Games Released in 1988
556 new games released in 1988 across 10 platforms, with Family Computer being the most popular seeing 138 new titles. December was the busiest month of the year, launching 109 new releases.
Top Platform
Family Computer
New Releases
556
Busiest Month
December
What was the most popular game of 1988?
Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario Bros. 3, the third entry in the Super Mario Bros. series and Super Mario franchise, sees Mario or Luigi navigate a nonlinear world map containing platforming levels and optional minigames and challenges. The game features more diverse movement options and new items alongside more complex level designs and boss battles.
Which days had the most releases?
February 1 was the busiest single day of 1988 with 55 releases.
Which month had the most releases?
The busiest release month of 1988 was December, totaling 109 titles.
How did each season compare?
Q4 was the busiest quarter of 1988 with 185 releases.
Which platforms saw the most releases?
Family Computer received 138 new titles in 1988, holding the most releases. The runner up was Arcade with 62 new titles.
What genres were most popular?
Adventure was the dominant genre in 1988 with 121 titles. Shooter followed closely with 121.