Games Released in May 2025
2,360 new games released in May 2025, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. May 29 was the busiest day, with 158 new releases.
Top Platform
PC (Microsoft Windows)
New Releases
2,360
Busiest Day
May 29
What was the most popular game of May 2025?
Doom: The Dark Ages
A single-player first-person shooter and prequel to Doom (2016). Set in the dark medieval world of Argent D'Nur, players control the Doom Slayer in a grounded, weighty combat style that emphasizes strategic engagements over the acrobatic mobility of previous entries. The game introduces a Shield Saw for blocking and parrying, new melee weapons, and drivable vehicles including a cybernetic dragon and a massive mech. The narrative focuses on the Slayer's origin story with expanded cutscenes and character development.
Which days had the most releases?
May 29 saw the most activity with 158 releases.
Thu, May 1
146 releases
Fri, May 2
98 releases
Sat, May 3
35 releases
Sun, May 4
22 releases
Mon, May 5
62 releases
Tue, May 6
70 releases
Wed, May 7
65 releases
Thu, May 8
110 releases
Fri, May 9
93 releases
Sat, May 10
36 releases
Sun, May 11
40 releases
Mon, May 12
64 releases
Tue, May 13
60 releases
Wed, May 14
58 releases
Thu, May 15
139 releases
Fri, May 16
106 releases
Sat, May 17
27 releases
Sun, May 18
18 releases
Mon, May 19
72 releases
Tue, May 20
99 releases
Wed, May 21
105 releases
Thu, May 22
149 releases
Fri, May 23
117 releases
Sat, May 24
27 releases
Sun, May 25
39 releases
Mon, May 26
64 releases
Tue, May 27
100 releases
Wed, May 28
73 releases
Thu, May 29
158 releases
Fri, May 30
134 releases
Sat, May 31
44 releases
How did each week compare?
The fourth week of May was the busiest with 569 releases.
Which platforms saw the most releases?
PC (Microsoft Windows) received 1,713 new titles in May 2025. The runner up was Nintendo Switch with 334 new titles.
What genres were most popular?
Indie was the dominant genre in May 2025 with 1,382 titles. Adventure followed closely with 929.