If you’re looking for what games are releasing in May 2025, we’ve got you covered. Weekly Game Launch is your summary of what games to expect this week. So let’s see what the first week has in store for us.

With GTA VI delayed into next year, we can now stop worrying about it looming and embrace all the new titles releasing this year!

5 May 2025

Best Served Cold (PC)

Meet a fascinating cast of intriguing characters seeking solace or stirring up trouble in ‘The Nightcap’, a bar renowned for attracting a varied clientele that spans the social strata. Lend an ear to your patrons and form a bond as you get to know their backstories – you’ll no doubt fall in love with the fascinating cast, but you’ll still have to coax out confessions and uncover clues in spite of the friendships you build.

Drop Duchy (PC)

Drop Duchy takes on the iconic geometric puzzle gameplay we all know and love with a fresh perspective: instead of simply clearing lines, you’ll be thoughtfully building a realm using pieces of various shapes and types to overcome enemy challenges. A mix of deckbuilding, puzzle and rogue-lite, the game offers a new gameplay designed to hone your appetite as a block-stacking tactician.

Knights of the Crusades (PC)

Step into the thrilling era of the Crusades and forge your destiny in Knights of the Crusades. Combining real-time strategy, city-building, and sandbox gameplay, this immersive experience lets you rewrite history and lead a knightly order to glory.

SpreadCheat (PC)

SpreadCheat is a puzzle game that fuses intricate spreadsheet challenges with a comedic, 90s financial vibe in a retro Windows 3.11 setting. The Player takes on the role of the new office prodigy, solving absurd tasks and manipulating spreadsheet cells to hit specific targets using clever formulas.

6 May 2025

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition (PS5) – already available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition celebrates the 20th anniversary of one of the most popular strategy games ever with stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics, a new and fully remastered soundtrack, and brand-new content, “The Last Khans” with 3 new campaigns and 4 new civilizations. 

Among US 3D (PC)

Among Us 3D is a party game of teamwork and betrayal. Experience the core Among Us gameplay you know and love – tasks, sabotages, Emergency Meetings, and venting – now in an extremely immersive, 3D environment where everything (yup, everything!) is close up and personal. Grab your crew of 4-10 players and launch into a fully 3D version of the hit multiplayer game.

Captain Blood (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

Captain Blood is a pirate-themed action game set on the Spanish Main in the 17th century, where you step into the boots of a fearsome pirate on a quest for gold and glory.

Fireball 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)

Fireball 2 is an elegant and satisfying arcade survival game. Dodge and boost your way through a massive flood of enemies. Lure them into range and detonate a devastating bomb! Features infinite waves, two modes and difficulties, local co-op, dazzling visuals, and an epic soundscape.

High on Life (Switch) – already available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series

Partner with talking guns, collect intergalactic bounties, take down an alien cartel, and save Earth in the latest game from the mind of Justin Roiland. Fresh out of high school with no job and no ambition, you’ve really got nothing going for you until an alien cartel that wants to get high off humanity invades Earth.

Hordes of Hunger (PC)

The Beast and its ravenous hordes emerged from the sea and stripped the land bare. Only Mirah stands in their way. Hordes of Hunger is a roguelite arena-slasher where you’ll fight for survival against ever-intensifying waves of monsters. 

King Arthur: Legion IX (PS5, Xbox Series) – already available on PC

King Arthur: Legion IX is a turn-based, character-centric tactical RPG in the King Arthur: Knight’s Tale universe – a dark fantasy version of the Arthurian myth. It welcomes new players to the mythical land of Avalon with an all-new story and heroes, also offering tough challenges to returning veterans.

Stratogun (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series)

Stratogun is an ultra-fast arcade space shooter where a fraction of a second will decide whether you live or die. Unlock weapons, ships, and perks to conquer The Red Orbit as well as the leaderboard.

Unblock (PC)

At some point in our lives, we all face tough decisions during challenging times. That’s exactly what happens to Devon, an aspiring game developer who, after a string of failed projects, is tricked by an evil magician and trapped in a whimsical world made entirely of clay. In Unblock, you’ll guide Devon through a series of intricate, pseudo-isometric platforming challenges.

