Games Released in 2021

21,519 new games released in 2021 across 10 platforms, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most popular seeing 15,891 new titles. July was the busiest month of the year, launching 2,360 new releases.

Top Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows)

New Releases

21,519

Busiest Month

July

What was the most popular game of 2021?

It Takes Two

It Takes Two is a cooperative action-adventure game designed exclusively for two players, playable in local split-screen or online. Players control Cody and May, a married couple transformed into dolls, as they travel through fantastical environments based on their home and relationship. Gameplay combines platforming, puzzle-solving, and action sequences, with each level introducing new mechanics and giving the two characters different abilities that must be used together to progress. The game frequently changes its core mechanics from chapter to chapter, incorporating sections involving shooting, racing, flight, and other genres.

Which days had the most releases?

June 24 was the busiest single day of 2021 with 266 releases.

266 releases

June 24

237 releases

October 28

177 releases

September 12

176 releases

September 2

Which month had the most releases?

The busiest release month of 2021 was July, totaling 2,360 titles.

How did each season compare?

Q3 was the busiest quarter of 2021 with 6,499 releases.

Q1 (Jan–Mar)

4,794 releases

Most popular release in Q2

Mass Effect Legendary Edition

One person is all that stands between humanity and the greatest threat it’s ever faced. Relive the legend of Commander Shepard in the highly acclaimed Mass Effect trilogy with the Mass Effect Legendary Edition. Includes single-player base content and over 40 DLCs from Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 games, including promo weapons, armors and packs. Experience an amazingly rich and detailed universe where your decisions have profound consequences on the action and the outcome.

Q3 (Jul–Sep)

6,499 releases

Most popular release in Q3

Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut

Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut Includes: - Full game. - Iki Island expansion: New story, mini-games, enemy types and more. - Legends online co-op mode. - Digital mini art book by Dark Horse. - Director’s commentary: The creative team sits down with a renowned Japanese historian to look at the world of Ghost of Tsushima and how it compares to the real-life events that inspired it. - One Technique Point. - Charm of Hachiman’s Favour. - Hero of Tsushima Skin Set: Golden Mask, Sword Kit, Horse, Saddle.

Q4 (Oct–Dec)

5,668 releases

Most popular release in Q4

Forza Horizon 5

Your Ultimate Horizon Adventure awaits! Explore the vibrant and ever-evolving open-world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in hundreds of the world’s greatest cars.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 15,891 new titles in 2021, holding the most releases. The runner up was Nintendo Switch with 4,714 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)15,891 releases

Nintendo Switch4,714 releases

PlayStation 42,428 releases

Mac2,084 releases

Xbox One1,732 releases

Android1,423 releases

Linux1,401 releases

iOS1,207 releases

PlayStation 51,047 releases

Xbox Series X|S925 releases

What genres were most popular?

Indie was the dominant genre in 2021 with 12,408 titles. Adventure followed closely with 7,633.

Indie12,408

Adventure7,633

Simulator3,806

Strategy3,567

Role-playing2,599

Puzzle2,473

Arcade2,079

Shooter1,812

Platform1,754

Visual Novel1,273

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