An initial glance at May game releases almost had me calling it a quieter month, but I think it’s just because there’s no gauntlet of back-to-back RPGs. I’ll gladly accept the breather, but there’s still plenty on the docket for these next few weeks if you’re looking for something to play with a friend.
Among Us 3D kicks things off for something to build hostilities within bigger groups, while Revenge of the Savage Planet and Elden Ring Nightreign add more focused co-op adventures. As bummed as I am about the Dune: Awakening delay pushing it into June, my schedule is better for it. (And we might avoid some Doom/Dune confusion.)
There’s quite a few worth at least a cursory glance, but I’ve highlighted some of the biggest games we’re looking forward to in May, along with a few events and sales happening leading us all the way into June.
May’s big PC release dates
May events and sales
- Gamescom Latam continues in São Paulo until May 4. You can tune into FGS live on May 2 for news on games like Rematch, The Alters, and more.
- PAX East begins in Boston on May 8 through May 11. A few panels of note include a Mafia: The Old Country dev chat and Gearbox presentations on Risk of Rain 2 and Borderlands 4.
- EVO Japan returns with Street Fighter 6, Guilty Gear Strive, and Granblue Versus on May 9 through May 11 in Tokyo.
- The Six One Indie Showcase airs on May 22, highlighting games from smaller studios with previews and developer interviews.
- The week-long Steam Fest sales continue as usual, including themes for:
- Wargames Fest (April 28 – May 5)
- Creature Collector Fest (May 12 – May 19)
- Zombies vs. Vampires Fest (May 26 – June 2)
More games releasing in May 2025
- May 5 — Drop Dutchy – A curious puzzle-roguelite mix (Steam)
- May 8 — Captain Blood – A decades-old project finally releases (Steam)
- May 8 — Creature Keeper – Real-time combat creature collector (Steam)
- May 8 — Empyreal – Destiny’s aesthetic with a melee focus (Steam)
- May 8 — The Midnight Walk – A cozy horror adventure (Steam)
- May 8 — Yes, Your Grace: Snowfall – Manage a kingdom and family (Steam)
- May 9 — Anoxia Station – Horror strategy (Steam)
- May 15 — Capcom Fighting Collection 2 – Eight arcade fighters in one (Steam)
- May 21 — JDM: Japanese Drift Master – Drift racer (Steam)
- May 21 — Fantasy Life: The Girl Who Steals Time – Comfy RPG livin’ (Steam)
- May 21 — Gundam Seed Battle Destiny – PS Vita’s 2012 Gundam game (Steam)
- May 21 — Bonaparte – A Mechanized Revolution – Alt history strategy (Steam)
- May 22 — Deliver At All Costs – Adventures as a chaotic courier (Steam)
- May 22 — TMNT: Tactical Takedown – Turn-based Ninja Turtles (Steam)
- May 23 — Onimusha 2 – A remaster of the 2002 PS2 classic (Steam)
- May 28 — To a T – New game from the Katamari Damacy creator (Steam)
- May 28 — As We Descend – Apocalyptic roguelike deckbuilder (Steam)
- May 29 — A Nice Day for Fishing – An RPG where fishing is the focus (Steam)
- May 30 — F1 25 – More from the annual racing series (Steam)