May 2025 is shaping up to be a fantastic month for indie game enthusiasts. Get ready for a diverse lineup of innovative and engaging titles. Our curated list of the top indie games releasing in May 2025 offers everything from immersive sims and deckbuilding adventures to relaxing life sims. Prepare your wishlists and dive into new gaming experiences with these highly anticipated releases!
Explore fresh gameplay mechanics, beautiful art styles, and compelling narratives as we highlight must play indie games across various genres including action, adventure, RPG, and simulation.
Survival Machine
Embark on a thrilling co-op survival adventure in Survival Machine. Explore vibrant, ever-changing landscapes alone or with up to three friends, all while aboard your colossal, customizable Machine. Scavenge resources, craft vital upgrades, and construct structures to fortify your mobile base. Uncover engaging challenges, platforming puzzles, and hidden secrets scattered throughout diverse biomes. Prepare for relentless zombie assaults each night, utilizing a wide array of weapons and fortifications to protect your Machine and your life. Will you brave the dangers solo, or team up to conquer the hordes?
Release Date: 7 May, 2025
Developer: Grapes Pickers
Publisher: Games Operators, PlayWay S.A.
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Deliver At All Costs
Buckle up for Deliver At All Costs, a chaotic action title where the 1950s meets explosive deliveries. Play as Winston Green, a courier with a shady past, tasked with transporting bizarre cargo through a destructible world. Expect the unexpected, from flailing marlins to volatile bombs! Explore semi-open environments, face unpredictable citizen reactions, and unravel a story filled with mystery and intrigue. Immerse yourself in the era with authentic aesthetics, an original soundtrack, and captivating voice acting, as you descend into Winston’s world of insanity.
Release Date: 22 May, 2025
Developer: Studio Far Out Games
Publisher: KONAMI
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Yes, Your Grace: Snowfall
Step into the throne of a crumbling kingdom in Yes, Your Grace: Snowfall, a cinematic kingdom management RPG steeped in Slavic folklore. As king, you must balance dwindling resources, hear the pleas of a colorful cast of petitioners, and make difficult choices that will determine the fate of Davern. Hire unique agents to aid your rule, navigate their personal dramas, and prepare for impending war. Care for your family, pass laws, collect taxes, and remember that every decision carries weighty consequences in this story-rich adventure with multiple endings.
Release Date: 8 May, 2025
Developer: Brave At Night
Publisher: Brave At Night
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Rebellion GODSOUL: Awakening
In the neon-lit dystopia of Dream City, 20X1, corporations control everything. But you, a defiant “Rebel,” will team up with anime-loving “Linker” girls to fight back in Rebellion GODSOUL: Awakening. Forge bonds, awaken powerful “God Souls,” and challenge the oppressive Hengpu Model. Experience fast-paced RPG card battles with over 40 unique Linkers, each with their own storylines and abilities. Build your deck, master tactical combat, and explore diverse “Heterotopia” battlefields in this story-rich adventure where love, ideals, and otaku culture collide against a cyberpunk backdrop. Your youth will never bow!
Release Date: 1 May, 2025
Developer: U-Secret Studio
Publisher: U-Secret Studio
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City Car Driving 2.0
City Car Driving 2.0 delivers a supremely realistic driving simulation experience, perfect for novice drivers and seasoned pros alike. Master essential driving skills in a meticulously crafted world, complete with intelligent AI that enforces traffic laws and monitors your road etiquette. Hone both practical skills and theoretical knowledge of traffic regulations. Experience incredibly realistic car physics and dynamic weather that will challenge even experienced drivers. Customize your car, explore diverse environments, and dive into numerous game modes. Get ready for an immersive journey into the world of realistic driving!
Release Date: May, 2025
Developer: Forward Development, Ltd.
Publisher: Forward Development, Ltd.
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Pixelshire
Dive into Pixelshire, a charming RPG sandbox where town building meets vibrant life sim elements. Forge deep friendships with villagers who become valuable allies, joining you on adventures and aiding in resource gathering. Shape the land with unique terraforming tools, crafting rivers and hills to your liking. Unlock new skills by helping your neighbors, becoming a master of various trades. Design personalized homes for your residents, reflecting their unique personalities. Explore the vast continent of Arcadia, uncovering hidden treasures and delving into perilous dungeons in this relaxing and engaging world.
Release Date: 8 May, 2025
Developer: Kappa Bits
Publisher: Merge Games
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9 Kings
Rise to power in 9 Kings, a fast-paced roguelike kingdom builder where you’ll forge a mighty empire and conquer rival monarchs. Strategically expand your city, recruit diverse units from sturdy knights to arcane warlocks, and unleash devastating spells. Loot your enemies to acquire their unique cards, unlocking countless combinations to create unstoppable builds. Survive increasingly challenging waves of enemies, discover game-breaking synergies, and become the ultimate King of Kings in this addictive blend of city-building, deckbuilding, and roguelike mayhem. Will your kingdom stand the test of time?
