May is looking a little dry for AAA video games, we have the long awaited Xbox exclusive Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II and fan favourite remake Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door… And that’s pretty much it. Luckily there are some dope indie games looking to capture your attention and fill that AAA hole.
Here are our most anticipated:
Animal Well
Discover the ethereal and enchanting world of Animal Well, an extensive puzzle box with multiple layers of secrets. The non-linear world is made up of over 250 interconnected rooms that you’re free to explore in whatever order you wish.
As you encounter creatures both beautiful and unsettling, you’ll need to rely on your wits, and manipulate your environment, to avoid danger in this combat-free Metroidvania.
Animal Well is out on May 9th for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC. It will also be available as part of the PlayStation Plus Extra catalogue.
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Little Kitty, Big City
No creature is more curious, lazy and chaotic than a cat… When they aren’t sleeping for what seems like 20 hours a day, they’re exploring anywhere they can get their whiskers into and doing zoomies at 2am.
Little Kitty, Big City looks to bottle the enigma that is cat behaviour, putting you in control of a cheeky little feline fuzzball, trying to find its way home in a big city.
Whether you’re chasing your own tail, chatting with other animals, sowing chaos everywhere you go or just napping in the sun, this open-world playground looks like a vibe.
Little Kitty, Big City hits the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC on the 9th of May.
The Rogue Prince of Persia (Early Access PC)
Evil Empire, the team behind indie darling Dead Cells, is developing a brand new action roguelite set in the world of Prince of Persia.
As the prince himself, utilise quick, acrobatic combat and free-running style platforming to defend the capital from a magic wielding Hun invasion. A mystical necklace rewinds time wherever the prince is killed, so he must run the gauntlet over and over, until he can find a way to save Persia.
The minimalist but colourful art style really pops and brings a charming simplicity to the series. The Rogue Prince of Persia is launching into early access on PC on May 15th.
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Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
The hotly anticipated sequel, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, continues the journey of Senua as she navigates a dark and mysterious Viking Iceland. Senua sets out on a terrifying journey of survival to rescue those who have fallen victim to a tyrannous threat, all the while struggling with her own psychosis.
Dodge and parry your way through brutal battles against both humans and monsters, solve environmental puzzles to unlock hidden secrets, and marvel at the stunning visual quality.
Developed by Ninja Theory, Hellblade II is set to feature an immersive story, atmospheric visuals and horrific themes. It’s coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC on May 21st.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is a charming Remake of a beloved GameCube classic. Twenty years on, the Nintendo Switch version of this RPG adventure is sporting stunning updated visuals and revamped features.
Join a paper-thin Mario and friends on an epic quest to track down a missing Princess Peach, collect the mythical Crystal Stars, and open the titular Thousand-Year Door.
It’s coming to the Nintendo Switch on May 23rd.
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Nine Sols
Nine Sols is a super stylish metroidvania, inspired by the likes of Hollow Knight, Katana Zero and Sekiro! The game blends Taoism with cyberpunk elements to create a unique ‘Taopunk’ world. Join Yi on his quest for revenge against the 9 Sols, tyrannical rulers of a forsaken realm, and unravel the mystery of an ancient alien race along the way.
Utilise classic platforming mechanics such as dash, double jumps and wall jumps to explore hand-drawn landscapes punctuated with manga-inspired cutscenes. Featuring ‘Sekiro-lite’ combat, focused on deflection and counterattacks, the game promises fast, brutal action against vicious ancient guardians and gruesome creatures.
Nine Sols is coming to PC on May 29th, with console releases due down the track.
More games out in May 2024:
- MotoGP 24 – May 2nd
- Endless Ocean Luminous – May 2nd
- Surmount – May 2nd
- Indika – May 3rd
- Venture to the Vile – 7th May
- Heading Out – 8th May
- V Rising – 8th May
- Gift – 9th May
- Cryptmaster – 10th May
- Crow Country – 10th May
- 1000xRESIST – 10th May
- Autopsy Simulator – 10th May
- Homeworld 3 – 14th May
- Braid Anniversary Edition – 14th May
- Mullet Mad Jack – 16th May
- Ships Simulator 2024 – 16th May
- Read Only Memories: Neurodiver – 16th May
- Lorelei and the Laser Eyes – 17th May
- My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery – 17th May
- Paper Trail – 22nd May
- Gestalt: Steam & Cinder – 22nd May
- Morbid: The Lords of Ire – 23rd May
- C.A.R.D.S. RPG: The Misty Battlefield – 23rd May
- Until Then – 24th May
- SunnySide – 24th May
- Hauntii – 24th May
- Zet Zillions – 24th May
- Crown Wars: The Black Prince – 24th May
- Songs of Silence (Early Access PC) – 24th May
- Duck Detective: The Secret Salami – 24th May
- MultiVersus – 28th May
- Cozynauts – 30th May
- Capes – 30th May
- Astor: Blade of the Monolith – 30th May
