Games Released in May 1987
32 new games released in May 1987, with Family Computer Disk System being the most active platform. May 1 was the busiest day, with 11 new releases.
Top Platform
Family Computer Disk System
New Releases
32
Busiest Day
May 1
What was the most popular game of May 1987?
Sid Meier's Pirates!
You'll criss-cross your way along the 17th century Spanish Main in search of all-new adventures. You'll lead a crew of hot-blooded buccaneers into rollicking harbour towns. And risk your booty and your life plundering enemy ships! Hunt for magnificent treasures! Unravel the mysteries and clues of your adventure! Even battle your way through enemy waters on grueling rescue missions! Will you win your rightful place in history? Or will you end up shipwrecked on a distant island? The answer can only be found in the swashbuckling Pirates! Gold.
Which days had the most releases?
May 1 saw the most activity with 11 releases.
Fri, May 1
11 releases
Sat, May 2
1 release
Sun, May 3
No releases
Mon, May 4
No releases
Tue, May 5
2 releases
Wed, May 6
3 releases
Thu, May 7
No releases
Fri, May 8
1 release
Sat, May 9
1 release
Sun, May 10
No releases
Mon, May 11
No releases
Tue, May 12
2 releases
Wed, May 13
No releases
Thu, May 14
No releases
Fri, May 15
1 release
Sat, May 16
No releases
Sun, May 17
1 release
Mon, May 18
1 release
Tue, May 19
2 releases
Wed, May 20
No releases
Thu, May 21
No releases
Fri, May 22
1 release
Sat, May 23
No releases
Sun, May 24
1 release
Mon, May 25
1 release
Tue, May 26
No releases
Wed, May 27
1 release
Thu, May 28
No releases
Fri, May 29
No releases
Sat, May 30
2 releases
Sun, May 31
No releases
How did each week compare?
The first week of May was the busiest with 17 releases.
Which platforms saw the most releases?
Family Computer Disk System received 7 new titles in May 1987. The runner up was Commodore C64/128/MAX with 6 new titles.
What genres were most popular?
Adventure was the dominant genre in May 1987 with 10 titles. Platform followed closely with 9.