Games Released in February 2016

715 new games released in February 2016, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. February 25 was the busiest day, with 59 new releases.

Top Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows)

New Releases

715

Busiest Day

February 25

What was the most popular game of February 2016?

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!

Which days had the most releases?

February 25 saw the most activity with 59 releases.

59 releases

February 25

51 releases

February 3

43 releases

February 16

41 releases

February 17

How did each week compare?

The first week of February was the busiest with 199 releases.

Week 1 (February 1–7)

199 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

XCOM 2

XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity.

Week 2 (February 8–14)

148 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Firewatch

Firewatch is a single-player first-person video game where you, as a man named Henry, explore the Wyoming wilderness after taking a summer job as a fire lookout. What is supposed to be a peaceful respite from your complicated life takes a turn when you start to question some of the things that are happening to you. Your only human connection is over a handheld radio, which you’ll use to speak with your supervisor Delilah about the things both of you are experiencing.

Week 3 (February 15–21)

193 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Fire Emblem Fates: Special Edition

Fire Emblem Fates - Special Edition was a limited time bundle containing both base stories, Birthright and Conquest, and gave access to DLC for the 3rd story, Revelation, when it became available. The games were otherwise sold separately though you could get the second story path digitally at a discount. You need to be have completed chapter 6 in the either game to access the other stories, and the DLCs, path. Conquest is the hardest of the 3 paths having no ability to grind experience from maps, tougher mission objectives, and giving less money and experience for those missions. Birthright, the easiest path, has the ability to use scouting missions to grind experience and money and simpler mission objectives that give greater amounts of experience and money. Revelation is in the middle as the scouting missions are available but the mission objectives are similar to Conquest's. This is ignoring the 3 difficulty settings in-game. "Two kingdoms at war – the peace-loving Hoshido and the glory-seeking Nohr – It’s up to the player to decide which side to take. As the prince/princess of Hoshido, who was raised by Nohr royal family, you will be torn between two families you love. Whichever path you take, you will face different types of challenges."

Week 4 (February 22–28)

198 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Dungeons & Robots

Dungeons & Robots is an Online Action Shooter RPG, where players team up to battle various enemies, collect resources and dominate territories. Features include, fast-paced combat; elaborate crafting and inventory system; customizable characters, weapons, armour, powers and skills; procedurally generated environments and items; solo missions, 1-4 player co-op, and guilds. Explore these futuristic dungeons to fight, conquer and dominate.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 405 new titles in February 2016. The runner up was Mac with 147 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)405 releases

Mac147 releases

iOS109 releases

Android104 releases

PlayStation 4100 releases

Linux99 releases

Xbox One58 releases

Nintendo 3DS53 releases

Wii U46 releases

PlayStation Vita31 releases

What genres were most popular?

Indie was the dominant genre in February 2016 with 301 titles. Adventure followed closely with 265.

Indie301

Adventure265

Role-playing152

Strategy133

Simulator130

Puzzle97

Arcade83

Shooter71

Platform66

Visual Novel34

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