Summer and its unbearable heat may already be barreling towards us, but don’t sweat – there’s plenty of May game releases worth playing.
Sure, every gamer and their grandma already has their hype glasses on for E3. But hold your horses, peeps! We’re not there yet, and there’s plenty of great games to enjoy until the big gaming conference. And remember, when you pre-order with Prime you save 20% at checkout.
1) Sega Genesis Classics
If you’re still mad about Sonic no longer being chubby and silent, this compilation will make you grimace with joy. This compilation includes 50 classics from the Genesis era including the Sonic, Streets of Rage, and Phantasy Star series. It comes packed with new features like saving your game, rewinding slip ups, and online multiplayer achievements. Plus, it costs about half as much as a typical game.
- Genre: Varies
- Consoles: Xbox One, PS4
- Releases: May 29
Price on Amazon: $30
2) Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
It’s Zelda meets Dynasty Warriors, what more needs to be said? This edition comes with the game everyone loved on the Wii U and 3DS, with extra goodies as well. All the DLC comes packed in, so you can play as all 29 characters including Ganondorf, Tetra, and yes, even Tingle. Additionally, Zelda and Link come with new fancy Breath of the Wild costumes. Save the kingdom alone, or better yet, with friends.
- Genre: Action
- Consoles: Nintendo Switch
- Releases: May 18
Price on Amazon: $60
3) Dragon’s Crown Pro
As far as side-scrolling action-RPGs go, there are few as visually stunning as Dragon’s Crown. The art by Vanillaware brings the characters, dungeons, and even food of Hydeland to life. This edition comes with all the DLC from previous versions. You can even import your save file and play online with the PS3 and Vita versions.
- Genre: Action-RPG
- Consoles: PS4
- Releases: May 15
Price on Amazon: $50
4) State of Decay 2 – Ultimate Edition
The zombie apocalypse thing is so ho-hum. That is, unless you’re playing the State of Decay series. Not only will you be fighting the hoards, you’ll be scavenging for survival. Build up your camp with fellow survivors, craft better defenses and weapons and struggle to survive every day against the undead menace. The Ultimate Edition comes with State of Decay: Year One Edition, as well as two add on packs.
- Genre: Action-Survivial
- Consoles: Xbox One
- Releases: May 18
Price on Amazon: $50
5) Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Everyone chill, there’s a new Donkey Kong game coming. Well, it came out on the Wii U but you probably forgot it happened so it might as well be new. Play as Donkey, Diddy, Dixie, Cranky, and version exclusive Funky Kong. And because Funky is so cool and nearly invincible, it’s perfect for platforming newbies to jump in.
- Genre: Platformer
- Consoles: Nintendo Switch
- Releases: May 4
Price on Amazon: $60
6) Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection
The best fighting series of all times is turning 30 this year. What better way to celebrate this momentous occasion than with a compilation game? This collection is packed with 12 of the most memorable arcade classics from three decades. Four of these titles even come with online ranked and casual matches. There’s even save states for neophytes among us, and more behind the scenes character art than you’d ever want.
- Genre: Fighting
- Consoles: Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch
- Releases: May 31
Price on Amazon: $40
7) Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition
Here comes a new Harvest Moon, just in time for planting season. Build a farm, plant and cross-breed every manner of fruits and veggies, raise animals, and even fall in love and start a family. There’s even a story mode to help revitalize your town by fixing a lighthouse with the help of plucky harvest sprites. And for the first time ever, play in co-op mode with your farm-crazy friends.
- Genre: Farming sim
- Consoles: PS4, Nintendo Switch
- Releases: May 29
Price on Amazon: $40
8) Dark Souls Remastered
Get ready to die – over and over and over. Dive into a dark fantasy world full of hidden passages, secrets, and lore. With hundreds of combinations of armor, weapons, and crafting options, every playthrough will feel fresh. And when it comes it comes to Dark Souls, playing over and over is sort of the point. This edition comes with the Artorias of Abyss DLC.
- Genre: Action-RPG
- Consoles: Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch
- Releases: May 25
Price on Amazon: $40
9) Conan Exiles Day One Edition
Everyone’s favorite barbarian, Conan, is back. Explore a vast world full of ancient cultures, ruins, and dungeons. Not only will you fight off monsters, nature itself will be doing its best to take down Conan. Sandstorms, snow, heat, and even hunger are dangers Conan must overcome. Survive, wage war against enemies, and unleash savage fury on anyone who defies you.
- Genre: Action
- Consoles: Xbox One, PS4
- Releases: May 8
Price on Amazon: $50
10) Yonder The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
Sometimes, you don’t want intense murder-filled action. When you want your gaming experience to feel like a warm hug, there’s Yonder The Cloud Catcher Chronicles. Explore a lush frontier with eight distinct environments. Interact with all manner of flora and fauna, and master skills like farming, crafting, cooking, fishing, and even brewing. Build relationships with locals and remove the shroud of despair that cakes the land.
- Genre: Crafting Adventure
- Consoles: Nintendo Switch
- Releases: May 29
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