ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
March 17
The games released on this day in gaming history.
756 releases
This yearSculplings
PCWorldwide
Welcome to the world of Sculplings! Here, trainers collect and battle a random assortment of hand-sculpted monsters in order to become the #1 Sculpling Champion! Sculplings is a mashup of roguelikes with traditional monster fighter games!
This yearElemental: Reforged
PCWorldwide
Create a character and lead your civilization in this epic, turn-based fantasy strategy game. Design units, research technology, learn magical spells, send adventurers on quests, craft magical items, trade or battle other civilizations for dominion of worlds of your imagination.
This yearJiǔměizǐ zhī Sǐ: Zhāohé Shàonǚ Xuèsè Gàobái
PCWorldwide
In 1988, on the eve of the bursting of Japan's bubble economy, he transformed himself into a detective who was wrongly accused of a crime. He investigated the strange suicide case of Qingmei, which led to the secret of a 20-year-long serial murder case.
This yearThe Abyssal Maze
PCLinuxWorldwide
Trapped in a nightmarish labyrinth, you have only two goals, find the ancient book and escape. But the walls are alive with echoes, and the monsters that stalk the corridors never sleep.
This yearI Shouldn’t Have Drawn That!
PCWorldwide
Decks are dungeons. Each turn reveals four cards and you must face three: fight monsters, swap weapons, or manage your health in this single player rougelike dungeon crawler.
This yearAmphibarium
PCWorldwide
Relax and collect hundreds of unique frogs and salamanders in this cozy idle game. Watch tadpoles undergo metamorphosis in real-time, customize lush terrariums, and discover rare species. Let your vivarium thrive in the background while you work or study.
This yearKeyBreach
LinuxPCWorldwide
Your keyboard is your weapon. In this high-speed typing roguelike, speed isn't enough. Stack items to break the game economy, exploit glitches for profit, and battle unique bosses.
This yearA Stupid Game About Pouring Drinks for the P.T.A.
PCWorldwide
The P.T.A. (Parent Teacher's Association) is planning the Summer Fete but they need money to hire everything. Selflessly serve drinks and upsell the heck out of them to gain funds. Dig deep! It's for a good cause, after all.
This yearPlanetary Inc.
PCWorldwide
A short incremental game about building a career by destroying planets, meeting corporate goals, and investing in profitable — and maybe not so ethical — ventures.
This yearPirate Ghost Ship
PCWorldwide
"Step into the boots of Jack, trapped on a cursed pirate galleon. Solve dark mysteries, hide from the undead, and survive the wrath of a ghostly captain. Every decision you make determines if you'll find the treasure or become part of the ship's crew forever."
This yearJaxx Blorgin's UFO Jam
PCLinuxWorldwide
Legendary space-baller Jaxx Blorgin is comin' at you with the only UFO sports title licensed to use his name! Master physics and your UFO to shoot, dunk and defend in this arcade basketball game.
This yearJimmy Jumps
PCWorldwide
Jimmy Jumps is a throwback platformer that combines the simplicity of classic platformers with the mechanical depth of speedrunning. Compete for high scores in over 90 hand-crafted levels!
This yearProject Castaway
LinuxPCWorldwide
Project Castaway is a survival crafting title set in the Pacific Ocean. Live the life of a stranded castaway, with only yourself - and the island's inhabitants - for company! Sail the ocean, hunt, explore unique islands and gather resources as you fight for survival.
This yearNever Forget
PCWorldwide
You're trapped in a repeating basement corridor. Watch closely: objects shift, signs change, and something is always slightly wrong. Detect anomalies, choose wisely, and survive the darkness miss a detail and the loop pulls you back.
This yearBibimba wo Mazesaseruna 2
Web browserWorldwide
It's a game where you don't mix the bibimbap.
This yearThelos
PCWorldwide
Your main ability is to place two crystals on a viable surface and pull towards them. You can use dashing, jumping, running, and perform a special jump which is available after collecting rewards.
This yearFlying Aces: Legend of the Red Baron
SwitchWorldwide
FLYING ACES: LEGEND OF THE RED BARON lets you take to the skies and experience joining the newly formed air forces during World War I.
This yearLinsips
PCWorldwide
Divide chaos into order! In Linsips, place two lines to split bouncing balls into four quadrants with the exact same number of balls in each. 20 levels of pure arcade precision with authentic OPL3 FM synth music, MS-DOS aesthetics, all under 600 KB on SteamOS.
This yearCozy Cats Fit
PCWorldwide
A fun cat puzzle game, with music and adorable cats keeping you company.
This yearAfter the Stream Went Dark
PCLinuxMacWorldwide
Step into the world of Nyx, a VTuber whose online persona begins to blur with something far more unsettling. After the Stream Went Dark is a short psychological horror visual novel exploring identity, self-perception, and the fragile boundary between performance and reality.
This yearBeautiful Sakura: Volleyball Club 2
Xbox Series X|SXbox OnePCWorldwide
After walking away from volleyball, Kaito returns to the court with a burning desire to chase his dream once more. This time, he is serious about becoming a professional player.
This yearIn Tow
PS4Worldwide
In Tow is a fast-paced one-button game. You score points by collecting chickens. The more chickens you have, the more points you get.
This yearRags to Riches
PCMacLinuxWorldwide
Rags to Riches is a financial market simulation where you build wealth through investments, business tactics, and ruthless decision-making. Start from humble beginnings and climb the Wall Street ladder by hiring employees, making risky trades, and accumulating luxury assets.
This yearLonesome Town
PCWorldwide
A short horror experience set in a series of strange locations as our antihero tries to escape from the murder he just commited.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.