ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
January 5
The games released on this day in gaming history.
542 releases
14 Years AgoLEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game
MacEurope
LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game is an action adventure game that brings the Pirates of the Caribbean world and all its colorful characters to life in LEGO Brick form.
26 Years AgoPharaoh
PCAsia
Pharaoh is a 1999 strategy game developed by Impressions Games and published by Sierra Entertainment.
17 Years AgoKirby's Dream Land 3
WiiNorth America
That mean old King Dedede is at it again! He's causing his mischief and Dreamland's in trouble! Kirby, the resident hero of Dreamland, sets out to teach Dedede a lesson, this time with the help of many of his good friends!
6 Years AgoDawn of Man
PS4Worldwide
Command a settlement of ancient humans, guide them through the ages in their struggle for survival. Hunt, gather, craft tools, fight, research new techs and face the challenges the environment will throw at you.
16 Years AgoDivinity II: Ego Draconis
PCXbox 360North America
Dragons: they have been hunted, they have been slain, but now the hour to strike back has come. Divinity II is an action role-playing game developed by Larian Studios.
10 Years AgoRebel Galaxy
PS4North America
Rebel Galaxy is an action-packed, swashbuckling space opera. You'll battle pirates, explore anomalies, befriend aliens, scavenge battle wreckage, mine asteroids, and discover artifacts.
28 Years AgoDuke Nukem II
DOSWorldwide
Duke Nukem is back. Captured by an alien foe in the middle of promoting his best-selling book, “Why I’m So Great”, Duke must once more defeat the forces of evil to save himself from the knowledge-stealing Rigelatins, and ultimately prove his book’s namesake.
16 Years AgoBioShock
PortMobileNorth America
The year is 1960 and the player character, Jack, is on board a plane crossing the Atlantic ocean. Things go wrong though and the plane crashes. Jack is lucky though and finds himself outside a lighthouse.
10 Years AgoHardware: Rivals
PS4Worldwide
Hunt down your opponents in an armoured tank or pursue them at speed in a Fast Attack Vehicle. Enter the fray in an all-terrain battle-fest of online multiplayer action.
11 Years AgoLucius II
PCLinuxWorldwide
The story of Lucius II continues where the original left off: Lucius emerges as the lone survivor of the burning wreckage his parents once called home, unscathed from the ruthless slaughter he had unleashed. He had taken the weak and punished the wicked.
28 Years AgoRaptor: Call of the Shadows
DOSWorldwide
It's the BEST IBM shooter yet! A fast paced slugfest, with a pulse-pounding sound track, and jaw-dropping VGA animation & cinematics. In the future as a mercenary flying the super-tech Raptor, you'll be sent on interplanetary missions to knock off top competitors of MegaCorp.
10 Years AgoAmplitude
PS4PS3Worldwide
Amplitude is a reboot of the critically-acclaimed controller-based rhythm action game developed by Harmonix and originally released in 2003 Amplitude features over 20 songs composed for an optimal beatmatching experience by Harmonix with co…
28 Years AgoHocus Pocus
DOSWorldwide
Terexin, leader of the Council of Wizards, is sending the young sorcerer, Hocus, on a special mission to prove his worthiness.
28 Years AgoCrystal Caves
DOSWorldwide
Enter an underground world of treasures and traps in Crystal Caves, a colorful EGA game that rivals any commercial game with its arcade quality, puzzles and graphics. As Mylo Steamwitz, enter cave after cave of adventure, gathering teasures and evading countless hazards.
5 Years AgoSummer in Mara
Xbox OneWorldwide
Take care of your own island. Summer in Mara is a single-player summer adventure, with an easy-RPG system and exploration elements. The spirit of The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker and the farm from Stardew Valley, with the visual aspect of Studio Ghibli's films.
4 Years AgoWho's Your Daddy
Xbox OneNorth America
Who's Your Daddy is a casual 1 on 1 video game featuring a clueless father attempting to prevent his infant son from certain death.
2 Years AgoElectrician Simulator
SwitchWorldwide
Take over the family business from your Dad and become an electrician. Learn the basics and test your skills in the Electrician Simulator. Repair and assemble sockets, panels, strips, plugs, chandeliers and even change light bulbs.
15 Years AgoIlomilo
Xbox 360Worldwide
ilomilo is a puzzle game developed by Southend Interactive and Microsoft Game Studios.
2 Years AgoBallance
PCWorldwide
In Ballance, you control a sphere with the simple objective of navigating it to the end of each of the game's 12 linear levels.
23 Years AgoTom and Jerry in War of the Whiskers
GameCubeWorldwide
Are you ready to kick some butt with Tom and Jerry and friends? With your choice over 75 weapons, you can duke it out in unique levels such as Frankenmouse, a twisted laboratory, or Towering Infurno, an unstable construction site!
20 Years AgoVivisector: Beast Within
PCEurope
An FPS retelling of 'The Island of Doctor Moreau', this game pits you against an army of heavily armed genetically engineered half-man half-animal soldiers.
11 Years AgoThe Deer God
PCMacLinuxWorldwide
The Deer God is a breathtaking 3D pixel art adventure that will challenge your religion and your platforming skills. It's a game about survival, reincarnation, and karma; all set in a breathtaking and unique 3D pixelized world.
3 Years AgoAstérix & Obélix XXL 2
RemasterPS5Worldwide
Originally released in 2005 on PlayStation 2 and PC, the two famous Gauls take up the challenges set by Julius Caesar in his new amusement park. Players will need to keep their eyes peeled to find the many pop culture references hidden in the scenery and dialogue.
28 Years AgoCosmo's Cosmic Adventure
DOSWorldwide
Cosmo's parents are taking him to Walt Disney World for his birthday. A comet hits their ship, forcing them to land on an unknown planet and repair the ship. Cosmo goes exploring, and when he returns, his parents are missing.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.