The Biggest Game Releases of May 2025

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As we approach the halfway mark of 2025, the gaming calendar shows no signs of slowing down. May may traditionally be a quieter month for game releases, but this year it’s anything but sleepy. With a diverse mix of innovative indies, long-awaited sequels, and major titles on the horizon, gamers across all platforms are in for a treat.

This month also marks the final chapter for the current Nintendo Switch before the release of the Switch 2. Fortunately, thanks to backwards compatibility, any new Switch releases this month should carry over seamlessly to the next-gen hardware.

From the brutal battlegrounds of Doom: The Dark Ages to the whimsical horror of The Midnight Walk, here’s a breakdown of the most exciting game releases coming your way in May 2025:

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Shotgun Cop Man

🗓 May 1 | 💻 PC, Switch
Ever wondered what the minds behind My Friend Pedro were up to? Enter Shotgun Cop Man, a chaotic side-scrolling action game where your primary means of movement is—you guessed it—your shotgun. Blast your way through stages using explosive recoil, all for a cool $10. Level editor included!

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Metal Eden

🗓 May 6 | 💻 PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Metal Eden is a fast-paced, parkour-heavy boomer shooter from the creators of Ruiner. Combining sci-fi style with gung-ho gunplay, this is the perfect warm-up before Doom drops later in the month. There’s already a robust demo available on Steam and PlayStation Store if you’re ready to dive in early.

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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

🗓 May 6 | 🎮 PS5
One of the most celebrated RTS games of all time finally lands on PlayStation. Optimized for consoles with an intuitive control scheme, the PS5 version of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition offers the same strategic depth and massive content load as its PC counterpart—now in a cozy controller-friendly package.

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Among Us 3D

🗓 May 6 | 💻 PC
The classic social deduction game enters the third dimension! Among Us 3D transforms the familiar experience into an immersive first-person adventure. With support for cross-platform play—including VR—finding the Impostor has never been this intense (or terrifying).

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Deck of Haunts

🗓 May 7 | 💻 PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
Build your very own haunted mansion in this strategic roguelite deckbuilder. Deck of Haunts tasks you with trapping unsuspecting humans, summoning spirits, and reshaping your eerie estate using cursed cards. It’s spooky, strategic, and surprisingly satisfying.

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Survival Machine

🗓 May 7 | 💻 PC (Early Access)
Zombies? Check. Mobile fortress? Check. Survival Machine adds a unique twist to post-apocalyptic survival by combining base-building, resource gathering, and real-time defense into one intense package. Team up with friends to survive the night—and rebuild by day.

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The Midnight Walk

🗓 May 8 | 💻 PC, PS5
A horror game that dares to be… relaxing? The Midnight Walk stands out with its stop-motion visuals and handcrafted art. You play as The Burnt One, guiding light back to a world overcome by shadows, in what might be the most serene spooky game you’ll play this year.

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Spirit of the North 2

🗓 May 8 | 💻 PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Return to nature in Spirit of the North 2, a peaceful yet emotional journey that follows a lone fox seeking lost guardians and its way home. Gorgeous environments and gentle exploration define this meditative experience.

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Revenge of the Savage Planet

🗓 May 8 | 💻 PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S
The vibrant and weird universe of Journey to the Savage Planet returns with more co-op chaos, colorful environments, and satirical storytelling. Revenge of the Savage Planet cranks up the absurdity while taking a few playful jabs at the gaming industry’s past missteps.

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Void Sails

🗓 May 14 | 💻 PC
Forget oceans—take to the skies in this steampunk-inspired airship RPG. Void Sails blends exploration, action, and narrative choices as you soar across floating islands in search of your lost father. Customizable ships and a rich storyline promise a fresh take on the genre.

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Doom: The Dark Ages

🗓 May 15 | 💻 PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
The legendary Doom Slayer returns—this time, medieval style. Doom: The Dark Ages is a brutal, lore-rich prequel with cyber-dragons, spiked maces, and plenty of blood. It’s the series’ most stylistic and savage entry yet.

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Capcom Fighting Collection 2

🗓 May 16 | 💻 PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch
Capcom delivers another nostalgic knockout with Fighting Collection 2. Headlining the collection are the long-lost Power Stone games, along with other arcade classics—now enhanced with rollback netcode for online play. A must-have for fighting game fans.

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RoadCraft

🗓 May 20 | 💻 PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
From the studio behind Space Marine 2, RoadCraft puts you in charge of disaster recovery. Lead a construction crew to rebuild roads and clean up after natural disasters using powerful machines and a heart for restoration.

