ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
May 16
The games released on this day in gaming history.
730 releases
31 Years Ago
24 Years Ago
15 Years AgoChrono Trigger
WiiNorth America
In this turn-based Japanese RPG, young Crono must travel through time through a misfunctioning teleporter to rescue his misfortunate companion and take part in an intricate web of past and present perils.
13 Years AgoSuper Metroid
Wii UEurope
The Space Pirates, merciless agents of the evil Mother Brain, have stolen the last Metroid from a research station, and once again Mother Brain threatens the safety of the galaxy!
15 Years AgoTerraria
PCWorldwide
Terraria is a 2D sandbox action-adventure game with platforming and role-playing elements. Players create a character and are placed in a procedurally generated world where they mine resources, craft equipment, build structures, and fight enemies.
13 Years AgoSuper Mario Bros. 2
PortWii UAustraliaEuropeNorth America
Super Mario Bros. 2, 2D platformer and sequel to Super Mario Bros. (1985), features 4 selectable characters (Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Toad) as they navigate the dream world of Subcon to defeat the evil toad king Wart. Super Mario Bros.
19 Years AgoDonkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
WiiEuropeAustralia
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest is the sequel to Donkey Kong Country. It was developed by Rare and is one of the best selling Super Nintendo games.
2 Years AgoKatana Zero
AndroidWorldwide
Katana Zero is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic.
7 Years AgoCastlevania
PCWorldwide
Step into the shadows of the deadliest dwelling on earth. You've arrived at Castlevania, and you're here on business: To destroy forever the Curse of the Evil Count. Unfortunately, everybody's home this evening.
2 Years AgoGhost of Tsushima: Director's Cut
Expanded editionPCWorldwide
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut Includes: - Full game. - Iki Island expansion: New story, mini-games, enemy types and more. - Legends online co-op mode. - Digital mini art book by Dark Horse. - Director’s commentary: The creative team sit…
9 Years AgoInjustice 2
Xbox OnePS4North AmericaEurope
Power up and build the ultimate version of your favorite DC legends in INJUSTICE 2. With a massive selection of DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains, INJUSTICE 2 allows you to equip every iconic character with unique and powerful gear earned throughout the game.
20 Years AgoHeroes of Might and Magic V
PCEurope
Witness the amazing evolution of the genre-defining strategy game as it becomes a next-generation phenomenon, melding classic deep fantasy with next-generation visuals and gameplay.
20 Years AgoQuake 4
MacEurope
Quake 4 is a action shooter game which serves as the another chapter in the Quake series.
9 Years AgoThe Surge
PS4Xbox OneWorldwideEuropeNorth America
The Surge is a sci-fi spin on Dark Souls, from the Lords of the Fallen team. A catastrophic event has knocked you out during the first day on the job... you wake up equipped with a heavy-grade exoskeleton, in a destroyed section of the complex.
13 Years AgoMega Man 5
Nintendo 3DSEuropeNorth America
In the fifth chapter of the original Mega Man series, the battle is closer to home as Mega Man fights to save the world from further destruction. Gain the advantage by picking up items and successfully defeating bosses to gain their weapons as your own.
9 Years AgoOld Man's Journey
AndroidWorldwide
Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, reconciliation, and hope. Entrenched in a beautifully sunkissed and handcrafted world, embark on a heartfelt journey interwoven with lighthearted and pressure-free puzzle solving.
13 Years AgoSuper Ghouls'n Ghosts
Wii UNorth AmericaEurope
As dauntless knight Arthur you are caught up in the most dangerous of quests! A spell has been cast upon the kingdom. Your fair maiden, Princess Prin Prin has been snatched up by the evil emperor.
15 Years AgoLEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues
MacWorldwide
LEGO Indy is back in his biggest adventure yet.
7 Years AgoDarkwood
SwitchWorldwide
Darkwood is a unforgiving survival horror with a procedurally generated, open world. By blending RPG, roguelike and adventure elements together with a challenging difficulty, Darkwood aims to please players craving for a deep and rewarding experience.
12 Years AgoKirby: Triple Deluxe
Nintendo 3DSEurope
A side-scrolling installment in the beloved Kirby series, Kirby: Triple Deluxe uses the 3D features of the Nintendo 3DS to allow Kirby to move not only from left to right, but also from the foreground to the background.
9 Years AgoShovel Knight: Specter of Torment
Standalone expansionXbox OneWorldwide
This game is a free expansion included in the main game, Shovel Knight, and its updated title, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove. The game will also be available as a standalone title on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
13 Years AgoThe King of Fighters '99: Millennium Battle
WiiNorth America
"The King of Fighters '99: Millennium Battle" is the sixth game in The King of Fighters series by SNK.
13 Years AgoReus
PCMacLinuxWorldwideNorth America
In Reus, you control powerful giants that help you shape the planet to your will. You can create mountains and oceans, forests and more. Enrich your planet with plants, minerals and animal life.
13 Years AgoDeadly Premonition: Director's Cut
Expanded editionPS3Australia
Deadly Premonition is a third-person survival horror action game which puts players in the role of the intuitive FBI Agent Francis York Morgan.
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