Game release calendar: May 2026
Every game releasing this month, ranked by how much attention it gets: IGDB hype, Steam wishlist rank, Twitch viewing and how many outlets covered it this week. Updated daily.
Top release this month
007 First Light
Out · PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S
- 19 outlets this week
- 289 hypes
007 First Light news
- 007 First Light Free Starter Pack Lets Players Try The Opening Mission In Iceland | The Otaku's Studyotakustudy.com ·
- You can play 007 First Light's opening mission for free on Steam, and your progress carries overmixed-news.com ·
- 007 First Light's free Starter Pack is live, with a sale on the full gamegagadget.com ·
Standout releases this month
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- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
· PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
8.9Review score3 critic reviews- 85 hypes
- 6
- 7
- 8
· PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, Mac
9.1Review score5 critic reviews- 48 hypes
- 9
- 10
Ports and remasters of games already released are left out.
Month at a glance
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+2 - 7Thu+11
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+3 - 12Tue+8
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+5 - 14Thu+8
- 15Fri+4
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+3 - 19Tue+4
- 20Wed+4
- 21Thu+14
- 22Fri
+3 - 23Sat
- 24Sun
- 25Mon+2
- 26Tue
+8 - 27Wed+6
- 28Thu
+20 - 29Fri
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Darker days have the most-watched releases. Tap a day to see its games.
Day by day
142 games5 games
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9 games
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch · Puzzle, Strategy
7.73 critic reviewsPC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch · Role-playing (RPG), Strategy
7.52 critic reviews
6 games
9 games
5 games
4 games
5 games
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S · Puzzle, Adventure
8.93 critic reviews
5 games
- #102
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS4, Xbox One · Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
6.91 critic review- Port
15 games
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S · Role-playing (RPG), Strategy
7.52 critic reviews
4 games
- #28
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PS4, Xbox One · Platform, Adventure
6.26 reviews
3 games
9 games
7 games
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS4, Xbox One · Puzzle, Adventure
- Port
21 games
Mac · Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
8.23 reviews- Vietnamese
- Port
1 game
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, Mac · Platform, Role-playing (RPG)
9.15 critic reviews
1 game
May 2026 is shaping up to be a powerhouse month for gaming, with major releases spanning action-adventure, strategy, and indie gems. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle dominates the conversation with its physical release and The Order of Giants DLC expansion, bringing Bethesda's globe-trotting adventure to Nintendo Switch 2. Subnautica 2 enters Early Access on May 14, continuing the franchise's reputation for immersive exploration and environmental storytelling. Meanwhile, standout indie titles like Mina the Hollower—praised for its authentic Game Boy Color aesthetic and challenging gameplay—and the chaotic co-op railway builder Unrailed 2 offer compelling alternatives for players seeking fresh, creative experiences beyond AAA blockbusters.
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