GRIND's Recommendations for May 2026
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Oh, wow, it's May already! Time flies when you're having fun. The problem is that, in our hobby, releases come non-stop. We don't have the option to tell the industry: „Okay, that's enough, stop for a few months so I can clear my backlog,” which is why this month another seven solid games we heartily recommend are coming out.
Small disclaimer: although we do our best to keep the list updated, recommendations may be subject to unforeseen changes — last-minute delays, cancellations, or surprise releases of titles we had no information about.
Dead as Disco
Release date: 5 May 2026
Platforms: PC
We're starting the month strong with a lesser-known game: Dead as Disco, which launches in early access on 5 May. It's a rhythm-action game, similar to Hi-Fi Rush, however, unlike that adventure created by Tango Gameworks, Brain Jar Games, Inc.'s title draws heavily from Sifu. Join Charlie Disco, the drummer of a renowned band, who has “returned” from the dead to take revenge on his former bandmates, using the ancestral martial art of Beat Kune Do.
The story is non-linear, allowing you to tackle bosses in any order you wish, and the soundtrack promises to be unforgettable. If you want to try something different, in arena mode you can use your own songs. So, if you've always wanted to smack hordes of enemies to Michael Sembello's “Maniac” or Boney M.'s “Rasputin,” this is your chance to fulfil your dream.
Directive 8020
Release date: 12 May 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
We had a period where Supermassive Games released a game a year in their horror anthology, The Dark Pictures Anthology. The famous series began in 2016 with Until Dawn, and since then the studio has tackled a new subgenre with each release. Man of Medan was a ghost story, Little Hope had witches, House of Ashes was an excursion into ancient temples where forgotten horrors lay, and The Devil in Me was a psychological thriller with classic slasher elements. Directive 8020 will be the studio's first foray into space, and the developers seem to have drawn inspiration from The Thing and Among Us. The crew of the Cassiopeia must discover who the impostor, replaced by an alien, is before they return to Earth.
Forza Horizon 6
Release date: 19 May 2026
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PC
Playground Games has given fans what they've always wanted: a Forza Horizon set in Japan. The Land of the Rising Sun has one of the most vibrant car cultures in the world, and now we can see it with our own eyes. Over 550 cars will be available in the game, and the tracks will include both the famous neon-lit streets of Tokyo and the idyllic landscapes around Mount Fuji. And for those who want to customise their experience, the game will also include a build mode where we can create our own garages
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
Release date: 21 May 2026
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2
After a very long time, Yoshi is getting a new game! Perhaps that's why the famous dinosaur had such an important role in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, but let's get back to it. Yoshi will encounter a magical encyclopaedia and help it remember its purpose. You might be wondering who the big antagonist will be. Well, from the promotional materials, it seems it will be Bowser Jr.
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies
Release date: 21 May 2026
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5
After the title that redefined the CRPG genre, ZA/UM returns with a new game. It's not a sequel to Disco Elysium, but it's just as memorable. Zero Parades: For Dead Spies is a spy RPG that expands on the D.E. formula and introduces new ways for the player to interact with the world. The Conditioning system has replaced the Thought Cabinet from the previous title, but Zero Parades offers the same level of freedom and memorable characters. Whether protagonist Hershel Wilk will succeed in her mission or fail spectacularly after trusting psychic doppelgängers, is entirely up to the player.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Release date: 22 May 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC
Holy Batman, what is this? A tribute to the 90 years of the famous Caped Crusader, the game incorporates various familiar elements from the DC hero's history. Unlike the other three titles in the LEGO Batman series, Legacy of the Dark Knight has gameplay similar to the Arkham series, with a combat system based on combos and parries.
Whether you liked Tim Burton's Batman Returns or Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight, Traveller's Tales' newest creation has something for you. And for comic book fans, the developers have included several characters from the Absolute Batman series in the game.
007 First Light
Release date: 27 May 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC
It's 100% a coincidence that the seventh game we're recommending is 007 First Light. This new title in the universe created by Ian Fleming takes us to the beginnings of the famous secret agent, when he had not yet achieved his 00 status. The game is developed by IO Interactive, the studio behind the modern Hitman trilogy, which is why there are certain similarities to Agent 47's adventures. However, the developers have assured us that 007 is not a simple reskin. The systems from Hitman have been refined and developed, and new mechanics have been created specifically for First Light. So prepare your arsenal of gadgets, sports cars, and tuxedos, because we're embarking on an unforgettable adventure!
My dears, these are the recommendations for May 2026! We sincerely hope that at least one of these recommendations caught your eye!