Genre: 2D, Card Battler, Card Game, Casual, City Builder, Dark Fantasy, Deckbuilding, Difficult, Indie, Pixel Graphics, Procedural Generation, RPG, Replay Value, Roguelike, Roguelike Deckbuilder, Roguelite, Singleplayer, Strategy, Turn-Based, Vampire
Release Date: 19 May, 2025
Developer: Sad Socket
Publisher: Sad Socket
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Little Sim World
Ready for a fresh start? Little Sim World offers a charming 2D life sim experience in the cozy town of Little London. Customize your character, decorate your dream home, and explore a vibrant world brimming with quirky characters and endless possibilities. From mastering skills like cooking and painting to forging meaningful relationships and even finding romance, your story is yours to create. Help your neighbors, protect the town from a mysterious newcomer, and even team up with friends in multiplayer. Little Sim World invites you to build a life you’ll love.
Release Date: 1 May, 2025
Developer: .Gravity
Publisher: .Gravity
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Monster Train 2
Hell’s hottest roguelike deckbuilder is back! In Monster Train 2, Heaven’s Titans have invaded, forcing a desperate alliance between demons and exiled angels. Command five all-new clans, each boasting unique playstyles, and defend your three-tiered train against relentless waves of enemies. Experiment with powerful new Room and Equipment Cards to enhance your strategy. Between runs, explore the Covenant Outpost, customize your train, and tackle daily challenges. With infinite replayability, Monster Train 2 promises a devilishly addictive deckbuilding experience filled with strategic depth and surprising twists.
Release Date: 21 May, 2025
Developer: Shiny Shoe
Publisher: Big Fan Games
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The Mosquito Gang
The year is probably 2025, and insectkind faces extinction. A super-repellent threatens to wipe mosquitoes off the map! In The Mosquito Gang, dive into chaotic asymmetric multiplayer where four elite, bloodthirsty mosquitoes face off against a single, desperate human. Infiltrate, drain, and evolve your mosquito with rogue-lite upgrades like invisibility, teleportation, and devastating bite enhancements. Or, become humanity’s last hope, arm yourself with increasingly absurd weapons, and defend against the buzzing swarm. Three unique maps, stylish cosmetics, and endless mayhem await! Choose your side and prepare for a swattin’, sprayin’, and screamin’ good time!
Release Date: 20 May, 2025
Developer: Space Raccoon Game Studio
Publisher: Space Raccoon Game Studio
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City Tales – Medieval Era
Shape a humble landscape into a thriving medieval realm in City Tales. Forget rigid grids! Use the unique district drafting tool to craft organic, winding roads shaped by your villagers’ desires. Manage resources strategically, balance the needs of distinct districts, and watch your city flourish. Skilled companions will offer aid and expertise, growing alongside your burgeoning metropolis. Enjoy a relaxing pace with emergent challenges in a beautiful, hand-painted world. Your choices will determine the tale of your city.
Release Date: 22 May, 2025
Developer: Irregular Shapes
Publisher: Firesquid
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FREERIDE
All aboard the Fate Train! In FREERIDE, you’ll embark on a surreal journey to the Spirit World, brimming with vibrant landscapes and eccentric characters. Master physics-based telekinesis – hurl fish, solve puzzles, or battle quirky demons. Befriend troubled spirits, untangle their unfinished business, and shape your unique narrative through conscious and unconscious choices. Embrace the chaos, because FREERIDE is a personality test wrapped in an oddball RPG. Discover secrets, consume ice cream, and maybe, just maybe, discover yourself along the way. Your choices matter, and the destination is yours to define.
Release Date: 1 May, 2025
Developer: Flightyfelon Games Inc.
Publisher: Future Friends Games, Flightyfelon Games Inc.
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Drop Duchy
Prepare to build your realm in Drop Duchy, a refreshing rogue-lite that reimagines block-dropping puzzle gameplay. Strategically place tiles to maximize resource generation, recruit troops, and defend your castle against encroaching enemies. With over 110 unique cards, a robust deckbuilding system, and branching paths filled with strategic decisions, each run offers a new and unique landscape. Unlock over 100 missions across three factions to tailor your strategy and enhance your chances of success. Adapt, conquer, and reclaim the regions under enemy control in this engaging blend of puzzle and real-time tactics!
Release Date: 5 May, 2025
Developer: Sleepy Mill Studio
Publisher: The Arcade Crew
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Creature Keeper
Prepare to embark on a charming and challenging adventure in Creature Keeper, a real-time action RPG where you befriend and battle alongside a diverse team of fantastical creatures. Explore the vast and mysterious world of Thera, a land plagued by a strange sickness, and uncover the secrets behind its spread. Customize your team with powerful skill gems, quirky hats, and helpful connection bonuses earned from your Pocket Garden. Fill your Bestiary to unlock powerful buffs, and prepare for a journey filled with exploration, combat, and creature collecting!
