Games Released in August 2013

298 new games debuted in August 2013, with PC being the most active platform. August 8 was the busiest day, with 43 releases.

Which days had the most releases?

August 8 saw the most activity with 43 releases.

How did each week compare?

The first week of August was the busiest with 123 releases.

Week 1 (August 1–7)

123 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)

116 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 received 125 new titles in August 2013. The runner up was iOS with 83 new titles.

PC125 releases
iOS83 releases
Android73 releases
Nintendo 3DS48 releases
Web browser43 releases
Mac42 releases
PlayStation 334 releases
Wii U29 releases
Linux25 releases
PlayStation Vita21 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in August 2013 with 159 titles. Indie followed closely with 95.

Adventure159
Indie95
Puzzle80
Arcade68
Strategy66
Platform62
Role-playing59
Simulator55
Shooter54
Point-and-click33