Games Released in May 2010

236 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.

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of May was the busiest with 121 releases.

Week 2 (May 8–14)

85 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 received 75 new titles in May 2010. The runner up was PlayStation 3 with 52 new titles.

PC75 releases
PlayStation 352 releases
PlayStation Portable43 releases
Wii43 releases
Nintendo DSi38 releases
Xbox 36038 releases
iOS36 releases
Nintendo DS33 releases
Web browser32 releases
Mac17 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in May 2010 with 83 titles. Puzzle followed closely with 62.

Adventure83
Puzzle62
Shooter47
Role-playing37
Simulator35
Arcade34
Platform34
Indie28
Strategy27
Point-and-click26