ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
February 28
The games released on this day in gaming history.
1331 releases
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9 Years AgoHorizon Zero Dawn
PS4North America
Welcome to a vibrant world rich with the beauty of nature – but inhabited by awe-inspiring, highly advanced machines. As a young machine hunter named Aloy, you must unravel the mysteries of this world and find your own destiny.
23 Years AgoMetroid Prime
GameCubeJapan
A 3D exploration-focused metroidvania with first-person shooting mechanics and the first 3D entry in the Metroid series, Metroid Prime follows Samus Aran after the events of Metroid (1986) as she boards a Space Pirate frigate, then chases h…
27 Years AgoHeroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia
PCWorldwide
Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia is a turn-based strategy game and the third installment of the Heroes of Might and Magic series.
27 Years AgoResident Evil 2
PCNorth America
Resident Evil 2 is a sequel to the first Resident Evil title.
Leap day releaseFar Cry: Primal
PCWorldwide
Far Cry Primal is a first-person action game set in 10,000 BC during the transition from the Upper Paleolithic to the Mesolithic period. As part of the Far Cry series, it replaces modern firearms with prehistoric weapons including spears, clubs, and bows.
13 Years AgoDmC: Devil May Cry
PCJapan
DmC: Devil May Cry is the fifth game in the hack-and-slash third-person action series and the first not largely developed by Capcom. This title is a reimagining of the series, with the same protagonist Dante, but set in an alternate universe.
28 Years AgoGrand Theft Auto
DOSPCNorth America
Grand Theft Auto is the first game in the Grand Theft Auto series and a sandbox-crime game published by Rockstar Games. The original Grand Theft Auto is made up of a series of levels each set in one of the three cities in the game.
8 Years AgoDarkest Dungeon
Xbox OneWorldwide
Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark.
23 Years AgoTom Clancy's Splinter Cell
PCEurope
Infiltrate terrorists' positions, acquire critical intelligence by any means necessary, execute with extreme prejudice, and exit without a trace! You are Sam Fisher, a highly trained secret operative of the NSA's secret arm: Third Echelon.
6 Years AgoMetro 2033 Redux
RemasterSwitchNorth America
Metro 2033 Redux is the definitive version of the cult classic Metro 2033, rebuilt in the latest and greatest iteration of the 4A Engine for Next Gen.
12 Years AgoThief
PS4PCPS3Xbox 360Xbox OneEurope
There is a rising tide of fear in The City. Hatred saturates every stone and whilst the rich prosper, the less fortunate face misery and repression. Ravaged with sickness and famine, they wait for something to change.
9 Years AgoNight in the Woods
PS4EuropeAustralia
Night In The Woods is an adventure game heavily focused on story, characters and exploration, with some platforming to get around town. Mae's a cat so the roofs and ledges and powerlines are all her playground, and she's not the only one up there by a long shot.
6 Years AgoMetro: Last Light Redux
RemasterSwitchWorldwide
Metro: Last Light Redux is the definitive version of the critically acclaimed ‘Metro: Last Light’, rebuilt in the latest and greatest iteration of the 4A Engine for Next Gen.
21 Years AgoStar Wars: Republic Commando
XboxNorth America
Chaos has erupted throughout the galaxy. As a leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihalate the enemy.
Leap day releaseDragon Ball FighterZ
PS5Xbox Series X|SWorldwideNorth America
Dragon Ball FighterZ is born from what makes the Dragon Ball series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters.
24 Years AgoGolden Axe
WonderSwan ColorJapan
Progress is made through the game by fighting through Death Adder's henchmen, including men armed with clubs and maces, skeleton warriors, and knights. Players are able to attack using their weapon, jump and cast spells that hurt all enemies on the screen.
31 Years AgoSimCity 2000
PCEurope
It has all the features, flexibility, art, animation, and power you need to create an environment of your dreams. Choose from a selection of bonus cities and scenarios to rule or ruin as you please.
Leap day releaseSid Meier's Civilization II
MacPCNorth America
A turn-based strategy video game set around several different historic civilizations.
Leap day releaseFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth
RemakePS5Worldwide
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project, which retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct games.
31 Years AgoStar Wars: Dark Forces
DOSNorth America
The Empire stretches its evil clutches across the galaxy, consuming planets with devastating results. Through many struggles, the Rebel Alliance has learned of a new Imperial battle station, the Death Star, with enough power to destroy an entire planet.
12 Years AgoCastlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
Xbox 360PS3Europe
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 is an action-adventure game and a sequel to the 2010 game, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, and the 35th installment on the Castlevania franchise. The game was developed by MercurySteam and published by Konami.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.