Upcoming Games To Look Forward To This May 2022!

I’ve just realized that the month of May had arrived suddenly in the blink of an eye just like the Moon Knight series and with it, tantalizing game titles. Tantalizing in the sense that the games we thought would be most interesting releasing this time around and hopefully meet or exceed our expectations. This month is a turn of the tide month as most of these titles are indies by many independent developers — a moment that is unintentionally considered the “indie’s month.” There are quite a number of interesting mixes of adventure, 2D side-scrolling action, and more. Here are the games we can’t wait to sink our teeth into in May 2022.

Loot River

When puzzle gameplay elements of Tetris meet with a roguelike action-oriented dungeon-crawling, it is definitely an interesting concept and I, for one, am interested to see how the end product turns out as Loot River arrives on PC and Xbox, via Xbox Game Pass, on May 3rd as announced by developer straka.studio.

Source: straka.studio

Game features as shared on Steam

• Slide ruins of an old dungeon to defeat your foes
• Forge your path through the ancient abandoned fortress
• Meet horrifying beast from alternate realities, as well as other wandering nomads
• Wake up in a parallel universe after each death – navigate through thousands of unique, yet familiar dungeons
• Defeat enemies your way – unlock many different abilities, items, and weapons, each with a unique look, animations, powers, and style
• Gain knowledge and experience, level up and defeat powerful bosses
• Immerse yourself in a beautiful, hand-drawn, pixel art with fluid animations, real-time 3D shadows, and astonishing water simulation.

Source of Madness

Thunderful & Carry Castle’s side-scrolling rogue-lite action-RPG title Source of Madness is heading to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on May 11th, as well as the Pc’s Steam version at full launch, after its successful run in Early Access. Set in a colour-filled twisted Lovecraftian-inspired world with ever-changing landscapes to explore with up to billions of permutations of procedurally generated and new monstrosities to face on every run. Fortunately, there are a wide variety of spells to choose from, whether it be from the main five classes, upgradeable skills, equipment, and items to fend yourself with.

Source: Thunderful Games

Trek to Yomi

Meet my blade in monochrome aesthetics as the cinematic action, Trek to Yomi makes a samurai slashing release on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One platforms, including Game Pass, on May 5th as announced by developer Flying Wild Hog, Leonard Menchiari, and publisher Devolver Digital. As I had a good experience with the Way Of Samurai series, along with Ghost of Tsushima – this is definitely one of the titles to look out for in my book.

Features as shared on Steam:

Cinematic Presentation
Breathtaking camera angles and striking visuals in the spirit of classic samurai film create a true cinematic experience in Trek to Yomi.

Stylish Combat
Engage vicious swordsmen and supernatural beings with a streamlined combat system based on the traditional weapons of the samurai.

Mythic Storytelling
Experience an enthralling story of Hiroki during his fall against the forces of evil and heroic return to make good on his failed promise to save the people he swore to protect.

Thrilling Soundtrack
The thrilling action and somber moments are set against a memorable score designed to feel authentic to the time and place of feudal Japan.

Trek to Yomi is incredibly beautiful, even in the rain.

May 5 | PC | Xbox | PlayStation pic.twitter.com/YDKL45tPYm

— Devolver Digital (@devolverdigital) April 29, 2022

Salt and Sacrifice

Ska Studios’ souls-like action RPG, Salt, and Sacrifice is set in a dark fantasy chaotic world of hunting down twisted Mages is making its way to PC, PlayStation 4, and Playstation 5 on May 10th.

Features as shared on the official website:

• Wield the Power of Your Foes – Craft unique weapons and armor from the otherworldly flesh and bones of the Mages you destroy. Master dozens of powerful weapons and runic arts: “safe” manipulations of the corrupt Magic your foes wield.
• Craft your arsenal – Use the pilfered remains of Mages to craft powerful gear, harnessing the vile abilities of the Mages you destroy. Gain unique tools and abilities, defeat powerful guardians, and survive skirmishes and ambushes as you navigate a treacherous and trap-filled world.

• Online Multiplayer – Team up with a fellow Inquisitor for full online co-op and drop-in quickplay online co-op, or engage in fast and chaotic PvP through various factions.

Evil Dead: The Game

Get the boomstick ready as the iconic Evil Dead franchise takes on a new ground of over-the-top co-op and PVP multiplayer action on May 13th on PC via the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One as announced by developer Saber Interactive.

Features as shared on Epic Game Store:

• Iconic Characters – Play as characters from throughout the Evil Dead universe, including Ash, Scotty, Lord Arthur, Kelly Maxwell, & more, with new dialogue performed by Bruce Campbell & others!

