ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
April 2
The games released on this day in gaming history.
784 releases
This yearHero Siege
PS5Worldwide
Hero Siege is a Hack 'n' Slash game with roguelike- & RPG elements. Annihilate hordes of enemies, grow your talent tree, grind better loot and explore up to 7 Acts enhanced with beautiful Pixel Art graphics!
17 Years AgoAnd Yet It Moves
PCMacLinuxWorldwide
And Yet It Moves is a puzzle-platformer, set in a unique world, made of ripped paper. Within the paper-collage you can jump, run and last but certainly not least: rotate the world.
16 Years AgoSam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse
iOSWorldwide
Wield psychic powers against fearsome foes in this epic 5 game comedy saga. In The Devil’s Playhouse series, a mysterious power calls to the strongest and strangest who might wield it - intergalactic warlords and eldritch gods, under-dwellers and scholars of the arcane.
14 Years AgoRidge Racer Unbounded
PS3North America
Ridge Racer Unbounded takes the Ridge Racer series in whole new direction by adding a dose of destruction to the familiar arcade gameplay.
13 Years AgoDefiance
PCPS3Xbox 360Worldwide
Defiance is the first multi-platform massive online shooter video game that is also a ground-breaking entertainment experience, interconnecting with a global television program on Syfy.
13 Years AgoNinja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge
Expanded editionXbox 360PS3WorldwideNorth America
Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge is an enhanced port of Ninja Gaiden 3 that includes all downloadable content from the original title, as well as additional enhancements made to improve the game.
12 Years AgoDonkey Kong Land
Nintendo 3DSJapan
Donkey Kong Land is a Jump & Run classic, developed by Rareware and released by Nintendo for the Game Boy in June 1995.
11 Years AgoAngry Video Game Nerd Adventures
Wii UNorth America
"The most rewarding game of 2013!" Influenced by retro classics Mega Man and Castlevania, Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures features the AVGN and friends as they blast their way through 10 levels of fun, fast paced 2D action based on the AVGN's adventures in his online series.
39 Years AgoKing's Quest II: Romancing the Throne
AmigaEurope
King's Quest II: Romancing the Throne is an adventure game in the King's Quest series. Players control King Graham, now ruler of Daventry, as he searches for a bride in the land of Kolyma.
11 Years AgoWar for the Overworld
MacPCLinuxWorldwide
Tired of invading dungeons? It's time you build your own. War for the Overworld is a Dungeon Management Game that employs your favourite aspects of the RPG, RTS and god game genres.
11 Years AgoEarth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair
Expanded editionPS4Japan
This updated version of Earth Defense Force 2025 marks the series first current-gen appearance. It sports improved performance, new content amounting to more than 50 percent of the original, two-player local co-op, and four player online co-op.
2 Years AgoMinishoot' Adventures
PCWorldwide
Minishoot' is a cute and unique adventure game that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!
22 Years AgoPokémon Channel
GameCubeEurope
Pokémon Channel is a 2003 video game in the Pokémon series for the GameCube, developed by Ambrella and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. The player's goal is to help Professor Oak refine and promote his TV network through watching broadcasts with a Pikachu.
11 Years AgoAzure Striker Gunvolt
Nintendo 3DSEuropeAustralia
A 2D action game featuring a young man with the power of lightning who stands for freedom against the evil ambitions of a massive organization. When lightning strikes, a new legend is born.
6 Years AgoCurious Expedition
SwitchPS4Worldwide
Curious Expedition is a roguelike expedition simulation set in the late 19th century. Together with famous personalities you will venture on unprecedented expeditions to regions never explored before for fame, science and treasures.
14 Years AgoGunman Clive
AndroidWorldwide
In the year of 18XX, the west is overrun by thugs and outlaws. A group of bandits have kidnapped Mayor Johnsons daughter and are spreading havok across the land. Only Gunman Clive can bring order to the west and save the girl!
7 Years AgoPower Rangers: Battle for the Grid
PS4North America
A modern take on the 25 year franchise, Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid showcases stunning graphics with vivid details. Pit current and classic Rangers and villains like never before in team battles.
19 Years AgoTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
WiiNorth America
An action platformer developed by Konami for the NES and Famicom in 1989.
12 Years AgoMercenary Kings
PS4Europe
In this frantic 2D action game, you are part of the Mercenary Kings, the most skilled team of warriors-for-hire on Earth, but when your comrades have fallen and the fearsome forces of CLAW have seized an island-wide top secret Laboratory Ba…
19 Years AgoWonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap
WiiNorth America
A direct sequel to Wonder Boy in Monster Land, you wander through the lands using multiple forms that each have different abilities. Each defeated boss unlocks a new form that has to be used to advance to a new area, while shops give you access to new equipment for money.
6 Years AgoDoor Kickers: Action Squad
AndroidWorldwide
Rescue hostages, disarm bombs and save the day in this old school, side scroller action with retro graphics and retro sensibilities. Coop MP Included.
12 Years AgoMLB 14: The Show
PS VitaWorldwide
The highest rated sports franchise over the last 8 years (according to Metacritic) is back and better than ever.
12 Years AgoBatman Arkham Origins: Blackgate - Deluxe Edition
Expanded editionPS3Xbox 360Europe
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - Deluxe Edition amplifies the 2.5-D game developed by Armature Studio with new maps, enemy encounters, difficulty levels, and batsuits, all with enhanced visuals.
11 Years AgoXenoblade Chronicles 3D
PortNew 3DSEuropeJapanAustralia
Xenoblade Chronicles 3D is a port of the well-received Xenoblade Chronicles for Wii. The new version offers 3D visuals and allows players to view the maps and character stats on the bottom screen.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.