List of video games released in 2016

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The following is a comprehensive index of all games released in 2016, sorted chronologically by release date, and divided by quarter. Information regarding developer, publisher, operating system, genre, and type of release is provided where available

For a summary of 2016 in video games as a whole, see 2016 in video games.

Video game platforms
3DSNintendo 3DS, 3DS Virtual Console, iQue 3DSDROIDAndroidiOSiOS, iPhone, iPod, iPadOS, iPad,
visionOS, Apple Vision Pro
LINLinuxOSXmacOSPS3PlayStation 3
PS4PlayStation 4PSVPlayStation VitaPSVRPlaystation VR, PlayStation VR2
QuestMeta Quest / Oculus Quest
family, including Oculus Rift		ViveHTC ViveWiiWii, WiiWare, Wii Virtual Console
WiiUWii U, WiiU Virtual ConsoleWINMicrosoft Windows, all
versions Windows 95 and up		XB360Xbox 360, Xbox 360 Live Arcade
XBOXbox One
Types of releases
CompilationA compilation, anthology or collection of several titles, usually (but not always) belonging to the same series
Early accessA game launched in early access is unfinished and thus might contain bugs and glitches or have some of the content missing
EpisodicAn episodic video game that is released in batches over a period of time
ExpansionA large-scale DLC to an already existing game that adds new story, areas, maps and additions and/or changes to the game's mechanics
Full releaseA full release of a game that launched in early access first
PortThe game first appeared on a different platform and a port was made. The game is like the original, with few or no differences
RemakeThe game is an enhanced remake of an original, made using new engine and/or assets and thus containing completely new sound, graphics and possibly changes to the story and/or gameplay
RemasterThe game is a remaster of an original, released on the same or different platform, with minor changes to graphics, sound and/or gameplay
RereleaseThe game was re-released on the same platform with no or only minor changes
Video game genres
ActionAction gameAction RPGAction role-playing gameAction-adventureAction-adventure game
AdventureAdventure gameBrawlerBeat 'em upCMSConstruction and management simulation
Dungeon crawlDungeon crawlEndless runnerEndless runnerFightingFighting game
FPSFirst-person shooterGraphic adventureGraphic adventureHack and slashHack and slash
HorrorHorror gameInteractive filmInteractive filmMetroidvaniaMetroidvania
MMOMassively multiplayer online gameMOBAMultiplayer online battle arenaMusicMusic video game
PartyParty video gamePCAPoint-and-click adventurePlatformerPlatformer
PuzzlePuzzle video gamePuzzle-platformerPuzzle-platformerRacingRacing game
RhythmRhythm gameRoguelikeRoguelike, RogueliteRPGRole-playing video game
RTSReal-time strategyRTTReal-time tacticsRun and gunRun and gun game
SandboxSandbox gameScrolling shooterScrolling shooterShoot 'em upShoot 'em up
ShooterShooter gameSimulationSimulation video gameSportsSports video game
StealthStealth gameStrategyStrategy video gameSurvivalSurvival game
Survival horrorSurvival horrorTactical RPGTactical role-playing gameTBSTurn-based strategy
TBTTurn-based tacticsTower defenseTower defenseTPSThird-person shooter
Vehicle simVehicle simulation gameVehicular combatVehicular combat gameVisual novelVisual novel

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