Games Released in 2026

18,279 new games debuted in 2026 across 10 platforms, with PC seeing 13,141 releases. March was the busiest month, with 2,281 releases. Resident Evil Requiem was the most popular release of the year.

Which days had the most releases?

May 28 was the busiest single day of 2026 with 177 releases.

177 releases

May 28

172 releases

April 30

162 releases

June 23

162 releases

March 12

Which month had the most releases?

The busiest release month of 2026 was March, totaling 2,281 titles.

How did each season compare?

Q1 was the busiest quarter of 2026 with 5,709 releases.

Q1 (Jan–Mar)

5,709 releases

Most popular release in Q1

Resident Evil Requiem

Resident Evil Requiem is the ninth entry in the Resident Evil series. Experience terrifying survival horror with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, and dive into pulse-pounding action with legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy. Both of their journeys and unique gameplay styles intertwine into a heart-stopping, emotional experience that will chill you to your core.

Q2 (Apr–Jun)

5,426 releases

Most popular release in Q2

Pragmata

Pragmata is a sci-fi action-adventure game set in the near future. The story follows Hugh and his android companion Diana as they navigate a Lunar research station. Gameplay incorporates action elements alongside mechanics involving interaction with systems within the environment.

Q3 (Jul–Sep)

5,396 releases

Most popular release in Q3

Valheim

Valheim is an open-world survival and exploration game set in a procedurally generated world inspired by Norse mythology. Playing alone or with up to nine other players, you explore dangerous biomes, gather resources, craft weapons and armour, build Viking settlements and longships, and battle powerful creatures and bosses in order to prove yourself worthy of Odin. Progression is tied to exploration and defeating the Forsaken, with each biome introducing new enemies, resources, crafting possibilities and challenges. From the peaceful Meadows to the frozen Deep North, players can build, farm, sail, fight and explore the tenth world at their own pace.

Q4 (Oct–Dec)

965 releases

Most popular release in Q4

Enshrouded

You are Flameborn, last ember of hope of a dying race. Awaken, survive the terror of a corrupting fog, and reclaim the lost beauty of your kingdom. Venture into a vast world, vanquish punishing bosses, build grand halls and forge your path in this co-op survival Action RPG for up to 16 players.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 13,141 new titles in 2026, holding the most releases. The runner up was Nintendo Switch with 2,505 new titles.

PC13,141 releases

Nintendo Switch2,505 releases

Mac2,038 releases

Linux1,814 releases

PlayStation 51,370 releases

Xbox Series X|S858 releases

Web browser675 releases

PlayStation 4602 releases

Nintendo Switch 2477 releases

Android429 releases

What genres were most popular?

Indie was the dominant genre in 2026 with 10,725 titles. Adventure followed closely with 6,298.

Indie10,725

Adventure6,298

Simulator4,348

Strategy3,530

Role-playing2,916

Puzzle2,593

Arcade1,702

Visual Novel1,109

Shooter1,107

Platform1,054

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