Games Released in May 2009

217 new games debuted in May 2009, with PC being the most active platform. May 28 was the busiest day, with 37 releases. Plants vs. Zombies was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

May 28 saw the most activity with 37 releases.

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of May was the busiest with 128 releases.

Week 3 (May 15–21)

72 releases
Punch-Out!!

Most popular release in Week 3

Punch-Out!!

Get ready for some head-to-head punching action! Little Mac is back and ready to step into the ring once more! Our favorite underdog from the 1980s joins the best of the original Punch-Out!! fighters, including Glass Joe, King Hippo, Von Kaiser, and more. These boxers come to life in cel-shaded 2-D, complete with hilarious fighting animations and backstories that capture all the fun and flair of the original Punch-Out!! games. Hook, jab, swing, then flawlessly execute a Star Punch to take down your opponent. Train with Doc to prepare for the next match, then get back into the ring to face your next challenger. Some defeated opponents may return for a rematch, but come out victorious and you'll be one step closer to winning the Championship Belt!

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 85 new titles in May 2009. The runner up was Nintendo DS with 66 new titles.

PC85 releases
Nintendo DS66 releases
Wii66 releases
PlayStation 340 releases
PlayStation Portable32 releases
Web browser32 releases
Xbox 36029 releases
iOS25 releases
Nintendo DSi14 releases
PlayStation 214 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in May 2009 with 85 titles. Puzzle followed closely with 66.

Adventure85
Puzzle66
Shooter48
Simulator46
Strategy43
Platform41
Role-playing41
Arcade34
Indie28
Visual Novel28