For many years now, the last Monday of May has been a federal holiday in the U.S., created to honour those who gave their lives in service. Memorial Day, as it’s called, is a day off from work and school, which — when paired with the weekend before — gives us three or even four glorious days to relax.
So, what can you do with a long weekend like that? Maybe it’s time to catch up on movies and games you’ve been putting off? Today, we’ve got a list of the best games to play during Memorial Day Long Break. Ready? Let’s dive in!
| Game | Release | Genre | Developer | Video | |
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 | Doom: The Dark Ages | 2025-05-15 | Shooter | id Software | |
 | Stardew Valley | 2016-02-26 | Strategy & Adventure | ConcernedApe | |
 | RoadCraft | 2025-05-20 | Adventure & Simulator | Saber Interactive | |
 | Split Fiction | 2025-03-06 | Role-playing (RPG) & Adventure | Hazelight Studios | |
 | Clair Obscur Expedition 33 | 2025-04-24 | Role-playing (RPG) | Sandfall Interactive | |
 | Red Dead Redemption 2 | 2018-10-26 | Shooter & Role-playing (RPG) | Rockstar Games | |
 | Baldurs Gate 3 | 2020-10-06 | Role-playing (RPG) & Strategy | Larian Studios | |
 | Cyberpunk 2077 | 2020-12-10 | Shooter & Adventure | CD PROJEKT RED | |
 | The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt GOTY Edition | 2015-05-18 | Role-playing (RPG) & Adventure | CD PROJEKT RED | |
 | Terraria | 2011-05-16 | Indie & Role-playing (RPG) | Re-Logic | |
 | Persona 5 Royal | 2022-10-21 | Adventure & Turn-based strategy (TBS) | Atlus | |
 | Devil May Cry 5 Deluxe | 2019-03-08 | Action RPG | Capcom Development Division 1 |
Doom: The Dark Ages
| Release date: | 2025-05-15 |
| Genre: | Shooter |
| Developer: | id Software |
DOOM is a legendary first-person shooter series that kicked off back in 1993. The 2016 reboot (also simply titled Doom) brought the franchise back to its brutal, demon-slaying roots, while embracing modern mechanics and visuals.
The Dark Ages is a prequel to the 2016 game, placing you in the boots of the Doom Slayer during a time when he served gods and kings, battling demons in a grim, semi-medieval world.
Why play it now? Because it just dropped on May 15th, and it’s already blowing up the charts!
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Stardew Valley
| Release date: | 2016-02-26 |
| Genre: | Role-playing (RPG) & Simulator & Strategy & Indie & Adventure |
| Developer: | ConcernedApe |
Available on pretty much everything, this charming indie game is tough to squeeze into just one genre — but it’s definitely a cosy classic. Nearly a decade after launch, it’s still loved by players worldwide.
You play as a young protagonist who inherits their grandfather’s farm in a peaceful countryside town. Your mission? Restore it to its former glory. But that’s not all — there are secrets to uncover, dungeons to explore, and even monsters to fight!
Stardew Valley is the kind of heartwarming Memorial Day game that lets you escape into a pixel-perfect world — especially if this holiday brings up nostalgia or mixed emotions.
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RoadCraft
| Release date: | 2025-05-20 |
| Genre: | Simulator & Adventure |
| Developer: | Saber Interactive |
Love construction simulators, giant machinery, and post-apocalyptic vibes? Then RoadCraft might just be your jam.
In this chill construction sim from the folks behind SnowRunner, you take on the role of a heavy equipment operator tasked with rebuilding roads, bridges, and other structures destroyed by natural disasters.
Another brand-new title, RoadCraft is perfect for unwinding over the long weekend.
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Split Fiction
| Release date: | 2025-03-06 |
| Genre: | Role-playing (RPG) & Adventure |
| Developer: | Hazelight Studios |
It Takes Two was a game-changer in the co-op world, and Split Fiction is the next creative brainchild from the same developers — again requiring two players to experience the full magic.
This time, you play as two authors who are sucked into their own fictional universes — one fantasy, one sci-fi. They’ll have to work together not just to escape, but to prevent their stories from being stolen.
Split Fiction is a great pick for family time during Memorial Day Break — and it’s another fresh release you won’t want to miss.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
| Release date: | 2025-04-24 |
| Genre: | Role-playing (RPG) |
| Developer: | Sandfall Interactive |
A dark fantasy world inspired by the Belle Époque, turn-based combat with jRPG flair, surreal monsters, and an eerie storyline? Yep, we’re intrigued.
In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, you lead a team of adventurers trying to stop a mysterious being known as the Paintress, who awakens once a year to paint a number on a stone monolith. That number marks the age at which people will crumble to dust and die. This year, the number is 33.
It’s another brand-new release that’s already earning glowing reviews — and it might just pull you in so deep you forget the weekend’s almost over!
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Whether diving into intense battles, escaping to a peaceful farm, or teaming up for some epic couch co-op — we hope this list gave you something to look forward to.
Enjoy your time off, stay safe, and happy gaming!