ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
May 12
The games released on this day in gaming history.
629 releases
16 Years AgoRocket Knight
PS3Xbox 360EuropeJapanWorldwide
Rocket Knight is a classic side-scrolling rocket action series. Our favorite opossum hero returns home after 15 years to find the kingdom of Zephyrus in shambles.
17 Years AgoSimEarth: The Living Planet
PortWiiWorldwide
The most ambitious and far-reaching of Maxis’ Sim lineage, Sim Earth puts you in charge of an entire planet throughout its 10 billion year lifespan. Your ultimate task is to guide the planet’s inhabitants into the stars, from its humble single-celled roots.
10 Years AgoNeon Drive
PCMacWorldwideNorth America
Neon Drive is a slick retro-futuristic, '80s inspired rhythm arcade game.
20 Years AgoRumble Roses XX
Xbox 360Europe
It's all female wrestling in Rumble Roses XX, the sequel to Rumble Roses.
18 Years AgoLostWinds
WiiNorth America
Wield the awesome powers of Enril the wind spirit to guide and protect young Toku through this unique platform adventure.
18 Years AgoFinal Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - My Life as a King
WiiNorth America
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King is a video game developed for the WiiWare service of the Wii console.
17 Years AgoCaster
LinuxWorldwide
Dash across Scenic Locations destroying bug like creatures called the Flanx using 6 Unique Attacks that include Massive Terrain Deformation and High Speed Barrages of Energy Blasts! Supports modding.
17 Years AgoMilitary Madness
AndroidWorldwide
Military Madness (released as Nectaris in Japan) is a futuristic turn-based strategy war game. The year is 2089 and the setting is Earth’s moon, which yields many important resources.
16 Years AgoMax & the Magic Marker
LinuxWorldwide
Something incredible is happening in this unique adventure! Max just drew a terrifying monster with his new marker and now it's alive and wreaking havoc in his drawings! He doesn't have any choice but to stop the monster if he wants to save his pictures.
12 Years AgoOne Piece: Treasure Cruise
iOSAndroidJapan
Form your own pirate crew and set sail for adventure! Use the simple tap controls to pull off powerful combos! The world of One Piece awaits you!
This yearCall of the Elder Gods
Switch 2PCPS5Xbox Series X|SSwitchWorldwide
Journey to the far corners of the Earth and unearth ancient horrors in this Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure and sequel to 2020’s critically acclaimed Call of the Sea.
15 Years AgoNyan Cat: Lost In Space
iOSWorldwide
Play with the most celebrated flying cat in human history. Drink milk, eat ice-cream, collect coins, buy gorgeous boosts, fly like a superhero (sorry... supercat), jump onto platforms made of cake, avoid angry dogs, and discover the infinite space.
16 Years AgoEschalon: Book II
PCWorldwide
Isometric turn-based single player role-playing game, with some survival aspects. Basic gameplay includes quests, combat, puzzles and skill checks.
15 Years AgoBlazBlue: Continuum Shift II
Expanded editionPS3Japan
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II is a 2D fighting game and the enhanced version of BlazBlue: Continuum Shift. It features all the console exclusive characters, numerous balance changes, and other cosmetic changes such as a new announcer.
14 Years AgoThe Fancy Pants Adventure: World 3
PortWeb browserWorldwide
The Fancy Pants Adventure: World 3 is a flash port of the main story from "The Fancy Pants Adventures" 2011 console release .
12 Years AgoAerena: Clash of Champions
iOSWorldwide
ÆRENA is a challenging, hero-centric combat game teeming with innovative features, revolutionary mechanics and jaw-dropping graphics. In an ever changing battlefield, will YOUR tactics prevail? THE ULTIMATE CROSS-PLATFORM ARENA GAME!
11 Years AgoAttack on Titan: Humanity in Chains
Nintendo 3DSNorth America
Based on the hit "Attack on Titan" anime and manga, players will defend the three Walls from invading Titans as a member of the elite Scout Regiment with their omni-directional mobility gear and blades.
9 Years AgoOvivo
PCMacWorldwide
Ovivo is mesmerizing platformer with unusual mechanics where everything is as simple as black and white. The journey in the metaphoric world filled with illusions and hidden messages awaits you!
4 Years AgoDungeons of Dreadrock
SwitchWorldwide
The Spirit of 1980's home computer RPGs revived for contemporary audiences and platforms. Dig your way through 100 handcrafted levels into the ancient depths of Dreadrock Mountain. Relive memories of oldschool dungeon crawlers, like Dungeon Master and Eye of the Beholder.
20 Years AgoSuper Collapse 3
MacWorldwide
Super Collapse is back, and you won't believe the fun! The third installment of this highly addictive series boasts more action and surprise than ever before. Adventure awaits as you explore 10 fun and unique lands in the all-new Quest mode.
18 Years AgoVirtual Villagers 2: The Lost Children
PCMacWorldwide
Somewhere in the Pacific, there was a beautiful island, called Isola, where lost villagers made their home. The castaways explored their small part of the island and knew every corner. Only a mysterious cave had not been carefully explored.
11 Years AgoFinal Fantasy IV: The After Years
RemakePCWorldwide
A 3D remake of Final Fantasy IV: The After Years, the epic sequel that unfolds nearly two decades after the events of Final Fantasy IV, based on the same engine used for the 3D remake of Final Fantasy IV.
11 Years AgoAirMech Arena
Xbox OneWorldwide
AirMech Arena is a highly competitive fast-paced real-time strategy game, where players use versatile AirMechs to amass combat forces and destroy enemy fortresses.
11 Years AgoGaminator
AndroidWorldwide
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Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.