ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
May 1
The games released on this day in gaming history.
1145 releases
12 Years AgoCandy Crush Soda Saga
Windows PhoneWorldwide
Spin-off to the famous Candy Crush Saga, made by King, it's a game that has similar mechanics, introducing new features such as the soda bottles. Candy Crush Soda Saga is a brand new game from the makers of the legendary Candy Crush Saga.
43 Years AgoJetpac
ZX SpectrumEurope
The 'Acme Interstellar Transport Company' is delivering spaceship kits to various planets in the solar system throughout the Galaxy; and as chief test pilot, all you have to do is assemble the Rockets, and thrust on to your next destination.
43 Years AgoManic Miner
ZX SpectrumEurope
Manic Miner is a platform video game originally written for the ZX Spectrum by Matthew Smith and released by Bug-Byte in 1983 (later re-released by Software Projects). It is the first game in the Miner Willy series and among the early titles in the platform game genre.
26 Years AgoLunar: Silver Star Story Complete
RemakePCKorea
Return to the world of LUNAR, in the completely reworked 32-bit version of the RPG classic. Journey back to a place where dragons yet live, and magic is valued above all else.
19 Years AgoAlpha Prime
PCNorth America
Somewhere in deep space, at an apparently abandoned mining base on the asteriod Alpha Prime, something has gone terribly wrong. Miners were warned that the hubbardium they were mining was too dangerous, but the lure of unimaginable wealth was too strong.
18 Years AgoAudition Online
PCAsia
Audition Online, is a downloadable multiplayer online casual rhythm game produced by T3 Entertainment. It was originally released in South Korea in 2004, but it has been localized by various publishers around the world.
13 Years AgoFarming Simulator 2013
PS VitaEurope
Animal husbandry, crops, sales… It's up to you to manage and grow your own farm in a huge, totally new world!
13 Years AgoDungeon Crawl Stone Soup
AndroidWorldwide
Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup is a roguelike dungeon crawler. Available as pure ascii or with tile graphics, playable offline or as a web version. DCSS let's the player create a hero from a large number of races and classes, then sends him off into the dungeon to fetch the Orb of Zot.
6 Years AgoNeversong
iOSMacWorldwide
Once upon a time there was a little boy named Peet who slept peacefully in a coma. When he opened his eyes, he found himself in a nightmare.
17 Years AgoBit.Trip Beat
WiiEurope
From gameplay to visuals to music and imagination, Bit.Trip Beat is inspired by classic games in every way. Get sucked into a whole new world of sight and sound as you juggle beats and ride the vibe in this modern look at the beginning of it all. BIT.
23 Years AgoDevastation
LinuxWorldwide
The year is 2075. Instead of a bright and peaceful future, human civilization is in a state of polluted, dilapidated ruin akin to post-World War II Europe.
12 Years AgoGalaga: Demons of Death
PortNintendo 3DSEurope
Classic arcade shoot ‘em up Galaga was faithfully recreated for the home in this acclaimed NES version.
6 Years AgoArcade Spirits
Xbox OnePS4SwitchWorldwideNorth America
"Set in 20XX, Arcade Spirits follows an alternative timeline where the 1983 video game crash never occurred - after a turbulant work history you are granted employment at the Funplex, a popular arcade, home to a host of unique personalities and customers.
12 Years AgoMega Man Xtreme
Nintendo 3DSNorth America
The future world is in turmoil. The peace keeping mother computer has been hacked and a virus runs rampant throughout the world.
8 Years AgoSuper Mega Baseball 2
PS4Xbox OnePCWorldwide
The critically acclaimed, streamlined baseball simulator is headed for second. Lace up your cleats and step onto the field for the most gratifying hardball action. Build your dream team and dominate online or on your couch.
6 Years AgoColoring Pixels
AndroidWorldwide
A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes complexity and sizes.
37 Years AgoF-15 Strike Eagle
PC-98Japan
F-15 Strike Eagle is an F-15 Strike Eagle combat flight simulator first released in 1985 by MicroProse. It is the first in the F-15 Strike Eagle series comprising also the sequels F-15 Strike Eagle II and F-15 Strike Eagle III.
20 Years AgoOrcs & Elves
MobileWorldwide
Orcs & Elves' is a turn-based role-playing game, played from a first person perspective.
43 Years AgoThe Wizard and the Princess
PC-88PC-98Japan
Princess Priscilla has been kidnapped and the player seems to be the only valliant hero willing to rescue the damsel in distress. This is the second text adventure with illustrating graphics released by Sierra.
33 Years AgoStrike Commander
DOSWorldwide
After the success of the Wing Commander games, Chris Roberts and Origin turned their eye to developing a story-focused combat flight simulation. The result was Strike Commander.
27 Years AgoPolda 2
PCEurope
A direct sequel to 1998's Polda about a not-that-smart policeman called Pankrác. It's a point and click adventure based on puzzles and crazy humor.
19 Years AgoCrazyracing Kartrider
PCNorth America
Crazyracing Kartrider is an online multiplayer racing game serviced by NEXON. KartRider not only features fictitious fantasy vehicles but also branded game models based on real-life cars, developed from collaboration with companies such as BMW Korea.
17 Years AgoThe Dishwasher: Dead Samurai
Xbox 360Worldwide
A 2-D stylistic action platformer showcasing fast action, deep gameplay, and a unique visual style. An undead samurai dishwasher in a dystopian universe is on a quest for revenge against the evil cyborg army.
17 Years AgoGalaxy Force II
WiiEurope
The peaceful and prosperous solar system Junos was located at the end of the Milky Way. Those who called its five planets home had no idea what was about to happen...
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.