Games Released in February 2010

261 new games debuted in February 2010, with PC being the most active platform. February 25 was the busiest day, with 56 releases. Heavy Rain was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

February 25 saw the most activity with 56 releases.

56 releases

February 25

28 releases

February 5

27 releases

February 26

27 releases

February 1

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of February was the busiest with 144 releases.

Week 1 (February 1–7)

109 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)

102 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)

102 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

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.

Week 4 (February 22–28)

144 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 received 96 new titles in February 2010. The runner up was PlayStation Portable with 57 new titles.

PC96 releases

PlayStation Portable57 releases

Wii54 releases

PlayStation 349 releases

Nintendo DS47 releases

Nintendo DSi44 releases

Xbox 36034 releases

iOS34 releases

Web browser26 releases

Mac12 releases

What genres were most popular?

Puzzle was the dominant genre in February 2010 with 74 titles. Adventure followed closely with 70.

Puzzle74

Adventure70

Role-playing46

Strategy46

Shooter44

Simulator43

Platform36

Arcade32

Sport30

Visual Novel29

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