All the games coming in May 2026 | PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC and more!

May brings a new wave of releases for different platforms, including highly anticipated sequels and brand new titles. Among the most talked-about games of the month are... Forza Horizon 6, game from the franchise 007, new game from the studio of Elysium disk And much more. Check out the main games coming in May 2026.

MotorSlice – 05/05

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

Starting with Motor lice, the game inspired by Mirror's Edge e Prince of Persia It puts the player in an adventure where they traverse a post-apocalyptic megastructure using movements of parkour ...and hand-to-hand combat. Controlling the character P, you must run, climb, slide along walls, and use a chainsaw to overcome traps and confront hostile machines. In addition to encounters with smaller enemies, the game also features battles against giant bosses that demand mobility and precision.

Amberspire – 06/05

Platforms: PC

Amberspire It's a city-building game focused on strategy, resource management, and political decisions. On an abandoned moon orbiting a gas giant, the player must expand their civilization while dealing with an alien ecosystem that reacts to urban growth. The unique aspect lies in the use of dice, as each building generates resources unpredictably, forcing the player to adapt their plans.

Mixtape – 07/05

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC

Mixtape It's a narrative adventure centered on the last night of three friends before the end of high school. On their way to a party, a selection of songs makes the group relive significant memories of adolescence in different playable scenes. The game presents moments related to friendship, relationships, farewells, and the uncertainties of adult life. Each memory appears as a short interactive vignette, accompanied by a soundtrack featuring well-known bands.

Wardrum – 07/05

Platforms: PC

Wardrum It's a turn-based tactical roguelite that blends strategy with rhythm-based controls. Controlling a group of five warriors, the player must plan movements and attacks synchronized with the beat of a war drum to increase the power of their abilities. Each character has unique patterns that require coordination during combat.

Call of the Elder Gods – 12/05

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC

Call of the Elder Gods: The First Chapter It's a puzzle adventure inspired by the universe of H.P. Lovecraft. The story follows Professor Harry Everhart and student Evangeline Drayton as they investigate strange events linked to Miskatonic University and an ancient artifact. The player alternates between the two protagonists to explore environments, gather clues, and solve puzzles involving time, space, and supernatural elements.

Nitro Gen Omega – 12/05

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC

Nitro Gen Omega It's a tactical RPG with mech combat in a world where humanity has been defeated by rogue artificial intelligences. The player leads a group of mercenaries who accept contracts in the last safe cities while exploring the wastelands in search of resources and new missions. Battles take place in planning phases, in which each pilot controls different parts of the robot and requires coordination between attacks, defense, and special abilities.

Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery – 13/05

Platforms: PC

Among the PC games in May, Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery It's an investigation and puzzle game where the player takes on the role of a detective cat tasked with solving a robbery and murder inside a museum. To find the culprit, it's necessary to examine clues, confront suspects, and analyze contradictory testimonies. The narrative progresses as new evidence emerges, placing everyone under suspicion.

Hotel Architect – 14/05

Platforms: PC

Hotel Architect It's a building and management game where the player takes control of a growing hotel chain. The game involves designing hotels from scratch, renovating old buildings, defining the layout of the rooms, and decorating spaces according to the guests' preferences. In addition to the creative aspects, players must manage staff, logistics, finances, and unexpected problems in the daily routine of customer service.

Outbound – 14/05

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC

Outbound It's an open-world exploration game where the player transforms an empty camper van into a fully functional house on wheels. Set in the near future, the journey involves traveling through different biomes, collecting materials, and expanding the vehicle with modular parts to create resting, farming, and storage areas. Managing energy sources like sun, wind, and water is also necessary to keep the structure operational.

The Caribou Trail – 14/05

Platforms: PS5, PC

The Caribou Trail It's a first-person narrative experience set during the Gallipoli campaign in World War I. The player follows Fisher, a young man from Newfoundland who goes to the front with friends believing it's a brief adventure, but finds himself in trenches, facing losses and survival missions. The game doesn't focus on scoring or large battles, but rather on choices, small gestures between comrades, and the psychological toll of war.

