Games Released in August 2026
1,718 new games debuted in August 2026, with PC being the most active platform. August 13 was the busiest day, with 135 releases. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy was the most popular release of the month.
Which days had the most releases?
August 13 saw the most activity with 135 releases.
Sat, Aug 1
39 releases
Sun, Aug 2
16 releases
Mon, Aug 3
51 releases
Tue, Aug 4
40 releases
Wed, Aug 5
56 releases
Thu, Aug 6
106 releases
Fri, Aug 7
90 releases
Sat, Aug 8
28 releases
Sun, Aug 9
21 releases
Mon, Aug 10
64 releases
Tue, Aug 11
63 releases
Wed, Aug 12
81 releases
Thu, Aug 13
135 releases
Fri, Aug 14
100 releases
Sat, Aug 15
31 releases
Sun, Aug 16
16 releases
Mon, Aug 17
65 releases
Tue, Aug 18
66 releases
Wed, Aug 19
55 releases
Thu, Aug 20
134 releases
Fri, Aug 21
90 releases
Sat, Aug 22
21 releases
Sun, Aug 23
12 releases
Mon, Aug 24
61 releases
Tue, Aug 25
61 releases
Wed, Aug 26
71 releases
Thu, Aug 27
133 releases
Fri, Aug 28
109 releases
Sat, Aug 29
29 releases
Sun, Aug 30
18 releases
Mon, Aug 31
83 releases
How did each week compare?
The second week of August was the busiest with 492 releases.
Week 1 (August 1–7)
398 releases
Most popular release in Week 1
Big Walk
Hang out and get lost with close friends in a big world. A cooperative online walker-talker from the creators of Untitled Goose Game.
Week 2 (August 8–14)
492 releases
Most popular release in Week 2
Duskfade
Duskfade is a colorful adventure in a world where the torments of the past haunt you. Battle against your memories in a dizzying dance to fade the shadows of the dusk.
Week 3 (August 15–21)
457 releases
Most popular release in Week 3
Mortal Shell II
Their Flesh Is Your Weapon. Mortal Shell II is a standalone sequel action-RPG with adrenaline-charged, high-stakes combat. Possess warrior Shells, dethrone false gods, redeem a ravaged world.
Week 5 (August 29–31)
130 releases
Most popular release in Week 5
Serious Sam: Shatterverse
Serious Sam: Shatterverse is a co-op roguelite FPS for 1 - 5 players. Blast through shifting universes, stack wild boons, bend the rules with run modifiers, and hunt Mental's deadliest forces. Fall fast. Come back louder.
Which platforms saw the most releases?
PC received 1,468 new titles in August 2026. The runner up was Nintendo Switch with 241 new titles.
What genres were most popular?
Indie was the dominant genre in August 2026 with 1,253 titles. Adventure followed closely with 695.