This week is all about early access games. PC gamers will have plenty of titles to check out. Add to that a few console releases to spice things up.
Wax Heads
- May 5, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC
Let’s start with a punk narrative simulation game in which your character runs a record shop. You’ll have to welcome quirky customers, chat with them, and discover all the records.
Dead as Disco
- May 5, 2026 on PC (Early Access)
Next up is a high-octane beat ‘em up where martial arts meets music videos. You’ll need to time every punch and kick to the music while taking on epic bosses.
The Awakener: Battle Tendency
- May 5, 2026 on PC
This Musou game has you mowing down waves of enemies Dynasty Warriors-style and customizing your avatar with Diablo-style builds. A hard-hitting action-RPG packed with loot that offers up to 50 hours of gameplay.
In The Black
- May 5, 2026 on PC (early access)
Here’s a new space flight simulation focused on realistic piloting. Of course, combat is on the agenda, with the option to play solo or in multiplayer. Ship customization options are included.
MOTORSLICE
- May 5, 2026 on PC
This action-adventure parkour game invites us to explore the ruins of a megastructure. They contain gigantic bosses that you’ll have to face using fluid gameplay as a young girl named « P ».
Farever
- May 6, 2026 on PC (early access)
Next up is this online multiplayer action-RPG set in a fantasy open world. Alone or with friends, you can explore these vast lands, complete dungeons, and craft powerful gear.
Huntdown Overtime
- May 7, 2026 on PC (Early Access)
A bit of action with a roguelike twist in this game featuring a pixelated aesthetic. The goal is to complete contracts, die, then upgrade your avatar before heading out on the hunt again.
Mixtape
- May 7, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC
Annapurna Interactive’s new narrative adventure follows three friends during their last night of high school. Players can relive a compilation of touching memories through vignettes set to music.
Blood: Refreshed Supply
- May 7, 2026 on Switch 2
Released last December, this retro-style FPS plunges us into 42 thrilling levels with a Lovecraftian atmosphere. We face off against zombies, gargoyles, and other creatures from the underworld.
Alabaster Dawn
- May 7, 2026 on PC (Early Access)
This 2.5D action-RPG with a top-down view was created by the developers of CrossCode. We’ll have to lift the curse of Nyx to help humanity be reborn. Puzzles and combat featuring formidable combos await us.
Wardrum
- May 7, 2026 on PC
In this turn-based tactical roguelite, you’ll lead a tribal warband that attacks to the beat of the drum. You’ll be able to strengthen your warriors with each new attempt.
WILL: Follow The Light
- May 7, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
We’re nearing the end with this atmospheric first-person single-player adventure. You must navigate endless waters to find your loved ones. It’s a realistic journey through the harsh northern latitudes.
Everything is Crab: The Animal Evolution Roguelite
- May 8, 2026 on PC
Finally, we wrap up with a roguelite centered on animal evolution. Over 125 evolutions and specializations are available to create unique creatures. Hunting, fleeing, or even looting will be necessary to survive in this living ecosystem.
