Games Released in May 2010

238 new games debuted in May 2010, with PC being the most active platform. May 27 was the busiest day, with 29 releases. Red Dead Redemption was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

May 27 saw the most activity with 29 releases.

29 releases

May 27

28 releases

May 12

26 releases

May 28

26 releases

May 26

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of May was the busiest with 119 releases.

Week 1 (May 1–7)

80 releases

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.

Week 3 (May 15–21)

96 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Red Dead Redemption

A modern-day Western epic, Red Dead Redemption takes John Marston, a relic from the fast-closing time of the gunslinger, through an open world filled with wildlife, mini-games, and shootouts. Marston sets out to hunt down his old gang mates for the government, who have taken away his family. Along his journey, he meets many characters emblematic of the Wild West, heroism, and the new civilization.

Week 4 (May 22–28)

119 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Super Mario Galaxy 2

Super Mario Galaxy 2 is the sequel to Super Mario Galaxy and the fourth 3D platformer entry in the Mario franchise. The sequel retains many elements from its predecessor, such as the adventure being in outer space, the element of gravity, and recurring objects such as Launch Stars and Sling Stars. Returning items include the Bee Mushroom and the Fire Flower. However, the game introduces new elements as well, such as the utilization of Yoshi, new power-ups like the Cloud Flower, and the use of a guide within the game for beginner players.

Week 5 (May 29–31)

22 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Age of War 2

Battle your way through the ages in this insanely addicting action/strategy game. One of the most popular flash games from the web brought to life for the best possible mobile experience!

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 78 new titles in May 2010. The runner up was PlayStation 3 with 51 new titles.

PC78 releases

PlayStation 351 releases

PlayStation Portable46 releases

Wii44 releases

Nintendo DSi38 releases

Xbox 36038 releases

iOS36 releases

Nintendo DS33 releases

Web browser32 releases

Mac16 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in May 2010 with 85 titles. Puzzle followed closely with 62.

Adventure85

Puzzle62

Shooter48

Role-playing37

Simulator35

Arcade34

Platform34

Indie28

Point-and-click28

Sport26

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