Games to look for – May 2025 -.

It’s a new month and also the eve of the busy summer season, and that all means one thing: a lot of new video games are about to make their grand debut. In May we have big and highly anticipated AAA titles, exciting indies and everything in between, so with tons to get through in the latest installment of Games To Look For let’s get started.

The Midnight Walk (PC, PS5) – May 8

This dark fantasy adventure, from developer MoonHood, comes from the people who made Lost in Random and Fe and is built using clay and stop-motion animation. The Midnight Walk is a quirky and disturbing adventure that revolves around a lost lantern who must venture through a world of wonder and horror, experiencing five tales of fire and darkness along the way.

Revenge of the Savage Planet (PC, PS5, Xbox series) – May 8

After a very turbulent past, developer Raccoon Logic is back in charge of the Savage Planet brand it once created and is celebrating with an all-new game that pokes fun at the corporate types that once made their existence hell. Revenge of the Savage Planet sees players abandoned and fired at the edge of space, and tasked with exploring, crafting and surviving in hopes of one day striking back at the former employer who left you to rot.

Spirit of the North 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox series, Switch) – May 8

The rich and artistic world of Spirit of the North returns this month for a full-fledged sequel that revolves around a fox and a bird companion as they explore a vast and ancient open world. Coming from developer Infuse Studio, Spirit of the North 2 offers more customization options, additional puzzles to solve, formidable enemies to take on and also a new story to unravel.

The Precinct (PC, PS5, Xbox series) – May 13

While we wait for some semblance of information from Rockstar about Grand Theft Auto VI, developer Fallen Tree Games has an alternative that might interest some. The Precinct takes players to a rough and rugged 1980s city to serve as a member of the police force whose job is to protect the people and root out crime. With an isometric perspective, this is a more unique take on the open-world adventure formula.

Doom: The Dark Ages (PC, PS5, Xbox series) – May 15

For many, the most anticipated game of the month. Doom: The Dark Ages is the exciting next chapter of id Software’s action series, one that unravels the story of the Doom Slayer before the events of Doom (2016) and takes us deep into a medieval war against the forces of hell. Described as a summer blockbuster-style game with a more rooted and traditional Doom gameplay style, this is not a game you want to miss in May.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch) – May 16

Yes, it feels like one of these games is coming to GTLF every month. Capcom is once again bringing back one of its famous collections, making a series of retro titles available to users on consoles and PC. Whether it’s Capcom vs. SNK, Capcom Fighting Evolution, Power Stone, Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein or more, this game is ideal for the retro fan in your life.

RoadCraft (PC, PS5, Xbox series) – May 20

Saber Interactive may have made Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II last year, but they also recently debuted another chapter in the MudRunner -series. This next game is similar to the latter, as RoadCraft is a game that allows players to take control of various construction machines to help repair roads and locations devastated by natural disasters.

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series, Switch) – May 21

A game for the life-sim fans out there. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time may be one of the most peculiar games we’ve seen in a while, but it’s certainly not one to miss. Set on a magical island, the idea with this title is to explore a bizarre land, unravel its secrets and mysteries, all while simultaneously helping your friends with their tasks and jobs. If you are looking for something subtle and sweet in May, this is the game for you.

Monster Train 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox series, Switch) – May 21

The well-received deckbuilder will soon return as a complete and wide-ranging sequel. Monster Train 2 once again puts players in charge of a spiritual form of transportation and tasked with reaching the gates of heaven to defend the Celestial Zone from Titans who have attacked and besieged the land. This one offers more of the typical and beloved three-level vertical gameplay and is for the strategy and card-fighting players out there.

Blades of Fire (PC, PS5, Xbox series) – May 22

Many might have hoped that MercurySteam was hard at work on a new Metroid game, but the truth is that they have been busy coming up with something very, very different. Blades of Fire is the name of the Spanish studio’s next project, and this is an action-adventure title in which players forge their own fates (and weapons) in a fantasy realm dominated by a powerful queen who has effectively banned the use of steel.

Deliver at All Costs (PC, PS5, Xbox series) – May 22

Far Out Games and its publishing partner Konami are looking to expand May’s already stacked lineup with a quirky and silly Crazy Taxi -like experience. Deliver At All Costs is well … A delivery game, except it’s a more unusual and silly version of the formula, as it revolves around one man who must ensure that countless ridiculous loads reach their destination. A truck full of watermelons? No problem. A full-grown live marlin? You’ve got it. A bomb about to explode? No job is too big for the intrepid Winston Green.

Out of sight (PC, PS5, Xbox series) – May 22

May is clearly lacking in immersive horror titles, which is why we are lucky enough to have The Gang launch its uniquely atmospheric spooky puzzle game Out of Sight this month. This game follows young Sophie as she tries to escape from a terrifying mansion, all without using her eyesight…. Fortunately, she can see through the eyes of her trusty teddy bear, which lends itself to a fresh take on the puzzle formula by using both first and second perspectives for gameplay.

Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny (PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch) – May 23

The iconic action game makes a grand return this month in the form of a remaster that once again follows the story of Jubei Yagyu and his quest for revenge. Retaining the original setting and gameplay systems, this updated version is designed to offer a younger audience the chance to experience the popular game in the most authentic way, making it the perfect opportunity to prepare for Onimusha’s major expansion in the near future.

Lost Soul Aside (PC, PS5) – May 30

Update: Lost Soul Aside has since been delayed until August.

Sony Interactive Entertainment doesn’t actually have many new first-party games ready to make their arrival, with October’s Ghost of Yotei being one of the closest. But Sony’s PlayStation Publishing division will help bring Ultizero Games’ Lost Soul Aside to PS5 and PC players this month, which is an action-JRPG all about the lead role as a brother trying to save his younger sister – and humanity as a whole – from dimensional invaders.

Elden Ring: Nightreign (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – May 30

FromSoftware expands its series set in the Lands Between this month as Elden Ring: Nightreign makes its appearance. Designed as a stand-alone adventure, this is also a cooperative experience where players are tasked with working with two allies to overcome a challenging array of enemies while acquiring powerful loot, all in an effort to face and defeat a powerful boss at the end of a single in-game night. Needless to say, this is a rather unorthodox project for the creators and kings of the Soulslike subgenre.

F1 25 (PC, PS5, Xbox series) – May 30

Codemasters is back for the next installment in its annual Formula One racing series. This chapter, known as F1 25, is intended to improve several core elements, graphics and features, in part due to the fact that it no longer supports last-gen consoles. The other major addition is the return of Braking Point, which continues the story of Konnersport, with the fictional team now in the hunt for an F1 championship.

That’s it for this month’s installment of Games To Look For. Join us again in a few weeks when we discover what June 2025 has in store for game fans around the world.