Feature: 10 Exciting Xbox Indie Games To Look Out For In May 2025

We’ve officially entered a new month, signaling the need to examine the upcoming indie games awaiting us! As always, it’s a challenge to select just ten games to spotlight, but we’ll make an effort to highlight some fantastic titles.

The Precinct has been gaining a lot of buzz lately, while Revenge of the Savage Planet and To A T are both available on Xbox Game Pass. Additionally, Captain Blood was initially intended for the original Xbox, and Tainted Grail: The Fall Of Avalon is delivering yet another thrilling RPG that received “very positive” feedback on Steam during early access.

Don’t restrict yourself to just these ten games—across Pure Xbox, there’s a comprehensive listing of everything that has been unveiled as launching on Xbox in May 2025 to date, so be sure to check that out as well.

Here are 10 exciting Xbox indie games to watch for in May 2025:

Captain Blood – May 6

Captain Blood is a pirate-centric action game in which you become a formidable pirate in pursuit of treasure and fame. Anticipate thrilling experiences filled with cannon fire, pistol action, swashbuckling duels, and a wealth of pirate antics. This hack’n’slash offers intense combat, countless foes, and eye-catching combos.

An exhilarating sci-fi first-person shooter. A HYPER UNIT ASKA is dispatched on a perilous mission to rescue citizens’ COREs from MOEBIUS, an orbital city transformed into a lethal trap. Engage in cybernetic warfare against the ENGINEERS and uncover the mysteries of METAL EDEN.

Revenge of the Savage Planet – May 8 (Xbox Game Pass)

Revenge of the Savage Planet is a lively, satirical action-adventure sci-fi experience. Leap, shoot, and gather your way through colorful alien landscapes, acquiring new gear and enhancements, all while uncovering various hidden treasures.

Spirit of the North 2 – May 8

Explore the secrets of a stunning ancient realm in this breathtaking third-person adventure, a sequel to the acclaimed ‘Spirit of the North.’ Step into the paws of a solitary fox with a raven sidekick on a journey to restore lost guardians and find your way home.

Palia – May 13

Palia is a lively new realm made just for you. Craft, cook, fish, and farm with friends as you embrace the life you’ve always dreamed of and uncover an enchanting quest filled with vibrant characters and a mystery to solve.

The Precinct – May 13

Averno City, 1983. Gangs dominate the streets while your father lies in unrest beneath the earth. Restore order to the city, unveil hidden truths, and embark on exhilarating vehicle chases through destructible environments in this neon-noir action sandbox police experience.

Monster Train 2 – May 21

Monster Train makes a return with fresh clans, new enemy groups, exciting challenges, new modes, and more! Defend your Pyre in the classic three-tiered, vertical gameplay that propelled the original roguelike deckbuilder to success.

Deliver At All Costs – May 22

Deliver At All Costs is a thrilling action experience where chaos, absurdity, and mystery intertwine! Assume the role of Winston Green—a down-on-his-luck courier with a fiery disposition and a shadowy past—as he delivers highly unconventional cargo, leaving destruction and mayhem in his wake.

Tainted Grail: The Fall Of Avalon – May 23

Dive into a dark reimagining of Arthurian tales in this first-person, open-world RPG. Traverse a realm trapped in perpetual autumn, observe legendary stories unravel, and make significant choices woven into an intricate, branching narrative.

To A T – May 28 (Xbox Game Pass)

A delightful, colorful adventure from the creator of Katamari Damacy and the uvula team, featuring a teen navigating life in a quaint town alongside their lovable dog sidekick. While their body remains stuck in a T-pose, they strive to make the most of their circumstances.

Which Xbox indie games are you most enthusiastic about in May 2025? Share your thoughts in the comments below.