ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
January 8
The games released on this day in gaming history.
514 releases
1 Year AgoRescue Girl Operation: Code X
PCWorldwide
Take up arms to drive away the mutated zombies and save the beautiful girls!
1 Year AgoRun Up
iOSWorldwide
Run Up: Arcade Challenge is a thrilling 2D arcade platformer with runner elements. Dash through vibrant levels, dodging monsters and traps. Choose champions with unique stats like Strength and Luck, collect coins, and use abilities.
1 Year AgoNightfall Protocol
PCWorldwide
A hardcore PVE extraction shooter where you will face off against deadly anomalous entities, while you uncover the secrets behind the Nightfall Protocol. Plan your next steps carefully as you are trying to pull back humanity from the brink of annihilation.
1 Year AgoReefsong
PCWorldwide
Reefsong is a Top-Down 2.5D Action game where the player character controls a mermaid with a magic staff she must activate by singing. With her magic voice, she activates magical abilities to defend her ecosystem from an alien Mothership that drops polluting ships!
1 Year AgoPetal Quest
Web browserWorldwide
Petal Quest is a short PICO-8 game of discovery with light puzzles.
This yearWTF Am I Playing?!
PCWorldwide
WTF AM I PLAYING?! is a first-person shooter with elements of platforming, puzzles, and experimental comedy. It blends fast-paced action with unexpected scenarios, minimal guidance, and surreal humor.
This yearPencil Stories
PCWorldwide
Explore Tsukinoma village after midnight and share the peace and solitude with Letty whilst everyone is asleep. Unravel secrets of lost letters in this unique, hand-drawn world - no rush, just calm discovery.
This yearCozy Caravan
PCiOSWorldwide
Embark on a single-player, top-down journey in Cozy Caravan, where the arts of crafting, trading, and exploration come together in a beautifully cozy world. Form lasting bonds as you and your caravan journey through charming towns, enriching lives along the way.
This yearPixelegend
PCWorldwide
In this fantasy world, you will become an adventurer, gradually understanding the world, becoming stronger through weapons and equipment, and gradually resolving various crises.
This yearPin Strike 2
SwitchWorldwide
Knock down more than just bottles! See what else you can do to have more fun. Find out how this game differs from classic bowling.
This yearMy Little Haven
SwitchWorldwide
Step into the beautiful dream world and help your toy friends settle into their miniature cozy homes!
This yearMate'Morphosis
LinuxMacPCWorldwide
Mate Morphosis is a pixel art, chess-inspired puzzle game built around the concept of becoming the piece you capture. Outsmart each board, adapt to evolving mechanics, and hunt down the rival king across every stage.
This yearKinsfolk
PCLinuxWorldwide
Kinsfolk is an emotional single player adventure game. You will embark on a journey to discover the meaning of family. Explore the beautiful world with atmospheric music. Discover and relive stories about the past.
This yearSuika Game Planet
SwitchSwitch 2Asia
A new Suika Game is here from a new setting in space! Turn, target, and aim for the watermelon! Drop the fruits freely from any direction as "Poppy" flies 360° around the planet.
This year
This yearEntity: The Black Day
PCLinuxWorldwide
A third-person survival horror action game set in dark, atmospheric underground environments, blending psychological suspense with intense combat.
This yearHidden Cats in Istanbul
SwitchWorldwide
Find hidden cats in the charming and historic city of Istanbul! Start with an uncolored scene and relax as you color the streets, explore landmarks, and meet special furry friends to collect unique cards. A cozy, family-friendly hidden object adventure full of charm and color!
This year
This yearArcade Archives: Touchdown Fever
PortSwitchWorldwide
"TOUCHDOWN FEVER" is a sports game released by SNK in 1987. Tap the buttons to push forward—simple controls make it easy to enjoy the flow of American football.
This yearArcade Archives 2: Touchdown Fever
PortXbox Series X|SWorldwide
"TOUCHDOWN FEVER" is a sports game released by SNK in 1987. Tap the buttons to push forward—simple controls make it easy to enjoy the flow of American football.
This yearGraviChess
PCWorldwide
Use the classic chess pieces to work your way through this complex puzzle platformer. Capture all enemy pieces before they get you to beat the 102 intricately designed levels.
This year100 Cats Lost in England
PCWorldwide
Grab your crayons and hunt for 100 hidden cats across a beautifully hand-drawn map. Play solo or invite a friend to join online, then bring each scene to life with guided color-by-numbers or your own palette — all in a relaxing, soothing atmosphere.
This yearParallax
Web browserWorldwide
A lone traveler drifts through deep space on a mission that has lasted far longer than it should. When an unexpected message breaks the silence, familiar voices begin to feel strangely out of place.
This yearRun Quad Run
PCWorldwide
Run Quad Run is a top-down skill based parkour game where you escape from the evil shapes to recover the lost artifacts of Cubicland. Navigate through various worlds with different enemies and master your reflex skills in the world of cubes.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.