Games Released in 1986
417 new games released in 1986 across 10 platforms, with Family Computer being the most popular seeing 83 new titles. December was the busiest month of the year, launching 100 new releases.
Which days had the most releases?
December 31 was the busiest single day of 1986 with 41 releases.
Which month had the most releases?
The busiest release month of 1986 was December, totaling 100 titles.
How did each season compare?
Q4 was the busiest quarter of 1986 with 158 releases.
Which platforms saw the most releases?
Family Computer received 83 new titles in 1986, holding the most releases. The runner up was Arcade with 68 new titles.
Family Computer83 releases
Arcade68 releases
Commodore C64/128/MAX35 releases
Family Computer Disk System34 releases
MSX33 releases
PC-8800 Series31 releases
Nintendo Entertainment System29 releases
Sega Master System/Mark III23 releases
Amstrad CPC20 releases
ZX Spectrum17 releases
What genres were most popular?
Arcade was the dominant genre in 1986 with 111 titles. Shooter followed closely with 96.
Arcade111
Shooter96
Adventure95
Platform89
Sport42
Puzzle39
Role-playing37
Simulator37
Strategy32
Racing23


















