ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
January 21
The games released on this day in gaming history.
624 releases
This yearOmega Man
PCWorldwide
"Omega Man" is an interactive fiction game . After a global viral outbreak, as the only surviving male, players bears the responsibility to perpetuate the human races. Throughout the game, players' numerous choices will determine multiple possible endings.
This yearTiny Isle
PCWorldwide
Tiny Isle is a cozy idle sim where you care for a magical island. Grow whimsical crops, collect sparkling crystals, and unlock fantastical new plants. Discover hidden secretsgiant fish, strange weather, island expansion, and charming residentsall at your own relaxing pace.
This yearSuper Blowfish Castle
PCWorldwide
Physics are your best frenemy in this cozy chaotic puzzle-solving platformer where you guide a small blowfish back to its castle just by pressing one button.
This yearGood Dreams
PCWorldwide
You are on vacation in a country house, but at night you live a real nightmare. Discover several endings that can help you get out of this bizarre dream.
This yearFortress Fury
LinuxMacPCWorldwide
Fortress Fury is a multiplayer tower defense game with minimalistic gameplay and roguelite elements. The monsters are here, and there's no place to run or hide. Defeat the enemies!
This yearLinear Calamity
PCWorldwide
Destroy enemies on a roguelike-ish setting, using multiple weapons and powerful abilities to break the own concept of time! Regain back your memories as you advance, knowing unique characters and uncovering the dark truth on what has really happened... BURN THE WITCH!
This yearOne & Done
PCWorldwide
Explore dungeons and fight monsters using four unique weapons in One & Done. Switch weapons strategically, face powerful enemies, and conquer labyrinth-like dungeons with dynamic strategies for victory!
This yearNahi's Winter Holidate
PCNorth America
Nahi's Winter Holidate is a short yuri romance visual novel with multiple endings and a slice-of-life setting. Step into the shoes of a sleepy vampire doing her best to win a date to a local festival in a story revolving around real VTubers!
This yearRunning Horror
PCWorldwide
A first-person horror game where you must explore a vast labyrinth, evade a relentless demonic Beast, and find trapped survivors to reverse a miscast spell and escape.
This yearMoved In
PCWorldwide
A short horror game where you unpack in a new house and experience paranormal occurrences.
This yearThe Lucky Stray Cat
PCWorldwide
“The Lucky Stray Cat” is a hybrid Dungeon Crawler and Visual Novel, told through an urban horror narrative reminiscent of Junji Ito's storytelling style.
This yearPixel Fruit Platform
PCWorldwide
Pixel Fruit Platform is a platform game where your goal is to pass the platforms and collect all the fruit, but be careful because there will be traps that will prevent you from completing the level.
This yearGrapple Souls
PCWorldwide
I wanted to see if I could capture the deliberate, punishing combat that makes these games work. This isn't a sprawling 100 hour RPG. It's a small, focused slice of a world that doesn't care if you live or die.
This yearRemi
PCWorldwide
An action RPG about Remi, the last remaining member of the Vanguard. Engage in challenging combat with the Plagued, mind-controlled enemies to fulfill Remi's oath to save the world from these monsters. A passion project made by a single developer.
This yearArtifact Seekers
SwitchWorldwide
Take part in the new adventurous TV show! We designed unique puzzles and locations special for you. “Artifact Seekers” is an adventure game in the genre of Hidden Objects, with plenty of mini-games and puzzles, unforgettable characters and complicated quests.
This yearPrequel
PCWorldwide
Play as every creature and forge your own path in the beautiful world of Prequel! Your journey to conquer the Abyss as the reckless odd spirit awaits in this unique and challenging adventure game! Welcome home, Odd Spirit!
This yearSex Novel: Swingers Yacht
PCMacLinuxWorldwide
An erotic VISUAL NOVEL with stunning HD visuals and steamy ANIMATIONS. Two adventurous couples set sail on a luxurious yacht for a week full of passion.
This yearAir
Expanded editionSwitchEurope
An expanded port of the Japanese visual novel AIR that includes a visual novel version of Yuuichi Suzumoto's short story First Sky Chapter as a prequel to the Summer story arc about how Kanna and Uraha met.
This yearMinos Trials
PS5PS4Worldwide
Step into the arena of Minos Trials, a 2D puzzle-platformer where brute strength and sharp thinking go hand in hand.
This yearThe Perplexing Orb: Bounce Mania
PS4PS5Worldwide
The Perplexing Orb returns in the final chapter of the Bounce series, Bounce Mania! Welcome to the world of The Perplexing Orb, an arcade game where you roll the orb through various stages dodging obstacles, collecting items, and knocking down the finish post without falling off!
This yearTalisman: Digital 5th Edition
PS4Worldwide
Are you ready to experience Talisman like never before in Talisman: Digital 5th Edition? Play the newest digital adaptation of the iconic board game.
This yearMiautemágica
PCWorldwide
Miautemágica is an educational, local co-op 3D game. Two apprentice cat alchemists work together, brewing magical potions to save the Whisker Kingdom from the terrible Meowdusa. Each potion challenges logical reasoning with fractions and percentages.
This yearTokë III
PCWorldwide
Take control of the mysterious Doke in his search for his dear friend Tokë, who was kidnapped by the evil Tako-san! Doke was transformed into a skeleton while chasing his friend into a sinister portal.
This year7 Days
AndroidWorldwide
Step into a world where dreams and reality mix. Play as a boy trapped between waking life and a dream, exploring his memories each day. Each day reveals a new part of his life, from school and family to love and loss.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.