Games Released in 2024
29,294 new games released in 2024 across 10 platforms, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most popular seeing 22,356 new titles. October was the busiest month of the year, launching 2,887 new releases.
Top Platform
PC (Microsoft Windows)
New Releases
29,294
Busiest Month
October
What was the most popular game of 2024?
Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong is an action role-playing game developed by Game Science, inspired by the classical Chinese novel Journey to the West. Players control the Destined One, a staff-wielding monkey protagonist, through mostly linear levels interspersed with expansive areas. The game features Soulslike elements, a flexible skill system, and boss encounters of varying intensity. It was the first installment in the Black Myth series and is widely regarded as the first AAA game from the Chinese video game industry.
Which days had the most releases?
December 12 was the busiest single day of 2024 with 250 releases.
Which month had the most releases?
The busiest release month of 2024 was October, totaling 2,887 titles.
How did each season compare?
Q4 was the busiest quarter of 2024 with 7,815 releases.
Which platforms saw the most releases?
PC (Microsoft Windows) received 22,356 new titles in 2024, holding the most releases. The runner up was Nintendo Switch with 4,401 new titles.
What genres were most popular?
Indie was the dominant genre in 2024 with 15,924 titles. Adventure followed closely with 10,922.