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 this week has in store for us.
We’ve of course got the huge skull crusher, DOOM: The Dark Ages, but there’s a lot of interesting titles releasing this week. I remember enjoying Into the Restless Ruins at London Games Fest recently, so will be checking that out!
12 May
Chambers (PC)
Chambers is a retro comedic RPG shooter set in the Weird Wild West. Kick cowboys, snatch bullets out of the air with your bare hands, and take down territories ruled by bandits. Test your luck and reflexes in frantic duels, visit bustling towns full of wacky interactable NPCs, and traverse the rugged open world filled with human-written quests on horseback.
13 May
CyberCorp (PC, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Brutal fast-paced isometric Co-op Loot Shooter in Cyberpunk world. Equipment-based combos. Exotic Weapons and Armor. Easy to start, hard to master. Play solo or with friends.
Death end re;Quest: Code Z (PS4, PS5)
A thrilling RPG in which a group of young people traverse a world tainted by bugs, death threatening them at every turn as they confront mysteries and danger. It is packed with despair-inducing Death Ends written by Makoto Kedouin, acclaimed writer of Corpse Party.
Gore Doctor (Xbox Series)
Gore Doctor is an immersive horror game packed with spine-chilling thrills. You wake up inside the twisted institute of a desperate doctor who's broken all the rules to save his wife, Scarlett, from a deadly illness. As Scarlett succumbs to her fate, the doctor descends into madness and becomes convinced that death is the only respite. Players must navigate the nightmarish corridors of the doctor's institute, confronting grotesque horrors, uncovering dark secrets, and striving to escape with their lives intact.
Labyrinth of the Demon King (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Venture through the Labyrinth Of The Demon King, solving puzzles and fighting fearsome monsters in an epic quest to track down the demon who betrayed your lord and end its life.
Palia (PS5, Xbox Series) – already available on PC, Switch
Set in a beautiful and inviting fantasy world, Palia is a community simulation massively multiplayer online (MMO) game where players can build a home and life, meet and befriend a compelling cast of characters, and experience an evolving narrative with other players.
The Precinct (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
You are Officer Nick Cordell Jr. As a rookie beat cop fresh out of the Academy, you're on the front line of defence for Averno's citizens. Dive into a world of thrilling car chases, procedurally-generated crimes, and a healthy dose of 1980s noir as you protect the populace and solve the mystery of your father's murder in the line of duty.
Railway Empire 2 – Bella Italia (Switch) – already available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series
Ciao Bella: From the snow-capped Alps in the north, along the Apennine Mountains, to the sun-soaked Gulf of Taranto, Railway Empire 2 - Bella Italia offers beautiful landscapes and spirited challenges.
Slender: The Arrival VR (Meta Quest, PC, PS VR2)
Slender: The Arrival is the official videogame adaptation of Slender Man; the paranormal phenomenon that has been terrifying the curious-minded all around the globe. Get ready to experience the terror like never before by entering the world of Slender: The Arrival in virtual reality.
The Slormancer (PC)
The Slormancer is an epic 2D Action-RPG Dungeon Crawling game following a band of outcasts on their fight against hordes of enemies led by The Slormancer! Play as a Mighty Knight, a Fierce Huntress or a Mischievous Mage, master hundreds of abilities and ancestral powers, gear up, fight for the reputation of your kind and prove your value to the realm.
14 May
Anima Flux (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available for PC
Anima Flux is a co-op metroidvania with two genetically enhanced soldiers, special agents of a theocratic dictatorial regime. Fight your way through swarms of mutants through a desolate, dystopian space city and save humanity’s last stronghold, if, of course, anyone is still alive…
Cubic Odyssey (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
Step into a boundless open world where every planet, every system, and every moment is yours to shape. Explore a universe rich with life, ancient mysteries, and untamed beauty. Fight back the Red Darkness menace as you mine resources, craft tools, weapons, and build vehicles that are essential for your odyssey.
Hidden Kitties: Kingdom of Cats (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
Purrr! Prepare for a delightful mission in a fantasy landscape - many cats can be found across this magical realm. Every corner hides a fluffy surprise just waiting to be discovered - over 350 of them, to be somewhat precise...
Kaiju Big Battel: Fighto Fantasy (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
Kaiju Big Battel: Fighto Fantasy is a 16-bit styled RPG featuring turn-based combat, a large cast of characters, and tons of hilarious dialogue! This is an officially licensed game based on the live-action monster wrestling group Kaiju Big Battel, who have been performing their Godzilla-meets-WWE act for over 20 years.
Omega Crafter (PC)
Omega Crafter is an open-world survival crafting game set in a dynamic, evolving game world under constant assault by a mysterious program. Embark on adventures, construct sprawling cities, confront formidable adversaries alongside Grammi, your programmable companion, and unite with friends to ensure the game is fully developed in time for its release!
