Games Released in February 2023

1,847 new games released in February 2023, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. February 16 was the busiest day, with 139 new releases.

Top Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows)

New Releases

1,847

Busiest Day

February 16

What was the most popular game of February 2023?

Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG set in the world first introduced in the Harry Potter books. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world. Embark on a journey through familiar and new locations as you explore and discover fantastic beasts, customize your character and craft potions, master spell casting, upgrade talents, and become the wizard you want to be. Discover the feeling of living at Hogwarts as you make allies, battle Dark wizards, and ultimately decide the fate of the wizarding world. Your legacy is what you make of it.

Which days had the most releases?

February 16 saw the most activity with 139 releases.

139 releases

February 16

118 releases

February 22

113 releases

February 23

105 releases

February 17

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of February was the busiest with 547 releases.

Week 1 (February 1–7)

418 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Metroid Prime Remastered

Get behind the visor of intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran in her critically-acclaimed first-person adventure. Step into the boots of Samus Aran as you navigate the winding paths and interconnected environments of an alluring-yet-dangerous alien planet. Use powers like the iconic Morph Ball and Grapple Beam to revisit hard-to-reach areas and find a path forward. With revamped graphics, sound, unlockable art, and updated control schemes, Samus’ 3D platforming debut has reached greater heights. Calm and capable, Samus takes on this solo mission...but she is far from alone.

Week 3 (February 15–21)

531 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Atomic Heart

Atomic Heart is an adventure first-person shooter, events of which unfolds in an alternate universe during the high noon of the Soviet Union. The principal character of the game is a special agent P-3, who after an unsuccessful landing on enterprise "3826" is trying to figure out what went wrong.

Week 4 (February 22–28)

547 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Octopath Traveler II

This game is a brand-new entry in the Octopath Traveler series. It takes the series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, to even greater heights. In the world of Solistia, eight new travelers venture forth into an exciting new era. Where will you go? What will you do? Whose tale will you bring to life? Every path is yours to take. Embark on an adventure all your own.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 1,207 new titles in February 2023. The runner up was Nintendo Switch with 240 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)1,207 releases

Nintendo Switch240 releases

Mac185 releases

PlayStation 4180 releases

Xbox One159 releases

PlayStation 5153 releases

Xbox Series X|S153 releases

Linux122 releases

Android100 releases

Web browser73 releases

What genres were most popular?

Indie was the dominant genre in February 2023 with 988 titles. Adventure followed closely with 723.

Indie988

Adventure723

Simulator428

Strategy313

Role-playing311

Puzzle213

Arcade212

Shooter155

Platform135

Visual Novel129

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