Play As Good or Evil – Fight for the forces of good or take control of the Kandarian Demon to hunt Ash & others while possessing Deadites, the environmental objects & more as you seek to swallow their souls!

Off-the-Wall Visuals – Whether you’re tearing a Deadite in 2 with Ash’s chainsaw hand or flying across the map as the Kandarian Demon, realistic visuals & physics-based gore brings the horror to life!

This…Is My Boomstick – Brandish your short barrel shotgun, chainsaw, cleavers, and more to do some delightfully gruesome violence against the armies of darkness.

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Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong

Publisher Nacon and developer Big Bad Wolf studio’s narrative RPG Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong, available May 19th on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC (Epic Games Store).

Source: Nacon

Play as 3 vampires harnessing their powers as Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong combines the elements of exploration of a wide variety of environments, skillfully-crafted dialogues, clever puzzles, and a branching story where every choice comes with a consequence. The characters are finely developed and, faithful to the World of Darkness IP, reveal that they are monsters in spite of their human appearance. With more than fifteen different endings for the main characters and the fate of Boston’s Camarilla, each Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong player will experience their own adventure in this unique Narrative RPG.

You chose to "Erase her memory" ?

What should you do now ? ? pic.twitter.com/rlBSIiKmrP

— Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong (@VampireSwansong) April 29, 2022

Break out that little red dress and capture Emem's iconic party aesthetic! Go wild with the gold if you really want to stand out.

Where are the Emem fans at? pic.twitter.com/UPOSnLDIGU

— Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong (@VampireSwansong) April 28, 2022

Souldiers

Developer Retro Forge and publisher Dear Villagers will be releasing the 6-bit inspired action-RPG Metroidvania adventure Souldiers on Nintendo Switch, Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation Platforms on May 19th. Adding a dash of Metroidvania exploration in a pixelated environment, tight souls like combat, RPG customization, and precision platforming as a role of scout, caster, or archer, battling for freedom in Terragaya, a mystical land on the border between life and death.

Source: Dear Villagers

Features:

• Choose your class: Unleash the fury of your sword with the scout, summon the wrath of elements with the caster, or rain down arrows on your foes with the archer.
• Gripping combat: Slash, parry and dodge your way through an ever-evolving roster of enemies, upgrading your skills and equipment to find a combat style that’s perfect for you.
• An interconnected world: Discover a sprawling handcrafted landscape filled with treasures, tough-as-nails bosses, and secret pathways.
• 16-bit sensation: Terragaya comes to life with vibrant world-class pixel art packed to the brim with details.
• Smart moves: Solve environmental puzzles and leap from place to place using an ever-expanding moveset.

Parkour practice! ?‍♂️?‍♂️#pixelart #indiegame pic.twitter.com/Qv3bpfLF7B

— Souldiers | WISHLIST ON STEAM (@souldiersgame) April 19, 2022

My Time At Sandrock

Sequel to My Time At Portia is heading to a Early Access launch on May 26th with over 500,000 wishlists on Steam as shared by Pathea Games and publisher PM Studios.

Source: Pathea Games

Dolmen

Adding Sci-fi to the list, Dolmen by developer Massive Work Studio and publisher Prime Matter combines elements of an action RPG with Cosmic Horror along with designs that somewhat remind me of Warframe. Dolmen will be embarking to release on May 20th on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, X Box Series X | S and PC.

Features as shared on Steam:

• DYNAMIC COMBAT
  In Dolmen you will grow stronger with each battle!
  Experience a rich combat system with various weapons and moves at your disposal.
  Switch natively between melee and ranged combat to overcome the most challenging enemies Revion Prime has to offer.
• ENERGY MODE
  Energy management is key to victory in Dolmen.
  Energy is not only used for ranged weapons, but also for activating “Energy Mode”.
  “Energy Mode” imbues your melee weapons with elemental status effects, letting you take full advantage of your enemy’s weaknesses.
• DISCOVER A MYSTERIOUS PLANET
  A devastated, darkly beautiful world is waiting to be explored.
  Will you find all the secrets that Revion Prime has to offer? Or will this cruel world push you to the brink of death?
• A CHALLENGE AWAITS
  Surviving is the last thing this world wants you to do.
  Will you see your timeline erased or will you overcome the challenge that awaits you?
• ENCOUNTER GRUESOME BOSSES
  Revion Prime offers a plethora of gruesome monstrosities that will put your skills to the test.

The Old Lab is a dangerous place. We've seen some twisted creatures in here, so make sure you make it out alive, commander. We need you. #scifi #rpg #actionrpg pic.twitter.com/2IBTgcxyCY

— Dolmen (@DolmenGame) April 26, 2022