Games Released in October 1990

76 new games released in October 1990, with Family Computer being the most active platform. October 1 was the busiest day, with 10 new releases.

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 26 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 System9 releases
TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine8 releases
PC-9800 Series5 releases
Sharp X680005 releases
Sega Game Gear4 releases
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis4 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
Platform11
Role-playing8
Arcade7
Sport7
Turn-based strategy5
Racing3