ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
January 20
The games released on this day in gaming history.
59 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
34 Years AgoSuper Momotaro Dentetsu II
PC EngineJapan
Super Momotaro Dentetsu II is a video game in the Momotaro Dentetsu series of board game-style video games, genre released in 1991 by Hudson Soft for the PC Engine, Game Boy and Super Famicom. The game was only released in Japan.
34 Years AgoMonster Maker: 7-tsu no Hihou
FamicomJapan
Monster Maker: 7-tsu no Hihou is a Role-Playing game, developed and published by Sofel, which was released in Japan in 1991.
34 Years AgoUndead Line
PortMega Drive / GenesisJapan
The Mega Drive/Genesis port of "Undeadline", ported by PAL SOFT.
31 Years AgoDragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes II
Mega Drive / GenesisJapan
The game is set 20 years after Prince Selios, the hero of the original game, has defeated the demon god Agunija. Iseruhasa is at peace. Selios has married Dina and she has given birth to Atlas.
31 Years AgoDerby Stallion III
Super FamicomJapan
Derby Stallion III is a Sports game, published by ASCII Entertainment, which was released in Japan in 1995.
31 Years AgoStardust Suplex
Super FamicomJapan
Enter the VLPW, VARIE LADYS PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING. 16 professional wrestlers are ready to fight over the VLPW title. Go one or one or tag team, either against the computer or your own friend!
31 Years AgoCosmic Race
PlayStationJapan
A racing game for the PlayStation released in 1995. Supposedly, the 3D graphics were composed entirely of stock textures from the system's development kit, and the sounds all recorded from a Casio keyboard.
31 Years AgoRecord of Lodoss War: Eiyuu Sensou
Sega CDJapan
Lodoss-tou Senki: Eiyuu Sensou is an RPG for the Sega Mega-CD. It was only released in Japan.
30 Years Ago16 Tales: Vol. 2
PlayStationNorth America
16 Tales is a series of educational video games developed by The Lightspan Partnership starting in 1996. Each game consists of four 15-minute video programs detailing various cultures' stories and lore.
29 Years AgoAirs Adventure
SaturnJapan
Airs Adventure takes place in an environment reminiscent of 17th century Europe. The game follows the story of an aspiring knight (default name Henry), who is framed for a crime and is about to be executed.
29 Years AgoChou Kuukan Nighter: King of Pro Baseball
Nintendo 64Japan
Chou Kuukan Nighter: King of Pro Baseball is a Sports game, developed by Genki and published by Imagineer, which was released in Japan in 1996.
26 Years AgoKikou Seiki Unitron
Neo Geo Pocket ColorJapan
The game takes place 400 years after Biomotor Unitron. Kikou Seiki Unitron plays similar to Biomotor Unitron with top down dungeons and menu-based combat.
26 Years AgoRainbow Cotton
DreamcastJapan
Rainbow Cotton is an Action game, developed and published by Success, which was released in Japan in 2000.
26 Years AgoDensha de GO! 2 3000
Expanded editionDreamcastJapan
This version is a celebratory release from Taito for having 3000 active Densha de Go! 2 arcade units nation-wide in Japan, titled Densha de Go! 2 Kousoku-hen 3000-bandai.
26 Years AgoUndercover AD2025 Kei
DreamcastJapan
Action/adventure game for the Sega Dreamcast released in 2000 exclusivevly in Japan.
26 Years AgoRescue Shot
PlayStationJapan
Rescue Shot is a shooter developed and published by Namco. On one side, it differences from the famous Point Blank series. The game, in fact, looks more like Time Crisis, which doesn't rely on accuracy less very much, thus letting you enjoying the fast-pace of the game dynamic.
26 Years AgoNanatsu no Hikan: Senritsu no Bishou
DreamcastJapan
The player can control one of two characters: Kei and Reina. The game can be played in either first person, third person, or fixed camera angle views. Kei's levels are more action based, while Reina's are more adventure-based.
26 Years AgoShisha no Yobu Yakata
PlayStationJapan
Pandora Max Series Vol. 2: Shisha no Yobu Yakata is an Adventure Horror game developed and published by Pandora Box, which was released in Japan in 2000.
26 Years AgoUmihara Kawase: Shun - Second Edition
Expanded editionPlayStationJapan
The second edition of Umihara Kawase: Shun was launched almost three years after original release at a lower price as part of the Maruan series. This release contains five additional fields taking the total to fifty five.
25 Years AgoThe Next Tetris On-Line Edition
Expanded editionDreamcastWorldwide
This is a new version of The Next Tetris with online play over SegaNet. It includes the original Tetris along with The Next Tetris, which involves color combinations and cascades. This game features a new look and new electronica music.
21 Years AgoSteel Dragon Ex
PS2Europe
Steel Dragon EX offers the best in classic 2D arcade action. Using a wealth of power ups and weaponry, you must save the earth from a robot invasion headed by incredibly powerful bosses across many varied stages.
21 Years AgoNeon Genesis Evangelion: The Iron Maiden 2nd
PS2Japan
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Girlfriend of Steel 2nd (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン鋼鉄のガールフレンド 2nd Shinseiki Evangerion Kōtetsu no Gārufurendo 2nd, lit.
21 Years AgoNegima! Magister Negi Magi: 1 Jikan-me - Okochama-sensei ha Mahoutsukai!
PS2Japan
The first PS2 game based on the manga of the same name. Very loosely corresponds to the events of the first three volumes of the manga.
21 Years AgoGame data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.