ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
January 5
The games released on this day in gaming history.
542 releases
This yearWhiskers Warehouse
SwitchWorldwide
Push, solve, and unlock your way through 2,000 brain-teasing levels in this addictive puzzle adventure!
This yearStreamer Simulator 2026
PS4Worldwide
Step into the neon-lit world of streaming stardom, where every click, every laugh, and every chat message can make—or break—you. In Streamer Simulator 2026, you don’t start in a cramped basement—you start with a high-end PC, sleek apartment, and lightning-fast internet.
This yearSerenitrove
Web browserPCMacLinuxWorldwide
A pixel art digging game where the goal is to dig deeper and uncover more as you progress. Enjoy a relaxed, timer-free experience with no enemies, just pure exploration. Customize your setup, take your time, and excavate as much treasure as you can.
This year15 Minutes
Web browserWorldwide
In fifteen minutes, the moon will collide into Earth. You’re stuck at school, and that’s all the time you have to finish your bucket list. Can be played with just your mouse! The choices DO matter. How will YOU spend your 15 minutes?
This yearCritter Box
PCLinuxWorldwide
Critter Box is a casual idler game. You collect money over time, you get neat new items and gifts the longer you play. This game its intended to be easy to play, easy to have in the background, easy to enjoy.
This yearSweetie Candy Maze: Brown Chocolate
PCWorldwide
Dive into a vibrant candy world! Collect delicious sweets and find your way through playful brown chocolate mazes in this sweet and colorful adventure.
This yearMei Paranormies
PCLinuxWorldwide
Mei Paranormies is a 2D top-down survival horror game where you play as Mei, the paranormal investigator, who got a call from the owner of a haunted restaurant to check it out for proof of the paranormal.
This yearFight Poker
PCMacLinuxWorldwide
Fight Poker is a turn based poker PvP card game. You try to form the best hand you can in 4 rows with help from the community cards. There is an online global play option, pass and play, and 5 difficulties of bot to fight against.
This yearBackrooms: The True Level
PCWorldwide
Backrooms: The True Level is a cooperative horror game for 14 players. Together or alone, you will explore this level trying to understand whether it is real, but can the darkness in this world be peaceful?
This yearHelp! I'm Turning Into a Mermaid!
PCLinuxMacWorldwide
After surviving a near death encounter on their first day of work, Hunter has noticed something shocking. They're slowly turning into a mermaid! The latest adventure game/life simulation hybrid from the creators of the Max's Big Bust series.
This yearDark Forest
Web browserWorldwide
A point-and-click puzzle adventure Inspired by Rusty Lake, Blue Prince and Gorogoa
This yearLOZT: Legion of Zombie Terrors
PCWorldwide
A military experiment has turned all of the troops into ZOMBIES... With weapons!
This yearGlobber
PCWorldwide
Rip through putty in explosive non-Newtonian arcade puzzle combat! Challenge your friends to fast paced battles in 1v1 local multiplayer to determine who is the true master of goop.
16 Years AgoFable II: Game of the Year Edition
Xbox 360North America
Fable II Game of the Year Edition is a version of Fable II. It has both downloadable content packs included, Knothole Island and See the Future.
2 Years AgoMoto Rush GT: Diamond Edition
SwitchWorldwide
Ultimate motorbike racing experience for all ages! Racers, beware! Fast-paced, polished and dynamic motorbike racing now on Nintendo Switch!
2 Years AgoTools Up!: Ultimate Edition
SwitchXbox OnePCWorldwide
Tools Up! Ultimate Edition is a chaos-filled, local couch-coop extravaganza, all about renovating homes and the outdoors. It comes with all updates, content, and DLC in one package, supporting up to 4 players.
2 Years AgoS.N.I.P.E.R.: Hunter Scope - Ultimate Edition
SwitchWorldwide
Hunter Scope you will shoot, you will fight, and you will win! Play S.N.I.P.E.R., the latest sniping game where you aim, fight and destroy virtual enemies. Try different types of missions, inspired both by classic rail shooters and modern cover shooters.
Castle Terroretra In Space
PCWorldwide
Castle Terroretra In Space continues the quest for Billy Brumble. The climatic meeting with The Great Ancient One, highlights the game.
26 Years AgoKobo Deluxe
PCWorldwide
Kobo Deluxe is an enhanced version of Akira Higuchi's game XKobo for Un*x systems with X11. Kobo Deluxe adds sound, smoother animation, high resolution support, OpenGL acceleration (optional), an intuitive menu driven user interface, joystick support and other features.
22 Years AgoAbble Dabble HD
iOSWorldwide
Abble Dabble is the revolution of crossword games with classic word play with a new twist. Expand your game. It's like yoga for your mind.
11 Years AgoHanano Puzzle 2
PCWorldwide
A simple puzzle game about making flowers bloom. This game is a sequel to Hanano Puzzle, but you don’t need to play the previous one. Hanano Puzzle 2 is more friendly for beginners.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.