Games Released in October 2023

1,693 new games debuted in October 2023, with PC being the most active platform. October 26 was the busiest day, with 145 releases. Super Mario Bros. Wonder was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

October 26 saw the most activity with 145 releases.

145 releases

October 26

124 releases

October 31

118 releases

October 20

112 releases

October 19

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of October was the busiest with 542 releases.

Week 1 (October 1–7)

472 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Assassin's Creed Mirage

Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a stealth-focused action-adventure game set in ninth-century Baghdad. It emphasizes parkour, infiltration, and targeted assassinations. The game follows a more compact structure than recent entries in the series. Players control Basim, a young thief drawn into a secretive order. The title blends historical settings with narrative elements tied to the franchise’s established lore. The story unfolds in a thriving Baghdad at the height of its cultural and scientific influence, where Basim, a young orphan shaped by loss, struggles to survive through street theft. Haunted by disturbing visions and driven by a need for answers, he lashes out violently, forcing him to flee the city. Taken in by the Hidden Ones, he undergoes rigorous training and adopts their code, developing his skills and sense of purpose. As he uncovers the truth about himself and the world he has joined, Basim is pushed toward a destiny that transforms both his identity and his allegiance to the emerging Creed.

Week 2 (October 8–14)

405 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Forza Motorsport

Out-build the competition in the new career. Race your friends in adjudicated multiplayer events. Compete in over 500 cars on world-famous tracks with cutting-edge AI, advanced physics, tire and fuel strategy, and driver and safety ratings.

Week 3 (October 15–21)

531 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

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.

Week 4 (October 22–28)

542 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Alan Wake II

Alan Wake 2 marks Remedy Entertainment’s first foray into the survival horror genre. Ritualistic murders in a small town. A writer trapped in a nightmare. An FBI agent looking for answers. Two realities. Two hero characters. One horror story that wants them dead.

Week 5 (October 29–31)

231 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Jusant

Enjoy meditative vibes in Jusant, an action-puzzle climbing game. Scale an immeasurably tall tower and ascend to new heights alongside your watery companion. Master your climbing tools, find your way up through diverse biomes, and piece together the tower's past.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 1,499 new titles in October 2023. The runner up was Mac with 271 new titles.

PC1,499 releases

Mac271 releases

Nintendo Switch250 releases

Linux189 releases

PlayStation 4146 releases

PlayStation 5137 releases

Android108 releases

Xbox One101 releases

Xbox Series X|S99 releases

Web browser96 releases

What genres were most popular?

Indie was the dominant genre in October 2023 with 1,229 titles. Adventure followed closely with 882.

Indie1,229

Adventure882

Simulator411

Role-playing387

Strategy385

Puzzle286

Arcade223

Shooter154

Visual Novel145

Platform135

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