5 Biggest Horror Games Releasing in May 2026

We’re nearly halfway through 2026 and the horrors have been relentless – as have the horror game releases, and May 2026 does not disappoint. This month’s new horror games bring claustrophobic vibes to endure in The Bunker Notes and Heavy Metal Death Can, Lovecraftian horrors to be found in Necrophosis: Full Consciousness and Luna Abyss, and finally Supermassive’s long awaited Directive 8020 will release this May. 

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The Bunker Notes

The Bunker Notes releases on May 1st for PC.

The Bunker Notes is a visual novel with an eerily meta narrative. Delivered in a 2D, black and white art style, you take on the role of a man who has hunkered down in his bunker amidst a (fictional) virus which is threatening to wipe out humanity. Your decisions will shape the story, and with multiple endings to be found, every choice, every interaction, every knock at the door is a potential threat to your life.

Directive 8020

Directive 8020 will be available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S from May 12th.

Supermassive’s classic formula returns, new and improved in their sci-fi horror Directive 8020. After the Cassiopeia crash lands on an alien planet, a sinister life form with the power to perfectly imitate its prey makes its way onto the ship, stalking the corridors and destroying all trust among the crew as they struggle to tell who’s real and who’s a threat. Supermassive fans can expect the usual branching narratives, dialogue options and QTEs from Directive 8020, this time blended with a more hands-on approach to survival horror. 

Digital pre-order of Directive 8020 grants access to the digital deluxe edition, which comes with additional cinematic filters, costumes from The Dark Pictures Anthology, and digital artbook. The deluxe edition of Directive 8020 also adds a bonus mission, where you’ll find relics from games in The Dark Pictures Anthology, connecting Directive 8020 to the Supermassive universe.

Luna Abyss

Luna Abyss releases for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on May 21st.

If you’re a fan of Returnal and the recently released Saros, then Luna Abyss is a must for your backlog. Venturing into the Abyss enters you into a luminous bullet hell, shooting your way through grotesque enemies and cosmic horrors to explore the ancient ruins, where echoes of the past unveil the secrets behind the city of Greymount. Luna Abyss has a demo available now on Steam.

Heavy Metal Death Can

Heavy Metal Death Can will be available for PC on 28th May, with a demo available now on Steam.

Heavy Metal Death Can is possibly the gnarliest way of referring to a submarine, which is conveniently the setting for the game, Heavy Metal Death Can. Isolated in the depths of the Norwegian sea, a contagious sludge has found its way on board and infected the crew, turning your team to enemies and your sanctuary to a claustrophobic hell.

With fixed camera angles and a low poly aesthetic, Heavy Metal Death Can also has the option to fully embrace the retro vibes with tank controls, or modern controls for those less familiar with the PS1 era. Heavy Metal Death Can has a demo available now on Steam.

Necrophosis: Full Consciousness 

Already available on PC, Necrophosis: Full Consciousness releases on May 28th for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Taking place billions of years in the future, you explore a deteriorating world where the titular disease Necrophosis has caused decay to consume everything it touches, including the world’s inhabitants. Make your way through the haunting landscapes, piecing together the narrative through intricate puzzles and environmental story telling.

While the base game of Necrophosis has been out on Steam since April 2025 (with a demo also available), Necrophosis: Full Consciousness brings the game to consoles, along with its new DLC. The Subconsciousness DLC should be able to be completed in one sitting, and although it has a story of its own, it will further build on the eldritch world of Necrophosis.