ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
April 23
The games released on this day in gaming history.
797 releases
This yearOtaku and Bubbly Girl
LinuxPCWorldwide
This is a short, single-route romantic comedy visual novel. It tells the story of an otaku and a bubbly girl creating a game together. The game offers a 2 to 3 hour experience and includes 7 event CGs.
This yearSudden Strike 5
PCPS5Xbox Series X|SWorldwide
Sudden Strike 5 delivers real-time tactics in epic WWII battles. A host of tactical options and more than 300 playable units open-up multiple approaches to reach your objectives in a 25 mission campaign on historical battlefields in Europe and North Africa.
This yearYunyun Syndrome!?: Rhythm Psychosis
PCWorldwide
“Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis” is a rhythm adventure game about a psychotic hikikomori girl - also an avid anonymous poster - who corrupts the world with her severe brain rot from listening to too many denpa songs. Yunyun all over this world with your degen otaku-posting.
This yearAbove the Snow
PCWorldwide
Join the shelter crew, and let’s create the best Alpine resort around! Enjoy rich character stories, customize your shelter, attract and rescue alpinists, dive into hotel management, and map out trails!
This yearNagi no Koi
PS4SwitchJapanWorldwide
A Japanese-style visual novel where two stories intersect.
This yearDark Light
SwitchWorldwide
Dark Light is a Sci-fi 2D action-platformer, metroidvania, souls-like inspired game. Explore apocalypse cyberpunk world full of supernatural beings. Encounter and defeat creatures of darkness which are invisible to the naked eye, detected only with the light source of your drone.
This yearFruit Mountain Party
SwitchMacPCWorldwide
A brand new game in the hit 3D puzzle game "Fruit Mountain" where you combine fruits to make them bigger is finally here! This time, it's fruit battles!? There are plenty of versus modes that everyone can enjoy!
This yearJoy Piano
SwitchWorldwide
The Perfect Start to Your Child's Musical Journey. From basic notes to Canon, learn to play like magic through fun gameplay!
This year
This yearGame the Strongest Job Is Apparently Not a Hero or a Sage, but an Appraiser (Provisional)!: Dungeon and Mystery Girl
PCPS4PS5SwitchWorldwide
A fast-paced arena shooter. Dive into a fast-paced arena shooter where the controls are simple but the battles test your strategy!
This yearArtdink Game Log: Aquanaut’s Holiday
PCSwitchJapan
The deep-sea exploration adventure that captivated countless players is back. What you discover in this underwater world brimming with freedom and challenges is entirely up to you. Follow your curiosity and make the most of your day off.
This yearSandTable War: Three Kingdoms
PCWorldwide
"SandTable War: Three Kingdoms" is a strategic simulation game set during the Three Kingdoms period. Here you can play as various factions from Three Kingdoms history to conquer cities and lands, unify the realm.
This yearCelestial Drift
PCWorldwide
Celestial Drift is a space-action sandbox game. Play solo or online. Shoot down various enemies to obtain rare and valuable materials.
This yearLiz and Rose's Alchemy Factory
PCWorldwide
Switch between twin protagonist sisters Liz and Rose to navigate the perilous streets and tiered city walls of Fahran. Uncover secrets, and outwit foes in this “atelier-rific” doujin RPG!
This yearWho the Fuck Ate Grandma?
PCLinuxWorldwide
Time has come to celebrate Grandma's 93rd birthday. Everyone gathered for this memorable family dinner, unfortunately it seems that Grandma is going to be served for dessert ! Inspired by the 90s, discover a new retro point&click adventure game fully drawn in pixelart
This yearBrno Transit
PCWorldwide
Brno Transit is a narrative-driven psychological horror game about a trainee metro driver trapped in the dampest subway east of anything that matters.
This yearHunted Within: The Metro
PCWorldwide
Dive into a story-driven horror FPS set in an abandoned metro system: escape underground prison, pilot a survival train through dark tunnels, and venture onto a deadly, frozen surface while hunting for your last friend and confronting the mastermind from your past.
This yearWubbo: PuterPal
MacPCWorldwide
Meet Wubbo, your cozy desktop companion! Fish, cook, craft, and more together in this relaxing idle RPG for your screen.
This yearBound To Fail
PCWorldwide
Bound To Fail is challenging physics-based platformer about climbing to freedom while tied to a chair. It might not take you long, but it probably will. Jump and roll while taking advantage of your incredibly grippy feet to overcome obstacles.
This yearStray Cat Doors
PCWorldwide
Let's escape from the door by exploring the world like a picture book.
This yearParty Club
SwitchWorldwide
Party Club is a multiplayer adventure that lets you manage a lively venue with up to 4 friends. Whether it's tossing orders to patrons or cleaning up after a busy day, Party Club promises endless fun and hilarious moments with your fellow pals!
This yearKitchen Wars
SwitchWorldwide
Kitchen Wars is a fast-paced party game with 2-8 players that plunge players into the chaos of a restaurant, where they must engage in strategic fights and theft while catering to their clients.
This yearForefront
Meta Quest 2SteamVRWorldwide
Forefront is an intense VR shooter featuring 32-player large-scale battles, land, sea, and air vehicles, and immersive, tactical combat. You are the tip of the spear in the war between a global energy giant and resistance forces. Which side will you take?
This yearKristala
PCPS5Xbox Series X|SWorldwide
Kristala is a dark fantasy ARPG featuring Sekiro-inspired combat, acrobatic parkour, and exploration to uncover a detailed story.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.