Games Released in December 2020

1,745 new games released in December 2020, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. December 3 was the busiest day, with 132 new releases.

Top Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows)

New Releases

1,745

Busiest Day

December 3

What was the most popular game of December 2020?

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 days had the most releases?

December 3 saw the most activity with 132 releases.

132 releases

December 3

102 releases

December 1

98 releases

December 4

98 releases

December 17

How did each week compare?

The first week of December was the busiest with 478 releases.

Week 1 (December 1–7)

478 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Immortals Fenyx Rising

From the creators of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey comes a storybook adventure about a forgotten hero on a quest to save the Greek gods. Embark on a journey to the Isle of the Blessed, taken over by dangerous creatures of mythology. Prove your legendary heroism by taking on their leader, Typhon, the deadliest monster in all of mythology in a face-off for the ages. Explore a beautiful fantasy world where tricky puzzles, mysterious dungeons and heroic feats await. The journey will be as challenging and rewarding as the final destination. Will you be the Hero of the legends foretold?

Week 2 (December 8–14)

372 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Gears 5: Hivebusters

Return to Gears 5 with the new Hivebusters campaign expansion. Play as Lahni, Keegan and Mac – the heroes of Gears 5’s Escape mode – on their first operation as part of the secretive Hivebuster program. Thrown together and dubbed “Scorpio Squad,” their suicide mission to destroy a Swarm hive may hold the key to saving Sera and their own redemption.

Week 4 (December 22–28)

397 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Omori

A turn-based surreal horror RPG in which a child traverses various mundane, quirky, humourous, mysterious and horrific lands with his friends in search of a missing person while confronting his past and his fears. Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.

Week 5 (December 29–31)

137 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Papa's Quiz

Papa’s Quiz is a party game for 1-8 players. Use phones or tablets as controllers and compete in multiple question types, where the smartest and fastest player will be the last standing victor! Share screen on Discord or use Steam Remote Play to play with your friends!

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 1,142 new titles in December 2020. The runner up was Nintendo Switch with 336 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)1,142 releases

Nintendo Switch336 releases

PlayStation 4183 releases

Mac181 releases

Xbox One158 releases

Linux131 releases

Android113 releases

iOS95 releases

Web browser81 releases

Xbox Series X|S48 releases

What genres were most popular?

Indie was the dominant genre in December 2020 with 964 titles. Adventure followed closely with 632.

Indie964

Adventure632

Simulator346

Strategy274

Puzzle244

Role-playing218

Shooter181

Arcade181

Platform133

Visual Novel109

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