May 2026 Games To-Do
New games releasing in May 2026.
Subnautica 2
May 14Unknown WorldsSurvivalPCThe underwater survival sequel launches in early access, adding four-player co-op for the first time in the series.
Releases May 14, 2026
007 First Light
May 27PS5 / Xbox / PCActionIO InteractiveThe Hitman developers tackle James Bond's origin story — a young, reckless MI6 recruit earning the 007 designation.
Releases May 27, 2026
Forza Horizon 6
May 19Xbox / PCRacingPlayground GamesThe gold standard of arcade racing returns. Playground Games' most ambitious entry yet.
Releases May 19, 2026
Mixtape
May 7AnnapurnaNarrative AdventurePS5A coming-of-age adventure following teenage friends on their last night before graduation, set to a licensed soundtrack.
Releases May 7, 2026
Directive 8020
May 12SupermassiveSurvival HorrorPS5The fifth Dark Pictures Anthology entry strands a colony-ship crew against a shapeshifting alien threat.
Releases May 12, 2026
May 2026 Games Collection
Games released before May 2026, ranked. Full write-ups in our Best Games of 2026 hub.
Pokémon Pokopia
Mar 5NintendoSwitch 2RPGReleased Mar 5, 2026
Mewgenics
Feb 10NicalisPCRoguelikeReleased Feb 10, 2026
Resident Evil Requiem
Feb 27CapcomPS5 / Xbox / PCHorrorReleased Feb 27, 2026
SAROS
Apr 30PS5ActionHousemarqueReleased Apr 30, 2026
Hermit and Pig
Feb 5PC / XboxAdventureReleased Feb 5, 2026
Nioh 3
Feb 6PS5 / PCAction RPGTeam NinjaReleased Feb 6, 2026
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Mar 13Switch 2 / PS5 / PCRPGCapcomReleased Mar 13, 2026
PRAGMATA
Apr 17PS5 / Xbox / PCActionCapcomReleased Apr 17, 2026
OPUS: Prism Peak
Apr 16SIGONOSwitch 2 / PCExplorationReleased Apr 16, 2026
Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven
Jan 22Devolver DigitalMulti-platformRoguelikeReleased Jan 22, 2026
Timberborn
Mar 12MechanistryPCCity BuilderReleased Mar 12, 2026
Cairn
Jan 29Focus EntertainmentPS5 / PCAdventureReleased Jan 29, 2026
How We Rank
To-Do games are ranked on anticipation: studio pedigree, franchise strength, trailer reception, and platform exclusivity. Collection games are primarily ranked by Metacritic score, supplemented by player reception and cultural impact.
S Tier = exceptional, must-play regardless of genre preference
A Tier = excellent, highly recommended
B Tier = good, worth your time if the premise appeals to you
C Tier = decent, has strengths but notable weaknesses
FAQ
What games are coming out in May 2026?
Two major games release in May 2026: Forza Horizon 6 (May 19, Early Access May 15) and 007 First Light (May 27). See the full ranked list above.
What is the best game of May 2026?
Forza Horizon 6 (91 Metacritic) — the highest-rated game of 2026 so far, with fourteen perfect scores.
What is the best game released in 2026 so far?
Forza Horizon 6 (91 MC), Pokémon Pokopia (90 MC), and Mewgenics (90 MC). Full write-ups in our Best Games of 2026 hub.
What games have released in 2026 so far?
We've ranked 12 major games from Jan–Apr, including three S-tier titles at 89+ Metacritic. See the compact collection below or full write-ups at our year hub.
