Games Released in 2023

16,859 new games debuted in 2023 across 10 platforms, with PC seeing 14,598 releases. October was the busiest month, with 2,117 releases. Baldur's Gate III was the most popular release of the year.

Which days had the most releases?

December 1 was the busiest single day of 2023 with 160 releases.

160 releases

December 1

145 releases

October 26

144 releases

November 30

137 releases

December 14

Which month had the most releases?

The busiest release month of 2023 was October, totaling 2,117 titles.

How did each season compare?

Q4 was the busiest quarter of 2023 with 5,984 releases.

Q1 (Jan–Mar)

4,780 releases

Most popular release in Q1

Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil 4 is a remake of the 2005 original Resident Evil 4 reimagined for 2023 to bring state-of-the-art survival horror. Resident Evil 4 preserves the essence of the original game, while introducing modernized gameplay, a reimagined storyline, and vividly detailed graphics to make this the latest survival horror game where life and death, terror and catharsis intersect.

Q2 (Apr–Jun)

5,028 releases

Most popular release in Q2

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

An epic adventure across the land and skies of Hyrule awaits in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch. The adventure is yours to create in a world fueled by your imagination. In this sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you'll decide your own path through the sprawling landscapes of Hyrule and the mysterious islands floating in the vast skies above. Can you harness the power of Link's new abilities to fight back against the malevolent forces that threaten the kingdom?

Q3 (Jul–Sep)

5,048 releases

Most popular release in Q4

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a side-scrolling platform game and the first 2D Super Mario entry since New Super Mario Bros. U (2012). Players choose from twelve characters and traverse levels across the Flower Kingdom, a new setting for the series. The game's central mechanic is the Wonder Flower, which dramatically alters levels in unpredictable ways when touched. New power-ups include an elephant transformation, a bubble flower, and a drill hat, while an equippable badge system allows players to customize their abilities. The game supports local multiplayer for up to four active players and includes an asynchronous online mode.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 14,598 new titles in 2023, holding the most releases. The runner up was Nintendo Switch with 2,502 new titles.

PC14,598 releases

Nintendo Switch2,502 releases

Mac2,277 releases

Linux1,659 releases

PlayStation 41,461 releases

Android1,225 releases

PlayStation 51,202 releases

Xbox One1,003 releases

Web browser944 releases

Xbox Series X|S865 releases

What genres were most popular?

Indie was the dominant genre in 2023 with 11,401 titles. Adventure followed closely with 7,904.

Indie11,401

Adventure7,904

Simulator3,951

Role-playing3,428

Strategy3,416

Puzzle2,498

Arcade2,115

Platform1,443

Shooter1,440

Visual Novel1,390

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