7 May 2025

Bartender Hustle (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC, PS5

Mix amazing cocktails at five unique bars with access to over one hundred ingredients including liquors, juices, and garnishes. Meet a variety of customers on your journey as a bartender, each with a unique personality and preference of cocktails. 

Deck of Haunts (PC)

Step into the role of a sinister Haunted House, where the walls whisper secrets and terror lurks around every corner. As the master of this cursed domain, your goal is to ensnare daring humans, play on their fears, and drain their very essence to expand your dark influence. 

Keep an eye out for our review.

Ithya: Magic Studies (PC)

Ithya: Magic Study is a cozy background app combined with productivity tools. Customize your room and relax with lofi or fantasy playlists in beautiful, hand-drawn environments. Perfect for a focused or creative session in a magical world.

RailGods of Hysterra (PC)

In RailGods of Hysterra, the world has been devastated by the arrival of the Great Old Ones _cosmic beings of unimaginable power. As a Dreamer, awoken from the Dreamlands and inseparably bound to your RailGod, you must survive in a reality twisted by madness. 

Submarine Survivor (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

Get ready to dive into the ocean’s depths, face fearsome sea creatures and collect experience crystals in roguelite action game Submarine Survivor! As you face the blue unknown, you’ll have to upgrade your submarines with various combinations of weapons and chips to become the Lord of the Ocean.

Survival Machine (PC)

Build your base on a machine in a constant motion, travel through biomes with different resources, and prepare for the night when a zombie threat is much higher than during a day. Would you go solo or explore this new world with your best friends?

Touhou Spell Carnival (PC) – already available on PS4, PS5, Switch

Gensokyo-a remote land isolated from the Outside World, where humans and youkai live side-by-side. One day, the shrine maiden of Hakurei Shrine, Reimu Hakurei, spots mysterious pillars towering over various locations throughout Gensokyo. These pillars signaled the start of the Spell Carnival, a festival hosted by Yukari Yakumo where one must put their Spell Cards on the line in battle. 

8 May 2025

The Abandoned Planet (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on Android, iOS, PC

When a wormhole tears open in space, an astronaut is hurled down and crashes on a distant planet. But where is she? Where are all the inhabitants of the planet? And how is she going to get back home? Solve the puzzle and piece together the mystery in this 2D, pixel art, first-person, point-and-click adventure.

Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree (PC)

Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree is a 2D adventure game deeply rooted in Arabian mythology. Dive into Ma’een, a stunning underwater realm. Once a thriving ocean, Ma’een is now corrupted by dark entities. From vibrant, ecosystems of plants and coral, to decaying ruins of an ancient civilization, explore the vast expanse of the cosmic sea, Ma’een through smooth, seamless swimming.

Cash Cleaner Simulator (PC)

Cash Cleaner Simulator welcomes you into the life of low-level criminal with a very specific specialty. When your underworld contacts need dirty money to come back squeaky clean, they call you. Each delivery is different. Arriving in bags, boxes, or stuffed into mattresses, it’s your job to retrieve it all, identify any problems like dirt, blood or counterfeit bills, and get to work. 

Cat&Rabbit Pizza Farming (Switch)

In Cat&Rabbit Pizza Farming, players can choose between two fluffy protagonists and dive into the daily routine of tending crops and preparing their pizza kitchen. Each day begins peacefully with planting, watering, harvesting, and prepping ingredients… …but once the restaurant opens, it’s game on _ mixing dough, blending sauce, chopping toppings, and getting those pizzas into the oven before time runs out.

Chronomon (PC)

Set in a post-apocalyptic world teeming with mysterious creatures, Chronomon combines monster taming and farm sims for a single, seamless experience. Catch them, train them, evolve them – then take the fight to the Epoch Syndicate, while uniting towns through trade, non-linear quests, and, of course, defeating the villains that threaten everyone.

