ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
April 9
The games released on this day in gaming history.
684 releases
15 Years AgoDarkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
LinuxWorldwide
Developed by a team of experienced modders from the Paradox forum, Darkest Hour is a stand-alone Hearts of Iron game. The game features a mixture of short and in-depth campaigns set across the darkest chapters of the 20th century.
8 Years AgoExtinction
PCWorldwide
As far back as anyone can remember, humanity has been at war with itself. For generations, kingdoms have fought amongst themselves while the real threat loomed in the distance.
22 Years AgoNew Rally-X
PCJapan
New Rally-X is a maze and driving arcade game that was released by Namco in 1981. It runs on similar hardware to that of its predecessor, and as its name suggests, it is a revised version of that title, which was released in the previous year.
17 Years AgoTenchu: Shadow Assassins
PSPAustralia
Tenchu 4 will use the Wii Remote to fight, dash, jump and kill like a true ninja. Players will continue the saga of Rikimaru and Ayame, elite ninjas who must use their lethal skills to keep the peace in feudal Japan.
7 Years AgoVaporum
PS4North America
Vaporum is a grid-based, single-player, single-character dungeon crawler game, seen from a first-person perspective in an original steampunk setting, and inspired by old-school games like Dungeon Master I and II, the Eye of the Beholder ser…
6 Years AgoAncient Enemy
PCWorldwide
An unusual, strategic RPG card game from the makers of Shadowhand and Regency Solitaire. "Awakening from centuries of slumber, a fallen mage returns to battle twisted folkloric foe across sprawling, ghostly landscapes.
19 Years AgoGalaga: Demons of Death
PortWiiNorth America
Classic arcade shoot ‘em up Galaga was faithfully recreated for the home in this acclaimed NES version.
17 Years AgoRag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic
PS3WorldwideNorth AmericaEurope
Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic is a PSN exclusive game based on Mark Healey's independently created PC title Rag Doll Kung Fu.
11 Years AgoAfterlife
PCMacLinuxWorldwide
Telling people where to go is just the beginning. Welcome to Afterlife, a world-building simulation that lets you create the hereafter in the here and now. Possessed of an unearthly sense of humor, it all begins in a god-knows-where galaxy.
11 Years AgoAffordable Space Adventures
Wii UEuropeNorth America
Enjoy all the thrills and excitement of space exploration on a budget? Uexplore brings you affordable space adventures without compromising comfort, fun and safety.
18 Years AgoIkaruga
PortXbox 360Worldwide
In this vertical scrolling spaceship shooter, you control a ship that can change its polarity at will. As blue/white, the ship can easily destroy red/black enemies, and visa versa.
8 Years AgoVR Kanojo
SteamVRWorldwide
Looking for a unique VR experience? Well, look no further! In VR Kanojo, you can hang out with the lovely girl-next-door, Sakura Yuuhi.
7 Years AgoZanki Zero: Last Beginning
PS4PCNorth America
Explore the ruins, dungeons, and islands in this post-apocalyptic world through the POV of eight protagonists as they fight for survival and search for meaning in their never-ending cycles of life and death.
12 Years AgoStrike Suit Zero: Director's Cut
Expanded editionPS4Europe
In the year 2299, an interstellar war rages. Take control of the Strike Suit – a craft with the ability to transform into a hulking suit of space armor - in a bid to save Earth from destruction.
6 Years AgoPath of Titans
iOSWorldwide
Path of Titans is a cross-platform indie game with MMO questing, where players choose from 30+ dinosaur species and survive, explore, and thrive through life cycle events and social gaming. Find and build a home cave within Panjura, the first of several 8km x 8km maps.
2 Years AgoGigantic: Rampage Edition
Expanded editionPCXbox Series X|SXbox OnePS4PS5Worldwide
Gigantic: Rampage Edition is a premium and definitive release of the original 5v5 MOBA Hero Shooter, Gigantic, that provides a dynamic and exciting team-based multiplayer experience for fans of both genres.
17 Years AgoRag Doll Kung Fu
PS3North America
It's a fighting computer game where you have string dolls fighting each other 1 Vs 1. You control your fighter by mouse. All moves are done by dragging your fighter body part (hand, leg or even head) Rag Doll Kung Fu was the first 3rd party games to be sold on Steam.
7 Years AgoVacation Simulator
SteamVROculus RiftWindows Mixed RealityWorldwide
Vacation Simulator is the new original VR game from Owlchemy Labs, the creators of Job Simulator, and Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality! First you JOBBED, now you VACATION.
5 Years AgoRavensword: Shadowlands
PS4Xbox OneSwitchEuropeWorldwideNorth America
Ravensword brings unprecedented visuals to the role playing and adventure genre. Explore a vast and richly detailed world, gather powerful weapons, collect hundreds of items, increase your skills, and follow a deep storyline to solve the mysteries of the Kingdom of Tyreas.
16 Years AgoSakura Wars: So Long, My Love
WiiEurope
Sakura Wars is a Strategy RPG that features a unique sim-based story system. An in-depth storyline exists, much like in any other RPG; however, the player's destiny in the game is not predetermined.
33 Years AgoMonster Bash
DOSWorldwide
Johnny Dash's bash 'em smash 'em adventure takes him into the evil Under World of Count Chuck. The story starts when Johnny's dog Tex is kidnapped by the Count, along with hundreds of other pet dogs and cats.
13 Years AgoUNO & Friends
PCAndroidWorldwide
Playing UNO with friends, family, and the millions of fans worldwide has never been easier! Join one of the largest mobile gaming communities and enjoy a free multiplayer experience, brand-new game modes and tournaments that let you shout "UNO!" on a whole new level!
11 Years AgoLakeview Cabin Collection
PCMacWorldwide
Delve into the diverse world of horror movies in this 2D action puzzler. Nothing can prepare you for the R-rated challenges you will face!
7 Years AgoDangerous Driving
Xbox OnePS4PCWorldwide
Dangerous Driving is a closed track competitive racing game featuring boost, takedowns, destruction and the biggest car crashes seen in a racing game to date.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.