Games Released in September 2016

1,086 new games released in September 2016, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. September 1 was the busiest day, with 77 new releases.

Top Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows)

New Releases

1,086

Busiest Day

September 1

Persona 5

What was the most popular game of September 2016?

Persona 5

Persona 5, a turn-based JRPG with visual novel elements, follows a high school student with a criminal record for a crime he didn't commit. Soon he meets several characters who share similar fates to him, and discovers a metaphysical realm which allows him and his friends to channel their pent-up frustrations into becoming a group of vigilantes reveling in aesthetics and rebellion while fighting corruption.

Which days had the most releases?

September 1 saw the most activity with 77 releases.

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77 releases

September 1

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74 releases

September 29

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72 releases

September 22

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65 releases

September 15

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Thu, Sep 1

77 releases

Fri, Sep 2

55 releases

Sat, Sep 3

9 releases

Sun, Sep 4

10 releases

Mon, Sep 5

28 releases

Tue, Sep 6

37 releases

Wed, Sep 7

41 releases

Thu, Sep 8

60 releases

Fri, Sep 9

54 releases

Sat, Sep 10

13 releases

Sun, Sep 11

12 releases

Mon, Sep 12

33 releases

Tue, Sep 13

56 releases

Wed, Sep 14

41 releases

Thu, Sep 15

65 releases

Fri, Sep 16

49 releases

Sat, Sep 17

10 releases

Sun, Sep 18

6 releases

Mon, Sep 19

22 releases

Tue, Sep 20

56 releases

Wed, Sep 21

34 releases

Thu, Sep 22

72 releases

Fri, Sep 23

51 releases

Sat, Sep 24

4 releases

Sun, Sep 25

12 releases

Mon, Sep 26

33 releases

Tue, Sep 27

47 releases

Wed, Sep 28

46 releases

Thu, Sep 29

74 releases

Fri, Sep 30

59 releases

How did each week compare?

The second week of September was the busiest with 269 releases.

Week 1 (September 1–7)

257 releases
Batman: Arkham Knight - Game of the Year Edition

Most popular release in Week 1

Batman: Arkham Knight - Game of the Year Edition

Batman: Arkham Knight is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios, released in 2015. It is the final installment in the Arkham series. Players control Batman as he faces Scarecrow, who unites Gotham's criminals to destroy the Dark Knight. The mysterious Arkham Knight, a new adversary, aids Scarecrow in his plan. The game features open-world exploration, stealth, combat, and puzzle-solving. A key addition is the Batmobile, used for traversal and combat. The story explores Batman’s psychological struggles and the collapse of his alliances as Gotham spirals into chaos. The Game of the Year Edition includes: - Catwoman’s Revenge DLC - The four-mission Season of Infamy: Most Wanted DLC - Batgirl’s Arkham Asylum prequel A Matter of Family DLC - Robin’s A Flip of a Coin DLC - And the brand new Batman v Superman Batmobile Pack

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 688 new titles in September 2016. The runner up was Mac with 179 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)688 releases
Mac179 releases
iOS132 releases
PlayStation 4131 releases
Linux123 releases
Android118 releases
Xbox One109 releases
Wii U83 releases
Nintendo 3DS45 releases
Web browser32 releases

What genres were most popular?

Indie was the dominant genre in September 2016 with 528 titles. Adventure followed closely with 393.

Indie528
Adventure393
Simulator216
Strategy208
Role-playing164
Puzzle155
Arcade122
Shooter118
Platform91
Sport80
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