ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
May 9
The games released on this day in gaming history.
622 releases
10 Years AgoStellaris
PCMacLinuxWorldwideNorth America
Stellaris is a real-time 4X grand strategy game set in a procedurally generated galaxy.
18 Years AgoMetal Slug
WiiEurope
Metal Slug is a 1996 run-and-gun arcade video game originally developed by Nazca Corporation and released by SNK for the Neo Geo MVS. It is the first installment in the eponymous series.
9 Years AgoHuman: Fall Flat
PS4Worldwide
Human: Fall Flat is a physics-based puzzle platformer where players control a customizable wobbly human character named Bob.
7 Years AgoYakuza Kiwami 2
RemakePCWorldwide
Yakuza Kiwami 2 is a remake of Yakuza 2, and is an action-adventure game set in an open world environment and played from a third-person perspective. Combat is based on that previously seen in Yakuza 6.
19 Years AgoDouble Dragon
Xbox 360Worldwide
Double Dragon is a 1987 beat 'em up video game developed by Technōs Japan and distributed by Taito for arcades across Asia, North America and Europe. It is the first title in the Double Dragon franchise.
9 Years AgoResident Evil Code: Veronica X
Expanded editionPS4North America
Resident Evil Code: Veronica X is a port of the original game with additional content comprised of improved graphics along with an extra nine minutes of cutscenes. The character Steve had his hairstyle changed to have a noticeable fringe, and no longer proudly shows his forehead.
2 Years AgoAnimal Well
SwitchPCPS5Worldwide
What lurks beneath the surface of this deceptively minimalistic adventure? In Animal Well there is more than what you see. Explore a dense interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets.
10 Years AgoContra III: The Alien Wars
New 3DSJapan
This game is action from beginning to end, do not think that you will have a moment of peace, even because Aliens are at war with planet earth, and resting will be your least concern.
12 Years AgoGod of War
RemasterPS VitaEurope
A remaster of God of War, an action-adventure hack-and-slash video game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE). Loosely inspired by Greek mythology, it unfolds in ancient Greece with vengeance as its central theme.
7 Years AgoFor the King
SwitchWorldwide
For The King is a turn based roguelike, RPG that can be played solo or cooperatively online and features strategic adventuring, turn based combat, and persistent choices.
15 Years AgoMDK2
WiiWorldwide
Kurt Hectic in his snazzy suit with ribbon chute is back to save the universe. This time he is teamed with the genius Dr. Hawkins and the 6-legged gun-toting robotic dog, Max.
19 Years AgoTwo Worlds
PCEurope
This is a fantasy RPG. At the beginning of your epic adventure, a mercenary task takes you to the far north - but you're also following up a mysterious lead at the same time - the first clue you've been given since Kyra's disappearance.
2 Years AgoPummel Party
SwitchWorldwide
Pummel Party is a 4-player online and local-multiplayer party game. Pummel friends or AI using a wide array of absurd items in the board mode and compete to destroy friendships in the unique collection of minigames.
1 Year AgoBendy and the Ink Machine
PS5Xbox Series X|SWorldwide
Bendy and the Ink Machine is an indie first person puzzle-action-horror game with a unique cartoon atmosphere and an intense, frightening story line that keeps you guessing throughout.
23 Years AgoBurnout 2: Point of Impact
GameCubeXboxEurope
Burnout is a street racing game focused around speed and crashing. Unlike many games which focus on closed course driving, you get to drive through cities with real traffic and city infrastructure.
2 Years AgoLittle Kitty, Big City
SwitchPCXbox OneXbox Series X|SWorldwide
You're a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn't that what cats do best?
1 Year AgoLittle Kitty, Big City
PS4PS5Worldwide
You're a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn't that what cats do best?
12 Years AgoGod of War II
RemasterPS VitaEurope
A remaster of God of War II, an action-adventure hack-and-slash video game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE). The game is rooted in Greek mythology and unfolds in ancient Greece, revolving around the theme of vengeance.
18 Years AgoCondemned 2: Bloodshot
Xbox 360PS3Asia
In Condemned 2: Bloodshot, players will engage in visceral combat using a variety of firearms, blunt instruments and an all-new fighting system complete with defensive and offensive combo chains, as well as grapples and holds.
12 Years AgoBound By Flame
PCPS3PS4Xbox 360Worldwide
Bound by Flame lets the players customize their character. During the creation of their hero, players will be able choose their gender and freely alter their facial characteristics. This will of course have an influence on the demon's appearance.
9 Years AgoBloons TD 5
PS4Worldwide
Five-star tower defense with unrivaled depth and replayability. The Bloons are back in full HD glory and this time they mean business!
13 Years AgoMario vs. Donkey Kong
Nintendo 3DSNorth AmericaEurope
After years of apparent goodwill, Mario and Donkey Kong are at it again--this time, on Game Boy Advance. Donkey Kong has stolen all the Mini-Mario toys from the Mario Toy Co., and now it's up to Mario to hunt down his longtime nemesis and retrieve the pilfered goods.
9 Years AgoLethal League
Xbox OneWorldwide
Lethal League is a competitive projectile fighting game where you have to hit an anti-gravity ball into the face of your opponent to win. The ball speeds up with every strike, up to explosively extreme velocities.
13 Years AgoGeoGuessr
Web browserWorldwide
A game of simulated world travel and geographical knowledge. Players must pinpoint their location on the map after being placed in a random Street View location.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.