Whirlight – No Time To Trip – 05/14

Platforms: PC

Whirlight – No Time To Trip It's a point-and-click graphic adventure that follows Hector, an unlucky inventor who finds himself involved in an unexpected journey alongside the artist Margaret. What begins as an attempt to complete a new creation quickly transforms into a trip through different places and time periods. During the campaign, the player solves puzzles, interacts with unusual characters, and navigates humorous situations.

Gold Gold Adventure Gold – 15/05

Platforms: PC

Gold Adventure Gold It's a city-building and management game where the main objective is to develop a city while hiring adventurers to resolve external threats. Instead of directly controlling each hero, the player distributes gold rewards to incentivize exploration, defense, and combat against monsters.

Corsairs – Battle of the Caribbean – 18/05

Platforms: PC

Corsairs – Battle of the Caribbean It's a naval strategy game that puts the player in a battle for control of the Caribbean, representing European powers from the era of privateers. The campaign involves commanding different types of ships, participating in tactical battles, and deciding between sinking enemy vessels or capturing them through boarding. In addition to naval battles, it's also necessary to invest in improvements to ports, troops, and fleet in order to maintain dominance over trade routes.

Forza Horizon 6 – 19/05

Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC

Forza Horizon 6 It's an open-world racing game that takes players to explore different regions of Japan while participating in... Horizon FestivalWith over 550 licensed cars, the title combines speed trials, cooperative events, car meets, and exploration activities spread across urban and rural areas. Beyond traditional races, progress involves collecting rare vehicles, acquiring properties, and customizing garages.

Gallipoli – 21/05

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

Gallipoli It's a first-person shooter game focused on multiplayer combat set on the Ottoman fronts of World War I. The title recreates historical battles on beaches, deserts, and urban areas, placing players in control of British or Ottoman soldiers in squad-based confrontations. Each class has a specific role, such as officers, machine gunners, and field medics, requiring cooperation to advance.

Luna Abyss – 21/05

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

Luna Abyss It's a first-person action game that blends platforming, exploration, and intense combat within a subterranean megastructure on an artificial moon. The player takes on the role of a prisoner sent to recover lost technologies while being monitored by an artificial intelligence called Aylin. During the descent into the Abyss, ruins of an ancient colony, enigmatic messages, and corrupted creatures emerge, deepening the narrative's mystery.

Starbites – 21/05

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC

Starbites Bitter is a narrative RPG set on the desert planet Bitter, devastated after a space war. The story follows Lukida, a scavenger who begins investigating abnormal events involving altered mechs, aggressive artificial intelligences, and phenomena scattered throughout the world. Alongside new companions, the player explores buried cities, hidden areas, and open desert regions in search of answers.

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book – 05/21

Platforms: Switch 2

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book It's an exploration and discovery game where Yoshi enters the pages of a living book to study unknown creatures. In each habitat, the player must observe the animals' behavior, interact with them in different ways, and conduct small experiments to record new information. Testing fruits, carrying animals, crushing them, or altering the environment are all part of the process to complete each page.

Zero Parades: For Dead Spies – 05/21

Platforms: PC

Do same studio as Elysium disk, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies It's a narrative espionage RPG where the player controls Hershel Wilk, an agent scarred by a failed mission and summoned for a new case full of political interests and secrets. Progression happens through investigations, dialogues, skill tests, and choices that alter alliances, story paths, and the protagonist's mental state. In addition to conversations and information gathering, the game features confrontations where time can be paused to analyze actions and probabilities.

Bubsy 4D – 22/05

Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 2, Switch, PC

Bubsy 4D It's a 3D platform game that puts the character Bubsy on a space adventure to recover his golden ball of yarn. During the campaign, the player traverses planets with themed visuals, faces robotic enemies, and collects items scattered throughout the levels. To advance, Bubsy can run, jump, glide, climb walls, and transform into a ball of yarn to gain speed or reach distant areas.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight – 05/22

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight It's an action-adventure game that retells Bruce Wayne's journey from his initial training to his establishment as Gotham's protector. The campaign follows the emergence of allies like Robin, Batgirl, and Jim Gordon, while the hero faces various members of his classic rogues' gallery. The player explores an open-world Gotham City, investigates crimes, engages in combat, and uses vehicles such as Batmobiles and motorcycles to get around.

