May 2026 was a standout month for indie games, offering a diverse range of titles that provided plenty of entertainment between major AAA releases. From retro-inspired shooters to cosy narrative sims, the indie scene delivered a bumper crop of recommendations.
Action movie fans will enjoy 'Huntdown: Overtime', a chrome-coated run-and-gunner set in fictional New Detroit. This roguelite features slick shooting, ducking, and melee combat, with various weapons and cybernetic upgrades ensuring endless bullet-spraying fun.
For a more relaxed experience, 'Wax Heads' is a 'cosy-punk' narrative sim about running a struggling record store. With its garish art style, amazing characters, and poignant writing, it captures the sense of community that comes from sharing a passion for music.
Metroidvania fans should check out 'Clockwork Ambrosia', a long-gestating title that was worth the wait. It allows players to customise weapons with over 100 modifiers, combining Metroidvania exploration with run-and-gun combat in a beautiful GBA-inspired world.
Finally, 'Call of the Elder Gods' is a sequel to 2020's 'Call of the Sea', offering inventive first-person puzzles with Lovecraftian theming. Set in Miskatonic University, it boasts environmental variety and a compelling narrative, though some puzzles may be overly obtuse.
