10 superb indies to check out in May 2026

This article highlights ten independent games releasing in May 2026 across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. The featured titles span genres from roguelike chess and narrative sims to action RPGs and puzzle platformers, offering a diverse selection for players.

• PLATFORM iOS
• GAME Gambonanza
• GAME Duck Side of the Moon
• GAME Mixtape
• GAME Call of the Elder Gods
• GAME Call of the Sea
• COMPANY Rastrolabs Game Studio
• PLATFORM Nintendo Switch
• COMPANY Spellgarden Games
• GAME Outbound
• GAME Thrifty Business
• GAME Yerba Buena
• COMPANY Beethoven & Dinosaur
• COMPANY Mellow Games
• GAME Wax Heads