Mayday, mayday, we’ve got a whole heap of new indie games coming our way. That’s right, the start of a new month is yet another chance to look ahead and find some incredible-looking indie games to dive into. This month is kind of stacked as well, so if you’re looking for something to play, you really won’t have to look hard. In fact, we’re going to do you a solid and find a bunch for you.
Here, you’ll find a list of some of the most interesting and exciting indie games coming in May, and it turns out we’ve got a lot of action coming up. Maybe it’s so that everyone can get their hands “beach body ready” or something? We’re not really fussed as to why, but we are excited to talk about this month’s slate of indie games, so let’s get to it.
Vellum – 2nd May
Vellum has been in Early Access for a little over a year at this point, and the good news is it’s an incredible take on the roguelike action game. Similar to Risk of Rain 2, but with smaller levels and a more focused and player-led meta-progression, you take control of ink-infused characters who can dole out damage using magical spells. Quick tip: Mixing and matching those spells can lead to some pretty amazing builds.
Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree – 8th May
Bahamut and the Waqwaw Tree is a touch more chilled than the other options on this list. This is a 2D adventure game with its lore all based on Arabian mythology, giving you a chance to dive into an incredible underwater world that’s been corrupted by darkness. You’ll have to explore and save this realm if you want to stay alive, and oh, it all looks absolutely gorgeous.
Empyreal – 8th May
Empyreal is a game full of mysteries. You find yourself on a strange planet that’s being explored by something called the Expedition, which is checking out an enormous Monolith – a massive structure built by a lost civilisation. You’ll need to fight your way through dungeons and navigate complex NPC quests and personalities to discover what’s going on.
Revenge of the Savage Planet – 8th May
Revenge of the Savage Planet is the follow-up to 2020’s Journey to the Savage Planet, a deeply satirical and cynical take on capitalism and exploration. This time round, we have the luxury of co-op and provided the follow-up manages to master the same sense of humour and entertaining collectable gameplay, we’re certain it’ll be a blast. Plus, it’s a shot in the arm of pure colour, which can be nice these days.
Monster Train 2 – 21st May
Monster Train is one of the best deckbuilding roguelikes ever made, and if you’ve never played it, you’re missing out. The good news, though, is that Monster Train 2 is coming in May, and it’s looking to build on the original with more variety, some new clans to muck around with, and a few more modes thrown in for good measure. Expect great things from this one.
Blades of Fire – 22nd May
Blades of Fire is a Soulslike action game that has you playing as Aran de Lira as he tries to discover and master his fate. The real bit of intrigue here, though, is that you get to craft your weapons and keep upgrading them like that as you go. As long as it does that well, we’re expecting this game to be a standout of the month, and possibly the year.
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 – 29th May
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 is the final entry in the trilogy that has you taking control of absurdly large mechs in tough battles. The story for the first two games is amazing, and they’re worth playing too, but apparently, you won’t need to have played them to enjoy the final entry. This game’s sure to have a stunning story and some serious spectacle to its fights, so is as good of a starting point as any.
