Games Released in 2020

12,521 new games debuted in 2020 across 10 platforms, with PC seeing 10,437 releases. October was the busiest month, with 1,700 releases. The Last of Us Part II was the most popular release of the year.

Which days had the most releases?

October 15 was the busiest single day of 2020 with 145 releases.

145 releases

October 15

123 releases

October 30

119 releases

October 1

119 releases

February 20

Which month had the most releases?

The busiest release month of 2020 was October, totaling 1,700 titles.

How did each season compare?

Q4 was the busiest quarter of 2020 with 4,531 releases.

Q1 (Jan–Mar)

3,376 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)

3,655 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)

3,900 releases

Most popular release in Q3

Hades

A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers of the ever-shifting underworld, while getting to know and forging relationships with its inhabitants.

Q4 (Oct–Dec)

4,531 releases

Most popular release in Q4

Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world action-adventure game set in Night City, a sprawling metropolis driven by power, glamour, and body modification. Players assume the role of V, a mercenary outlaw in pursuit of a unique implant that holds the key to immortality. The game allows extensive customization of cyberware, skills, and playstyle. Choices made throughout the journey influence both the narrative and the world.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 10,437 new titles in 2020, holding the most releases. The runner up was Nintendo Switch with 1,908 new titles.

PC10,437 releases

Nintendo Switch1,908 releases

Mac1,754 releases

Android1,232 releases

Linux1,168 releases

PlayStation 41,040 releases

iOS966 releases

Xbox One848 releases

Web browser744 releases

SteamVR296 releases

What genres were most popular?

Indie was the dominant genre in 2020 with 8,912 titles. Adventure followed closely with 5,788.

Indie8,912

Adventure5,788

Simulator2,811

Strategy2,525

Role-playing2,121

Puzzle2,065

Arcade1,682

Platform1,250

Shooter1,206

Visual Novel1,061

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