Games Released in 2010

4,872 new games released in 2010 across 10 platforms, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most popular seeing 1,454 new titles. December was the busiest month of the year, launching 602 new releases.

Top Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows)

New Releases

4,872

Busiest Month

December

Minecraft: Java Edition

What was the most popular game of 2010?

Minecraft: Java Edition

Minecraft focuses on allowing the player to explore, interact with, and modify a dynamically generated map made of one-cubic-meter-sized blocks. In addition to blocks, the environment features plants, mobs, and items. Some activities in the game include mining for ore, fighting hostile mobs, and crafting new blocks and tools by gathering various resources found in the game. The game's open-ended model allows players to create structures, creations, and artwork on various multiplayer servers or their single-player maps. Other features include redstone circuits for logic computations and remote actions, minecarts and tracks, and a mysterious underworld called the Nether. A designated but completely optional goal of the game is to travel to a dimension called the End, and defeat the ender dragon.

Which days had the most releases?

October 26 was the busiest single day of 2010 with 65 releases.

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65 releases

October 26

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65 releases

February 25

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54 releases

December 16

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51 releases

October 28

Which month had the most releases?

The busiest release month of 2010 was December, totaling 602 titles.

How did each season compare?

Q4 was the busiest quarter of 2010 with 1,632 releases.

Q1 (Jan–Mar)

1,163 releases
Mass Effect 2

Most popular release in Q1

Mass Effect 2

Are you prepared to lose everything to save the galaxy? You'll need to be, Commander Shephard. It's time to bring together your greatest allies and recruit the galaxy's fighting elite to continue the resistance against the invading Reapers. So steel yourself, because this is an astronomical mission where sacrifices must be made. You'll face tougher choices and new, deadlier enemies. Arm yourself and prepare for an unforgettable intergalactic adventure. Game Features: Shift the fight in your favour. Equip yourself with powerful new weapons almost instantly thanks to a new inventory system. Plus, an improved health regeneration system means you'll spend less time hunting for restorative items. Make every decision matter. Divisive crew members are just the tip of the iceberg, Commander, because you'll also be tasked with issues of intergalactic diplomacy. And time's a wastin' so don't be afraid to use new prompt-based actions that let you interrupt conversations, even if they could alter the fate of your crew...and the galaxy. Forge new alliances, carefully. You'll fight alongside some of your most trustworthy crew members, but you'll also get the opportunity to recruit new talent. Just choose your new partners with care because the fate of the galaxy rests on your shoulders, Commander.

Q2 (Apr–Jun)

1,295 releases
Minecraft: Java Edition

Most popular release in Q2

Minecraft: Java Edition

Minecraft focuses on allowing the player to explore, interact with, and modify a dynamically generated map made of one-cubic-meter-sized blocks. In addition to blocks, the environment features plants, mobs, and items. Some activities in the game include mining for ore, fighting hostile mobs, and crafting new blocks and tools by gathering various resources found in the game. The game's open-ended model allows players to create structures, creations, and artwork on various multiplayer servers or their single-player maps. Other features include redstone circuits for logic computations and remote actions, minecarts and tracks, and a mysterious underworld called the Nether. A designated but completely optional goal of the game is to travel to a dimension called the End, and defeat the ender dragon.

Q3 (Jul–Sep)

1,272 releases
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

Most popular release in Q3

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is a science fiction real-time strategy game and the sequel to the original StarCraft. Set four years after the events of Brood War, the game revolves around three species: the Terrans, the Zerg, and the Protoss. The single-player campaign focuses on the Terrans, following Jim Raynor as he leads an insurgent group against the autocratic Terran Dominion. The campaign is non-linear, with players taking missions for money and using those funds to buy additional units and upgrades between missions aboard the battlecruiser Hyperion. The game features competitive multiplayer with a matchmaking ladder system, a map editor for user-created content, and support for three playable races with distinct units and abilities. Wings of Liberty has been free-to-play since November 2017 and was followed by two expansion packs: Heart of the Swarm, focusing on the Zerg, and Legacy of the Void, focusing on the Protoss.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 1,454 new titles in 2010, holding the most releases. The runner up was PlayStation 3 with 1,293 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)1,454 releases
PlayStation 31,293 releases
Wii909 releases
PlayStation Portable814 releases
Xbox 360725 releases
Nintendo DS597 releases
iOS587 releases
Nintendo DSi476 releases
Web browser391 releases
Mac287 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in 2010 with 1,126 titles. Puzzle followed closely with 759.

Adventure1,126
Puzzle759
Shooter638
Role-playing569
Simulator565
Strategy516
Platform443
Arcade440
Indie406
Sport346
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