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Monster Train 2

🗓 May 21 | 💻 PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
The critically acclaimed deckbuilder returns with Monster Train 2. Expect tougher enemies, endless mode challenges, new cards, and a revamped combat system—all wrapped in the same fiery, infernal fun.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown

🗓 May 22 | 💻 PC
It’s turn-based Turtle time! Tactical Takedown brings the TMNT crew to grid-based combat in a 20-mission campaign filled with strategic showdowns and an emotionally charged story about growing up—and growing apart.

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Deliver At All Costs

🗓 May 22 | 💻 PC (Epic Games Store), PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Set during Cold War paranoia, Deliver At All Costs blends semi-open world exploration with explosive package delivery—all for free on PC. Smash through walls, dodge hazards, and get those parcels delivered on time, no matter what.

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To a T

🗓 May 28 | 💻 PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
What if you were stuck in a T-pose forever? To a T, from Katamari Damacy creator Keita Takahashi, turns that question into a hilariously heartfelt puzzle adventure. Quirky, colorful, and full of charm.

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Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny (Remaster)

🗓 May 23 | 💻 PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch
The classic demon-slaying action returns in this remaster of Onimusha 2. Featuring upgraded visuals, modern controls, and Hell Mode difficulty, it’s a must-play for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

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Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3

🗓 May 29 | 💻 PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch
The emotionally charged strategy RPG series continues with Fuga 3. Featuring an overhauled combat system, new tactical mechanics, and gut-wrenching decisions, this game pulls no punches with its storytelling.

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Elden Ring: Nightreign

🗓 May 30 | 💻 PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Explore the Lands Between like never before in Elden Ring: Nightreign. This multiplayer spin-off swaps solo exploration for co-op action while keeping FromSoftware’s signature difficulty intact. Best of all? It launches at a budget-friendly $40.

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May 2025 Game Releases

• Despelote (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) — May 1
• Peglin (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) — May 1
• Shotgun Cop Man (PC, Switch) — May 1
• Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition (PS5) — May 6
• Among Us 3D (PC) — May 6
• Captain Blood (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) — May 6
• High on Life (Switch) — May 6
• Metal Eden (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — May 6
• Touhou Spell Carnival (PC) — May 7
• Survival Machine (PC via early access) — May 7
• Deck of Haunts (PC) — May 7
• Empyreal (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — May 8
• G-Mode Archives+: Shin Megami Tensei: 20XX (PC) — May 8
• The Midnight Walk (PC, PS5) — May 8
• Revenge of the Savage Planet (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S) — May 8
• Spirit of the North 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — May 8
• Tokimeki Memorial: forever with you Emotional (Switch) — May 8
• Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch (PC) — May 8
• Yes, Your Grace: Snowfall (PC) — May 8
• Spiritfall (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) — May 9
• Death end re;Quest: Code Z (PS5, PS4) — May 13
• Labyrinth of the Demon King (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) — May 13
• Palia (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — May 13
• The Precinct (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — May 13
• Void Sails (PC) — May 14
• American Arcadia (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) — May 15
• Doom: The Dark Ages (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — May 15
• Nubs: Arena (PC) — May 15
• Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) — May 15
• Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch) — May 16
• Nitro Express (PC) — May 19
• RoadCraft (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — May 20
• Fantasy Life 1: The Girl Who Steals Time (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) — May 21
• Monster Train 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) — May 21
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown (PC) — May 22
• Blades of Fire (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — May 22
• Deliver At All Costs (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — May 22
• Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Battle Destiny Remastered (PC, Switch) — May 22
• Worshippers of Cthulhu (PC) — May 22
• Ys Memoire: Memories of Celceta (Switch) — May 22
• Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny (PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch) — May 23
• Roboquest (PS5, PS4) — May 27
• To a T (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — May 28
• Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) — May 28
• Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) — May 29
• Scar-Lead Salvation (Win, PS5, PS4) — May 29
• Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage (Switch) — May 29
• Sonic Wings Reunion (PC, PS5, PS4, Switch) — May 29
• Steam-Heart’s & Advanced Variable Geo Saturn Tribute (PC, PS5, PS4, Switch) — May 29
• Disney Illusion Island (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — May 30
• Elden Ring Nightreign (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) — May 30
• Dragon is Dead (PC) — May TBC
• Unyielder (PC) — May TBC

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