ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
January 29
The games released on this day in gaming history.
740 releases
This year5omeday
PCWorldwide
You have been assigned to guard a dragon girl set to be executed at the end of 5 days and have the ability to kill her instantly at any time with the push of a button in this multi-ending visual novel.
This yearBlack Border II
SwitchWorldwide
Black Border 2: Night Shift is an intense border patrol simulator where you inspect documents and use special tools to detect forgeries and stop smugglers after dark.
This yearBent on Destruction
PCSteamVRWorldwide
Bent on Destruction is a 3D projectile launching battle game featuring realistic building destruction! Topple the towers and use your power-ups to defeat the meanies. Experience a revolutionary new building destruction engine.
This year
This yearEverwarder
SwitchWorldwide
Everwarder is a 2D tower defense with elements of roguelite. Defend the crystal against endless streams of enemies while exploring the world.
This yearEchoes of the Rest
PCWorldwide
A first-person psychological horror game where you explore Joe's house and psyche after his accident, solve clues while trying to escape the house, and attempt to uncover the underlying issue behind Joe's mental state.
This yearFlat Galaxy: An Idlemare
PCWorldwide
Flat Galaxy: An Idlemare is a one-button arcade experience set in a surreal sci-fi training simulation. Precision and strategy are key as you guide a robot through six challenging levels, backed by an original soundtrack with live guitars.
This yearChannel 4 Midnight
PCWorldwide
A bite-sized psychological horror game about a wayward soul who seeks transformation through a sinister ritual.
This yearThe Archive
PCWorldwide
Welcome to the Case Processing Unit. Classify forgotten reports, uncover hidden patterns, and discover why this backlog exists, and why you were brought in to handle it.
This yearYour Canvas
PCWorldwide
Your Canvas is a Text-Based Psychological Horror game set during three therapy sessions with different time periods where the player will be presented with various choices for deciding the outcome of the story.
This yearSilktrails: Cats in the Grove 2
PCWorldwide
Silktrails: Cats in the Grove 2 is a cozy, hand-drawn adventure where you explore 11 peaceful levels and find over 1,000 hidden cats. Set in the charming world of Silkgrove, it's perfect for anyone who loves relaxing games and cute cats.
This yearPocket Lint Zero
PCWorldwide
Play for free! A deceptively hard little game of deduction. I’m now thinking of a specific combination of pocket items. If I give you hints about what you’ve got wrong, can you guess it in as few guesses as possible?
This year
This yearObscure Figures
PCWorldwide
It is a psychological horror game and walking simulator. Only half of the rooms are safe. When you enter an unsafe room, you must leave immediately. Ghosts can be dispelled with a flute or a guitar.
This year
This yearCrayon Food
SwitchWorldwide
Colour delicious foods with your crayons! Create sweet desserts and dishes by hand. Make your own food art with rich, real crayon textures!
This yearEscape Game The Museum of Memories
SwitchWorldwide
A classic escape game set in an art museum hosting an exhibition of past works!
This year
This year
This yearCelestial Ascend
SwitchWorldwide
Ascend through serene skies, guiding a lone traveler across floating realms to discover a hopeful second chance.
This yearSchool Days
PCWorldwide
"School Days" is a highly flexible campus development game. Summer watermelons, afternoon ceiling fans, and a throbbing heart transport you back to the early 2000s. Study, exercise, and fall in love—will you retrace your past path or live a different life?
This yearPastopia
PCWorldwide
Become a Memory Walker in Pastopia and restore the mystical lands of Talmanu. In this open-world adventure, team up with your Golem A.I companion to explore vast environments, solve puzzles, and unleash your creativity.
This yearSword Sanctuary
PCWorldwide
Players control a knight aspiring to become a Swordmaster. Face and defeat various powerful opponents, and finally challenge the Sword Saint to claim victory.
This yearThe Cooking Club
PCWorldwide
The Cooking Club is a Slice-Of-Life // Dating Sim visual novel that is produced in the Ren'Py engine! Ready to start cooking? High school can be a drag—especially when you’re stuck in classes you can’t stand.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.