Games Released in 2011

4,770 new games released in 2011 across 10 platforms, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most popular seeing 1,567 new titles. November was the busiest month of the year, launching 592 new releases.

Top Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows)

New Releases

4,770

Busiest Month

November

Portal 2

What was the most popular game of 2011?

Portal 2

Sequel to the acclaimed Portal (2007), Portal 2 pits the protagonist of the original game, Chell, and her new robot friend, Wheatley, against more puzzles conceived by GLaDOS, an A.I. with the sole purpose of testing the Portal Gun's mechanics and taking revenge on Chell for the events of Portal. As a result of several interactions and revelations, Chell once again pushes to escape Aperture Science Labs.

Which days had the most releases?

March 25 was the busiest single day of 2011 with 66 releases.

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66 releases

March 25

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64 releases

November 15

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63 releases

December 15

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58 releases

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Which month had the most releases?

The busiest release month of 2011 was November, totaling 592 titles.

How did each season compare?

Q4 was the busiest quarter of 2011 with 1,499 releases.

Q3 (Jul–Sep)

1,287 releases
Dark Souls

Most popular release in Q3

Dark Souls

Dark Souls is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released in September 2011 as a spiritual sequel to Demon's Souls, it is set in a dark, medieval fantasy world. It is renowned for its challenging gameplay, intricate level design, and deep lore. Players control a customizable character known as the Chosen Undead, embarking on a perilous journey to uncover the secrets of the cursed land of Lordran. Dark Souls is known for its punishing difficulty, requiring players to carefully manage combat, stamina, and resources while navigating hostile environments filled with dangerous enemies and formidable bosses. The game features a unique multiplayer component, allowing players to leave messages for others, summon allies for cooperative play, or invade other players' worlds for PvP combat. The original release of Dark Souls received critical acclaim for its atmospheric world, innovative mechanics, and rewarding gameplay, solidifying its place as a seminal title in the action RPG genre.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 1,567 new titles in 2011, holding the most releases. The runner up was PlayStation 3 with 1,382 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)1,567 releases
PlayStation 31,382 releases
iOS764 releases
Xbox 360725 releases
PlayStation Portable621 releases
Nintendo 3DS540 releases
Wii507 releases
Mac379 releases
Web browser322 releases
Nintendo DS306 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in 2011 with 1,079 titles. Puzzle followed closely with 747.

Adventure1,079
Puzzle747
Role-playing598
Shooter582
Strategy568
Arcade508
Platform490
Indie484
Simulator481
Sport309
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