Games Released in 2017

10,501 new games debuted in 2017 across 10 platforms, with PC seeing 8,004 releases. November was the busiest month, with 1,240 releases. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was the most popular release of the year.

Which days had the most releases?

October 31 was the busiest single day of 2017 with 92 releases.

92 releases

October 31

90 releases

December 14

88 releases

December 7

88 releases

September 14

Which month had the most releases?

The busiest release month of 2017 was November, totaling 1,240 titles.

How did each season compare?

Q4 was the busiest quarter of 2017 with 3,607 releases.

Q1 (Jan–Mar)

2,601 releases

Most popular release in Q1

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the first 3D open-world game in the Zelda series. Link can travel anywhere and be equipped with weapons and armor found throughout the world to grant him various bonuses. Unlike many games in the series, Breath of the Wild does not impose a specific order in which quests or dungeons must be completed. While the game still has environmental obstacles such as weather effects, inhospitable lands, or powerful enemies, many of them can be overcome using the right method. A lot of critics ranked Breath of the Wild as one of the best video games of all time.

Q2 (Apr–Jun)

2,629 releases

Most popular release in Q2

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.!

Q3 (Jul–Sep)

3,427 releases

Most popular release in Q3

Cuphead

Cuphead is a run-and-gun action game focused primarily on boss battles. Its visual style is modeled after 1930s cartoons, using traditional hand-drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings. Players control Cuphead or Mugman in single-player or local co-op, traversing themed worlds, acquiring new weapons, and unlocking super moves. The game includes both boss encounters and side-scrolling platforming stages.

Q4 (Oct–Dec)

3,607 releases

Most popular release in Q4

Super Mario Odyssey

Explore incredible places far from the Mushroom Kingdom as you join Mario and his new ally Cappy on a massive, globe-trotting 3D adventure. Use amazing new abilities, like the power to capture and control objects, animals, and enemies to collect Power Moons so you can power up the Odyssey airship and save Princess Peach from Bowser’s wedding plans!

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 8,004 new titles in 2017, holding the most releases. The runner up was Mac with 2,109 new titles.

PC8,004 releases

Mac2,109 releases

Android1,444 releases

iOS1,431 releases

Linux1,409 releases

PlayStation 4849 releases

Xbox One537 releases

Nintendo Switch391 releases

Web browser349 releases

PlayStation Vita220 releases

What genres were most popular?

Indie was the dominant genre in 2017 with 6,536 titles. Adventure followed closely with 4,200.

Indie6,536

Adventure4,200

Simulator2,121

Strategy1,933

Role-playing1,850

Puzzle1,414

Arcade1,196

Shooter885

Platform827

Sport631

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