Games Released in May 2009
393 new games released in May 2009, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. May 28 was the busiest day, with 43 new releases.
Top Platform
PC (Microsoft Windows)
New Releases
393
Busiest Day
May 28

What was the most popular game of May 2009?
Plants vs. Zombies
Plants vs. Zombies is a tower defense game in which players protect their suburban home from waves of approaching zombies by placing various plants on a grid-based lawn. Each plant has a unique defensive function, from shooting projectiles to blocking or exploding, while different zombie types require specific strategies to defeat. The game spans five stages across daytime, nighttime, backyard pool, fog, and rooftop settings, with additional puzzle, mini-game, and survival modes.
Which days had the most releases?
May 28 saw the most activity with 43 releases.
Fri, May 1
27 releases
Sat, May 2
6 releases
Sun, May 3
6 releases
Mon, May 4
8 releases
Tue, May 5
17 releases
Wed, May 6
12 releases
Thu, May 7
16 releases
Fri, May 8
10 releases
Sat, May 9
2 releases
Sun, May 10
6 releases
Mon, May 11
11 releases
Tue, May 12
29 releases
Wed, May 13
7 releases
Thu, May 14
22 releases
Fri, May 15
12 releases
Sat, May 16
6 releases
Sun, May 17
2 releases
Mon, May 18
7 releases
Tue, May 19
24 releases
Wed, May 20
9 releases
Thu, May 21
18 releases
Fri, May 22
21 releases
Sat, May 23
2 releases
Sun, May 24
5 releases
Mon, May 25
21 releases
Tue, May 26
28 releases
Wed, May 27
17 releases
Thu, May 28
43 releases
Fri, May 29
24 releases
Sat, May 30
3 releases
Sun, May 31
4 releases
How did each week compare?
The fourth week of May was the busiest with 137 releases.
Which platforms saw the most releases?
PC (Microsoft Windows) received 102 new titles in May 2009. The runner up was Wii with 78 new titles.
What genres were most popular?
Adventure was the dominant genre in May 2009 with 95 titles. Puzzle followed closely with 69.














