Games Released in August 2024

2,778 new games released in August 2024, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. August 1 was the busiest day, with 193 new releases.

Top Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows)

New Releases

2,778

Busiest Day

August 1

What was the most popular game of August 2024?

Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. The story is based on Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.

Which days had the most releases?

August 1 saw the most activity with 193 releases.

193 releases

August 1

193 releases

August 20

188 releases

August 15

179 releases

August 8

How did each week compare?

The third week of August was the busiest with 713 releases.

Week 1 (August 1–7)

670 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Mecha Break

Mecha Break is a multiplayer mech game that allows players to choose from diverse mechs, customize appearances, and battle colossal war machines on treacherous terrain. Get ready for the ultimate showdown—blitz, brawl, blaze!

Week 2 (August 8–14)

595 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Supermarket Together

The multiplayer supermarket has arrived to your neighbourhood for free! Stock your shop space, unlock perks and franchises, hire employees or chase those pesky shoplifters. The more players, the more action!

Week 3 (August 15–21)

713 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Star Wars Outlaws

Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars game, set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Explore distinct planets across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as Kay Vess, an emerging scoundrel seeking freedom and the means to start a new life, along with her companion Nix. Fight, steal, and outwit your way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates as you join the galaxy’s most wanted.

Week 5 (August 29–31)

343 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Emio: The Smiling Man - Famicom Detective Club

Explore an interactive drama full of interesting characters Continue the adventures of the Utsugi Detective Agency with the return of familiar characters—including the returning protagonist from previous games, and Ayumi Tachibana, who is now playable in certain sections of the game for the first time in the series! Playing as the investigative duo, you’ll need to learn a lot about the personalities and backstories of the other characters if you want to discover the truth. Who is harmless, and who is keeping important secrets? Ask questions, reference your notes, and make connections—you’ll have to order your thoughts and examine your leads carefully to draw the right conclusions.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 2,038 new titles in August 2024. The runner up was Nintendo Switch with 423 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)2,038 releases

Nintendo Switch423 releases

PlayStation 5257 releases

PlayStation 4255 releases

Mac251 releases

Xbox Series X|S219 releases

Linux217 releases

Xbox One193 releases

Android101 releases

iOS80 releases

What genres were most popular?

Indie was the dominant genre in August 2024 with 1,498 titles. Adventure followed closely with 987.

Indie1,498

Adventure987

Simulator726

Role-playing470

Strategy457

Puzzle344

Arcade255

Platform216

Shooter199

Visual Novel136

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