Games Released in October 1995

157 new games released in October 1995, with Super Famicom being the most active platform. October 27 was the busiest day, with 36 new releases.

Which days had the most releases?

October 27 saw the most activity with 36 releases.

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of October was the busiest with 50 releases.

Week 4 (October 22–28)

50 releases
X-COM: UFO Defense

Most popular release in Week 4

X-COM: UFO Defense

X-COM: UFO Defense is a strategy game that combines tactical combat with base management and global defense. Players lead an international organization tasked with defending Earth from an alien invasion. The game unfolds on two levels: a global view where players manage resources, research alien technology, and intercept UFOs, and a tactical combat mode where squad-based battles occur. Players recruit and train soldiers, build bases, and develop new weapons and equipment based on recovered alien technology. Missions involve turn-based combat against aliens in various environments, with permadeath adding tension to each engagement. As the alien threat escalates, players must balance research, defense, and offensive operations to protect Earth's nations from panic and alien infiltration. X-COM: UFO Defense's blend of strategic depth, tactical combat, and atmospheric tension creates a compelling gameplay experience in the face of a global alien threat.

Week 5 (October 29–31)

21 releases
Worms

Most popular release in Week 5

Worms

Worms combines the best elements from the very best games ever created. It requires great thought, strategy and elements of sheer outrageous fortune. It provides the players with an almost infinite range of playing possibilities. It does take a little while to get into the swing of things however and despite everyone’s insistence that you should not need to read a game manual to be able to play it. Worms can be played by 1-16 players at the same time - it’s a turn based game so you`ll only need one machine - but prepare to be at odds with your loved ones, get ready to shout abuse at your best friend and be willing to exact unadulterated terror on those who plot to hurt your worms. Team17 planned on producing Worms for the Virtual Boy back in 1995. Though, after a few weeks, they cancelled this plan due to the lack of interest of the publisher and the expected failure of the Virtual Boy.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

Super Famicom received 28 new titles in October 1995. The runner up was Sega Saturn with 21 new titles.

Super Famicom28 releases
Sega Saturn21 releases
PlayStation19 releases
Satellaview18 releases
PC (Microsoft Windows)14 releases
Super Nintendo Entertainment System13 releases
3DO Interactive Multiplayer12 releases
DOS11 releases
Mac9 releases
PC-9800 Series7 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in October 1995 with 38 titles. Puzzle followed closely with 25.

Adventure38
Puzzle25
Sport23
Strategy18
Shooter16
Role-playing15
Point-and-click14
Simulator13
Platform12
Arcade11