What VR and MR games are coming in May? Here are some of the most promising titles for all major platforms.
The following list is a subjective selection of games and is not exhaustive. Please note that some titles may be announced or postponed during the month.
New releases are listed first. At the end of the article, DLCs are listed, as well as VR games that are already available and are coming to new VR platforms.
Final Fury (May 8 for Meta Quest, PC VR)
Official game description:
From the creators of Synth Riders comes Final Fury, the VR fighting game that redefines stepping into the ring. Face off against the galaxy’s fiercest fighters—offline or across the world with rollback netcode. This isn’t some button-pushing battle. Every punch, every block, and every special attack is powered by YOU. This is VR fighting done right.
Final Fury is coming to the Horizon Store and Steam.
Surviving Mars: Pioneer (May 8 for Meta Quest 3 & Pro, PC VR)
Official game description:
For the first time, the Surviving Mars universe has been brought to VR, delivering a survival experience where every decision matters.
Establish an autonomous mining operation, carefully managing oxygen, nutrition, and power to keep yourself alive. Construct and expand your base, optimizing power grids and resource extraction to stay one step ahead of disaster.
Before venturing into the unknown, ensure you’re in optimal condition—every decision must be carefully weighed, as success depends on preparation as much as action.
Surviving Mars: Pioneer is coming to the Horizon Store and Steam.
The Midnight Walk (May 8 for PC VR, Playstation VR 2)
Official game description:
Embark upon The Midnight Walk in this reverent dark fantasy adventure built in clay, from the minds behind Lost in Random, Fe and Ghost Giant.
Become The Burnt One, befriend a lost lantern creature named Potboy, and use his flame to light your way through a conflicting world of wonder and horror. Survive and outsmart the many monsters eager to devour your little friend’s flame as you experience five tales of fire and darkness, featuring an incredible cast of odd characters.
Marvel at every disturbing detail in a landscape painstakingly handcrafted with real life clay and animated in a stop motion style.
The Midnight Walk is coming to Steam and the Playstation Store.
Slender: The Arrival VR (May 13 for Meta Quest, PC VR, Playstation VR 2)
Official game description:
Slender: The Arrival is the official videogame adaptation of Slender Man; the paranormal phenomenon that has been terrifying the curious-minded all around the globe. Get ready to experience the terror like never before by entering the world of Slender: The Arrival in virtual reality.
Slender: The Arrival VR is coming to Steam. The other store pages are not yet online.
Trailblazer: The Untold Story of Mrs Benz (May 16 for Meta Quest)
Official game description:
Brought to you by the executive producers of “All Quiet on the Western Front” and “The Pirate Queen”, discover the extraordinary true story of Bertha Benz, a trailblazing pioneer who defied societal norms to embark on the world’s first road trip in 1888.
Starring Daisy Ridley (Star Wars) and directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Eloise Singer, Trailblazer is a 20-minute VR interactive story created by Singer Studios.
Step into Bertha’s shoes—explore her workshop, assemble the world’s first motorcar, and drive through the breathtaking landscape of 1888 Germany.
Trailblazer: The Untold Story of Mrs Benz can be purchased in the Horizon Store.
Out of Sight VR (May 22 for PC VR)
Official game description:
Out of Sight VR pulls you into a chilling nightmare where you see through the eyes of a child’s only comfort—her teddy bear. Guide Sophie through a sinister mansion and evade the lurking horrors that stalk her every move. The shadows are watching. And Sophie is depending on you.
Out of Sight VR is coming to Steam.
Zombie Army VR (May 22 for Meta Quest, PC VR, Playstation VR 2)
Official game description:
Zombie Hitler has been defeated, but the zombie hordes are still at large and Europe remains in the throes of war.
Following the story of Zombie Army, you return to the field as one of the Deadhunters, an elite squad fighting to end the apocalypse! VR brings a new level of immersion to the nail-biting action.
Zombie Army VR is coming to the Horizon Store, Steam, and the Playstation Store.
F1 25 (May 30 for PC VR)
Official game description:
Leave your mark on the world of racing in F1 25, the official video game of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship, featuring a revamped My Team mode, the thrilling third chapter of Braking Point, and more!
F1 25 is coming to Steam.
Pools (May 30 for PC VR)
Official game description:
Walking simulator. Explore, admire and listen. Uncanny. Relaxing. Unnerving. Eerie. Immersive. No monsters chasing you or jumping towards at your screen, but can feel oppressive at times by invoking fears of getting lost, the dark, tight spaces and liminal space architecture. Inspired by backrooms.
Pools can be purchased on Steam, and VR support will be released on May 30th.
DLCs and VR games released for new platforms:
- Walkabout Mini Golf: Raptor Cliff’s DLC will be released on May 1 for all platforms
- The House of Da Vinci VR will be released on May 1 for Playstation VR 2 (Playstation Store)
- Vendette Forever will be released on May 8 for PC VR (Steam)
- Wall Town Wonders on May 8 for PC VR (Steam) and Playstation VR (Playstation Store)
- Pirates VR: Jolly Roger will be released on May 15 for Playstation VR 2 (Playstation Store)
- Smash Drums will be released on May 15 for Playstation VR 2 (Playstation Store)
- Epyka will be released in May for Playstation VR 2 (Playstation Store)
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