Games Released in July 1998

103 new games debuted in July 1998, with PlayStation being the most active platform. July 30 was the busiest day, with 20 releases. Colin McRae Rally was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

July 30 saw the most activity with 20 releases.

How did each week compare?

The fifth week of July was the busiest with 37 releases.

Week 5 (July 29–31)

37 releases
Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines

Most popular release in Week 5

Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines

Engage in the ultimate battle of wits and wills with the most ruthless military force in history. Set in the backdrop of WWII, Commandos is a real-time tactical wargame that puts you in command of a squad of elite Allied Commandos whose job is to complete 24 dangerous missions behind enemy lines. Your goal is to thwart the German war effort by means of sabotage and tactical genius.This action-packed strategy war game is set apart by its revolutionary AI, and the ability to control 6 individual commandos, each with a specific skill, as they infiltrate hostile territories and engage in intense combat. Your perilous missions will take you from the parched desert of North Africa to banks of the Rhine, the mountainous fjords of Norway, and the beaches of Normandy.Experience the most realistic, visually stunning graphics with accurate 3D models of more than 350 structures, vehicles, and weapons from the WWII era.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PlayStation received 56 new titles in July 1998. The runner up was PC with 22 new titles.

PlayStation56 releases
PC22 releases
Sega Saturn17 releases
Nintendo 6412 releases
Mac5 releases
Arcade4 releases
Game Boy4 releases
Game.com3 releases
DOS2 releases
Super Famicom2 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in July 1998 with 22 titles. Fighting followed closely with 16.

Adventure22
Fighting16
Sport16
Shooter15
Arcade14
Platform13
Racing12
Role-playing12
Simulator12
Visual Novel12