Games Released in October 2009

399 new games debuted in October 2009, with PC being the most active platform. October 1 was the busiest day, with 57 releases. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

October 1 saw the most activity with 57 releases.

57 releases

October 1

46 releases

October 27

45 releases

October 22

40 releases

October 20

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of October was the busiest with 163 releases.

Week 1 (October 1–7)

143 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat

The events of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat unfold shortly after the end of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl. Having discovered about the open path to the Zone center, the government decides to hold a large-scale military "Fairway" operation aimed to take the CNPP under control. According to the operation's plan, the first military group is to conduct an air scouting of the territory to map out the detailed layouts of anomalous fields location. Thereafter, making use of the maps, the main military forces are to be dispatched. Despite thorough preparations, the operation fails. Most of the avant-garde helicopters crash. In order to collect information on reasons behind the operation failure, Ukraine's Security Service sends their agent into the Zone center. From now on, everything depends on you.

Week 2 (October 8–14)

118 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

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.

Week 3 (October 15–21)

126 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Steins;Gate

Steins;Gate is a Japanese visual novel developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus. It is the second game in the Science Adventure series following Chaos;Head. The game is described by the development team as a "hypothetical science ADV" and explores time and time travel in 2010 Akihabara. The gameplay follows non-linear plot lines which offer branching scenarios with courses of interaction.

Week 4 (October 22–28)

163 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

League of Legends

League of Legends is a fast-paced, competitive online game that blends the speed and intensity of an RTS with RPG elements. Two teams of powerful champions, each with a unique design and playstyle, battle head-to-head across multiple battlefields and game modes. With an ever-expanding roster of champions, frequent updates and a thriving tournament scene, League of Legends offers endless replayability for players of every skill level.

Week 5 (October 29–31)

87 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Bayonetta

A member of an ancient witch clan and possessing powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions, in a game of 100% pure, unadulterated all-out action. Outlandish finishing moves are performed with balletic grace as Bayonetta flows from one fight to another. With magnificent over-the-top action taking place in stages that are a veritable theme park of exciting attractions, Bayonetta pushes the limits of the action genre, bringing to life its fast-paced, dynamic climax combat.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 120 new titles in October 2009. The runner up was Wii with 110 new titles.

PC120 releases

Wii110 releases

Nintendo DS98 releases

PlayStation Portable76 releases

PlayStation 369 releases

Xbox 36050 releases

iOS36 releases

Web browser34 releases

Nintendo DSi28 releases

PlayStation 226 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in October 2009 with 148 titles. Puzzle followed closely with 98.

Adventure148

Puzzle98

Role-playing70

Strategy65

Simulator61

Platform58

Shooter57

Arcade50

Sport49

Point-and-click40

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