Games Released in 1992

1,759 new games debuted in 1992 across 10 platforms, with Super Famicom seeing 142 releases. December was the busiest month, with 209 releases. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 was the most popular release of the year.

Which days had the most releases?

February 1 was the busiest single day of 1992 with 98 releases.

98 releases

February 1

35 releases

December 30

29 releases

December 18

24 releases

March 27

Which month had the most releases?

The busiest release month of 1992 was December, totaling 209 titles.

How did each season compare?

Q4 was the busiest quarter of 1992 with 386 releases.

Q1 (Jan–Mar)

334 releases

Most popular release in Q2

Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis

A point-and-click adventure game by LucasArts originally released in 1992. Almost a year later, it was reissued on CD-ROM as an enhanced "talkie" edition with full voice acting and digitized sound effects. In 2009, this version was also released as an unlockable extra of the Wii action game Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings, and as a digitally distributed Steam title. The seventh game to use the script language SCUMM, Fate of Atlantis has the player explore environments and interact with objects and characters by using commands constructed with predetermined verbs. It features three unique paths to select, influencing story development, gameplay and puzzles.

Q3 (Jul–Sep)

235 releases

Most popular release in Q3

Super Mario Kart

Super Mario Kart is a racing game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and the first game of the Mario Kart series, as well as the game that sets precedents to the fictional kart racing genre. Part of this game is heavily based on Super Mario World in terms of graphics and overall theme. Using Mode 7 scaling, the first true kart game on the SNES has you collecting coins to boost your speed while using shells and bananas to stop others on the track.

Q4 (Oct–Dec)

386 releases

Most popular release in Q4

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is a side-scrolling platform game and the sequel to the original Sonic the Hedgehog. Players control Sonic as he traverses larger, faster-paced levels across West Side Island, collecting rings, defeating robot enemies, and pursuing Doctor Robotnik. The game introduces Sonic's sidekick Miles "Tails" Prower, a two-tailed fox who can be controlled by a second player. It also adds the spin dash move, a competitive split-screen multiplayer mode, and pseudo-3D special stages in which players collect rings to earn Chaos Emeralds.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

Super Famicom received 142 new titles in 1992, holding the most releases. The runner up was Sega Mega Drive/Genesis with 125 new titles.

Super Famicom142 releases

Sega Mega Drive/Genesis125 releases

Game Boy113 releases

Family Computer96 releases

Arcade88 releases

PC-9800 Series81 releases

Nintendo Entertainment System72 releases

Super Nintendo Entertainment System66 releases

Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD59 releases

TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine53 releases

What genres were most popular?

Platform was the dominant genre in 1992 with 193 titles. Adventure followed closely with 192.

Platform193

Adventure192

Shooter172

Sport155

Role-playing135

Arcade125

Puzzle121

Strategy115

Fighting72

Simulator70

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