Games Released in 2020

16,763 new games released in 2020 across 10 platforms, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most popular seeing 11,984 new titles. October was the busiest month of the year, launching 1,907 new releases.

Top Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows)

New Releases

16,763

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 204 releases.

204 releases

November 12

187 releases

November 10

156 releases

October 15

136 releases

November 19

Which month had the most releases?

The busiest release month of 2020 was October, totaling 1,907 titles.

How did each season compare?

Q4 was the busiest quarter of 2020 with 5,293 releases.

Q1 (Jan–Mar)

3,805 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)

4,096 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)

4,413 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)

5,293 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 11,984 new titles in 2020, holding the most releases. The runner up was Nintendo Switch with 3,668 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)11,984 releases

Nintendo Switch3,668 releases

Mac2,036 releases

PlayStation 41,849 releases

Xbox One1,477 releases

Android1,330 releases

Linux1,304 releases

iOS1,066 releases

Web browser752 releases

SteamVR297 releases

What genres were most popular?

Indie was the dominant genre in 2020 with 9,330 titles. Adventure followed closely with 6,292.

Indie9,330

Adventure6,292

Simulator3,340

Strategy2,880

Role-playing2,481

Puzzle2,085

Arcade1,768

Shooter1,558

Platform1,313

Visual Novel1,085

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