Games Released in July 1998

134 new games released in July 1998, with PlayStation being the most active platform. July 30 was the busiest day, with 22 new releases.

Which days had the most releases?

July 30 saw the most activity with 22 releases.

How did each week compare?

The fifth week of July was the busiest with 40 releases.

Week 5 (July 29–31)

40 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 60 new titles in July 1998. The runner up was PC (Microsoft Windows) with 25 new titles.

PlayStation60 releases
PC (Microsoft Windows)25 releases
Sega Saturn20 releases
Nintendo 6414 releases
Mac6 releases
Arcade5 releases
DOS4 releases
Game Boy4 releases
Game.com4 releases
Super Famicom2 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in July 1998 with 25 titles. Shooter followed closely with 19.

Adventure25
Shooter19
Sport17
Fighting17
Platform14
Arcade14
Role-playing13
Simulator12
Racing12
Visual Novel12