Games Released in 2018
14,851 new games released in 2018 across 10 platforms, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most popular seeing 10,622 new titles. March was the busiest month of the year, launching 1,443 new releases.
Top Platform
PC (Microsoft Windows)
New Releases
14,851
Busiest Month
March
What was the most popular game of 2018?
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 is the epic tale of outlaw Arthur Morgan and the infamous Van der Linde gang, on the run across America at the dawn of the modern age.
Which days had the most releases?
May 31 was the busiest single day of 2018 with 114 releases.
Which month had the most releases?
The busiest release month of 2018 was March, totaling 1,443 titles.
How did each season compare?
Q4 was the busiest quarter of 2018 with 4,078 releases.
Which platforms saw the most releases?
PC (Microsoft Windows) received 10,622 new titles in 2018, holding the most releases. The runner up was Mac with 2,457 new titles.
What genres were most popular?
Indie was the dominant genre in 2018 with 8,260 titles. Adventure followed closely with 5,259.