ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
January 8
The games released on this day in gaming history.
514 releases
2 Years AgoSummoners War: Sky Arena
PCWorldwide
Summoners War: Sky Arena, is a mobile turn-based strategy massively multiplayer online game. Jump into the Sky Arena, a world under battle over the vital resource: Mana Crystals. Summon over 1,000 different types of monsters to compete for victory in the Sky Arena.
23 Years AgoKnightmare
MobileWorldwide
Knightmare, known in Japan as Majou Densetsu (魔城伝説 , Demon Castle Legend?), is a 1986 MSX vertical scrolling shooter computer game. The player is a knight, Popolon, who has to fight his way through several levels to defeat Hudnos and rescue Aphrodite.
6 Years AgoAFK Arena
AndroidiOSChina
AFK Arena is a classic RPG with stunning artistic beauty. It is the best RPG for busy you. Enjoy 80+ heroes, 7 unique factions, and earn rewards effortlessly!
This yearI am Future
PS5Xbox Series X|SSwitchWorldwide
I Am Future is a relaxing survival game about building a cozy rooftop camp amid a flooded post-apocalyptic city. Set up a farm, cook delicious food, dismantle tools for crafting resources, automate chores by recruiting cute robots, and uncover the mystery behind the catastrophe.
12 Years AgoConsortium
PCWorldwideNorth America
Taking place entirely aboard a massive futuristic aircraft, CONSORTIUM is a first person science-fiction role-playing experience unlike any other.
10 Years AgoFuturidium EP Deluxe
PCWorldwide
An old school shoot'em up with a modern twist. Futuridium EP offers fast paced, non stop, hard as hell action, with an original 45 minutes soundtrack and colourful, glitchy graphic.
11 Years AgoDig Dug
PortWii UNorth America
The Famicom port of Dig Dug. It was originally only released in Japan, being first released overseas via the Wii Virtual Console.
15 Years AgoMystery Case Files: 13th Skull
PCMacWorldwide
Mystery Case Files: 13th Skull is an adventure-puzzle casual game developed by Big Fish Studios and distributed by Big Fish Games. It is the seventh installment in the Mystery Case Files series. The game is available exclusively on the Big Fish Games website.
10 Years AgoFeed and Grow: Fish
PCWorldwide
Hunt and eat other fish - simply, grow into larger beasts! Play with friends too with new Multiplayer version! Early Access Game Animal survival game based in the fish world!
10 Years AgoTwinkle Star Sprites
LinuxMacWeb browserWorldwide
Twinkle Star Sprites is a 1996 competitive scrolling shooter arcade game originally created by ADK. It was ADK's last production for the Neo-Geo platform.
11 Years AgoChariot
Wii UEuropeNorth America
Chariot is a humorous physics-based couch co-op platformer in which a brave princess and her suitor carry a funeral wagon through ancient caves. They must fend off swarms of looters while amassing riches to bury the King's remains in a worthy gold-filled tomb.
6 Years AgoThoth
SwitchEurope
THOTH is a challenging twin-stick shooter you can conquer alone or cooperatively with a friend. Each stage is handcrafted to test coordination and puzzle-solving skills.
18 Years AgoKingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom
Xbox 360North America
Kingdom Under Fire: Circle Of Doom is the fourth installment in the Kingdom Under Fire series and the first released for the seventh generation of consoles. Chronologically the game's story follows Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders released in 2004.
10 Years AgoDraw a Stickman: Epic 2
AndroidWorldwide
Imagination is the key, as you enter a magical storybook full of mystery and wonder, unusual creatures, and enigmatic puzzles! Create your own original Stickman and then watch it come to life in DRAW A STICKMAN: EPIC 2!
7 Years Ago
18 Years AgoNFL Tour
PS3Xbox 360North America
NFL Tour is an arcade football video game. It was released on January 8, 2008. It was developed under the EA Sports BIG division of EA Sports, which is also responsible for such titles as SSX, NBA Street, NFL Street, and the FIFA Street games.
12 Years AgoDeadly 30
LinuxMacPCWorldwide
Can you survive the horror? … a retro-style survival horror game developed by the two-man indie team of Gonzossm and Iggy Zuk. Survive 30 days and nights in a zombie-infested world by recruiting companions, upgrading weaponry and fortifying your position.
10 Years AgoFalcon
PCWorldwide
When you climb into the cockpit of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, get set for the "flight of your life" as the powerful FALCON F-16 takes you streaking across the sky at Mach 2.
33 Years AgoDragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes
X68000Japan
In this epic role-playing game, you must guide Prince Logan all accross the beautiful and dngerious world of Isrenasa in the quest to regain his throne. This game features a huge world to explore and many companions to join you on your journey.
19 Years AgoDungeon Explorer
WiiNorth America
Dungeon Explorer is a multiplayer action/role-playing game where up to five players can play at the same time. You, brave soldier, are the last hope of a once-peaceful Oddesia. Yours is a strange world full of magic, hidden dangers and potions.
19 Years AgoSoldier Blade
WiiNorth America
Vertical sci-fi shoot ‘em up from the Hudson stable. Soldier Blade sticks to the tried and tested formula of Hudson’s previous games in the 'series', while throwing in some extra graphical effects.
11 Years AgoDragon Mania Legends
iOSWorldwide
A dragon raising game from Gameloft. Hundreds of dragons are waiting for you to build them a home, take care of them and help them grow from cute little hatchlings into powerful warriors.
15 Years AgoDoc Clock: The Toasted Sandwich of Time
MacWorldwide
Invent almost anything out of everything you find, from catapults to incredible flying machines.
13 Years AgoEarth Defense Force 2017 Portable
PortPS VitaNorth America
The completely remastered Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable features seven new levels and the fan favorite Pale Wing, which allows players to soar high over buildings in her jet pack and cause destruction from above.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.