Games Released in 2009

3,608 new games debuted in 2009 across 10 platforms, with PC seeing 1,071 releases. October was the busiest month, with 565 releases. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves was the most popular release of the year.

Which days had the most releases?

October 1 was the busiest single day of 2009 with 57 releases.

57 releases

October 1

55 releases

March 26

53 releases

December 17

49 releases

November 27

Which month had the most releases?

The busiest release month of 2009 was October, totaling 565 titles.

How did each season compare?

Q4 was the busiest quarter of 2009 with 1,488 releases.

Q1 (Jan–Mar)

961 releases

Most popular release in Q1

Demon's Souls

A third-person action RPG with cooperative and competitive multiplayer elements in which the player enters the kingdom of Boletaria as it is being ravaged by a fog that spawns murderous demons. The player has to hunt down the arch demons situated in five disparate areas within the kingdom and partake in punishing combat to reach the Old One, the vengeful being that brought the fog to Boletaria.

Q2 (Apr–Jun)

1,050 releases

Most popular release in Q2

Plants vs. Zombies

Plants vs. Zombies is a tower defense game in which players protect their suburban home from waves of approaching zombies by placing various plants on a grid-based lawn. Each plant has a unique defensive function, from shooting projectiles to blocking or exploding, while different zombie types require specific strategies to defeat. The game spans five stages across daytime, nighttime, backyard pool, fog, and rooftop settings, with additional puzzle, mini-game, and survival modes.

Q3 (Jul–Sep)

1,157 releases

Most popular release in Q3

Batman: Arkham Asylum

Batman: Arkham Asylum is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released in 2009, it follows Batman as he battles the Joker, who seizes control of Arkham Asylum and frees its inmates. The game features stealth, combat, and detective elements, with players using Batman's gadgets and skills to subdue enemies and solve puzzles. Set in a dark, immersive version of Gotham, the story explores Batman’s psychological battle with his foes, including Harley Quinn, Bane, and Scarecrow. The game received critical acclaim for its gameplay, atmosphere, and storytelling, becoming a defining title in superhero video games.

Q4 (Oct–Dec)

1,488 releases

Most popular release in Q4

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

In the sequel to Drake's Fortune, Nathan Drake comes across a map that showcases the location of Marco Polo's missing ships. It takes him on a journey to find the infamous Cintamani Stone, and uncover the truth behind it.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 1,071 new titles in 2009, holding the most releases. The runner up was Wii with 727 new titles.

PC1,071 releases

Wii727 releases

Nintendo DS693 releases

PlayStation 3462 releases

PlayStation Portable428 releases

iOS385 releases

Web browser361 releases

Xbox 360338 releases

PlayStation 2159 releases

Nintendo DSi155 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in 2009 with 905 titles. Puzzle followed closely with 679.

Adventure905

Puzzle679

Simulator500

Shooter466

Strategy449

Role-playing440

Arcade399

Platform361

Sport308

Indie295

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