Games Released in May 2016

795 new games released in May 2016, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. May 27 was the busiest day, with 61 new releases.

Which days had the most releases?

May 27 saw the most activity with 61 releases.

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of May was the busiest with 219 releases.

Week 1 (May 1–7)

179 releases
Kathy Rain

Most popular release in Week 1

Kathy Rain

"Set in the 90's, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her own troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather. Armed with her motorcycle, a pack of cigs, and a notepad, Kathy begins to delve into a local mystery surrounding her hometown that will take her on a harrowing journey full of emotional and personal turmoil. As she follows a trail of clues he left behind, questions emerge… What was Joseph Rain really looking for that night all those years ago? What turned him into a mere shell of a man, confined to a wheelchair? What secret did a suicidal young artist take with her to the grave, and why are so many people in Conwell Springs going mad? The truth is dark and sinister…"

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 485 new titles in May 2016. The runner up was Mac with 156 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)485 releases
Mac156 releases
iOS134 releases
Linux107 releases
PlayStation 499 releases
Android82 releases
Xbox One53 releases
Wii U44 releases
Nintendo 3DS35 releases
PlayStation Vita22 releases

What genres were most popular?

Indie was the dominant genre in May 2016 with 356 titles. Adventure followed closely with 283.

Indie356
Adventure283
Strategy141
Role-playing133
Puzzle127
Simulator124
Arcade92
Shooter77
Platform75
Sport45