{"id":35138,"date":"2026-04-27T15:00:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T15:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com\/?p=35138"},"modified":"2026-04-24T16:18:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T16:18:45","slug":"indie-video-games-round-up-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/indie-video-games-round-up-may-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Indie Video Games Round-Up \u2013 May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We hope you\u2019ve had your fill of treats and chocolate over the last month! Hopefully, you\u2019re also soaking up the sunshine now that it\u2019s finally decided to grace us with its presence. Of course, we aren&#8217;t actually suggesting you go outside &#8211; we\u2019re doing our part by staying firmly indoors and glued to our screens.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for something fascinating to play, we\u2019ve curated an excellent list of indie games to feast your eyes on this month. Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35142\" src=\"http:\/\/main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentGambonanza.jpg\" alt=\"Gambonanza - Indie Games Round-Up May 2026\" width=\"890\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentGambonanza.jpg 890w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentGambonanza-300x92.jpg 300w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentGambonanza-768x236.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3509230\/Gambonanza\/\">Gambonanza<\/a> &#8211; 1st May<\/h2>\n<p>Our first pick this month is Gambonanza, a chess-inspired roguelike that lets you mess with the fundamental rules of the board. Thanks to &#8220;Gambits,&#8221; you can swap out your pieces and redefine your tactical options on the fly. Chess is the ultimate classic, so any title that manages to put a fresh, chaotic twist on the formula is well worth your attention.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35143\" src=\"http:\/\/main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentDaD.jpg\" alt=\"Dead as Disco - Indie Games Round-Up May 2026\" width=\"890\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentDaD.jpg 890w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentDaD-300x92.jpg 300w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentDaD-768x236.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3404260\/Dead_as_Disco\/\">Dead as Disco<\/a> &#8211; 5th May<\/h2>\n<p>If you want something with a bit more rhythm and a lot more attitude, Dead as Disco is your next obsession. Described as a &#8220;literal beat &#8217;em up,&#8221; you play as Charlie Disco, a fallen icon out for revenge against his former bandmates. Every punch, kick, and combo syncs perfectly to the music, turning every fight into a neon-drenched music video. You can even import your own music library to craft your own custom challenges. It&#8217;s fast, stylish, and incredibly cool.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35144\" src=\"http:\/\/main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentDuckSideMoon.jpg\" alt=\"Duck Side of the Moon - Indie Games Round-Up May 2026\" width=\"890\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentDuckSideMoon.jpg 890w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentDuckSideMoon-300x92.jpg 300w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentDuckSideMoon-768x236.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2959770\/Duck_Side_of_the_Moon\/\">Duck Side of the Moon<\/a> &#8211; 7th May<\/h2>\n<p>Duck Side of the Moon might just be the perfect name for a video game. You take control of a duck in the vacuum of space, floating around as a chill little dude while solving puzzles and building new gadgets. You can even upgrade your spaceship as you go! It looks incredibly cute, and if you can&#8217;t wait for the full launch, there\u2019s a demo available right now to give you a head start.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35145\" src=\"http:\/\/main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentEverythingCrab.jpg\" alt=\"Everything is Crab - Indie Games Round-Up May 2026\" width=\"890\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentEverythingCrab.jpg 890w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentEverythingCrab-300x92.jpg 300w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentEverythingCrab-768x236.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3526710\/Everything_is_Crab_The_Animal_Evolution_Roguelite\/\">Everything is Crab<\/a> &#8211; 8th May<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s a bit of a mouthful, but Everything is Crab has already made a splash thanks to a wildly successful demo. The premise is simple: scuttle around, beat up other creatures, and eat them to evolve. You\u2019ll transform from a humble crab into a terrifying monstrosity, sporting the chaotic body parts of a platypus or something more mythical. It\u2019s a massive amount of fun.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35147\" src=\"http:\/\/main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentRogueCore.jpg\" alt=\"Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core - Indie Games Round-Up May 2026\" width=\"890\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentRogueCore.jpg 890w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentRogueCore-300x92.jpg 300w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentRogueCore-768x236.