Games Released in 2015
7,963 new games released in 2015 across 10 platforms, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most popular seeing 4,602 new titles. July was the busiest month of the year, launching 810 new releases.
Top Platform
PC (Microsoft Windows)
New Releases
7,963
Busiest Month
July
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?
May 28 was the busiest single day of 2015 with 77 releases.
Which month had the most releases?
The busiest release month of 2015 was July, totaling 810 titles.
How did each season compare?
Q4 was the busiest quarter of 2015 with 2,296 releases.
Which platforms saw the most releases?
PC (Microsoft Windows) received 4,602 new titles in 2015, holding the most releases. The runner up was Mac with 1,655 new titles.
What genres were most popular?
Indie was the dominant genre in 2015 with 2,955 titles. Adventure followed closely with 2,779.