Birushana: Winds of Fate – 26/05

Platforms: Switch

Among the games coming to Switch in May, Birushana: Winds of Fate It's a visual novel about romance and choices, set amidst the conflicts between clans. Heike e Genji Set in feudal Japan, the story follows Shanao, the young heiress of the clan. Genji who must hide their true identity while facing wars and political alliances. The player follows different narrative paths, makes decisions that alter their level of affection with other characters, and determines which outcomes will be achieved.

LumenTale: Memories of Trey – 05/26

Platforms: Switch, PC

LumenTale: Memories of Trey Talea is a monster-catching RPG where the player follows Trey on a journey to recover his memories while exploring the world of Talea. During the adventure, it's possible to find and capture creatures called Animon, assemble teams with different elemental types, and participate in strategic battles in various formats. In addition to combat, the game includes trading creatures with other players, crafting items, cooking, and a dedicated space to train and interact with captured companions.

Stonemachia – 26/05

Platforms: PC

Stonemachia It's an action RPG with soulslike elements where the player controls Zefiro, a chess piece capable of assuming forms inspired by other pieces to gain new abilities. The journey takes place in a world devastated by a plague and overrun by armies of hostile angels, statues, and creatures linked to Italian folklore. During exploration, players must face challenging combat, unlock different armor sets, and use shields strategically to survive the confrontations.

007 First Light – 27/05

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC

007 First Light It's an action and espionage game that presents a new version of James Bond's origin story before he becomes Agent 007. The story follows the young naval aviator as he is recruited into the 00 program and plunges into an investigation involving betrayal, political conspiracy, and international missions. The player can complete objectives using stealth, direct combat, weapons, gadgets, and bluffing for infiltration. The new title aims to blend mechanics of Hitman With action reminiscent of action movies, this is one of the most anticipated PlayStation games.

Echo Generation 2 – 27/05

Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC

Echo Generation 2 It's a science fiction RPG with turn-based battles and deck building. This time, the player takes on the role of Jack, the father of the protagonist from the first game, on a journey that ends up revealing secret experiments and events linked to different realities. The campaign allows you to form teams of up to three out of six playable characters, each with their own cards and abilities. During combat, you must combine symbols, break defenses, and build strategies using upgrades and evolution trees.

Akatori – 28/05

Platforms: PC

Akatori is an Metroidvania An action-platformer where the player follows Mako, a young woman raised in a temple who embarks on a mission to stop the corruption caused by the Amber Storms. During her adventure, she uses a staff connected to a mysterious bird for both combat and exploration, unlocking abilities that allow her to glide, reach secret areas, and solve problems. The journey takes her through five distinct worlds filled with monsters and bosses.

Crashout Crew – 05/28

Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC

Crashout Crew It's a cooperative game for up to four players focused on completing deliveries within warehouses overtaken by chaos and uncontrolled physics. Each participant controls a forklift equipped with boost and skid to pick up, stack, and dispatch boxes as quickly as possible. The levels demand coordination between the team to handle increasingly absurd orders and unstable loads, while collisions and accidents disrupt the job.

Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next – 05/28

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC

Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next It's an arcade sports game that brings together famous Nickelodeon characters in tennis matches focused on local fun. Players can choose from characters from series like SpongeBob SquarePants, Avatar, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, each with special abilities capable of changing the course of the matches. In addition to traditional split-screen matches, the title includes a story mode, tournaments, and minigames to vary the experience.

Shift At Midnight – 28/05

Platforms: PC

Shift At Midnight It's a cooperative horror and management game where players must keep a gas station running during night shifts. Besides organizing shelves, receiving merchandise, cleaning the premises, and serving customers to meet sales targets, it's also necessary to identify... doppelganger Disguised as humans, they are identified through questioning and document analysis. If a creature goes unnoticed, it returns in a hostile form to attack the group.

And you, which of these May games are you most looking forward to playing? Tell us in the comments!

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Text revised by Alexandre Marques in 30 / 04 / 2026.

Source: Backloggd, Opencritic, Metacritic.