Games Released in July 2011

220 new games debuted in July 2011, with PlayStation 3 being the most active platform. July 6 was the busiest day, with 44 releases. Bastion was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

July 6 saw the most activity with 44 releases.

How did each week compare?

The first week of July was the busiest with 116 releases.

Week 1 (July 1–7)

116 releases
Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon

Most popular release in Week 1

Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon

Thousands of giant insects and aliens once again ravage the earth, and only the Earth Defense Force can stop them. Defend the city of New Detroit against an infestation bigger and meaner than ever before. Destroy these monsters at all costs, even if it means turning entire city blocks into rubble! Enjoy raw arcade shooter satisfaction on a gigantic modern scale. Collect over 300 weapons: assault rifles, rocket launchers, energy weapons, sniper rifles, grenade launchers and more! Play with 4 upgradeable armor types: Jetpack, Battle, Tactical, and Trooper. Experience Massive replayability through arcade style scoring, tons of weapons to collect, and multiple difficulty levels in every game mode! In addition, the game also features a six player Survival mode that pits a human squad against a nonstop onslaught of the largest enemies the aliens have to offer. New Detroit’s giant bug problem is unavoidable, and mankind’s last hope lies with the Earth Defense Force. Defend the world from the insect invasion, even if it means blowing up the entire city as part of the extermination process. Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon and the soldiers are equipped better than ever in the latest cult classic iteration that follows in the footsteps of Earth Defense Force 2017 (Japanese Title “Earth Defense Force 3” developed by Sandlot), and Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon continues the rich history and hardcore fun of the series.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PlayStation 3 received 95 new titles in July 2011. The runner up was PlayStation Portable with 73 new titles.

PlayStation 395 releases
PlayStation Portable73 releases
PC69 releases
iOS59 releases
Nintendo 3DS31 releases
Xbox 36028 releases
Android27 releases
Wii26 releases
Nintendo DSi22 releases
Web browser17 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in July 2011 with 76 titles. Puzzle followed closely with 74.

Adventure76
Puzzle74
Shooter53
Platform49
Strategy49
Arcade45
Indie44
Role-playing43
Simulator32
Sport30