Games Released in February 2018

1,227 new games released in February 2018, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. February 1 was the busiest day, with 99 new releases.

Top Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows)

New Releases

1,227

Busiest Day

February 1

What was the most popular game of February 2018?

Shadow of the Colossus

Tales speak of an ancient land where creatures the size of mountains, roam the majestic landscape. Bound to the land, these creatures hold a key to a mystical power of revival - a power you must obtain to waken a loved one. Shadow of the Colossus is a majestic journey through ancient lands to seek out and destroy gigantic mythical beasts. With your trusty horse at your side, explore the spacious lands and unearth each Colossi. Armed with your wits, a sword and a bow, use cunning and strategy to topple each behemoth. A remake of the critically-claimed game of the same title. Also from the minds that brought you The Last Guardian & ICO

Which days had the most releases?

February 1 saw the most activity with 99 releases.

99 releases

February 1

87 releases

February 8

83 releases

February 22

82 releases

February 28

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of February was the busiest with 367 releases.

Week 1 (February 1–7)

311 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Kingdom Come: Deliverance

Story-driven open-world RPG that immerses you in an epic adventure in the Holy Roman Empire. Avenge your parents' death as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Explore castles, forests, villages and other realistic settings in medieval Bohemia!

Week 3 (February 15–21)

278 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition

Age of Empires, the pivotal RTS that launched a 20-year legacy returns in definitive form for Windows 10 PCs. Bringing together all of the officially released content with modernized gameplay, all-new visuals and a host of other new features, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is the complete RTS package. Engage in over 40 hours of updated campaign content with new narration and pacing, jump online in up to 8-player battles with new competitive features and modes, experience 4K HD visuals with overhauled animations, get creative with the scenario builder and share your creations with easy mod support. There’s never been a better time to jump in to Age of Empires. Welcome back to history.

Week 4 (February 22–28)

367 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Deep Rock Galactic

Deep Rock Galactic is a cooperative first-person shooter set on the alien planet Hoxxes IV. Players take on the role of dwarven space miners employed by an intergalactic mining corporation, completing missions in procedurally generated cave systems filled with hostile alien wildlife. The game supports up to four players who choose from distinct classes, each with unique weapons and traversal tools that complement each other. Missions involve extracting resources, fighting swarms of enemies, and navigating destructible environments before escaping via drop pod.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 813 new titles in February 2018. The runner up was Mac with 185 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)813 releases

Mac185 releases

iOS147 releases

Nintendo Switch131 releases

PlayStation 4129 releases

Linux116 releases

Xbox One104 releases

Android96 releases

Web browser32 releases

PlayStation Vita20 releases

What genres were most popular?

Indie was the dominant genre in February 2018 with 667 titles. Adventure followed closely with 451.

Indie667

Adventure451

Simulator271

Role-playing233

Strategy210

Arcade169

Puzzle150

Platform102

Shooter98

Sport62

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