ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
April 2
The games released on this day in gaming history.
784 releases
19 Years AgoIzumi Jiken File Vol. 1 - Shiosai-hen
MobileJapan
A visual novel-style detective game released for Japanese mobile phones. Originally debuting in 2002, it was rereleased on May 1, 2006 with updated graphics as Izumi Jiken File Vol. 1 - Shiosai-hen Deluxe Edition.
18 Years Ago8bit Killer
PCWorldwide
8bit killer is an action first person shooter styled to resemble a NES game in look and feel. 32x32 pixel textures, 64 color nes palette and 1bit sounds make this game look like an early 90s game. The soundtrack has been created by the genius RushJet1.
18 Years AgoYou Have to Burn the Rope
Web browserWorldwide
In this incredibly short action-platformer, intended as a subtle parody of Portal, the player must defeat a massive, seemingly invulnerable boss... but how?
18 Years AgoMagus in Mystic Geometries.
PCJapan
Shinma Touki Den (English: The Legend of Demonic God) is a free moving shooting game developed in March 2008 by D.N.A.Softwares and ZUN. It is a Touhou fangame developed by D.N.A.Softwares.
17 Years Ago11eyes: Tsumi to Batsu to Aganai no Shoujo
Xbox 360Japan
11eyes is a Japanese adult visual novel.
17 Years AgoCiviballs
Web browserWorldwide
A puzzle game where you must use your sword to cut the chains and release the balls. Get the balls to the urn of the same color to complete the level. There are 3 branching paths and civilizations to choose from: Egypt, Greece, and China.
17 Years AgoRustyard
Web browserWorldwide
Help the robot through the rustyard by interacting with the environment.
17 Years AgoCake Mania 2
MacWorldwide
After re-opening the Evans Bakery, and sending her grandparents on an exotic Hawaiian cruise, Jill is back in an all-new, out-of-this-world series of adventures!
17 Years AgoPro Evolution Soccer 2009
PortWiiAustralia
The Nintendo Wii port of Pro Evolution Soccer 2009.
17 Years AgoAsphalt 4: Elite Racing
BlackBerry OSNorth America
Face the world's richest drivers in high-speed races through traffic.
17 Years Ago11 Eyes: CrossOver
PortXbox 360Worldwide
11eyes CrossOver is the Xbox360 expansion of the original 11eyes, released on April 2, 2009 and published by 5pb.
16 Years AgoSolomon's Keep
iOSWorldwide
In Solomon's Keep, you move your wizard with one thumb, and fire magic spells with the other. As you destroy enemies, you earn experience points. Gain enough experience, and you'll gain a level, and can select new skills to help you ascend the tower.
16 Years AgoThe Mystery of the Crystal Portal: Beyond the Horizon
iOSPCWorldwide
Join Nicole, and her sidekick Igor, as they trek across the globe in search of her missing father! Discover a secret so big that it could threaten the very course of human history.
16 Years Ago
16 Years AgoTransport-inators of Doooom!
PCWorldwide
Rescue Phineas from the Transport-inators of Doom!
16 Years Ago
16 Years AgoChronos Twins DX
PortWiiEurope
Chronos Twins DX is a enhanced port of the Chrono Twins. Chronos Twins DX plays on the concept of time travel in a reassuringly unique manner as it is interwoven as a main game play element.
16 Years AgoSuper Monkey Ball: Sakura Edition
Expanded editionAndroidiOSWindows PhoneWorldwide
Roll around the Far East, as you tilt and steer one of four adorable monkeys through 125 themed mazes and a beautiful world of cherry blossoms. Just grab your bananas along the way to earn extra lives before time runs out. It’s so easy to play, even a monkey could do it!
15 Years AgoBullet Heaven
Web browserWorldwide
Bullet Heaven (full title: Epic Battle Fantasy 3.3: Bullet Heaven) is a scrolling top-down shooter game created by Matt Roszak in 2011. It is a spin-off of the Epic Battle Fantasy series, to which it owes many elements of its design, including the medals, shops, and characters.
14 Years AgoReaction: Block Buster
Web browserMacNorth America
Reaction is a 3D block breaker game for PC and Mac. It is inspired by Atari's Breakout.
14 Years AgoAcatalepsy
PCWorldwide
Acatalepsy is a Japanese Yume Nikki fangame. Similar to most fangames, the player must explore Naoto's dreams to collect effects and piece together his history and current self. The game's readme warns squeamish viewers of "shocking" and "grotesque" content and color schemes.
14 Years Ago
14 Years AgoMystery Trackers: Black Isle
PCMacWorldwide
When a journalist is kidnapped after beginning an investigation, it’s up to you to learn the truth behind Black Isle.
14 Years Ago774 Deaths
iOSWorldwide
774 DEATHS combines the visuals and ruthless difficulty level of gaming's 8-bit heyday with a combination of intuitive touch screen and motion controls. With Game Centre and Twitter integration there’s only one goal, finish the game with fewer deaths than your friends.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.