May 2025 is shaping up to be a solid month for gamers. While the list isn’t packed with big-budget blockbusters, there are more than a few titles worth watching—ranging from a gritty medieval Doom prequel to indie adventures made of clay. Here’s a breakdown of what’s coming, sorted by release date, not hype level (though let’s be honest, Doom’s probably leading the pack).
Empyreal
Release date: May 6
Platforms: PC (likely PS5 and Xbox Series X/S)
First up is Empyreal, the debut game from Silent Games—a new studio made up of unnamed industry veterans. It’s a sci-fi action RPG set on a remote, uncharted planet where a mysterious monolith left behind by an extinct civilization draws the attention of an exploration team. Naturally, they decide to head inside. No surprises there.
What follows is a mix of fast-paced action and RPG elements. Players can expect character development, intense combat, and a rich atmosphere. Early previews haven’t been over the moon, but they suggest there’s real potential here if the balance between action and depth lands right.
The Midnight Walk
Release date: May 8
Platforms: PC, PS5, VR support
Visually charming and delightfully creepy, The Midnight Walk is an indie fantasy adventure set in a world built entirely from real clay. Everything—from the landscapes to the monsters—was sculpted by hand and animated frame-by-frame. No AI shortcuts here.
The tone is whimsical but unsettling. You’re accompanied only by a sentient lantern as you walk winding paths, evade monsters, and hide from the darkness itself. There’s also VR support, which promises to turn the already strange world into something even more immersive—and possibly more terrifying. Worth checking out for the artistry alone.
The Precinct
Release date: May 13
Platforms: PC, Xbox, PlayStation
Set in the fictional city of Averno in 1983, The Precinct is what you’d get if you mixed classic GTA with a retro-noir cop story. You play as Nick Cordell Jr., a rookie officer fresh out of the academy trying to take back the streets from gang rule.
The game promises car chases, destructible environments, gritty shootouts, and a sandbox city to explore. Between missions, you’ll dig into the mystery of your father’s death—a fellow officer who died on duty. It’s a throwback in all the right ways, with just enough modern polish to make it worth a look.
Doom: The Dark Ages
Release date: May 15
Platforms: PC, Xbox, PlayStation
Doom is back, and this time, it’s medieval.
The Dark Ages acts as a prequel to Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal, swapping high-tech space stations for brutal castles and demonic battlegrounds. The Slayer now wears heavy armor, wields a shield with a built-in sawblade, a flail-hook hybrid, and even a spear gun. There’s still a shotgun, don’t worry.
Combat leans more into heavy, defensive fights than pure run-and-gun, and the scale has clearly gone up—expect massive enemies, a giant mech, and even a cyber-dragon. Microsoft could’ve kept this Xbox-exclusive, but it’s launching on all major platforms. Fans of the franchise are already counting the days.
RoadCraft
Release date: May 20
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
From the team behind Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 comes a surprisingly grounded game about infrastructure. In RoadCraft, players take on the role of disaster recovery engineers. Your job is to repair roads, rebuild bridges, and get broken-down industries running again.
There’s a strategic layer too—you’ll need to plan logistics, manage resources, and get construction materials where they’re needed. The single-player mode already sounds intriguing, but there’s also co-op, which could make rebuilding the world a lot more fun.
Deliver At All Costs
Release date: May 22
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
For something a little more chaotic, there’s Deliver At All Costs. Set in a stylized version of the late 1960s, the game casts you as Winston Green—a down-on-his-luck courier with a sharp edge and a mysterious backstory.
You’ll be delivering bizarre packages across the city by any means necessary, with an emphasis on destruction, flair, and absurdity. Some people in town aren’t too thrilled with your presence, so expect a few brawls and plenty of nonsense. The game leans hard into stylized anarchy, with the developers promising that Winston’s mental state will only deteriorate as things go on.
Elden Ring: Nightreign
Release date: May 30
Platforms: PC, Xbox, PlayStation
Nightreign is a standalone spin-off from Elden Ring. George R.R. Martin isn’t involved this time, and the game pivots into co-op action RPG territory with up to three players exploring a new region called Limweld.
Procedural generation shapes most of the world, but some areas remain fixed. Players have three in-game days (about 10 minutes each) to survive before a final boss fight ends the run. Not all fans are convinced—it’s clear the publisher sees an opportunity to capitalize on the Elden Ring name—but if you’re into team-based Soulslike action, it’s worth a try.
Bonus Picks
Spirit of the North 2 (May 8): A quiet, poetic adventure following a lone fox and a raven seeking to free trapped guardians. Visually beautiful, emotionally subtle.
Revenge of the Savage Planet (May 8): Sci-fi absurdity at its finest. Expect color-saturated alien worlds, ridiculous weapons, and chaotic fun.
Monster Train 2 (May 21): The sequel to one of the most celebrated card-based roguelikes in recent years. New clans, new enemies, new game modes—more strategy, more chaos.
Final Thoughts
May’s lineup may not be massive, but it’s packed with variety. Whether you’re craving high-octane demon-slaying, thoughtful world-building, or just something weird and wild, this month has you covered. Doom: The Dark Ages is clearly the headline act, but titles like The Midnight Walk and RoadCraft could surprise a lot of players.
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