenge of the Savage Planet

Release Date: May 8
Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S

Part co-op adventure, part satire, this sequel to Journey to the Savage Planet doubles down on humor, bizarre alien worlds, and tongue-in-cheek jabs at tech giants.

 

Labyrinth Of The Demon King

Release Date: May 13
Platforms: TBA

An unapologetic love letter to PS2-era horror. Grim, atmospheric, and packed with Silent Hill vibes — horror fans won’t want to miss this one.

 

Void Sails

Release Date: May 14
Platforms: PC

Trade the seas for the skies in this airborne action-RPG. Command your own flying ship, customize its arsenal, and uncover hidden mysteries as you search for your missing father.

 

Doom: The Dark Ages

Release Date: May 15
Platforms: PS5, Windows PC, Xbox Series X

A medieval prequel to Doom Eternal, featuring brutal new weapons like the “Shield Saw,” cyber-dragons, and techno-medieval armies of Hell. Rip and tear has never looked this ancient — or awesome.

 

Capcom Fighting Collection 2

Release Date: May 16
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch

A retro-fighting game lover’s dream. This collection revives classics like the Power Stone series and other beloved Capcom brawlers, now with rollback netcode for smooth online play.

 

RoadCraft

Release Date: May 20
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

Lead a construction crew tasked with rebuilding disaster-ravaged sites. Control heavy machinery, clear debris, and reconstruct communities in this creative simulator from Saber Interactive.

 

Monster Train 2

Release Date: May 21
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch

The acclaimed roguelike deckbuilder returns with more enemies, new cards, an endless mode, and a whole host of fresh features to test your strategic skills.

 

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown

Release Date: May 22
Platforms: PC

The Turtles go turn-based in a tactical strategy game pitting them against Shredder’s Foot Clan across 20 levels. Expect action, nostalgia, and some surprisingly deep storytelling.

 

Deliver At All Costs

Release Date: May 22
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

A 1950s-set delivery sim amidst nuclear paranoia — and it’s launching free on Epic Games Store. Smash through buildings and dodge fallout to deliver your parcels on time.

 

Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny (Remaster)

Release Date: May 23
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch

The classic samurai action-horror returns with enhanced visuals, modern controls, new modes, and even a brutal “Hell mode” for seasoned warriors.

Forza Horizon 5 (PS5 Launch)

Release Date: April 28
Platforms: PS5, Windows PC, Xbox Series X

Microsoft’s open-world racing gem finally arrives on PlayStation. Explore its vibrant Mexican landscapes and complete hundreds of races, stunts, and challenges.

 

to a T

Release Date: May 28
Platforms: PS5, Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X

A quirky adventure from the creator of Katamari Damacy, where you play a boy forever stuck in a T-pose. It’s weird, whimsical, and wonderfully offbeat.

 

Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3

Release Date: May 29
Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch

The grim, emotionally-charged tactics series continues. Expect gut-wrenching decisions, intense tank battles, and an overhauled combat system.

 

Elden Ring: Nightreign

Release Date: May 30
Platforms: PS4, PS5, Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X

A fast-paced, co-op spinoff of Elden Ring. Fight monsters, battle bosses, and survive in a shrinking arena in FromSoftware’s most action-packed multiplayer title yet.

 

F1 25

Release Date: May 30
Platforms: PS5, Windows PC, Xbox Series X

The latest in Codemasters’ iconic racing franchise introduces an overhauled My Team mode, improved tracks, and a cinematic story mode with ties to the upcoming F1 movie.

 

Conquest Dark

Release Date: April 30
Platforms: Windows PC

A gothic action-RPG blending the chaos of Vampire Survivors with the loot-driven thrills of Diablo. Mow down monsters, level up, and unleash devastating powers.

 

Skin Deep

Release Date: April 30
Platforms: Windows PC

A hilariously weird immersive sim where you defeat guards with slapstick tactics — like throwing pepper or sneezing in vents. Quite possibly the funniest game of the year.

 

Final Thoughts

From eerie horrors to high-octane shooters and strategy showdowns, May 2025 has something for every kind of gamer. Clear your schedule, charge those controllers, and get ready to dive into an epic month of gaming.