RPGs are one of the most popular video game genres these days, and the year has already seen some Game of the Year contenders release like Expedition 33, but there’s more to come for the rest of the year.
Below we have listed some of the interesting RPGs releasing this May, to keep an eye out for.
Top RPGs releasing in May 2025
King Arthur: Legion IX
- Platforms: PlayStation 5/ Xbox Series
- Release Date: May 6
A tactical turn-based RPG set in the fantasy universe from King Arthur: Knight’s Tale, which is also developed by the same people from Neocore Games. You follow through the game as the Roman tribune Gaius Julius Mento, in the realm of Avlon.
Touhou Spell Carnival
- Platforms: PC
- Release Date: May 7
Developed and published by Ideafactory, Touhou Spell Carnival is a new spinoff title in the Touhou franchise, set in Gensokyo. Following the popular Shrine Maiden Reimu in a tactical bullet-hell adventure.
Creature Keeper
- Platforms: PC
- Release Date: May 8
Creature Keeper is a cute pixel-art RPG that takes from popular creature collector titles. Come across multiple creatures throughout the game whom you can befriend to fight alongside in real-time combat while exploring the world of Thera.
Empyreal
- Platforms: PlayStation 5/ Xbox Series/ PC
- Release Date: May 8
From the publishers at Secret Mode, Emyreal is an action RPG about an expedition to a far-reaching corner of the galaxy, seeking answers about a mysterious Monolith built by an ancient Civilization.
Gameplay involves multiple weapon classes and a unique RPG system that features skill-based combat.
Pixelshire
- Platforms: PC
- Release Date: May 8
A sandbox RPG with pixel-art designs, developed by Kappa Bits. The game takes from popular town-building sim games, where you gather resources with friends, unlocking various skills and talents, along with a pinch of combat and exploration.
Death end re;Quest: Code Z
- Platforms: PlayStation 4/ PlayStation 5
- Release Date: May 13
Death end re;Quest: Code Z is the newest entry in the Death end re;Quest franchise by Idea Factory. Following the new protagonist, Sayaka Hiwatari, in a Rougelike RPG adventure. The game was originally released in September of last year in Japan, now the localization is coming this month.
Void Sails
- Platforms: PC
- Release Date: May 14
Void Sails follows you, the player, in the shoes of the captain of a ship, flying across space in search of is missing father in an action-adventure RPG developed by indie studio Ticking Clock Games. You face extra-terrestrial threats that come your way while upgrading and powering up your ship through this journey.
Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade
- Platforms: PlayStation 4/ PlayStation 5/ Xbox Series/ Switch/ PC
- Release Date: May 15
A beautiful isometric action RPG developed by 7QUARK. Set in the fantasy Edo period Japan, where players get to combat powerful swarms of yokai and other enemies. The game spans multiple story routes, each with different characters and their unique skills.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
- Platforms: PlayStation 4/ PlayStation 5/ Xbox Series/ Switch/ PC
- Release Date: May 21
Developed and published by Level 5 Inc. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is an RPG with over fourteen class systems called ‘lives’ to choose from. It takes from other popular life-sim games, dropping players into a fantasy island with friends. You fight monsters and shape the island according to your wishes.
Game of Thrones: Kingsroad
- Platforms: Mobile/ PC
- Release Date: May 21
Based on the ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ novel series by George R.R. Martin. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is an open-world action RPG developed by Netmarble, directly adapting the popular television version of the series. The game is set in Westeros, and players get to meet the iconic characters from the show.
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
- Platforms: PlayStation 5/ Xbox Series/ PC
- Release Date: May 23
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is an open-world first-person RPG set in a dark fantasy world inspired by Arthurian legends. The game is developed by Questline and is already out in early access, which is going to end on May 23rd, with full release.
Starlight Legacy
- Platforms: PlayStation 4/ PlayStation 5/ Xbox Series/ Xbox One/ Switch
- Release Date: May 28
A beautiful 16-bit JRPG adventure set in the Evaria Kingdom. Developed by Decafesoft, you take control of three warriors travelling across the world in search of Starlight Relics. The gameplay utilized old-school turn-based combat in a fantasy setting and a non-linear story.
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3
- Platforms: PlayStation 4/ PlayStation 5/ Xbox Series/ Xbox One/ Switch/ PC
- Release Date: May 29
From developer and publisher Cyberconnect 2, Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 is the latest and final entry into the trilogy of games. The RPG series follows various characters in tank fights against enemies. The third game introduces some new combat changes and upgrades.
Elden Ring Nightreign
- Platforms: PlayStation 4/ PlayStation 5/ Xbox Series/ Xbox One/ PC
- Release Date: May 30
A spinoff game from the highly popular title by FromSoftware, with multiple award wins. Elden Ring Nightreign takes the same assets from the original game and turns them into a rougelike co-op multiplayer action RPG, with interesting premade characters to choose from.