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2605790\/Deep_Rock_Galactic_Rogue_Core\/\">Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core<\/a> &#8211; 20th May<\/h2>\n<p>Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core has the potential to be one of the greatest roguelikes ever made. That might sound like hyperbole, but the original Deep Rock is beloved for its humour and the sheer thrill of overcoming subterranean monsters. Bringing that polish into a roguelike format\u2014provided the execution is as sharp as a pickaxe\u2014could result in something truly special. We&#8217;re excited to check it out.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"block game_media_and_summary_ctn\">\n<div class=\"game_background_glow\">\n<div id=\"game_highlights\" class=\"block_content page_content\" data-panel=\"{&quot;navKey&quot;:&quot;game_highlights&quot;,&quot;flow-children&quot;:&quot;column&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"rightcol\" data-panel=\"{&quot;flow-children&quot;:&quot;column&quot;,&quot;navKey&quot;:&quot;rightcol&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"glance_ctn\">\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35150\" src=\"http:\/\/main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentThickThieves.jpg\" alt=\"Thick As Thieves - Indie Games Round-Up May 2026\" width=\"890\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentThickThieves.jpg 890w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentThickThieves-300x92.jpg 300w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentThickThieves-768x236.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"gameHeaderCtn\" class=\"game_header_ctn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3341000\/Thick_As_Thieves\/\">Thick As Thieves<\/a> &#8211; 20th May<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>From the legendary Warren Spector, this is a fresh take on the stealth-heist genre. Set in a 1910s city where magic and industry collide, you&#8217;ll tackle daring heists solo or with a partner in co-op. It looks like a brilliant mix of classic immersive-sim vibes and modern thievery.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35148\" src=\"http:\/\/main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentCoffeeTokyo.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee Talk Tokyo - Indie Games Round-Up May 2026\" width=\"890\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentCoffeeTokyo.jpg 890w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentCoffeeTokyo-300x92.jpg 300w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContentCoffeeTokyo-768x236.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3161220\/Coffee_Talk_Tokyo\/\">Coffee Talk Tokyo<\/a> &#8211; 21st May<\/h2>\n<p>Coffee Talk Tokyo brings the beloved chat-sim formula to the world of Yokai. As long as it maintains the series&#8217; signature cozy quality, it\u2019s bound to be a fantastic new entry. You\u2019ll brew a variety of drinks for a cast of characters ranging from the mundane to the supernatural, and you\u2019re sure to find a few new personalities to fall in love with along the way.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35149\" src=\"http:\/\/main.blog-mgmt.greenmangaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContent007.jpg\" alt=\"007 First Light - Indie Games Round-Up May 2026\" width=\"890\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContent007.jpg 890w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContent007-300x92.jpg 300w, http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogContent007-768x236.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenmangaming.com\/games\/007-first-light-pc\/\">007 First Light<\/a> &#8211; 27th May<\/h2>\n<p>007 First Light comes from the brilliant minds behind the Hitman series, and frankly, it can\u2019t arrive soon enough. While it sits on the larger side of an &#8220;indie&#8221; budget, we are counting it, and that&#8217;s good news, as it looks absolutely fantastic. Merging the world\u2019s most famous secret agent with IO Interactive\u2019s signature emergent gameplay is a guaranteed win. It\u2019s the perfect high-stakes way to wrap up the month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We hope you\u2019ve had your fill of treats and chocolate over the last month! Hopefully, you\u2019re also soaking up the sunshine now that it\u2019s finally decided to grace us with its presence. Of course, we aren&#8217;t actually suggesting you go outside &#8211; we\u2019re doing our part by staying firmly indoors and glued to our screens. &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/indie-video-games-round-up-may-2026\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Indie Video Games Round-Up \u2013 May 2026&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":35152,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14,16],"tags":[851,852,1236],"class_list":["post-35138","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-features","tag-indie-game-roundup","tag-indie-games","tag-pc"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Indie Video Games Round-Up \u2013 May 2026 - Green Man Gaming Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"May 2026 is packed with indie gems! 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