Games Released in August 1993

56 new games debuted in August 1993, with Super Nintendo Entertainment System being the most active platform. August 30 was the busiest day, with 22 releases. Secret of Mana was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

August 30 saw the most activity with 22 releases.

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22 releases

August 30

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18 releases

August 27

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14 releases

August 6

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14 releases

August 1

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Sun, Aug 1

14 releases

Mon, Aug 2

No releases

Tue, Aug 3

1 release

Wed, Aug 4

No releases

Thu, Aug 5

3 releases

Fri, Aug 6

14 releases

Sat, Aug 7

No releases

Sun, Aug 8

3 releases

Mon, Aug 9

1 release

Tue, Aug 10

2 releases

Wed, Aug 11

2 releases

Thu, Aug 12

1 release

Fri, Aug 13

1 release

Sat, Aug 14

1 release

Sun, Aug 15

1 release

Mon, Aug 16

3 releases

Tue, Aug 17

1 release

Wed, Aug 18

No releases

Thu, Aug 19

1 release

Fri, Aug 20

2 releases

Sat, Aug 21

No releases

Sun, Aug 22

3 releases

Mon, Aug 23

2 releases

Tue, Aug 24

No releases

Wed, Aug 25

No releases

Thu, Aug 26

1 release

Fri, Aug 27

18 releases

Sat, Aug 28

1 release

Sun, Aug 29

1 release

Mon, Aug 30

22 releases

Tue, Aug 31

No releases

How did each week compare?

The first week of August was the busiest with 32 releases.

Week 1 (August 1–7)

32 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 5 (August 29–31)

23 releases

Which platforms saw the most releases?

Super Nintendo Entertainment System received 26 new titles in August 1993. The runner up was Super Famicom with 19 new titles.

Super Nintendo Entertainment System26 releases
Super Famicom19 releases
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis12 releases
Game Boy7 releases
Family Computer4 releases
Sega CD4 releases
Arcade3 releases
Sega Game Gear3 releases
Mac2 releases
Nintendo Entertainment System2 releases

What genres were most popular?

Platform was the dominant genre in August 1993 with 19 titles. Sport followed closely with 17.

Platform19
Sport17
Shooter14
Adventure13
Arcade11
Puzzle11
Simulator9
Strategy9
Role-playing8
Racing7
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