Games Released in August 1993

90 new games released in August 1993, with Super Nintendo Entertainment System being the most active platform. August 30 was the busiest day, with 23 new releases.

Which days had the most releases?

August 30 saw the most activity with 23 releases.

How did each week compare?

The first week of August was the busiest with 33 releases.

Week 1 (August 1–7)

33 releases
Secret of Mana

Most popular release in Week 1

Secret of Mana

Initially released in Japan in 1993, Secret of Mana took the world by storm with its innovative real-time battle system and gorgeously rendered world. It continues to stand out among other action RPGs for its seamless gameplay that anyone from beginner to veteran can enjoy. One of the most memorable elements of the Mana series is the Ring Command menu system. With the single press of a button, a ring-shaped menu appears on the screen, where players can use items, change weapons, and do a variety of other actions without needing to switch screens. This Ring Command menu system for which the Mana series is so well known was first introduced in Secret of Mana and has since appeared in most games in the series. Play as Randi and his two companions, Primm and Popoi, as they adventure all around the world. At the center of our epic story is the mystical power of Mana. Battle the empire in its quest for control of Mana. Befriend the eight elementals who wield the forces of nature itself. Numerous encounters await at every turn.

Week 2 (August 8–14)

11 releases
The Immortal

Most popular release in Week 2

The Immortal

When nightmares come to life... You discover you're not immortal! You're a mighty wizard in search of your lost master, Mordamir. Venture into the dungeon and slove the mysteries of each level. Unravel the secrets of The Immortal! The Immortal is an isometric action-adventure game. Your old mentor Mordamir has disappeared. Probably kidnapped. You're not too sure where he might be, but a dungeon is always a good place to look, so you seek out the nearest one and plunge into its depths. Beware: 8 levels of isometric death await. The Immortal is the prototype of a trial-and-error game. Progress is made by encountering a hazard, dying, solving the problem, encountering the next hazard. To solve a level, you have to know its traps and their patterns by heart. As frustrating as this may sound (it is), The Immortal quite cleverly balances annoyance with curiosity and graphical rewards.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

Super Nintendo Entertainment System received 35 new titles in August 1993. The runner up was Sega Mega Drive/Genesis with 18 new titles.

Super Nintendo Entertainment System35 releases
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis18 releases
Super Famicom18 releases
Game Boy5 releases
Sega CD5 releases
Family Computer4 releases
Sega Game Gear3 releases
Arcade3 releases
Neo Geo AES3 releases
Mac2 releases

What genres were most popular?

Platform was the dominant genre in August 1993 with 20 titles. Sport followed closely with 17.

Platform20
Sport17
Shooter15
Adventure14
Puzzle12
Arcade12
Role-playing9
Strategy9
Simulator9
Racing8