Games Released in December 2018

1,298 new games debuted in December 2018, with PC being the most active platform. December 20 was the busiest day, with 99 releases. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

December 20 saw the most activity with 99 releases.

99 releases

December 20

77 releases

December 4

71 releases

December 14

70 releases

December 13

How did each week compare?

The third week of December was the busiest with 362 releases.

Week 1 (December 1–7)

308 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a crossover fighting game for the Nintendo Switch and the fifth main entry in the series. It features every playable fighter from previous installments alongside new additions such as Inkling and Ridley. The game includes faster combat, new items, and expanded defensive mechanics. Modes include local and online multiplayer, a single-player adventure mode called World of Light, and various casual and competitive rulesets.

Week 2 (December 8–14)

289 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Gris

Gris is a 2D platformer developed by Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital. It is a visually striking game that follows the journey of a young woman named Gris as she navigates a world of grief and loss. The game features no dialogue, relying on its hand-painted art style, evocative music, and environmental storytelling to convey its themes. Gameplay involves exploration, light platforming, and puzzle-solving, with Gris gaining new abilities as the story progresses. It received critical acclaim for its artistic design and emotional depth.

Week 3 (December 15–21)

362 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Dragon Quest Builders 2

Dragon Quest Builders 2 is a block-building role-playing game with a charming campaign and a robust multiplayer building mode that supports up to four players online. Create your customized character, team-up with your fearless friend Malroth, gather the skills required to become a full-fledged builder, and combat the Children of Hargon, a vile cult that worships destruction! Then, take your builder online and join your friends to collaborate and create something truly magnificent. Don’t let the name fool you, despite the 2, this is a completely standalone experience featuring new characters, an expansive world, unlimited building combinations, and a storyline that’s sure to satisfy longtime fans and newcomers alike!

Week 4 (December 22–28)

178 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Anime Music Quiz

Anime Music Quiz is a quiz game about anime music! Inspired by the popular “guess the opening/ending song” quizzes that are all about matching a set of anime songs to their anime, Anime Music Quiz takes these quizzes one step further! Thanks to the ever-expanding community-driven song database, an unlimited amount of unique quizzes can be generated. Furthermore you can add your MyAnimeList account to have your quizzes personalized by the anime you’ve watched, while still throwing in new and fresh anime for you to discover!

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 749 new titles in December 2018. The runner up was Mac with 165 new titles.

PC749 releases

Mac165 releases

Android125 releases

Nintendo Switch123 releases

iOS101 releases

Linux84 releases

PlayStation 463 releases

Xbox One46 releases

Web browser44 releases

PlayStation VR16 releases

What genres were most popular?

Indie was the dominant genre in December 2018 with 660 titles. Adventure followed closely with 384.

Indie660

Adventure384

Simulator199

Strategy192

Role-playing173

Puzzle160

Arcade128

Shooter83

Platform67

Visual Novel63

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