Games Released in 2014

4,650 new games debuted in 2014 across 10 platforms, with PC seeing 2,423 releases. October was the busiest month, with 633 releases. The Last of Us Remastered was the most popular release of the year.

Which days had the most releases?

December 18 was the busiest single day of 2014 with 69 releases.

69 releases

December 18

61 releases

October 30

61 releases

September 25

58 releases

November 20

Which month had the most releases?

The busiest release month of 2014 was October, totaling 633 titles.

How did each season compare?

Q4 was the busiest quarter of 2014 with 1,762 releases.

Q1 (Jan–Mar)

1,457 releases

Most popular release in Q1

South Park: The Stick of Truth

South Park: The Stick of Truth is a role-playing game set in the town of South Park, developed in collaboration with series creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Players control a new kid who joins a city-wide live-action role-playing game among the local children, which escalates into a conflict with larger stakes. Combat uses a turn-based system with timed button inputs, and the game features exploration, side quests, and the humor of the animated series.

Q2 (Apr–Jun)

1,596 releases

Most popular release in Q2

Mario Kart 8

Mario Kart 8 is a kart racing game in which players control characters from the Mario universe and other Nintendo franchises. Racers compete on themed tracks using power-ups found in item boxes to gain advantages or hinder opponents. The game introduces anti-gravity sections where players drive on walls and ceilings, gaining speed boosts from collisions. It supports up to twelve players online, four locally on one system, and features modes including Grand Prix racing and arena-based battles. Vehicle customization allows players to mix kart bodies, wheels, and gliders. The Nintendo Switch version, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, includes all previous downloadable content, a revamped battle mode with dedicated arenas, and accessibility features for newer players.

Q3 (Jul–Sep)

1,554 releases

Most popular release in Q3

The Last of Us Remastered

The Last of Us Remastered is an updated release of the PS3 game The Last of Us. It is identical to the PS3 version but runs at a 1080p resolution and incorporates character models with a higher resolution. There are also improved shadows and lighting, upgraded textures, 60 frames per second and other types of improvements. In addition to the base game, two map packs and the expansion The Last of Us: Left Behind are included.

Q4 (Oct–Dec)

1,762 releases

Most popular release in Q4

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is the fourth console-based entry in the popular Super Smash Bros. series of fighting games. With an even larger roster of fighters than its predecessors and the introduction eight player battles, Smash for Wii U continues to add to the formula that gamers have loved since 1999.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 2,423 new titles in 2014, holding the most releases. The runner up was iOS with 1,238 new titles.

PC2,423 releases

iOS1,238 releases

Android1,136 releases

Mac885 releases

Linux565 releases

Web browser390 releases

Nintendo 3DS356 releases

Wii U325 releases

PlayStation 3312 releases

PlayStation Vita307 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in 2014 with 1,837 titles. Indie followed closely with 1,653.

Adventure1,837

Indie1,653

Puzzle1,017

Strategy914

Role-playing898

Simulator789

Arcade730

Platform664

Shooter563

Visual Novel360

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