Games Released in February 2010

437 new games released in February 2010, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. February 25 was the busiest day, with 63 new releases.

Top Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows)

New Releases

437

Busiest Day

February 25

What was the most popular game of February 2010?

Heavy Rain

Heavy Rain is a cinematic psychological thriller from game developer Quantic Dream exclusively for the PlayStation 3. Dealing with a range of adult themes, the game revolves around a sophisticated plot and strong narrative threads that explore a complex moral proposition. You assume the role of multiple characters with very different backgrounds, motivations, and skills in a world where each player decision affects what will follow.

Which days had the most releases?

February 25 saw the most activity with 63 releases.

63 releases

February 25

30 releases

February 1

29 releases

February 5

29 releases

February 18

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of February was the busiest with 155 releases.

Week 1 (February 1–7)

115 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Dante's Inferno

Dante's Inferno is an epic single player, third-person action adventure game inspired by "Inferno", part one of Dante Alighieri's classic Italian poem, "The Divine Comedy." Featuring nonstop action rendered at 60 frames-per-second, signature and upgradable weapons, attack combos and mana-fueled spells and the choice of punishing or absolving the souls of defeated enemies, it is a classic Medieval tale of the eternal conflict with sin and the resulting horrors of hell, adapted for a new generation and a new medium.

Week 2 (February 8–14)

108 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

BioShock 2

BioShock 2 is the second game of the BioShock series and the sequel to BioShock. It continues the grand storyline of the underwater metropolis Rapture. BioShock 2 capitalizes and improves upon the high-quality effects, unique gameplay elements, and immersive atmosphere that defined the first game. It explores more brutal gameplay than its predecessor, with new enemies, weapons, Plasmids, and Gene Tonics.

Week 3 (February 15–21)

118 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Napoleon: Total War

Napoleon: Total War is the new chapter in the critically acclaimed Total War series and opens up a new narrative layer to the genre-defining franchise. From the early Italian campaign to the battle of Waterloo, Napoleon covers two decades of relentless battles, a backdrop of a world in flames against which the story of an extraordinary military career unfolds. Whether you play as the legendary general or against him, the outcome of war can never be guaranteed. The course of history relies on your ability to lead your troops through the most intense battles as never seen before in a Total War game.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 113 new titles in February 2010. The runner up was PlayStation 3 with 85 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)113 releases

PlayStation 385 releases

Wii69 releases

PlayStation Portable62 releases

Nintendo DS54 releases

Xbox 36051 releases

Nintendo DSi48 releases

iOS33 releases

Web browser27 releases

Mac21 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in February 2010 with 88 titles. Puzzle followed closely with 72.

Adventure88

Puzzle72

Role-playing61

Strategy59

Shooter52

Simulator47

Platform39

Sport33

Arcade32

Visual Novel30

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