Games Released in May 2014

698 new games released in May 2014, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. May 15 was the busiest day, with 59 new releases.

Top Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows)

New Releases

698

Busiest Day

May 15

Mario Kart 8

What was the most popular game of May 2014?

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 days had the most releases?

May 15 saw the most activity with 59 releases.

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59 releases

May 15

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50 releases

May 1

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45 releases

May 29

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45 releases

May 22

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat

Thu, May 1

50 releases

Fri, May 2

29 releases

Sat, May 3

10 releases

Sun, May 4

15 releases

Mon, May 5

39 releases

Tue, May 6

26 releases

Wed, May 7

23 releases

Thu, May 8

42 releases

Fri, May 9

24 releases

Sat, May 10

2 releases

Sun, May 11

17 releases

Mon, May 12

34 releases

Tue, May 13

16 releases

Wed, May 14

33 releases

Thu, May 15

59 releases

Fri, May 16

23 releases

Sat, May 17

7 releases

Sun, May 18

3 releases

Mon, May 19

15 releases

Tue, May 20

36 releases

Wed, May 21

34 releases

Thu, May 22

45 releases

Fri, May 23

21 releases

Sat, May 24

5 releases

Sun, May 25

3 releases

Mon, May 26

9 releases

Tue, May 27

27 releases

Wed, May 28

38 releases

Thu, May 29

45 releases

Fri, May 30

27 releases

Sat, May 31

11 releases

How did each week compare?

The first week of May was the busiest with 192 releases.

Week 1 (May 1–7)

192 releases
Outlast: Whistleblower

Most popular release in Week 1

Outlast: Whistleblower

Whistleblower starts the story that led to Outlast, and stretches past the events of the first game to show the true final chapter in the story of Mount Massive Asylum. Outlast: Whistleblower follows the story of Waylon Park, the software engineer under contract with the Murkoff Corporation who emails journalists around the world - including Miles Upshur - at the beginning of Outlast. You'll meet Waylon a few weeks into his time at Mount Massive, during which he has been unable to even contact his wife and son thanks to strict security protocols. Having developed a deep-seated distrust of the profit-motivated scientists and doctors leading dangerous and irresponsible experiments on their patients, Waylon ends up setting events in motion that lead to the unmasking of Mount Massive's rotten core.

Week 3 (May 15–21)

177 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)

83 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 (Microsoft Windows) received 315 new titles in May 2014. The runner up was iOS with 126 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)315 releases
iOS126 releases
Android110 releases
Mac107 releases
Nintendo 3DS69 releases
Linux57 releases
PlayStation 353 releases
PlayStation Vita44 releases
Wii U44 releases
PlayStation 439 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in May 2014 with 256 titles. Indie followed closely with 217.

Adventure256
Indie217
Puzzle136
Role-playing113
Platform110
Simulator105
Strategy105
Arcade91
Shooter87
Sport42
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