ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
April 16
The games released on this day in gaming history.
784 releases
5 Years Ago
25 Years AgoEvil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul
PCNorth America
Evil Islands is a PC game by Nival Interactive that combines role-playing, stealth, and real-time strategy. It is the third game of the Allods franchise, after Rage of Mages and Rage of Mages 2: Necromancer. Evil Islands introduces a new interface and full 3D graphics.
13 Years AgoOrion: Prelude
PCWorldwide
ORION: Prelude' is an indie Sci-Fi shooter (FPS/TPS) that seamlessly blends together incredible visuals and addictive combat.
6 Years AgoFort Triumph
LinuxMacPCWorldwide
Fort Triumph is a tactical RPG emphasizing the use of Environmental Interactions to create rich, challenging and rewarding tactical gameplay. In the game, you command a party of chosen heroes who set out to change the world, one quest at a time.
13 Years AgoLove Live! School Idol Festival
iOSJapan
Love Live! School idol festival is a free-to-play rhythm game released for iOS and Android, based on the Love Live! franchise. The game features two modes (Story and Live) and all nine members of the idol group μ's.
12 Years AgoSly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus
RemasterPS VitaEurope
Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus is an updated version of the 2002 original, featuring high-definition graphics, improved performance, and integrated trophy support.
22 Years AgoWarsong
PCJapan
"The Dalsis Empire has laid seige upon the Castle of Baltia to seize the legendary sword WARSONG. In a desperate attempt, King Alfador sends his only son, Prince Garett, into the countryside, away from impending death.
17 Years AgoRag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic
PS3Japan
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.
16 Years AgoStreet Hoop
ZeeboBrazil
Street Hoop, known in Japan as Dunk Dream and known in North America as Street Slam, is a basketball video game developed by Data East for Neo-Geo, released in 1994. The game features three-on-three basketball match-ups with a variety of different teams.
12 Years AgoUFO: Aftershock
PCWorldwide
UFO: Aftershock is the second in a three-game squad-based tactical strategy-RPG series clearly inspired by the original X-COM games, with similar themes and gameplay, but with its own post-apocalyptic horror spin on the concept.
12 Years AgoSly 2: Band of Thieves
RemasterPS VitaEurope
Sly 2: Band of Thieves is an updated version of the 2004 original, featuring high-definition graphics, improved performance, and integrated trophy support.
7 Years AgoFinal Fantasy X-2 HD Remaster
RemasterSwitchXbox OneWorldwide
Final Fantasy X-2 HD Remaster was released individually in the Japan and Asia regions. Outside of these regions, only Final Fantasy X has a physical release, but it includes a download code for Final Fantasy X-2.
This yearEreban: Shadow Legacy
PS5Xbox Series X|SWorldwide
Ereban: Shadow Legacy is a fast-paced stealth platformer game where you become Ayana, the last descendant of a forgotten race.
6 Years AgoDrug Dealer Simulator
PCWorldwide
Have you ever thought about expanding your own crime empire, without the legal and moral consequences? SIMULATE IT!. Now you will finally be able to crawl into the dark alleys of the drug dealing business!
1 Year AgoDrug Dealer Simulator
Xbox OneXbox Series X|SWorldwide
Have you ever thought about expanding your own crime empire, without the legal and moral consequences? SIMULATE IT!. Now you will finally be able to crawl into the dark alleys of the drug dealing business!
This yearFirework
SwitchWorldwide
Firework is a Chinese horror puzzle game. The story takes place in a remote mountain village. An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of the massacre.
11 Years AgoThe Charnel House Trilogy
PCWorldwide
Witness The Charnel House Trilogy, the chronicle of one fateful night aboard a train bound for Augur Peak.
5 Years AgoWorld of Warships: Legends
Expanded editionPS5North America
World of Warships: Legends is a global multiplayer free-to-play online game in which you can master the seas on the decks of history’s greatest warships!
19 Years AgoVirtua Fighter 2
PortWiiNorth America
This is a 2D port of the 3D fighting game Virtua Fighter 2. Virtua Fighter (3D) also introduces two new characters which are not included in this 16-bit port.
16 Years AgoSpinmaster
ZeeboNorth America
Spinmaster is a platform/beat 'em up arcade game developed and released by Data East in 1993. The story follows the main character Johnny and his sidekick Tom as they battle their way through treasure-seeking, mad scientist, Dr.
13 Years AgoExed Exes
Xbox 360Worldwide
On a planet 6000 light-years from earth, there were creatures called Exes, which resemble large insects, that were used for industrial purposes. However, these creatures one day took to revolting against their creators.
8 Years AgoThe Mooseman
AndroidWorldwide
Long-long time ago the world was created out of an egg-shell by a god named Yen. In the murky depths of the endless ocean the Lower World was born. The Middle World was made for the men to dwell, and the Upper World was were the ancient gods would reside.
7 Years AgoGhost Giant
PlayStation VRWorldwide
A friend in need is a friend indeed, and friendship can come in the most unusual forms. Like in that of a giant ghost. In Ghost Giant, you meet young Louis.
19 Years AgoBonk's Revenge
WiiNorth America
In Bonk's Revenge, King Drool hijacks half the moon in an attempt for world domination! Of course it's up to our favorite prehistoric hero to stop him, and so Bonk embarks on an all-new quest to save the world.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.