Games Released in May 2015

460 new games debuted in May 2015, with PC being the most active platform. May 28 was the busiest day, with 68 releases. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

May 28 saw the most activity with 68 releases.

68 releases

May 28

52 releases

May 21

48 releases

May 14

39 releases

May 1

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of May was the busiest with 191 releases.

Week 1 (May 1–7)

140 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is a prequel to the critically acclaimed first-person action-adventure shooter, Wolfenstein: The New Order. The adventure, which spans eight chapters and two interconnected stories, features the hallmarks of MachineGames – thrilling action, immersive story and intense first-person combat. As war hero B.J. Blazkowicz, arm yourself with new weapons such as the bolt-action rifle and grenade-launching Kampfpistole as you attempt to thwart the advancing Nazi war machine, and take advantage of duel-wielding pipes that can be used for wall climbing – or for vicious take-downs of never-before-seen Nazi adversaries.

Week 2 (May 8–14)

160 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Invisible, Inc.

"Take control of Invisible's agents in the field and infiltrate the world's most dangerous corporations. Stealth, precision, and teamwork are essential in high-stakes, high-profit missions, where every move may cost an agent their life."

Week 3 (May 15–21)

158 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an open-world action role-playing game developed by CD Projekt Red. Set in a dark fantasy world, the game follows Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter searching for his adopted daughter, Ciri, while navigating political conflicts and supernatural threats. Gameplay features exploration, combat, character progression, and branching narratives shaped by player choices. Widely acclaimed for its writing, world-building, and depth, it is considered one of the most influential RPGs of its generation.

Week 4 (May 22–28)

191 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Splatoon

Splatoon is primarily a team-based third-person shooter which is playable by up to eight players in 4-vs-4 matches, although the game also features a single-player campaign. Players control characters called Inklings, wich can change between human form and squid form. Transforming into a squid allows players to swim through ink of their own color, even up walls and through grates, hiding from the enemy and replenishing their ink supply in the process.

Week 5 (May 29–31)

53 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure

Use new power-ups in the ultimate Dr. Mario game on the go!

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 327 new titles in May 2015. The runner up was iOS with 123 new titles.

PC327 releases

iOS123 releases

Mac117 releases

Android93 releases

Linux87 releases

Wii U41 releases

PlayStation 437 releases

PlayStation Vita28 releases

Xbox One20 releases

Web browser18 releases

What genres were most popular?

Indie was the dominant genre in May 2015 with 266 titles. Adventure followed closely with 236.

Indie266

Adventure236

Role-playing127

Puzzle107

Strategy106

Simulator101

Arcade94

Platform74

Shooter69

Visual Novel40

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