Recycle Bin Battle (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Reycle Bin Battle is an arcade puzzle game based on 3 differents gameplay.
1- Catch Rubishes tumbling down a machine and arrange them in type and color to make them disappear and make ball for second part.
2- Use ball to break invaders defenses and get energy in a breakout-like.
3- Use energy to shoot Kaiju and save humanity.
Rogue Worlds (PC)
Rogue Worlds is a roguelite platformer where you use the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Explore multiple worlds where you must utilise your creative abilities to twist adversity to your advantage. You’ll need planning, wits and reflexes to make a way through these ever-changing death labyrinths.
Super Engine GT Turbo SPEC (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Get ready for adrenaline-fueled racing fun as you climb your way through the motorsports ranks in pure arcade style! Super Engine GT Turbo SPEC is all about speed and pushing your driving skills to the limit.
Void Sails (PC)
Become the captain of a state-of-the-art flying ship and embark on a perilous journey through space in search of your missing father. Explore mysterious worlds, collect occult artefacts, and confront hostile forces that stand in your way. In this Action-Adventure RPG, your choices shape the story as you upgrade your ship, meet unique characters, and uncover the dark truths hidden behind the Veil.
15 May 2025
American Arcadia (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
Dive into American Arcadia, the globe’s premier reality TV spectacle! Set in a lavish, 70s-inspired future city, its denizens bask in opulence and serenity, blissfully ignorant of the round-the-clock broadcasts of their lives. Relinquish reality and immerse yourself in television’s most perilous game.
Barrage (PC)
Barrage is a turn-based, strategic worker placement game: Engineers are the key elements of your game plan. Send Engineers to carry out different Actions, such as gathering new Machinery, managing water, building structures, and produce energy, but be careful: Action spaces are limited and shared among all players, so timing is crucial to avoid opponents stealing your next move
Blacksmith Master (PC)
Blacksmith Master puts you in charge of your own medieval forge and has you manage resource acquisition, refining, and the production and sale of finished goods alike. Find and hire the best staff for each respective step of the process and equip them with the right tools to optimize your business.
City Bus Manager (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
Build your own bus depot from scratch and create your personal bus routes in City Bus Manager. Play your own home town or any famous city in the world with real map data. Buy buses, maintain them, take care of your staff and lead your bus company to become the #1 in town!
Cyber Knights: Flashpoint (PC)
Step into the realm of a contemporary tactical RPG that combines beloved elements such as gridless movement, environmental cover, specialized overwatch, and initiative manipulation, among others. The inclusion of independent enemy unit AI introduces a plethora of imaginative stealth opportunities, allowing you to meticulously eliminate foes one by one, orchestrate diversions, or employ advanced technology to slip past undetected.
DOOM: The Dark Ages (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells the epic cinematic origin story of the DOOM Slayer's rage. In this third installment of the modern DOOM series, players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.
Be sure to check out our review!
Forgotten Fields (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on iOS, PC
Forgotten Fields is a cozy narrative game about Sid – a struggling writer who travels back to his childhood home one last time before it’s sold off. Visit old friends, relive memories, solve puzzles and play through sections of Sid’s book in this warm game about nostalgia and the passage of time.
Garten of Banban 0 (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on Android, iOS, PC
Survive the dark past of Banban's Kindergarten – travel back in time to explore the origins of the establishment.
Only you can connect the dots to understand its true nature.
House of Legacy (PC)
Forge your legacy amidst the tapestry of time, as you carve out an estate, nurture generations, and adapt your clan to the winds of change. Mold and rejuvenate the ancestral lands, overseeing the various industries that sustain your lineage. Bestow your clan members with knowledge, wed them to other houses, and propel your kin to greatness, whether by the ink of imperial exams or the steel of battlefields.
Hunt and Fight (Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Explore the island, fight monsters, use various combat combinations to defeat bosses, and earn a reputation. Who knows, maybe one day you will be able to kill the DEATH itself.
Into the Restless Ruins (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series)
Scottish legend tells that those whose hearts desire can't be met by earthly means should seek the Harvest Maiden. In return for their toil she will satisfy their craving. After years chasing rumours and false leads you found the ruin entrance, and the maiden appeared to you. Finally, your wish... Into the Restless Ruins is a roguelike deckbuilder. Use your deck of cards, representing rooms and corridors, to grow the labyrinth of the ruins.
Nubs!: Arena (PC)
All hail Konzumos the Unentertained, the one who demands to be amused. Guide your Nub through a variety of treacherous arenas brimming with traps. Unlock new power-ups after every match, and collect the most ridiculous gear to smack other Nubs down - all to become Konzumos' favorite. Nubs! is an absurd arena brawler inspired by old-school, top-down adventure games.
