Games Released in October 1990

75 new games debuted in October 1990, with Family Computer being the most active platform. October 26 was the busiest day, with 10 releases. The Secret of Monkey Island was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

October 26 saw the most activity with 10 releases.

How did each week compare?

The first week of October was the busiest with 25 releases.

Week 1 (October 1–7)

25 releases
The Secret of Monkey Island

Most popular release in Week 1

The Secret of Monkey Island

I cursed my luck again as I slid down the monkey's throat. Have my dreams of guzzling grog and plundering galleons been reduced to this? "Three small trials and you're a pirate like us," they said. Fair enough. If only I could stomach the foul brew these scurvy seadogs swilled, the rest would be easy. How could I have known I'd meet a powerful and beautiful woman with a jealous suitor too stupid to realize he'd been dead for years? And how can I crawl through this great stone monkey to find a man who walks three inches above the ground and sets fire to his beard every morning? Do business with quaint and humble shopkeepers. Participate in complex and meaningful dialogues. Visit interesting places and steal stuff. Experience the never-ending nightlife of Melee Island.

Week 5 (October 29–31)

2 releases

Which platforms saw the most releases?

Family Computer received 15 new titles in October 1990. The runner up was Game Boy with 11 new titles.

Family Computer15 releases
Game Boy11 releases
Nintendo Entertainment System8 releases
TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine8 releases
PC-9800 Series5 releases
Sega Game Gear4 releases
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis4 releases
Sharp X680004 releases
Super Famicom4 releases
DOS3 releases

What genres were most popular?

Shooter was the dominant genre in October 1990 with 20 titles. Puzzle followed closely with 17.

Shooter20
Puzzle17
Strategy13
Adventure12
Platform10
Role-playing8
Arcade7
Sport7
Turn-based strategy5
Racing3