Release Date: 8 May, 2025
Developer: Fervir Games
Publisher: Graffiti Games
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Fretless – The Wrath of Riffson
A discordant doom looms over the musical land! As Rob, a friendly musician, you must thwart the nefarious Rick Riffson, head of Super Metal Records, from corrupting all music. With your rock-loving companion, journey through whimsical biomes, battle monster-instrument hybrids and Riffson’s devilish goons. Collect mighty riffs to build your deck, master crescendo attacks, and customize instruments to match your playstyle. Experience a hand-crafted pixel art world filled with musical puns, zany characters, and a wholesome story perfect for music enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike! Prepare to hit the right note and restore harmony!
Release Date: 22 May, 2025
Developer: Ritual Studios
Publisher: Playdigious Originals
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Car Dealer Simulator
Ever dreamed of running your own used car empire? Car Dealer Simulator puts you in the driver’s seat! Learn the ropes from the eccentric Little Sam, buying beat-up clunkers and transforming them into gleaming treasures. Negotiate like a pro, master repairs and bodywork, and craft irresistible advertisements to lure in customers. Expand your dealership, hire skilled mechanics, and manage your finances to climb the ranks from small-time seller to automotive magnate. Just watch out for the competition – and those “helpful” neighbors!
Release Date: 29 May, 2025
Developer: Garage Monkeys
Publisher: Garage Monkeys
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Spirit of the North 2
Unveil the mysteries of an ancient, ruined world in Spirit of the North 2, the breathtaking sequel to the acclaimed indie title. As an isolated fox far from home, you must journey across stunning landscapes with the aid of a wise Raven companion. Explore vibrant biomes, uncover lost history, and acquire potent runes to enhance your abilities. Customize your fox, solve intricate puzzles, and face formidable foes in thrilling encounters. Your quest: release the legendary guardians from the dark shaman Grimnir and restore balance to the land.
Release Date: 8 May, 2025
Developer: Infuse Studio
Publisher: Silver Lining Interactive
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Empyreal
Venture into the heart of a colossal Monolith in Empyreal, a challenging action RPG arriving in May 2025. As an elite mercenary, you’re tasked with unraveling the secrets of a lost civilization on a remote planet. Master skill-based combat with perfectly timed attacks and unique weapon archetypes. Discover powerful abilities, customize your character extensively, and navigate intricate NPC questlines with branching narratives. Unearth the Monolith’s mysteries, shaped by unique Cartograms that randomize enemies, loot, and challenges. Explore handcrafted levels filled with hidden details and face epic bosses in your quest for truth.
Release Date: 8 May, 2025
Developer: Silent Games
Publisher: Secret Mode
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Cyber Warrior
Step into the digital shoes of a Cyber Bureau of Investigation recruit in Cyber Warrior, a thrilling hacking simulator. As a fresh investigator, you’re tasked with dismantling the notorious Dark Omega Ωrganization, a cybercriminal group that has stolen millions. Dive into the web, meticulously gather clues, interrogate cunning suspects, and expertly hack into secure systems. Every choice you make carries weight, and a single misstep could spell disaster. Can you bring them to justice and prevent future attacks before it’s too late?
Release Date: 20 May, 2025
Developer: Dunke Games
Publisher: Dunke Games
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SEDAP! A Culinary Adventure
Two aspiring culinary geniuses, Ayu and Riz, are on a quest to become the best chefs in the world! Embark on a delicious journey through vibrant Southeast Asian locales, mastering unique recipes, and facing off against formidable rivals. Cook, serve, and explore in this action-packed adventure that celebrates the rich flavors and traditions of Southeast Asian cuisine. Will you rise to the top and claim the title of culinary champion?
Release Date: May 2025
Developer: kopiforge
Publisher: Isolated Games Publishing, IndieArk
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Nubs!: Arena
Nubs are tiny, unpredictable creatures with a knack for chaos! Enter the arena and battle it out in frantic, fast-paced matches where only the most cunning and agile will survive. Choose your Nub, master their unique abilities, and outwit your opponents in a variety of wild, ever-changing arenas. Whether you’re playing solo or with friends, Nubs!: Arena delivers endless fun and mayhem for all ages.
Release Date: 15 May, 2025
Developer: Rangatang, Glowfish Interactive
Publisher: Rangatang, Glowfish Interactive
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May 2025 is truly a celebration of indie creativity, with each game offering a unique world to explore, stories to experience, and challenges to conquer. Whether you’re seeking heartwarming adventures, strategic battles, or simply a fun way to spend time with friends, this month’s lineup has something for everyone. Don’t forget to add your favorites to your Steam wishlist and support these passionate developers. Happy gaming!
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