Games Released in November 2013

657 new games released in November 2013, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. November 15 was the busiest day, with 64 new releases.

Top Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows)

New Releases

657

Busiest Day

November 15

What was the most popular game of November 2013?

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is the first Zelda game made exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS. It is an indirect sequel to A Link to the Past with the same version of Hyrule but with new characters and gameplay elements. Unlike the series' tradition, many areas of the world are accessible from the beginning of the game and the dungeons can be visited in any order. Puzzles are encountered not only in dungeons but also in the open world, a part of them revolves around the game's 3D visual effect. The 3DS touch-screen display shows the world, dungeon or map depending on where you are.

Which days had the most releases?

November 15 saw the most activity with 64 releases.

64 releases

November 15

60 releases

November 21

52 releases

November 22

51 releases

November 29

How did each week compare?

The third week of November was the busiest with 215 releases.

Week 1 (November 1–7)

172 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus

Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus (known as Ratchet & Clank: Nexus in Europe) is a 2013 platform video game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3. It is the fourth and final installment in the "Future" series. The series is noted for the inclusion of exotic and unique locations and over the top gadgets, a concept of the traditional Ratchet & Clank experience, that returns in this game.

Week 2 (November 8–14)

161 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

XCOM: Enemy Within

XCOM: Enemy Within is a non-console expansion pack for XCOM: Enemy Unknown, a turn-based tactical strategy game. The expansion adds the ability to gene mod soldiers to add to their powers as well as the ability to create MECs, powerful robotic soldiers. These new features are created by collecting a resource called Meld on the tactical battlefield. A number of new maps were also added to the tactical game, as well as multiplayer. The PC version of Enemy Within is an add-on that requires the base game Enemy Unknown. The Console version of Enemy Within is a standalone expansion that does not require the base game Enemy Unknown.

Week 3 (November 15–21)

215 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Super Mario 3D World

Super Mario 3D World is a 3D platformer action game for the Wii U, and a follow-up of the Nintendo 3DS installment Super Mario 3D Land. The game builds upon the previous installment, following a similar 3D level-design convention inspired from the 2D platformer titles where players must navigate through a linear-designed level within a time limit to reach a level's Goal Pole. One key aspect introduced in this title is the simultaneous multiplayer: while not the first game in the series to do so, it is the first 3D title in the Mario series to incorporate up to four players cooperating with each other to reach the goal. Players can select their character from a pool of playable characters prior to starting the game, and each of these characters have their own unique playstyle that gives them advantages and disadvantages over other characters. The game makes use of several Wii U exclusive features, such as tapping blocks with the touch screen on the GamePad and blowing into the mic to reveal hidden items and blow away enemies. Various new power-ups are introduced in this title, with the trademark suit being the Cat power-up, which enables characters to perform a melee attack, climb up walls, and leap while midair, as well as the game generally having a cat-based theme.

Week 4 (November 22–28)

173 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 - Mental Omega

Mental Omega is a free unofficial expansion pack for Command & Conquer Red Alert 2 Yuri's Revenge. It started off as a balance modification and after a few years, it had grown into an unofficial sequel with new campaigns for the Allies, Soviets and Yuri. Now, version 3.3 marks the end of the long road and is the final iteration of the Mental Omega mod series.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 237 new titles in November 2013. The runner up was iOS with 108 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)237 releases

iOS108 releases

Nintendo 3DS101 releases

PlayStation 397 releases

PlayStation 477 releases

Mac71 releases

Wii U69 releases

Android66 releases

Xbox 36052 releases

Xbox One45 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in November 2013 with 214 titles. Strategy followed closely with 118.

Adventure214

Strategy118

Indie111

Puzzle111

Simulator110

Role-playing86

Shooter81

Arcade77

Platform75

Sport43

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