Games Released in May 2014

382 new games debuted in May 2014, with PC being the most active platform. May 15 was the busiest day, with 54 releases. Mario Kart 8 was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

May 15 saw the most activity with 54 releases.

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54 releases

May 15

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47 releases

May 1

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39 releases

May 5

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38 releases

May 22

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat

Thu, May 1

47 releases

Fri, May 2

26 releases

Sat, May 3

10 releases

Sun, May 4

11 releases

Mon, May 5

39 releases

Tue, May 6

21 releases

Wed, May 7

21 releases

Thu, May 8

38 releases

Fri, May 9

21 releases

Sat, May 10

2 releases

Sun, May 11

17 releases

Mon, May 12

33 releases

Tue, May 13

14 releases

Wed, May 14

29 releases

Thu, May 15

54 releases

Fri, May 16

20 releases

Sat, May 17

6 releases

Sun, May 18

3 releases

Mon, May 19

14 releases

Tue, May 20

32 releases

Wed, May 21

28 releases

Thu, May 22

38 releases

Fri, May 23

21 releases

Sat, May 24

4 releases

Sun, May 25

3 releases

Mon, May 26

10 releases

Tue, May 27

18 releases

Wed, May 28

27 releases

Thu, May 29

36 releases

Fri, May 30

24 releases

Sat, May 31

11 releases

How did each week compare?

The first week of May was the busiest with 175 releases.

Week 3 (May 15–21)

157 releases
Wolfenstein: The New Order

Most popular release in Week 3

Wolfenstein: The New Order

Wolfenstein: The New Order is an action-adventure shooter game played from a first-person perspective. It is the semi-sequel to 2009's Wolfenstein, however utilizes very little from the game and drops any direct references to veil or supernatural. To progress through the story, the player battle enemies throughout levels. The game utilizes a health system in which players' health is divided into separate sections that regenerate; if an entire section is lost, the player must use a health pack to replenish the missing health. In combat, a cover system can be used as assistance against enemies. The player have the ability to lean around, over, and under cover, which can be used as a tactical advantage during shootouts and stealth levels. The game gives the player a wide variety of weapon options—they can be found on the ground, retrieved from dead enemies, or removed from their stationary position and carried around.

Week 5 (May 29–31)

71 releases
Mario Kart 8

Most popular release in Week 5

Mario Kart 8

Mario Kart 8 is a kart racing game in which players control characters from the Mario universe and other Nintendo franchises. Racers compete on themed tracks using power-ups found in item boxes to gain advantages or hinder opponents. The game introduces anti-gravity sections where players drive on walls and ceilings, gaining speed boosts from collisions. It supports up to twelve players online, four locally on one system, and features modes including Grand Prix racing and arena-based battles. Vehicle customization allows players to mix kart bodies, wheels, and gliders. The Nintendo Switch version, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, includes all previous downloadable content, a revamped battle mode with dedicated arenas, and accessibility features for newer players.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 263 new titles in May 2014. The runner up was iOS with 122 new titles.

PC263 releases
iOS122 releases
Android106 releases
Mac97 releases
Linux53 releases
Nintendo 3DS43 releases
Web browser34 releases
Wii U29 releases
PlayStation 325 releases
PlayStation Vita21 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in May 2014 with 225 titles. Indie followed closely with 209.

Adventure225
Indie209
Puzzle132
Role-playing107
Platform104
Simulator94
Strategy92
Arcade90
Shooter69
Point-and-click30
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