Another month, another incredible line of new game releases.
Overclockers UK is back with our monthly guide of our top 5 new game releases this May! Plus, if you want to get your hands on these new games, we’ve paired some of our incredible gaming laptops and PCs.
Oaken – May 3rd
A brand-new tactical turn-based game, Oaken, follows the inhabitants of the Great Oak. As spirits who follow the voice, named the Oak Song, its recent disappearance kickstarts a series of disastrous events. Players must decide whether they will help to fix or destroy the Great Oak.
Adventure through a randomly generated map, filled with different levels and bosses for you to explore. You will need to upgrade your spells and spirits in any way you want, in order to master the tactical battles.
Official PC System Specifications:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | TBC |
| Processor | 3.3GHz to 3.69GHz CPU | |
| Memory | 2GB RAM | |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or equivalent | |
| Storage | 1000MB available space |
Wildcat Gun Machine – May 4th
Take on hordes of terrifying beasts from hell is in this action-packed dungeon crawler. Featuring classic bullet hell shooter gameplay, choose from a whooping 40 different types of weaponry, and even giant mech robots, as you explore maze-like dungeons and encounter enemies.
Tailored to suit any playstyle, there are even skill upgrades that all depend on how you want to play. If you want a more forgiving playthrough, you can increase how many times you can respawn. Or if you want to slash and dash, why not upgrade your movement speed and dash abilities.
Official PC System Specifications
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 8.1, 10 or 11 | Windows 10 or 11 |
| Processor | Intel i5-6xxx or AMD FX 6300 | Intel i7-5xxx or AMD FX 8370 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 or AMD Radeon R7 265 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 480 |
| DirectX | DirectX compatible | Version 11 |
| Storage | 8GB available space | 8GB available space |
Top Laptop to Play Wildcat Gun Machine:
Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop (NH.QBSEK.004):
- 15.6’’ FHD 360Hz display
- Conquer your enemies and your workloads with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H CPU
- Next-generation gaming, thanks to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU
- Acer CoolBoost fan technology
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate: Daemonhunters – May 5th
In the latest instalment of the Warhammer series, get ready to lead humanity’s greatest weapon, the Grey Knights. In this action-packed tactical RPG, players will need to find a way to stop the spread of an intergalactic cosmic plague, The Bloom.
Take command of your own squad of Grey Knights, which you can personalise and equip with a vast range of skills, and powerful weaponry. You will need to create and upgrade your operation base, build facilities, and conduct research into The Bloom to find a way to stop the spread. All whilst jumping headfirst into fast-paced tactical combat against hordes of terrifying enemies!
Official PC System Specifications:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7-11 | Windows 7-11 |
| Processor | Intel i5-4590 or AMD FX 8350 | Intel i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 7 2700 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or AMD Radeon R9 280X | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 18GB available space | 18GB available space |
Top PC to Play Warhammer 40,000:
OcUK Gaming Enigma Enthusiast PC (FS-1DW-OG):
- Aimed at gaming enthusiasts, looking for the perfect upgrade
- Unlock blisteringly fast gaming and content creation, thanks to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X CPU
- Real-Time Ray Tracing and NVIDIA AI DLSS enabled, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070Ti GPU
- Flexible storage options available, including a 2TB hard drive
Moo Lander – May 27th
A 2D adventure platform game, Moo Lander will see players command civilisation’s last spaceship to search for a source of infinite amounts of milk…
You will need to solve puzzles, fight enemies, and discover secrets, all whilst trying to tame the herd of Mighty Cows.
Official PC System Specifications:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Q6600 2.4GHz or equivalent | Intel Core i5 3350 or equivalent |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 760 or equivalent | NVIDIA GTX 1060 or equivalent |
| Storage | 5GB available space | 5GB available space |
The Last Taxi – May 31st
This is a brand-new VR adventure set in Progress Point, a sprawling metropolis that has embraced human and robot life. The Last Taxi will see players take control of the last human taxi driver. The hours may be long and the pay is pretty terrible, but at least you will get to meet a diverse range of passengers, each with a different story to tell.
Listen to their stories and unravel a network of secrets and conspiracies as you make morally challenging decisions that could have implications on society.
Official PC System Specifications:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i3-6100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel i7 68000K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
| Memory | 12GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 470 | NVIDIA GTX 1070 Ti or AMD RX 5700 |
| Storage | 10GB available space | 15GB available space |
| Additional Notes | VR Headset Required | VR Headset Required |
Top PC to Play The Last Taxi:
OcUK Gaming Kestrel PC (FS-18J-OG):
- Small, but exceptionally powerful
- Experience ultra-fast processing speeds, with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Choose from a selection of AMD Radeon GPUs to suit your individual requirements
- All installed within a sleek, micro-ATX case with aRGB lighting for additional flair
Oculus 256GB Quest 2 VR Headset (301-00361-02):
- Next-generation gaming
- Easy to setup
- 3D Cinematic sound
- Connect to a compatible PC via an Oculus Link cable (*sold separately*)
Your Thoughts?
What are your thoughts on our top 5 new games releases for May? Did we include your favourite? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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