Games Released in May 2010

396 new games released in May 2010, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. May 26 was the busiest day, with 33 new releases.

Which days had the most releases?

May 26 saw the most activity with 33 releases.

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of May was the busiest with 138 releases.

Week 2 (May 8–14)

95 releases
Alan Wake

Most popular release in Week 2

Alan Wake

Alan Wake is a psychological horror action-adventure game developed by Remedy Entertainment. The narrative centres on Alan Wake, a bestselling thriller novelist experiencing writer's block. He travels to the small town of Bright Falls with his wife, Alice, seeking a change of environment. Shortly after their arrival, Alice vanishes under mysterious circumstances. As Alan searches for her, he discovers pages of a thriller novel he does not recall writing. The events described in these pages begin to manifest in reality, and Alan encounters hostile supernatural entities known as the "Taken," who are controlled by darkness. The gameplay involves navigating Bright Falls and using light to combat these dark forces. The storyline explores themes of reality and fiction, along with the influence of the written word.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 97 new titles in May 2010. The runner up was PlayStation 3 with 85 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)97 releases
PlayStation 385 releases
Xbox 36061 releases
PlayStation Portable60 releases
Wii55 releases
Nintendo DSi43 releases
iOS39 releases
Nintendo DS35 releases
Web browser32 releases
Mac25 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in May 2010 with 95 titles. Puzzle followed closely with 64.

Adventure95
Puzzle64
Shooter57
Role-playing45
Arcade40
Platform38
Simulator37
Strategy37
Indie28
Point-and-click27