Games Released in 2023

16,916 new games debuted in 2023 across 10 platforms, with PC seeing 14,653 releases. October was the busiest month, with 2,122 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

November 30

145 releases

October 26

137 releases

December 14

Which month had the most releases?

The busiest release month of 2023 was October, totaling 2,122 titles.

How did each season compare?

Q4 was the busiest quarter of 2023 with 5,997 releases.

Q1 (Jan–Mar)

4,800 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)

5,051 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)

5,067 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 14,653 new titles in 2023, holding the most releases. The runner up was Nintendo Switch with 2,504 new titles.

PC14,653 releases

Nintendo Switch2,504 releases

Mac2,279 releases

Linux1,662 releases

PlayStation 41,463 releases

Android1,231 releases

PlayStation 51,204 releases

Xbox One1,004 releases

Web browser955 releases

Xbox Series X|S868 releases

What genres were most popular?

Indie was the dominant genre in 2023 with 11,442 titles. Adventure followed closely with 7,928.

Indie11,442

Adventure7,928

Simulator3,964

Role-playing3,435

Strategy3,420

Puzzle2,516

Arcade2,122

Shooter1,456

Platform1,453

Visual Novel1,418

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