Games Released in 2022

20,454 new games released in 2022 across 10 platforms, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most popular seeing 14,257 new titles. October was the busiest month of the year, launching 2,064 new releases.

Top Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows)

New Releases

20,454

Busiest Month

October

Elden Ring

What was the most popular game of 2022?

Elden Ring

Elden Ring is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in February 2022. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with world-building contributions from novelist George R. R. Martin, the game features an expansive open world called the Lands Between. Players assume the role of a customisable character known as the Tarnished, who must explore this world, battle formidable enemies, and seek to restore the Elden Ring to become the Elden Lord. The game builds on the challenging gameplay mechanics familiar from the Dark Souls series but introduces a more open-ended structure with vast exploration, dynamic weather, and a day-night cycle. It offers deep lore, complex characters, and an interconnected world filled with secrets, dungeons, and powerful bosses.

Which days had the most releases?

December 1 was the busiest single day of 2022 with 167 releases.

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167 releases

December 1

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147 releases

October 27

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144 releases

September 30

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144 releases

April 28

Which month had the most releases?

The busiest release month of 2022 was October, totaling 2,064 titles.

How did each season compare?

Q4 was the busiest quarter of 2022 with 5,844 releases.

Q1 (Jan–Mar)

4,897 releases
Elden Ring

Most popular release in Q1

Elden Ring

Elden Ring is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in February 2022. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with world-building contributions from novelist George R. R. Martin, the game features an expansive open world called the Lands Between. Players assume the role of a customisable character known as the Tarnished, who must explore this world, battle formidable enemies, and seek to restore the Elden Ring to become the Elden Lord. The game builds on the challenging gameplay mechanics familiar from the Dark Souls series but introduces a more open-ended structure with vast exploration, dynamic weather, and a day-night cycle. It offers deep lore, complex characters, and an interconnected world filled with secrets, dungeons, and powerful bosses.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 14,257 new titles in 2022, holding the most releases. The runner up was Nintendo Switch with 3,272 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)14,257 releases
Nintendo Switch3,272 releases
PlayStation 42,446 releases
Mac2,037 releases
PlayStation 51,755 releases
Xbox One1,706 releases
Linux1,541 releases
Android1,385 releases
Xbox Series X|S1,273 releases
iOS1,097 releases

What genres were most popular?

Indie was the dominant genre in 2022 with 10,603 titles. Adventure followed closely with 7,648.

Indie10,603
Adventure7,648
Simulator3,894
Strategy3,271
Role-playing2,740
Puzzle2,524
Arcade2,176
Shooter1,758
Platform1,629
Visual Novel1,315
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