The publisher Hooded Horse and the studio Sad Socket are pleased with the launch of the roguelike strategy game 9 Kings, where players build a kingdom. Within a month of early access, the game has sold more than 400,000 copies.

We’re summarizing last month, taking a detailed look at and analyzing the results of game releases in May 2025. Inside, you’ll find many figures and data regarding both AAA titles like Doom: The Dark Ages and indie hits like Monster Train 2.