Games Released in August 2013

535 new games released in August 2013, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. August 8 was the busiest day, with 56 new releases.

Which days had the most releases?

August 8 saw the most activity with 56 releases.

How did each week compare?

The second week of August was the busiest with 146 releases.

Week 1 (August 1–7)

130 releases
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

Most popular release in Week 1

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

Brothers is presented from a third-person view overlooking the two brothers. The brothers are moved individually by two thumbsticks on the controller. The controller triggers also cause the respective brother to interact with the game world, such as talking to a non-player character or grabbing onto a ledge or object. The older brother is the stronger of the two and can pull levers or boost his younger brother to higher spaces, while the younger one can pass between narrow bars. The player progresses by manipulating the two brothers at the same time to complete various puzzles, often requiring the player to manipulate both brothers to perform differing functions (such as one distracting a hostile non-player character while the other makes their way around). Should either brother fall from a great height or get injured, the game restarts at a recent checkpoint. All of the in-game dialogue is spoken in a fictional language, thus the story is conveyed through actions, gestures and expressions.

Week 4 (August 22–28)

126 releases
Final Fantasy XIV Online

Most popular release in Week 4

Final Fantasy XIV Online

Take part in an epic and ever-changing Final Fantasy as you adventure and explore with friends from around the world. Final Fantasy XIV Online is the 2013 relaunch of the massively multiplayer online role-playing game that takes the wonder of the FF legacy and expands it, allowing you to explore the realm of Eorzea like never before in a Final Fantasy game. Forge friendships, mount chocobos, and board airships as you and your companions create your own unique stories in Eorzea. Adventure alone or join up with friends to undertake epic quests, battle familiar Final Fantasy monsters, and acquire unique abilities and equipment. All the classic elements from the series that you have come to know and love are waiting! Embark of the adventure of a lifetime to help reforge the fate of Eorzea!

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 176 new titles in August 2013. The runner up was iOS with 86 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)176 releases
iOS86 releases
Android73 releases
Nintendo 3DS71 releases
PlayStation 361 releases
Mac51 releases
Wii U49 releases
Web browser41 releases
PlayStation Vita35 releases
Xbox 36033 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in August 2013 with 177 titles. Indie followed closely with 101.

Adventure177
Indie101
Strategy78
Puzzle77
Role-playing69
Arcade69
Simulator67
Platform66
Shooter62
Point-and-click38