Games Released in March 1988

40 new games debuted in March 1988, with Family Computer being the most active platform. March 1 was the busiest day, with 9 releases. Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

March 1 saw the most activity with 9 releases.

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat

Tue, Mar 1

9 releases

Wed, Mar 2

1 release

Thu, Mar 3

2 releases

Fri, Mar 4

2 releases

Sat, Mar 5

1 release

Sun, Mar 6

No releases

Mon, Mar 7

No releases

Tue, Mar 8

3 releases

Wed, Mar 9

No releases

Thu, Mar 10

2 releases

Fri, Mar 11

2 releases

Sat, Mar 12

No releases

Sun, Mar 13

No releases

Mon, Mar 14

No releases

Tue, Mar 15

No releases

Wed, Mar 16

No releases

Thu, Mar 17

1 release

Fri, Mar 18

4 releases

Sat, Mar 19

No releases

Sun, Mar 20

No releases

Mon, Mar 21

2 releases

Tue, Mar 22

No releases

Wed, Mar 23

1 release

Thu, Mar 24

2 releases

Fri, Mar 25

5 releases

Sat, Mar 26

3 releases

Sun, Mar 27

No releases

Mon, Mar 28

1 release

Tue, Mar 29

1 release

Wed, Mar 30

1 release

Thu, Mar 31

1 release

How did each week compare?

The first week of March was the busiest with 15 releases.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

Family Computer received 15 new titles in March 1988. The runner up was Family Computer Disk System with 8 new titles.

Family Computer15 releases
Family Computer Disk System8 releases
Sega Master System/Mark III4 releases
Arcade3 releases
Apple II2 releases
Game & Watch2 releases
MSX2 releases
Apple IIGS1 release
Commodore C64/128/MAX1 release
DOS1 release

What genres were most popular?

Arcade was the dominant genre in March 1988 with 14 titles. Shooter followed closely with 11.

Arcade14
Shooter11
Platform10
Adventure9
Sport5
Strategy5
Puzzle3
Hack and slash2
Role-playing2
Simulator2