Games Released in March 2016

577 new games debuted in March 2016, with PC being the most active platform. March 24 was the busiest day, with 62 releases. Dark Souls III was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

March 24 saw the most activity with 62 releases.

62 releases

March 24

55 releases

March 3

54 releases

March 31

42 releases

March 10

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of March was the busiest with 200 releases.

Week 1 (March 1–7)

186 releases

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD

Most popular release in Week 2

Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

The forest of Nibel is dying. After a powerful storm sets a series of devastating events in motion, Ori must journey to find courage and confront a dark nemesis to save the forest of Nibel. “Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios. Featuring hand-painted artwork, meticulously animated character performance, a fully orchestrated score and dozens of new features in the Definitive Edition, “Ori and the Blind Forest” explores a deeply emotional story about love and sacrifice, and the hope that exists in us all. NEW IN THE DEFINITIVE EDITION • Packed with new and additional content: New areas, new secrets, new abilities, more story sequences, multiple difficulty modes, full backtracking support and much more! • Discover Naru’s past in two brand new environments. • Master two powerful new abilities – Dash and Light Burst. • Find new secret areas and explore Nibel faster by teleporting between Spirit Wells.

Week 3 (March 15–21)

169 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Salt and Sanctuary

Salt and Sanctuary is a 2D action role-playing game developed by Ska Studios and released in 2016. It combines side-scrolling combat with mechanics inspired by action RPGs, including stamina management and character builds. Players explore a dark, interconnected world filled with hostile enemies and challenging bosses. Progression is based on skill trees, equipment upgrades, and exploration-driven discovery.

Week 4 (March 22–28)

200 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Dark Souls III

Dark Souls III is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released in March 2016, it is the fourth entry in the Souls series and the final instalment in the Dark Souls trilogy. Set in the decaying kingdom of Lothric, players take on the role of the "Ashen One," an undead warrior tasked with rekindling the First Flame to prevent the world from falling into darkness. The game features challenging combat, intricate level design, and a deep, lore-rich narrative.

Week 5 (March 29–31)

130 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Hyper Light Drifter

Echoes of a dark and violent past resonate throughout a savage land, steeped in treasure and blood. Hyper Light Drifter is an action adventure RPG in the vein of the best 16-bit classics, with modernized mechanics and designs on a much grander scale.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 423 new titles in March 2016. The runner up was Mac with 167 new titles.

PC423 releases

Mac167 releases

Linux121 releases

iOS98 releases

PlayStation 472 releases

Android71 releases

Wii U38 releases

Xbox One37 releases

PlayStation Vita35 releases

Nintendo 3DS28 releases

What genres were most popular?

Indie was the dominant genre in March 2016 with 351 titles. Adventure followed closely with 283.

Indie351

Adventure283

Strategy130

Role-playing127

Simulator126

Puzzle117

Arcade95

Shooter80

Platform75

Sport49

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