Games Released in 2020

17,026 new games released in 2020 across 10 platforms, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most popular seeing 12,058 new titles. October was the busiest month of the year, launching 1,926 new releases.

Top Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows)

New Releases

17,026

Busiest Month

October

What was the most popular game of 2020?

Baldur's Gate III

An ancient evil has returned to Baldur's Gate, intent on devouring it from the inside out. The fate of Faerun lies in your hands. Alone, you may resist. But together, you can overcome.

Which days had the most releases?

November 12 was the busiest single day of 2020 with 206 releases.

206 releases

November 12

189 releases

November 10

156 releases

October 15

140 releases

November 19

Which month had the most releases?

The busiest release month of 2020 was October, totaling 1,926 titles.

How did each season compare?

Q4 was the busiest quarter of 2020 with 5,393 releases.

Q1 (Jan–Mar)

3,869 releases

Most popular release in Q1

Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a platform-adventure game that combines exploration, traversal, and combat within an interconnected world. Designed in a Metroidvania style, it focuses on navigating varied environments, uncovering hidden areas, and acquiring abilities that expand movement and progression options. The game features a system of upgrades and spirit-based skills that support different playstyles, along with environmental challenges and encounters that require timing and precision. Its presentation emphasizes detailed animation and a cohesive audiovisual design that supports both exploration and gameplay.

Q2 (Apr–Jun)

4,151 releases

Most popular release in Q2

The Last of Us Part II

The Last of Us Part II is an action-adventure game set five years after the events of The Last of Us. The player traverses post-apocalyptic environments such as buildings and forests to advance the story. They can use firearms, improvised weapons, and stealth to defend against hostile humans and cannibalistic creatures infected by a mutated strain of the Cordyceps fungus. The game intermittently switches control between Ellie and Abby, and also briefly Joel in the opening sequence. The nimble nature of the player character introduces platforming elements, allowing the player to jump and climb to traverse environments and gain advantages during combat.

Q3 (Jul–Sep)

4,466 releases

Most popular release in Q3

Ghost of Tsushima

Uncover the hidden wonders of Tsushima in this open-world action adventure. Forge a new path and wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Tsushima. Challenge opponents with your katana, master the bow to eliminate distant threats, develop stealth tactics to ambush enemies in order to win over the mongols.

Q4 (Oct–Dec)

5,393 releases

Most popular release in Q4

Baldur's Gate III

An ancient evil has returned to Baldur's Gate, intent on devouring it from the inside out. The fate of Faerun lies in your hands. Alone, you may resist. But together, you can overcome.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 12,058 new titles in 2020, holding the most releases. The runner up was Nintendo Switch with 3,686 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)12,058 releases

Nintendo Switch3,686 releases

Mac2,059 releases

PlayStation 41,872 releases

Xbox One1,497 releases

Android1,349 releases

Linux1,321 releases

iOS1,080 releases

Web browser768 releases

SteamVR333 releases

What genres were most popular?

Indie was the dominant genre in 2020 with 9,405 titles. Adventure followed closely with 6,352.

Indie9,405

Adventure6,352

Simulator3,367

Strategy2,901

Role-playing2,500

Puzzle2,118

Arcade1,775

Shooter1,599

Platform1,408

Visual Novel1,103

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