Games Released in January 2009

173 new games debuted in January 2009, with PC being the most active platform. January 29 was the busiest day, with 22 releases. Skate 2 was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

January 29 saw the most activity with 22 releases.

22 releases

January 29

17 releases

January 15

16 releases

January 28

15 releases

January 27

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of January was the busiest with 68 releases.

Week 1 (January 1–7)

54 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Spectromancer

Open your mind and discover your power as you explore the world of Spectromancer! A turn-based online fantasy card game, co-designed by Magic: The Gathering's Richard Garfield and Alexey Stankevich, creator of Astral Tournament and Astral Masters, Spectromancer allows players to participate in a magical duel against other mages by strategically summoning creatures and casting spells.

Week 2 (January 8–14)

55 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

The Lord of the Rings: Conquest

Play as Evil characters in a brand new, 'Evil' campaign. Battle through scenarios after Frodo failed to destroy the One Ring; it's good to be bad! Battle online, in a co-op campaign or offline in split-screen.

Week 3 (January 15–21)

52 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Skate 2

It's been five long years since your mysterious disappearance from the skate scene, and much has changed in the wake of "the disaster-too-gnarly-to-be-named." The massive devastation left large swaths of San Vanelona completely destroyed. After the mass evacuation, one company, Mongocorp, won the bid to rebuild New San Vanelona and their zealous protection of their private property has put a damper on the once thriving skate population. Your mission is to rebuild your career and revive the New San Van skate scene. To help you get the job done, you'll have double the tricks and the new ability to get off your board to move stuff and create the sickest lines. There's even a crew of locals you can call on to help take care of business. Skate 2--it's time to take back the city ... one spot at a time.

Week 4 (January 22–28)

68 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Afro Samurai

Afro Samurai is a 3D brawler with platforming elements loosely based on the manga and anime series of the same name. Using light hits, power hits, kicks, and blocks the player fights various enemies. Most levels culminate in a boss fight, and in-engine cutscenes advance the story. The game features a cel-shaded animation style. Though it is a hack and slash game, the "fighting is a bit more strategic" and the player will be able to block and use combos. The enemies will respond by rolling, ducking and hopping over the player's blade and occasionally using body orifices to catch the weapons, the combat system was worked on by Monty Oum.

Week 5 (January 29–31)

38 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - Echoes of Time

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time is an installment in the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles series. It is the first Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles game that allows players to play together online and it allows players who own a Nintendo Wii or Nintendo DS to play together at the same time using the Pollux Engine, an Engine created by Square Enix.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 61 new titles in January 2009. The runner up was Wii with 55 new titles.

PC61 releases

Wii55 releases

Nintendo DS30 releases

Web browser27 releases

PlayStation 324 releases

iOS19 releases

PlayStation Portable15 releases

Xbox 36012 releases

Mac10 releases

PlayStation 29 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in January 2009 with 47 titles. Puzzle followed closely with 44.

Adventure47

Puzzle44

Arcade31

Strategy31

Shooter30

Simulator29

Sport23

Role-playing22

Platform21

Indie17

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