Games Released in October 2023

1,689 new games debuted in October 2023, with PC being the most active platform. October 26 was the busiest day, with 145 releases.

Top Platform

PC

New Releases

1,689

Busiest Day

October 26

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

What was the most popular game of October 2023?

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 days had the most releases?

October 26 saw the most activity with 145 releases.

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145 releases

October 26

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124 releases

October 31

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119 releases

October 20

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113 releases

October 19

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Sun, Oct 1

61 releases

Mon, Oct 2

70 releases

Tue, Oct 3

73 releases

Wed, Oct 4

55 releases

Thu, Oct 5

92 releases

Fri, Oct 6

98 releases

Sat, Oct 7

21 releases

Sun, Oct 8

27 releases

Mon, Oct 9

42 releases

Tue, Oct 10

64 releases

Wed, Oct 11

53 releases

Thu, Oct 12

86 releases

Fri, Oct 13

103 releases

Sat, Oct 14

30 releases

Sun, Oct 15

32 releases

Mon, Oct 16

70 releases

Tue, Oct 17

86 releases

Wed, Oct 18

81 releases

Thu, Oct 19

113 releases

Fri, Oct 20

119 releases

Sat, Oct 21

30 releases

Sun, Oct 22

28 releases

Mon, Oct 23

70 releases

Tue, Oct 24

78 releases

Wed, Oct 25

77 releases

Thu, Oct 26

145 releases

Fri, Oct 27

93 releases

Sat, Oct 28

47 releases

Sun, Oct 29

36 releases

Mon, Oct 30

70 releases

Tue, Oct 31

124 releases

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of October was the busiest with 538 releases.

Week 1 (October 1–7)

470 releases
Assassin's Creed Mirage

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.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 1,495 new titles in October 2023. The runner up was Mac with 271 new titles.

PC1,495 releases
Mac271 releases
Nintendo Switch251 releases
Linux188 releases
PlayStation 4146 releases
PlayStation 5137 releases
Android106 releases
Xbox One101 releases
Xbox Series X|S99 releases
Web browser95 releases

What genres were most popular?

Indie was the dominant genre in October 2023 with 1,226 titles. Adventure followed closely with 881.

Indie1,226
Adventure881
Simulator412
Role-playing388
Strategy384
Puzzle284
Arcade220
Shooter150
Visual Novel143
Platform130
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