Creature Keeper (PC)

Creature Keeper is a monster-taming game where you fight alongside the creatures you’ve befriended in real time. Form a party of your favorite creatures and strengthen them by cooking yummy food, crafting trinkets, earning power ups via your Pocket Garden, and nabbing unlockables from the Bestiary.

Darfall (PC)

The land is under a dire threat from the undead hordes, casting a shadow of despair. Your home serves as a radiant beacon of hope and light, pushing back the encroaching darkness. Your steadfast defiance against their malevolent intentions has drawn their wrath, and now they march forth to extinguish all that you hold dear. 

Doloc Town (PC)

Doloc Town is a pixel art simulation game & shooting game with a semi-open world with a rich and deep story. It’s a witty, lighthearted and casual, you can build your own farm, tackle cute Npcs, catch small animals, learn food recipes or fight monsters in the wilderness.

Dunk Dunk (PC, Switch)

Dunk Dunk is a basketball game unlike any other, mixing a unique cartoony aesthetic, the strategy and precision of basketball with the chaotic fun of multiplayer arena platforming action, making for some nail-bitingly tense matches.

Empyreal (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)

In a far-flung corner of the galaxy an Expedition arrives on a hitherto unexplored planet to find a colossal Monolith built by a lost civilisation. These are no mere ruins: the Monolith is filled with danger, and the Expedition is ill-equipped to unearth the secrets within.

Mall Heist (PC)

In Mall Heist, you’re not just a cunning thief; you’re an elite agent for a mall security testing agency. Your ultimate challenge: to expose the mall’s security flaws by executing flawless heists. Confront guards, hack systems, and highlight the vulnerabilities of the mall’s security.

Midnight Special (PC)

“Midnight Special” is a point-and-click survival horror game inspired by classic 90s LucasArts titles like “Clock Tower” and “Resident Evil”. Set in the late 80s at Boyd Manor, you play as Sarah, who’s been tasked with babysitting Jon and Eli Boyd for the night. What starts out as a routine evening takes a sinister turn when the power suddenly cuts out, leaving the house shrouded in darkness. 

The Midnight Walk (PC, PS5, PS VR2)

Embark upon The Midnight Walk in this reverent dark fantasy adventure built in clay, from the minds behind Lost in Random and Fe. Become The Burnt One, befriend a lost lantern creature named Potboy, and use his flame to light your way through a conflicting world of wonder and horror.

Keep an eye out for our review.

Penguin Flight: Beyond the Clouds (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

In Penguin Flight: Beyond the Clouds, join the determined penguin on his quest to defy gravity! This 2D pixel art platformer offers challenging levels, creative obstacles, and high-flying action.

Pixelshire (PC)

Build the town of Pixelshire and grow your community in a unique RPG sandbox which mixes life sim elements with town building, exploration, and combat. Express yourself by planning the town to your liking, master trades, get to know your neighbours, and explore the continent of Arcadia.

Revenge of the Savage Planet (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)

In a future knocked off its axis by corporate greed and stupidity, you have been made redundant and abandoned on the far edge of space with little gear and no safety net. You must explore every nook and cranny, collect dozens of upgrades, and turn over every mysterious alien rock if you want to get revenge on your former employer and return to Earth.

Keep an eye out for our review.

Sanguis Luna (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

Sanguis Luna throws you into a living nightmare, where every shadow hides a secret and every sound fills you with growing terror. You are alone, with no memory of how you ended up in that cursed house, but one thing is certain: someone, or something, is watching you.

Spirit of the North 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)

As a lone fox distant from its homeland, join forces with an astute Raven to find and liberate the fabled guardians from the sinister clutches of the shadowy shaman, Grimnir.

Keep an eye out for our review.

Tower Dominion (PC)

Tower Dominion is a unique tower defense game with roguelike progression, created by a small but passionate team of fans of both genres. Your empire faces relentless invasions from the savage Artronids, threatening its very existence. As Commander, you are the last line of defense against the continuous assaults of these deadly creatures.

Truck Simulator Cargo Driver 2025 – USA (Xbox Series)

In this game, you’ll have the chance to experience the thrill and challenge of being a truck driver. You’ll take on missions that involve transporting different types of cargo, ensuring that you reach your destination on time and with minimal damage to your truck.

Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch (PC)

Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch is a unique combination of Deck-Building and Dungeon Defense, with a wide variety of military units and combinations, strategies and magic manifested in cards. Make your dungeon more dangerous by defending it against increasingly powerful enemies.

Wings of Endless (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

Assume the role of Hariku, a bold and self-assured bounty hunter who proudly proclaims himself as the finest in his trade. Hariku’s life takes an astonishing turn when what initially appears to be a routine assignment transforms into an extraordinary odyssey, unveiling the enigmatic truths of an ancient conflict presumed to have concluded generations ago.

Yes, Your Grace: Snowfall (PC)

Yes, Your Grace: Snowfall is a cinematic kingdom management game. Make alliances, support your loved ones and rebuild the trust of your people. Dive into a Slavic-folklore inspired world, bursting with enchanting characters that will bring trouble, help or laughter into your throne room. Challenge your petitioners’ intent and decide if you want to satisfy their pleas.

9 May 2025

Amaze! (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on Android, iOS, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch

Let’s pop & move the ball and paint – you’ve got to color and paint your way across the AMAZE maze puzzles. Watch out! Amaze gets harder as you play, color, and paint the maze, and fill in puzzles!

Anoxia Station (PC)

Anoxia Station is a mining management game set in a dystopian near-past. A supervolcanic eruption devastated the Earth’s surface, rendering it uninhabitable. Nations now teeter on the brink of extinction relying on the Terranauts – miners sent into the hellish depths of this dying world-. Their mission: extract petroleum, crucial to sustaining humanity’s essential infrastructures and survival. 

Awakening the Charge (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

Awakening the Charge is a colorful puzzle platformer with action elements. In this game you play as a small robot that, with the help of a charge, uses different mechanisms and destroys enemies. Improve your abilities with microcircuits, defeat big bosses, and solve interesting puzzles. Immerse yourself in the world of robots and try to figure out what caused the massive failure in it.

Bearnard (Switch)

Step into the furry paws of Bearnard, a master archer and reluctant hero. He embarks on an epic adventure to begrudgingly reclaim a legendary bow and defend his woodland home. In this single-player, story-driven journey, you’ll explore diverse landscapes, battle countless enemies, solve physics-based puzzles, and meet a cast of quirky characters.

Catch Up (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC

“Catch Up” is a challenging 2D game with high-quality pixelated graphics that will transport you to three unique and stunning biomes. Explore vibrant and detailed landscapes, from lush forests to Dark Places and Ancient Ruins.

Eyes: The Horror Game (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on Android, iOS, PC, PS4, PS5

All you need to know about that this place is that it was a really bad idea. You have to be brave and determined to learn all the secrets hidden in dark corners. Good luck, you will need it.

Little Kitty, Big City (PS4, PS5) – already available on PC, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series

Will you make your way home or will you explore what the big city has to offer first? I mean, getting home is obviously your main priority. Obviously. Well, it’s one of your priorities. Maybe more of a guideline… It’s definitely on your To-Do list somewhere! But first? Exploration!

Spiritfall (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC

Spiritfall seamlessly blends the precision of Platform Fighter combat, fluid movement, and Roguelite mechanics into a cohesive experience. Embark on a journey through perilous territories, craft lethal combinations to overcome hordes of adversaries, and tap into a dynamic array of powers as you navigate a map that reshapes itself with each playthrough.

Undivine (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

Known only as the traveler, you arrive at the outskirts of a desolate village. The people there live in fear of a giant hole that has opened in the middle of the village, swallowing most of its residents. Brave warriors have attempted to venture into the chasm, but none have returned.

What Comes After (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC, Switch

What Comes After is a side-scrolling adventure and a short heartwarming story about learning how to love yourself. Help Vivi in her journey on the train to the afterlife and back.

So there you are, a lot of games releasing in May 2025, and we’re only in the first full week! Lots of varied titles coming this week. Will you be picking any up?

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