Games Released in 2005
2,530 new games released in 2005 across 10 platforms, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most popular seeing 988 new titles. November was the busiest month of the year, launching 361 new releases.
Top Platform
PC (Microsoft Windows)
New Releases
2,530
Busiest Month
November
What was the most popular game of 2005?
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 4 is the sixth installment in the Resident Evil series and is often noted for its departure from the fixed camera angles of earlier titles. It introduced an over-the-shoulder third-person perspective, faster-paced gunplay, and more dynamic controls. The game features larger, more open environments and a new AI system that enables enemies to coordinate attacks and attempt to corner the player. Enemies exhibit more human-like behavior, such as climbing ladders, opening doors, and using weapons.
Which days had the most releases?
March 24 was the busiest single day of 2005 with 47 releases.
Which month had the most releases?
The busiest release month of 2005 was November, totaling 361 titles.
How did each season compare?
Q4 was the busiest quarter of 2005 with 923 releases.
Which platforms saw the most releases?
PC (Microsoft Windows) received 988 new titles in 2005, holding the most releases. The runner up was PlayStation 2 with 838 new titles.
What genres were most popular?
Adventure was the dominant genre in 2005 with 575 titles. Shooter followed closely with 394.