Top Five Games Releasing in May

We’re back with our top five monthly round-up of all the new releases heading our way in May.

Pocket Oasis – May 8th

Pocket Oasis is a cosy hand-painted gardening simulator. The relaxing gameplay is all about planting seeds and watching your lovely plants bloom. Secluded on your tranquil balcony, you can build the garden of your dreams, choosing from a huge selection of plants, ranging from lush fruit and vegetables to vibrant bushes.

You won’t have to garden alone. You can unlock up to twenty different pets that will call your balcony home. What’s more, taking inspiration from real-world cities, Pocket Oasis features a dynamic weather system that mirrors the real-life counterpart.

Official PC System Specification

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 7 or later	Windows 7 or later
Processor	2.4GHz CPU	3GHz CPU
Memory	1GB RAM	4GB RAM
Graphics	GPU with at least 512MB video memory	GPU with at least 1024MB video memory
Storage	1GB available space	1GB available space
Additional Notes	The Steam Client now requires Windows 10 or later	The Steam Client now requires Windows 10 or later

Animal Well – May 9th

Explore the beautiful pixel world in Animal Well. You’ll need to collect everyday items and manipulate the environment around you to your advantage. As you journey through this connected labyrinth, you’ll stumble across lively creatures and complex puzzles. Defeat your enemies, solve puzzles, and uncover hidden secrets.

The gameplay is entirely nonlinear, giving you complete control over which areas you explore and what items you collect.

Official PC System Specification

	Minimum
OS	Windows 10
Processor	1GHz CPU
Memory	1GB RAM
DirectX	Version 12
Storage	40MB available space

Homeworld 3 – May 13th

Embark on an adventure through 3D space in Homeworld 3. Taking place straight after the events of the second game, the galaxy is on the brink of ruin after the failure of the Hyperspace Gate Network. Command your spacecraft and utilise the remains of an ancient civilisation to aid you in your interstellar combat. You aren’t the only powerful force in the stars. Dangerous space phenomena such as particle storms and asteroid fields will put your skills to the test.

You can plan your own solo strategies or team up with friends in co-op with both War Games and PvP battle modes to choose from.

Official PC System Specification

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10	Windows 10
Processor	Intel Core i5 8600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X	Intel Core i7 11700K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Memory	12GB RAM	16GB RAM
Graphics	NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD R9 480	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700
Storage	40GB available space	40GB available space

Morbid: The Lords of Ire – May 17th

Morbid: The Lords of Ire is a brutal soul-like slash-em-up. Taking place after the events of the acclaimed first game, Morbid: The Lords of Ire reunites players with the heroic Striver as they set off on an adventure to battle even more deadly creatures. Travel across all five lands of Ire and cleanse the lands of a terrifying evil.

Each land features its own unique faction and fearsome Lords of Ire to conquer. Wield weaponry, hone your skills, and stay strong against the forces of insanity, as you put your skills to the test against nightmarish enemies.

Official PC System Specification

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 7 or higher	Windows 11
Processor	Intel i5 4590 or AMD FX 8350	Intel i5 4590 or equivalent
Memory	8GB RAM	8GB RAM
Graphics	NVIDIA GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or equivalent
DirectX	–	Version 12
Storage	6GB available space	8GB available space
Additional	Steam Client now requires Windows 10 or later	–

Paper Trail – May 21st

Paper Trail is a top-down adventure game set in a foldable paper world. Play as Paige, a budding academic, who has left home for the first time to pursue her studies. Along your journey, you’ll learn how to fold the world around you to solve puzzles, explore undiscovered areas, and uncover long-forgotten secrets.

As you travel to university, you’ll meet a unique cast of characters who will share their story and enlighten you about the world. All whilst you enjoy the beautiful, handcrafted environment. Just don’t get a paper cut!

Official PC System Specification

	Minimum
OS	Windows 10
Processor	Intel i5 2.9GHz CPU or equivalent
Memory	8GB RAM
Graphics	NVIDIA GT 750M or equivalent
Storage	4GB available space

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