ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
January 1
The games released on this day in gaming history.
1178 releases
This yearMonster Ops 14
PCMacLinuxWorldwide
Season 2 of Monster Ops! Black Ops soldiers Wraith and Tide know the world is against them, and they can only rely on each other. Two soldiers, forced to go rogue, with a desperate mission.
This yearArcade Archives 2: Space Invaders Part II
PortSwitch 2PS5Xbox Series X|SWorldwide
In 1979, and again in 2026, the Invaders are returning! "Space Invaders Part II" is a shooting game released by Taito in 1979. The enemy Invaders have returned more powerful than ever, having acquired new tactics like splitting and receiving reinforcements from Ufos!
This yearArcade Archives: Space Invaders Part II
PortSwitchPS4Worldwide
In 1979, and again in 2026, the Invaders are returning! "Space Invaders Part II" is a shooting game released by Taito in 1979. The enemy Invaders have returned more powerful than ever, having acquired new tactics like splitting and receiving reinforcements from Ufos!
This yearCrayon Animal
SwitchWorldwide
Color cute animals with crayons! Bring the animals of the forest, farm, and ocean to life in your own colors.
This yearSweet Casino 2
PCWorldwide
Sweet Casino 2 - A simple, aesthetically pleasing puzzle game set in a casino setting. It depicts the daily work lives of five beautiful and lovely casino employees, accompanied by relaxing music. After completing a level, you can view their photos in the gallery.
This yearFoot Clinic
Xbox Series X|SXbox OnePCWorldwide
Step into the shoes of a doctor and podiatrist as you indulge in the foot clinic experience. Scrub, scrape, pluck, and pull all kinds of feet. Perform foot treatments for conditions like calluses, corns and ingrown toenails.
This yearEclipse of Eldergaard
PCWorldwide
A dark action-adventure where you race against time to seal the hell gates, gather crystal shards, and stop Umbra’s return on the Bloody Day. Estimated playtime: ~1 hour.
This yearFall
PCWorldwide
In Fall you guide a leaf gently through the forest towards its final resting place. Controlling wind to influence the leaf's path you dodge branches, falling twigs, and birds flaps of wind. Rest in comfort, knowing this isn't I AM PILL.
This yearFight For America
Xbox Series X|SXbox OneWorldwide
Gear up, soldier - it’s time to reclaim freedom!
This yearPixicharm: Acornflare
PS5PS4Worldwide
Dash through a magical forest in this fast-paced endless runner where every decision matters. Play as a nimble squirrel collecting acorns to boost your score, then transform into a fiery imp to defeat incoming enemies.
This yearParking Jam
PCXbox OneWorldwide
Navigate through an overfilled parking lot and move cars out of the way to help them all escape!
This yearHumanoid
PCWorldwide
Humanoid is a parody sci-fi arcade-style run-and-gun shoot 'em up in the style of an early 8-bit arcade game—with the added bonus that you can actually win. To survive, you need to play aggressively: you're rewarded for acting fast and clearing rooms.
This yearJumara
PCWorldwide
A tactical card game of structure and precision. Build decks, charge Totems, and master the Tox System , a logic-based sequence mechanic that defines every encounter.
This yearMerchant's Rise
PCWorldwide
A shopkeeping game set in an Arabian Nights-inspired city. Sell goods, haggle with customers, unlock new districts, and climb your way to the rank of Royal Merchant.
This yearPainting Pixels
PCMacLinuxWorldwide
Relax and unwind with a paint-by-number experience made by a fan of the genre. Enjoy larger levels and many ways to customize your play.
This yearMonster Truck Demolition Derby
PCWorldwide
The battle of monster truck and monster car in stunt games begins. Welcome to the Demolition Derby Truck Stunts monster games. Monster truck simulator games are free monster car games. Monster truck games are full of strategy and action.
This year
This yearLittle Smiles Daycare
PCWorldwide
A short psychological horror experience set inside an abandoned daycare. Explore, uncover hidden notes, solve eerie mysteries, and discover what happened to Little Smiles Daycare, before something finds you first.
This yearLizards VS Humans
PCWorldwide
A multiplayer FPS Sci-Fi game set in an alternate reality where reptilian beings battle humans for control of Earth. Features unique species-specific abilities, diverse weapon systems, and tactical gameplay.
This yearNebula Miner
PCWorldwide
Nebula miner puts you in control of a space mining company. A real time resource management game where you need to explore space to find resources, and then harvest them efficiently.
This year
This yearKurotsuki
PCWorldwide
An atmospheric action slasher in mythic medieval Japan. Hunt corrupted spirits, face challenging Souls-like bosses, and master fast, skill-based combat. Explore a world of folklore, uncover hidden secrets, and unlock intimate, fully consensual encounters shaped by your choices.
This yearBarista Life Simulator 2026
PS4Worldwide
Build your café, delight your customers, grow your empire.
This yearCar Wash Tycoon Business Simulator
PS4Worldwide
Transform a simple wash into a car cleaning empire!
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.