ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
April 13
The games released on this day in gaming history.
612 releases
20 Years AgoTomb Raider: Legend
PCXbox 360Australia
Tomb Raider: Legend is the seventh major game in the Tomb Raider series, now for the first time developed by Crystal Dynamics, along with the original character designer of the game's protagonist, Lara Croft.
20 Years AgoCondemned: Criminal Origins
PCEurope
Investigate crime scenes, collect evidence, and bring to light the murderers terrorizing the city as Detective Ethan Thomas. With danger lurking around every corner, you’ll need whatever weapons you can find to stay alive.
9 Years AgoSalt and Sanctuary
PS VitaJapan
Salt and Sanctuary is a 2D action role-playing game developed by Ska Studios and released in 2016. It combines side-scrolling combat with mechanics inspired by action RPGs, including stamina management and character builds.
19 Years AgoTest Drive Unlimited
PCAustralia
Test Drive Unlimited is the ultimate automotive experience for car and bike enthusiasts alike. Visit the most sophisticated car and bike dealers to purchase new vehicles or simply take them for a spin.
5 Years AgoNorthgard
iOSWorldwide
Northgard is a strategy game based on Norse mythology in which you control a clan of Vikings vying for the control of a mysterious newfound continent. - Build your settlement on the newly discovered continent of Northgard - Assign your viki…
21 Years AgoTrue Crime: Streets of LA
MacEurope
True Crime: Streets of LA is a free-roaming driving and action game similar in concept to Grand Theft Auto III. The game's structure is mission-based; most of the missions are dictated by the story and initiate following a cutscene that advances it.
10 Years AgoPokémon Ranger
Wii UJapan
Pokémon Ranger is an action role-playing video game developed by HAL Laboratory and Creatures Inc. and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS video game console. The game was released at various dates, varying between continents.
9 Years AgoThe Jackbox Party Pack 3
SwitchWorldwide
The threequel to the party game phenomenon features the deadly quiz show Trivia Murder Party, the say-anything sequel Quiplash 2, the surprising survey game Guesspionage, the t-shirt slugfest Tee K.O., and the sneaky trickster game Fakin' It.
20 Years AgoDaxter
PSPEurope
Daxter is a platformer developed by Ready at Dawn and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. Released in 2006 for the PlayStation Portable (PSP), it serves as a midquel set between Jak II and Jak 3 from the Jak and Daxter series.
19 Years AgoActRaiser
WiiEuropeAustralia
ActRaiser is a 1990 platform and city-building simulation game for the Super Nintendo, combining traditional side-scrolling platforming with urban planning god game sections. In 2007, ActRaiser became available on the Wii's Virtual Console download service.
5 Years AgoThere Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
SwitchEurope
"There is no game: Wrong dimension" is a Point&Click comedy adventure (and Point&Click only!) that will take you on a journey you never asked to go on, through silly and unexpected video game universes. Will you be able to play along with the "Game" to find your way home?
20 Years AgoBattlefield 2: Modern Combat
Xbox 360Europe
Battlefield 2: Modern Combat is the fourth installment in the Battlefield Series and was developed by DICE and published by EA. It is a console spin-off of the critically acclaimed Battlefield 2 for the PC.
8 Years AgoBurly Men at Sea
SwitchAustralia
Burly Men at Sea is a folktale about a trio of large, bearded fishermen who step away from the ordinary to seek adventure. Set in early 20th-century Scandinavia, the game's story branches through a series of encounters with creatures from folklore.
15 Years AgoMight & Magic: Clash of Heroes
PS3Xbox 360EuropeWorldwide
Scattered across five different regions, five special heroes must travel their own dangerous paths to grow in strength, unravel a demonic plot & ultimately save the world from chaos.
10 Years AgoSkullgirls: 2nd Encore
Expanded editionPCLinuxMacWorldwide
Skullgirls 2nd Encore is a beautifully hand-animated, fast-paced 2D fighting game that puts players in control of fierce warriors in an extraordinary Dark Deco world. Each of the 14 wildly original characters features unique gameplay mechanics and plenty of personality.
8 Years AgoMarie's Room
PCWorldwide
Marie's Room is a short-story exploration game about an unconventional friendship between two classmates, told through memories. You play as Kelsey, remembering Marie's room as it was 20 years ago. What happened to Marie and Kelsey all those years ago?
17 Years AgoPitfall: The Mayan Adventure
WiiNorth America
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure is a side-scrolling action game where players assume the role of adventurer Pitfall Harry Jr. as he searches for his father, Pitfall Harry. The game features various environments such as Mayan jungles, waterfalls, and deserted mines.
9 Years AgoMr. Shifty
LinuxSwitchPCMacWorldwideEurope
Quit creeping through shadows, stop surveilling security patterns, and ditch the fancy toys. An expert thief and master of infiltration, Mr. Shifty can get inside any place he wants with just the power of his fists…okay, teleporting helps.
14 Years AgoPandora's Tower
WiiEurope
Pandora's Tower focuses on Aeron's travels into thirteen towers to break a curse on Elena that is transforming her into a beast, using his magical sword and chain.
22 Years AgoTOCA Race Driver 2
XboxNorth America
Toca Race Driver 2 is the sequel of the Codemasters' acclaimed Toca Race Driver.
9 Years AgoKamiko
SwitchJapan
KAMIKO is a game styled around Japanese Shinto beliefs. Fight as priestesses called "KAMIKO" and battle against demons while solving puzzles to make your way through the stages. Look no further if you are looking for an arcade action game with a twist!
9 Years AgoMuv-Luv
PortPCChina
Muv-Luv is a Japanese visual novel originally released as an adult game and the first game in the Muv-Luv franchise. Subsequent releases of the games were with the adult content removed.
15 Years AgoShadowgrounds
MacWorldwide
Shadowgrounds breathes fresh air into the action genre with explosive combat sequences, an innovative weapon upgrade system, and an intriguing storyline.
9 Years AgoSkyforge
PCWorldwide
In Skyforge, you will walk the path from an immortal warrior to a mighty God, gaining followers as you fight to protect your world. Your loyal followers will help you increase your power as you rise to become an Elder God.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.