Games Released in 2023
23,626 new games released in 2023 across 10 platforms, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most popular seeing 17,254 new titles. October was the busiest month of the year, launching 2,580 new releases.
Top Platform
PC (Microsoft Windows)
New Releases
23,626
Busiest Month
October
What was the most popular game of 2023?
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?
Which days had the most releases?
October 26 was the busiest single day of 2023 with 182 releases.
Which month had the most releases?
The busiest release month of 2023 was October, totaling 2,580 titles.
How did each season compare?
Q4 was the busiest quarter of 2023 with 7,272 releases.
Which platforms saw the most releases?
PC (Microsoft Windows) received 17,254 new titles in 2023, holding the most releases. The runner up was Nintendo Switch with 3,780 new titles.
What genres were most popular?
Indie was the dominant genre in 2023 with 12,290 titles. Adventure followed closely with 9,008.