Pirates VR: Jolly Roger (PS VR2) – already available on PC
Pirates VR Jolly Roger is a game alluding to old stories of the all-time most famous Pirates. The journey into the pirate world begins on a deserted island. Despite its extraordinary charm, the land hides a number of secrets and mysteries to be solved as well as obstacles and traps.
Preserve (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Preserve is a nature-building puzzle game that immerses players in the creation of a harmonious ecosystem. The goal is to nurture and maintain thriving, diverse biomes where every element coexists in symbiotic harmony. Players use strategic thinking and a sharp eye for equilibrium to place various plants and animals, shaping an environment that reflects their preferences and ambitions.
Shovel Knight Dig (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on iOS, PC, Switch
When Drill Knight and his dastardly digging crew blast apart Shovel Knight's peaceful campsite and steal his loot, he grabs his trusty Shovel Blade and starts tunnelling after them! Meet new friends and foes, visit strange lands, and outfit yourself in your quest to keep the entire land from collapsing underfoot!
Smash Drums (PS VR2) – already available on Meta
Get ready to ROCK and DRUM HARD in this unique VR rhythm game, now looking better than ever! Embark on an epic drumming journey that will have you destroying multiple environments through chaos and flames! This is Smash Drums! Rock & roll has never been more alive...
Stunt Flyer (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on Switch
Stunt Flyer is a vibrant flying adventure led by sibling duo Jimmy and Sophie. Take to the skies in a world filled with wild inventions and fantastical flying machines. From UFOs and gyrocopters to nimble jets, each aircraft is unique"”and fully customizable with a variety of gadgets and gear.
Tennis Manager 25 (PC)
Get ready for Tennis Manager 25! Take control of a tennis academy and dive into an immersive and strategic experience. Scout the talents of tomorrow and shape their future on the court. From training young prodigies to managing professional tournaments, you'll have to make critical decisions to climb the tennis world ranking. Manage every aspect of your academy, negotiate contracts, handle finances, and coach your players in real time.
Wings of Endless (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch
Discover the secret of a forgotten war in Wings of Endless, a platforming Action-RPG with a captivating Pixelart style that will draw you in from start to finish. Step into the role of Hariku, a brash bounty hunter who boasts of being the best at his craft.
Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Set in the Edo period, “Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade” is an action RPG that combines fantastical elements with roguelite mechanics. Step into a world rich with traditional Japanese atmosphere and engage in fluid combo attacks to battle a host of relentless demonic foes.
May 16
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Capcom’s newest fighting collection hits the stage! Choose from fan-favorite games like Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 and Project Justice to 3D action games like Power Stone and Power Stone 2 in this collection of eight classic fighting games! Each game in the collection can be played online or co-op!
Death Park: 4K Remaster (Switch, Xbox Series)
Are you ready to face the true evil – the scary killer clown? Will you be able to solve all the puzzles that are waiting for you on the path to escape in these horror stories? You will have to play hide and seek with that monster and go through all the hard quests in order to survive throughout the night!
Escape Sequence (Xbox Series) – already available on PS5
Use your puzzle skills to help the player escape the dungeon. Arrange the blocks in sokoban manner to move the pawns, and they will move blocks that aren’t directly available to you. Plan their movements well, know when to start and stop, let them make new movement sequences for you, smart out your way to freedom.
Get Out! (PS VR2)
Have you ever had the feeling of being trapped in a nightmare with no way of getting out? Do you want the craziest VR experience on PS VR2? Take the time for a good horror movie and get ready... For anything!
Hannah’s Day (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
Hannah’s Day is a puzzle adventure about Hannah, who aspires to put together her own band. Put all doubts aside, grab your skateboard and go chase your dreams!
Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo (PC, Switch, Xbox Series)
Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo is a papercraft adventure game where you'll meet the many good and not-so-good folks of Limbo, a place where souls with deep regrets are cursed into repeating the same day on a loop.
Meowsterpiece Museum (Xbox Series) – already available on PC, Switch
Great painters love cats and hid them in their masterpieces. Your mission is to find them and make the paintings even more beautiful.
Neon Apex: Beyond the Limit (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series)
Welcome to the Neon Apex. Open only to the most elite racers, both human and other, prove that you can handle breakneck speeds and perilous racecourses to win it all.
Plumber Hero (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PS4, PS5, Switch
Plumber Hero is an exciting way to test your creativity. There are 3 main stages, 40 levels each, so there's no shortage of content for you to enjoy. Each one gets increasingly difficult, so you have to use all your skills and work hard to pass them all.
Synesthesia (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
The year is 2029. The Huntley Scientific Research Institute has opened its doors to a select few"”young individuals gifted with extraordinary mental powers and mysterious abilities. Among them is Ziek, a university student with a rare form of "synesthesia""”a perception that allows him to see the hidden significance of objects through vibrant splashes of color.
So there you are, a lot of games releasing in May 2025, and we’re only in the halfway through! Lots of varied titles coming this week. Will you be picking any up?
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