Games Released in October 1994

90 new games debuted in October 1994, with Super Famicom being the most active platform. October 28 was the busiest day, with 21 releases. Earthworm Jim was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

October 28 saw the most activity with 21 releases.

How did each week compare?

The third week of October was the busiest with 31 releases.

Week 1 (October 1–7)

28 releases
Earthworm Jim

Most popular release in Week 1

Earthworm Jim

A crow is chasing a worm named Jim while in outer space Psy-Crow is chasing a renegade ship. The ship's captain has stolen an ultra-high-tech-indestructible-super-space-cyber-suit and Queen Slug-for-a-Butt has ordered Psy-Crow to get it, since it can make her more beautiful than Princess-What's-Her-Name. Psy-Crow blasts the captain and the suit falls to Planet Earth. Back on earth Jim wonders if he is finally safe when an ultra-high-tech-indestructible-super-space-cyber-suit lands on him. Luckily Jim rests in the neck ring of the suit. Then the space particles begin interacting with Jim, causing a light-speed evolution. Jim soon realizes he is in control of the suit. Jim overhears the Queen's plans for the suit and decides to meet this Princess...

Week 2 (October 8–14)

12 releases
Twinsen's Little Big Adventure Classic

Most popular release in Week 2

Twinsen's Little Big Adventure Classic

Chilling dreams of destruction and doom fill your mind. You feel compelled to warn the world, but in so doing are imprisoned by the tyrannous Dr. Funfrock. Imprisoned because of a dream? You know in your soul that you must escape somehow and discover the meaning behind this mystery. As Twinsen, prophet and savior, you embark on a surreal and suspense-filled journey. You cross continents in your quest to save the world and stop your evil nemesis. At any moment, your enemies may overtake you, stopping you in your pursuit of the Legend. Relentless you must be, for only those who remain pure can overcome the peril that awaits. Twinsen's Little Big Adventure Classic is a real gem in the genre. There is nothing else like it. The game is filled with surreal action and adventure that will make you laugh many times because you can hardly believe the kind of crazy things they've thought up. So if you are in a mood for a crazy adventure with great story, clever puzzles with more than one solution, and open world then you can’t go wrong with this masterpiece of a game.

Week 5 (October 29–31)

12 releases

Which platforms saw the most releases?

Super Famicom received 27 new titles in October 1994. The runner up was Super Nintendo Entertainment System with 18 new titles.

Super Famicom27 releases
Super Nintendo Entertainment System18 releases
3DO Interactive Multiplayer9 releases
DOS9 releases
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis9 releases
PC-9800 Series7 releases
Neo Geo CD6 releases
PC5 releases
Arcade4 releases
Game Boy4 releases

What genres were most popular?

Platform was the dominant genre in October 1994 with 26 titles. Sport followed closely with 18.

Platform26
Sport18
Adventure17
Role-playing15
Fighting13
Puzzle12
Shooter12
Arcade8
Racing8
Point-and-click6