Games Released in September 2011

502 new games released in September 2011, with PlayStation 3 being the most active platform. September 22 was the busiest day, with 45 new releases.

Top Platform

PlayStation 3

New Releases

502

Busiest Day

September 22

Dark Souls

What was the most popular game of September 2011?

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 days had the most releases?

September 22 saw the most activity with 45 releases.

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45 releases

September 22

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40 releases

September 1

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39 releases

September 30

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39 releases

September 27

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat

Thu, Sep 1

40 releases

Fri, Sep 2

17 releases

Sat, Sep 3

9 releases

Sun, Sep 4

8 releases

Mon, Sep 5

11 releases

Tue, Sep 6

29 releases

Wed, Sep 7

21 releases

Thu, Sep 8

29 releases

Fri, Sep 9

14 releases

Sat, Sep 10

1 release

Sun, Sep 11

7 releases

Mon, Sep 12

12 releases

Tue, Sep 13

35 releases

Wed, Sep 14

28 releases

Thu, Sep 15

27 releases

Fri, Sep 16

25 releases

Sat, Sep 17

8 releases

Sun, Sep 18

4 releases

Mon, Sep 19

8 releases

Tue, Sep 20

19 releases

Wed, Sep 21

15 releases

Thu, Sep 22

45 releases

Fri, Sep 23

18 releases

Sat, Sep 24

5 releases

Sun, Sep 25

2 releases

Mon, Sep 26

6 releases

Tue, Sep 27

39 releases

Wed, Sep 28

32 releases

Thu, Sep 29

30 releases

Fri, Sep 30

39 releases

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of September was the busiest with 147 releases.

Week 2 (September 8–14)

126 releases
Resident Evil 4

Most popular release in Week 2

Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil 4 is directly based off the Wii port, having all the new features that the Wii added. Some of the key features of this version are stunning HD graphics running at a smooth 60 frames per second for the first time. It also features a complete visual overhaul to bring this revered title to the highest graphical quality ever. It has been fully optimized for the wide screen, texts have been sharpened and textures have been upgraded on characters, backgrounds and in-game objects. However, it should be noted that the cutscenes of the Separate Ways scenario are not in HD and have had their resolution lowered and placed in sepia format. Aside from the updated HUD, the Movie Browser is fixed to now display real time cut-scenes instead of the PS2 pre-rendered cut-scene, like it was the Wii version. The Mercenaries costumes cheat remain and fully work.

Week 4 (September 22–28)

147 releases
Dark Souls

Most popular release in Week 4

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?

PlayStation 3 received 162 new titles in September 2011. The runner up was PC (Microsoft Windows) with 144 new titles.

PlayStation 3162 releases
PC (Microsoft Windows)144 releases
Xbox 36077 releases
iOS67 releases
Nintendo 3DS46 releases
PlayStation Portable42 releases
Wii41 releases
Android32 releases
Mac31 releases
Nintendo DS27 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in September 2011 with 118 titles. Puzzle followed closely with 96.

Adventure118
Puzzle96
Shooter84
Arcade82
Role-playing63
Platform59
Indie53
Simulator53
Strategy53
Sport46
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