ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
April 3
The games released on this day in gaming history.
736 releases
17 Years AgoArt Style: Base 10
Nintendo DSiEurope
Art Style: Base 10 is a puzzle game developed by Skip Ltd. and released for the Nintendo DSi in 2010 as part of the Art Style series. Players guide falling blocks into a grid where values combine according to a base-10 system.
Pyramid Magic Special
Mega Drive / GenesisWorldwide
Pyramid Magic Special (ピラミッドマジック特別) is a puzzle-platform game for the Sega Mega Drive, released exclusively in Japan via the Sega Game Toshokan service.
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23 Years AgoMetroid Prime
GameCubeAustralia
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…
17 Years AgoThe Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
WiiEuropeAustralia
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is a direct sequel to Ocarina of Time, it utilizes the same engine and visual style as its predecessor.
6 Years AgoResident Evil 3
RemakePCPS4Xbox OneWorldwide
Resident Evil 3 is a remake of the original Resident Evil 3: Nemesis released in 1999. It updates the story and gameplay for a modern audience.
21 Years AgoDoom 3
XboxWorldwide
Doom 3 is a first-person shooter with survival horror elements. Played mostly from a first-person perspective, it sends the player through the corridors and facilities of a research base, fighting waves of enemies while managing limited resources.
12 Years AgoFTL: Faster Than Light
iOSWorldwide
FTL: Faster Than Light is a single-player strategy game with roguelike design. The player commands a spaceship from a top-down view, managing systems such as weapons, engines, shields, and life support while recruiting crew and upgrading the vessel.
12 Years AgoMetroid Fusion
Wii UNorth AmericaEuropeAustralia
Metroid Fusion is a side-scrolling action-adventure game that combines exploration, combat, and progression within a structured environment. Players navigate distinct sectors, acquire new abilities, and unlock access to previously restricted areas as they advance.
12 Years AgoMonument Valley
iOSMacWorldwide
In Monument Valley, the player leads the player-character princess Ida through mazes of optical illusions and impossible objects, which are referred to as "sacred geometry" in-game, as she journeys to be forgiven for something.
13 Years AgoBattleBlock Theater
Xbox 360Worldwide
In BattleBlock Theater, players control a prisoner as they are forced to play through games devised by Hatty Hattington. Controls are simple, with the game largely consisting of running, jumping and punching.
1 Year AgoThe Last of Us Part II Remastered
RemasterPCWorldwide
Experience the winner of over 300 Game of the Year awards now with an array of technical enhancements that make The Last of Us Part Il Remastered the definitive way to play Ellie and Abby's critically acclaimed story.
12 Years AgoMario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
Wii UEuropeNorth America
An evil witch has replaced Princess Peach's fair speech with explosives! Mario and Luigi must once again come to her rescue, but this time they employ the help of Bowser, their sworn enemy.
24 Years AgoHeroes of Might and Magic IV
PCChina
Heroes of Might and Magic IV is a turn-based strategy game developed by Gus Smedstad through New World Computing and published by the 3DO Company for Microsoft Windows-based personal computers in 2002.
19 Years AgoGuitar Hero II
Xbox 360North America
Unleash your inner rock star! Unlock new songs and venues to become the ultimate rock star in Career mode, jump right in and play any song you've unlocked in Quickplay, or play with or against friends in Multiplayer, all right from your living room!
12 Years AgoGolden Sun
Wii UJapan
Evil is slowly covering the world. Forces of darkness are pursuing the lost art of Alchemy, and the fate of mankind hangs in the balance. You and your companions, armed with weapons, Psynergy magic, and a host of elemental creatures, must return peace to the world.
12 Years AgoAdvance Wars
Wii UNorth AmericaEuropeJapan
Just because this battle fits in the palm of your hand doesn't mean the stakes are small. On the contrary, this all-or-nothing fight will have you accessing guns, grenades, launchers, and weaponry of all sorts.
8 Years AgoMinit
PCPS4Xbox OneMacLinuxWorldwide
Minit is a peculiar little adventure played sixty seconds at a time.
12 Years AgoWarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!
Wii UJapan
Frantic action! Prepare for lightning-quick game play as you blaze through over 200 bizarre microgames designed by a crazy crew of Wario's cronies! There are even two-player contests that can be played on a single Game Boy Advance!
12 Years AgoKirby & the Amazing Mirror
Wii UJapan
Once again, Kirby must save the kingdom from evil. But this time he'll need some backup. As Kirby, you can call up one of four alter egos for help during your quest.
8 Years AgoTera
Xbox OnePS4Worldwide
Tera is an epic fantasy mmorpg experience. Master the action-packed combat system and prove yourself in solo and multiplayer adventures - all in the stunningly beautiful world of Arborea!
14 Years AgoI Am Alive
PS3North America
I Am Alive casts the player as a lone survivor in a believable, dark and insecure post-apocalyptic world.
12 Years AgoThe LEGO Movie Videogame
PCPS4PS3Wii UXbox 360Xbox OneAustralia
Join Emmet and an unlikely group of resistance fighters in their heroic quest to thwart Lord Business' evil plans - a mission that Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously unprepared for.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.