Games Released in 2015
8,120 new games released in 2015 across 10 platforms, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most popular seeing 4,657 new titles. December was the busiest month of the year, launching 835 new releases.
Top Platform
PC (Microsoft Windows)
New Releases
8,120
Busiest Month
December
What was the most popular game of 2015?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an open-world action role-playing game developed by CD Projekt Red. Set in a dark fantasy world, the game follows Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter searching for his adopted daughter, Ciri, while navigating political conflicts and supernatural threats. Gameplay features exploration, combat, character progression, and branching narratives shaped by player choices. Widely acclaimed for its writing, world-building, and depth, it is considered one of the most influential RPGs of its generation.
Which days had the most releases?
June 25 was the busiest single day of 2015 with 79 releases.
Which month had the most releases?
The busiest release month of 2015 was December, totaling 835 titles.
How did each season compare?
Q4 was the busiest quarter of 2015 with 2,350 releases.
Which platforms saw the most releases?
PC (Microsoft Windows) received 4,657 new titles in 2015, holding the most releases. The runner up was Mac with 1,666 new titles.
What genres were most popular?
Indie was the dominant genre in 2015 with 2,979 titles. Adventure followed closely with 2,819.