Games Released in May 2013

304 new games debuted in May 2013, with PC being the most active platform. May 16 was the busiest day, with 44 releases. Metro: Last Light was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

May 16 saw the most activity with 44 releases.

44 releases

May 16

37 releases

May 30

32 releases

May 9

28 releases

May 29

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of May was the busiest with 118 releases.

Week 1 (May 1–7)

102 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Metro: Last Light

Based on the Russian novel Metro 2033 by Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro: Last Light is a post-apocalyptic horror first-person shooter that serves as a new chapter in the Metro saga and is the sequel to Metro 2033. Like its predecessor, the game is a primarily story-driven shooter with heavy stealth elements. Artyom may carry up to three weapons at a time, however bullets are scarce and valuable to the point that higher grade bullets are, in fact, the Metro's currency. When dealing with armed opponents, stealth is encouraged and it is wise to save ammunition for the many mutant creatures encountered in combat. In many situations the player can choose between straightforward shooting and stealth, also having the option for lethal or non-lethal enemy takedowns.

Week 3 (May 15–21)

109 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Shin Megami Tensei IV

Building on the styles of ATLUS' Persona, Devil Summoner, and Devil Survivor titles, SMTIV is the first true successor to 2004's Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne. The story of SMTIV revolves around the Samurai, the sacred protectors of the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado. As a newly appointed Samurai, players will struggle with factions that have nefarious designs on the world as they defend their home kingdom from a growing army of demons. Decisions players make throughout the course of the story will have lasting repercussions, as the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

Week 5 (May 29–31)

83 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

The Swapper

The Swapper is a short puzzle platformer where you must complete every puzzle and collect 124 orbs, in groups of 3 and 9 later on, to complete the game. The game has a tool which lets you create up to 4 clones and switch between them as long as you have a clear line of sight. The main obstacles for the puzzles are 3 kinds of lights that interfere with the tool in different ways to make the puzzles harder. Achievements/Trophies are tied to hidden consoles instead of story progress so a guide will most likely be needed to find all 10.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 128 new titles in May 2013. The runner up was iOS with 111 new titles.

PC128 releases

iOS111 releases

Android66 releases

Nintendo 3DS46 releases

Mac30 releases

PlayStation 330 releases

Web browser26 releases

Wii U25 releases

Xbox 36024 releases

Linux23 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in May 2013 with 132 titles. Puzzle followed closely with 91.

Adventure132

Puzzle91

Indie84

Strategy76

Arcade75

Shooter73

Platform72

Simulator51

Role-playing48

Racing28

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