Games Released in 2022

15,085 new games debuted in 2022 across 10 platforms, with PC seeing 12,530 releases. October was the busiest month, with 1,781 releases. Elden Ring was the most popular release of the year.

Which days had the most releases?

December 1 was the busiest single day of 2022 with 144 releases.

144 releases

December 1

129 releases

September 30

128 releases

October 27

122 releases

November 11

Which month had the most releases?

The busiest release month of 2022 was October, totaling 1,781 titles.

How did each season compare?

Q4 was the busiest quarter of 2022 with 4,973 releases.

Q1 (Jan–Mar)

4,317 releases

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.

Q2 (Apr–Jun)

4,329 releases

Most popular release in Q3

The Last of Us Part I

Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters of Joel and Ellie in The Last of Us, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards and now rebuilt for PlayStation 5. Enjoy a total overhaul of the original experience, faithfully reproduced but incorporating modernized gameplay, improved controls and expanded accessibility options. Plus, feel immersed with improved effects and enhanced exploration and combat. It also includes the Left Behind story DLC.

Q4 (Oct–Dec)

4,973 releases

Most popular release in Q4

God of War Ragnarök

God of War: Ragnarök is the ninth installment in the God of War series and the sequel to 2018's God of War. Continuing with the Norse mythology theme, the game is set in ancient Norway and features series protagonists Kratos, the former Greek God of War, and his young son Atreus. The game kicked off the events of Ragnarök, where Kratos and Atreus must journey to each of the Nine Realms in search of answers as they prepare for the prophesied battle that will end the world.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 12,530 new titles in 2022, holding the most releases. The runner up was Nintendo Switch with 2,002 new titles.

PC12,530 releases

Nintendo Switch2,002 releases

Mac1,773 releases

PlayStation 41,495 releases

Linux1,377 releases

Android1,257 releases

PlayStation 51,082 releases

iOS968 releases

Web browser924 releases

Xbox One920 releases

What genres were most popular?

Indie was the dominant genre in 2022 with 10,029 titles. Adventure followed closely with 6,836.

Indie10,029

Adventure6,836

Simulator3,227

Strategy2,812

Puzzle2,354

Role-playing2,311

Arcade2,038

Platform1,407

Shooter1,297

Visual Novel1,235

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