Games Released in October 2021

1,435 new games debuted in October 2021, with PC being the most active platform. October 1 was the busiest day, with 128 releases. Metroid Dread was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

October 1 saw the most activity with 128 releases.

128 releases

October 1

114 releases

October 28

112 releases

October 29

107 releases

October 14

How did each week compare?

The first week of October was the busiest with 474 releases.

Week 1 (October 1–7)

474 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Metroid Dread

Join intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran in her first new 2D Metroid story in 19 years. Samus’ story continues after the events of the Metroid Fusion game when she descends upon planet ZDR to investigate a mysterious transmission sent to the Galactic Federation. The remote planet has become overrun by vicious alien lifeforms and chilling mechanical menaces. Samus is more agile and capable than ever, but can she overcome the inhuman threat stalking the depths of ZDR?

Week 2 (October 8–14)

389 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Back 4 Blood

Back 4 Blood is a thrilling cooperative first-person shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise. You are at the center of a war against the Ridden. These once-human hosts of a deadly parasite have turned into terrifying creatures bent on devouring what remains of civilization. With humanity’s extinction on the line, it’s up to you and your friends to take the fight to the enemy, eradicate the Ridden, and reclaim the world.

Week 3 (October 15–21)

400 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Inscryption

Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...

Week 4 (October 22–28)

432 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

Fire up a wild ride across the cosmos with a fresh take on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. In this action-adventure game, you are Star-Lord leading the unpredictable Guardians from one explosion of chaos to the next. You got this. Probably.

Week 5 (October 29–31)

188 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

The Last Stand: Aftermath

From the creators of The Last Stand: Union City and Dead Zone comes an all-new singleplayer rogue-lite action adventure. After you become infected by the zombie virus, you set out to explore the post-apocalypse and find hope for your fellow survivors. You can still make a difference. Don't give up.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 1,253 new titles in October 2021. The runner up was Nintendo Switch with 235 new titles.

PC1,253 releases

Nintendo Switch235 releases

Mac184 releases

PlayStation 4157 releases

Linux155 releases

Android113 releases

Xbox One108 releases

iOS96 releases

Web browser88 releases

PlayStation 573 releases

What genres were most popular?

Indie was the dominant genre in October 2021 with 1,071 titles. Adventure followed closely with 769.

Indie1,071

Adventure769

Simulator320

Puzzle289

Strategy277

Role-playing246

Arcade223

Platform179

Shooter177

Visual Novel130

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