ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
April 1
The games released on this day in gaming history.
1195 releases
38 Years AgoPolice Quest: In Pursuit of the Death Angel
Apple IIGSNorth America
Police Quest: In Pursuit of The Death Angel is an adventure game in which gameplay is centered on interacting with the environment to resolve a series of scenarios.
13 Years AgoDragon City
iOSWorldwide
Build yourself a magical city and fill it with buildings, habitats, and dragons! Feed your dragons and make them evolve into strong beasts! You'll be able to train them and teach them new skills.
4 Years AgoWorld War Z: Aftermath
Expanded editionGoogle StadiaWorldwide
World War Z: Aftermath is the ultimate co-op zombie shooter based on Paramount Pictures’ blockbuster film, and the next evolution of the original hit World War Z that has now captivated over 15 million players.
1 Year AgoHaste
LinuxMacPCWorldwide
Haste is a fast-paced running game where you race to reach the portal at the end of a collapsing universe. Run through an infinite amount of levels where no world is ever the same.
This yearHaste
PS5Switch 2Xbox Series X|SXbox OneWorldwide
Haste is a fast-paced running game where you race to reach the portal at the end of a collapsing universe. Run through an infinite amount of levels where no world is ever the same.
7 Years AgoAFK Arena
iOSWorldwide
AFK Arena is a classic RPG with stunning artistic beauty. It is the best RPG for busy you. Enjoy 80+ heroes, 7 unique factions, and earn rewards effortlessly!
6 Years AgoLove
Expanded editionLinuxWorldwide
Love is a reductive platforming game with a retro aesthetic and a focus on a challenging difficulty. It has an custom respawn system, 16 levels, 12 track soundtrack, competitive scoring, and a simple-to-use level creation feature.
10 Years AgoNights of Azure
PS4Europe
The game is set on the imaginary island-kingdom of Ruswal, where nights are plagued by Azure-blooded demons. Although it is dangerous for humans to leave their homes after dark, the brave knights known as the Curia are trained to fend off the ever growing threat.
5 Years AgoRounds
PCWorldwide
Rounds is a 1v1 rogue-lite shooter where each round gets more intense. The losing player of each round unlocks clever upgrades to create a better build to counter their opponent.
43 Years AgoMystery House
PC-88PC-98Japan
In the first graphic adventure game ever, the player along with seven other people is in an old mansion hunting for some jewels. All too soon it becomes obvious that someone is killing one member of the group after another.
15 Years AgoTiger Woods PGA Tour 12
PS3WiiEurope
Start your journey down the "Road to the Masters" with Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 12: The Masters. For the first time in franchise history, players will be able to experience the rich history and tradition of the Masters Tournament.
11 Years AgoAnna: Extended Edition
Expanded editionPS3Europe
Anna is a first-person horror adventure that explores the darkest depths of the human psyche. Set in an abandoned sawmill nestled high in the mountains, Anna challenges you to uncover horrific clues and use them to solve puzzles related to your character’s dark past.
15 Years AgoCool Boarders 2
AndroidEurope
Cool Boarders 2 features four stock riders and six stock tracks. Many more are available as you progress through the game or unlock them with codes or secrets.
11 Years AgoFreestyle2: Street Basketball
PCWorldwideNorth America
MMO basketball game FreeStyle2 prides its unique gameplay and graphic. Players are set up to a street-style league and are allowed to use freestyle moves. Players are focused on a single character with the position of their choice.
1 Year AgoDiscolored
PS4Worldwide
Discolored is a first-person puzzle adventure game where all the colors have gone missing. It's up to you to bring them back.
20 Years AgoEarth 2160
PCMacLinuxWorldwideNorth America
Only a few thousand humans managed to escape from the Earth before its collapse in 2150 A.D. They spent the next few years on the terra forming of the red planet, developing new technologies and building up new civilisations.
15 Years AgoBrawl Brothers
PortWiiEuropeAustralia
Released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Brawl Brothers is a side-scrolling beat 'em up game by Jaleco, serving as the sequel to Rival Turf! and preceding The Peace Keepers in 1993.
7 Years AgoGolf Peaks
AndroidWorldwide
Tiny puzzle game where you climb mountains by playing golf.
15 Years AgoMicrosoft Wordament
PCWorldwide
Take on the internet in this free massively multiplayer online Boggle clone for Windows Phone, Windows 8 and as of December 21, 2012 Iphone.
12 Years Ago8BitBoy
PCMacWorldwide
Big classic platformer with tons of power-ups and 12+ hours of main story & 300+ hidden locations just begging for exploration. 8BitBoy is a tribute to all the greatest platformers of the 80s and 90s and a symbol of my endless love and passion for gaming.
11 Years AgoWoah Dave!
PS4Europe
From the folks behind the BIT.TRIP series comes the frantic insanity that is Woah Dave! Help our hero, Dave Lonuts, survive an insane alien invasion and line his pockets with shiny pennies.
7 Years AgoDrunken Wrestlers 2
PCWorldwide
Drunken Wrestlers 2 is a funny multiplayer fighting game based on active ragdoll technology.
4 Years Ago9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek
PS5PS4SwitchWorldwide
A casual adventure with hidden objects and logical puzzles. The action of the title takes place in the 1950s.
4 Years AgoCrystar
SwitchEurope
The player controls a beautiful girl named Rei Hatada, who in order to “revive” her dead younger sister Mirai Hatada, makes a deal with the devil of the other world that is limbo. The story will progress as you fight the souls that drift about limbo.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.