Games Released in 2016

10,326 new games released in 2016 across 10 platforms, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most popular seeing 6,901 new titles. December was the busiest month of the year, launching 1,187 new releases.

Top Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows)

New Releases

10,326

Busiest Month

December

What was the most popular game of 2016?

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Several years after his last adventure, retired fortune hunter, Nathan Drake, is forced back into the world of thieves. With the stakes much more personal, Drake embarks on a globe-trotting journey in pursuit of a historical conspiracy behind a fabled pirate treasure. His greatest adventure will test his physical limits, his resolve, and ultimately what he's willing to sacrifice to save the ones he loves.

Which days had the most releases?

December 15 was the busiest single day of 2016 with 107 releases.

107 releases

December 15

93 releases

April 5

86 releases

October 13

82 releases

June 16

Which month had the most releases?

The busiest release month of 2016 was December, totaling 1,187 titles.

How did each season compare?

Q4 was the busiest quarter of 2016 with 3,373 releases.

Q1 (Jan–Mar)

2,204 releases

Most popular release in Q1

Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley is an open-ended country-life RPG! You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!

Q2 (Apr–Jun)

2,532 releases

Most popular release in Q3

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Game of the Year Edition

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Game of the Year Edition is a complete version of the game released in August 2016 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. It includes the base game along with all post-launch content, including the two major expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, and all free DLCs.

Q4 (Oct–Dec)

3,373 releases

Most popular release in Q4

Titanfall 2

Titanfall 2 is a first-person shooter with both a single-player campaign and competitive multiplayer. The campaign follows a Militia rifleman who bonds with a Titan, a large bipedal mech, after his pilot is killed. Gameplay combines fast-paced infantry movement, including wall-running and double-jumping, with sections where the player controls the Titan in combat. Multiplayer features team-based modes with players fighting as both Pilots and Titans on the same battlefield.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 6,901 new titles in 2016, holding the most releases. The runner up was Mac with 2,148 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)6,901 releases

Mac2,148 releases

Linux1,477 releases

PlayStation 41,420 releases

iOS1,420 releases

Android1,225 releases

Xbox One891 releases

Wii U632 releases

Nintendo 3DS494 releases

PlayStation Vita383 releases

What genres were most popular?

Indie was the dominant genre in 2016 with 4,718 titles. Adventure followed closely with 3,614.

Indie4,718

Adventure3,614

Simulator1,957

Strategy1,785

Role-playing1,639

Puzzle1,321

Arcade1,073

Shooter989

Platform840

Sport597

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