ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
May 18
The games released on this day in gaming history.
640 releases
9 Years AgoPrey
PS4Xbox OneJapan
In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong.
5 Years AgoDays Gone
PCWorldwide
Days Gone is an open-world action-adventure game developed by Bend Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Released in April 2019 for PlayStation 4 and later for PC in May 2021, the game is set in a post-apocalyptic world where players control Deacon St.
11 Years AgoGame of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series
Xbox OneNorth America
Game of Thrones: A TellTale Games Series is an episodic adventure game developed by TellTale Games and based on the famous HBO TV-show Game of Thrones, as well as the book 'A song of Ice and Fire' by George R.R. Martin.
16 Years AgoPrince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands
PS3Xbox 360North America
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is a multi-platform video game produced by Ubisoft which was released on May 18, 2010, in North America and on May 20 in Europe. The games mark a return to the storyline started by Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.
5 Years AgoDivinity: Original Sin II - Definitive Edition
Expanded editioniOSWorldwide
There can only be one God. The Divine is dead. The Void approaches.
10 Years AgoWario Land: Super Mario Land 3
Nintendo 3DSKorea
Hey! Things are really cookin' on Kitchen Island! Wario's got a scheme to steal the pirates' treasure so he can have his very own castle!
16 Years AgoSplit/Second
Xbox 360iOSPCPS3North America
Split/Second is an intense action racing game set within a reality television show. Competitors will vie to be the first to the finish line in a made-for-TV city set rigged to blow with the ultimate goal of becoming the season champion.
9 Years AgoFire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
RemakeNintendo 3DSNorth America
In 1992, the second game in the Fire Emblem series, Fire Emblem Gaiden, launched exclusively in Japan. Now, for the first time, fans outside of Japan will get a taste of this classic game on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
9 Years AgoThumper
SwitchWorldwide
Thumper is a rhythm violence game. It combines classic rhythm-action with breakneck speed and brutal physicality. Thumper strips rhythm gaming down to its core.
14 Years AgoResident Evil: Operation Raccoon City
PCWorldwide
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City is a third-person shooter and is a spin-off of the long-running Resident Evil series. Unlike the main games in the series, it is less of a survival horror game and more of an action-packed shooter.
9 Years AgoOld Man's Journey
iOSWorldwide
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.
27 Years AgoStar Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
PCNorth America
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is an adventure video game released by LucasArts in 1999. It is based on the film of the same title.
5 Years AgoSnowRunner
SwitchPCWorldwide
SnowRunner is an off-road driving simulation game that focuses on navigating challenging terrain using a variety of heavy vehicles.
9 Years AgoEndless Space 2
PCMacWorldwide
In Endless Space you play the role of the leader of one of the many intelligent beings of a galaxy at the beginning of the space age. Very quickly, you discover the remnants of an older civilization.
17 Years AgoPunch-Out!!
WiiNorth America
Get ready for some head-to-head punching action! Little Mac is back and ready to step into the ring once more! Our favorite underdog from the 1980s joins the best of the original Punch-Out!! fighters, including Glass Joe, King Hippo, Von Kaiser, and more.
5 Years AgoCreaks
SwitchEurope
The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking - and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters.
10 Years AgoYoutubers Life
PCEurope
Youtubers Life is the ultimate vlogger tycoon/life-sim videogame. The main aim of this title is to become the world’s greatest youtuber in history. To achieve it, you will have to edit videos, get in touch with other video bloggers and try that fame doesn’t overload you.
14 Years AgoDragon's Lair
Xbox 360Worldwide
Haven't heard of Dragon's Lair?! Well, you play the heroic Dirk the Daring, a valiant knight on a quest to rescue the fair princess from the clutches of an evil dragon! Originally released in the summer of 1983, Dragon's Lair has solidified itself as a cultural icon in gaming.
8 Years AgoHyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Expanded editionSwitchEuropeNorth AmericaAustralia
A new, ultimate version of the exhilarating action game set in the Zelda universe will include every map and mission, plus all 29 playable characters from both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS versions of the game, along with all of the previous paid downloadable content.
9 Years AgoPortal Knights
PCWorldwide
Leave the familiar world behind and step into the fantastic unknown with Portal Knights! Play with your friends in this action-packed crafting adventure across dozens of sandbox islands connected by ancient portals.
13 Years AgoPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity
Nintendo 3DSAustralia
Discover the incredible 3D world of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, where Pokemon speak and amazing adventures are always nearby! What's more, you will become a Pokemon yourself!
11 Years AgoKung Fury: Street Rage
PCAndroidiOSWorldwide
Get blown into another dimension as you experience the gut busting fun with the Kung Fury game. Beat the Nazis to stop Kung Führer and uphold the law! Become the action! Be. Kung. Fury!!!!
15 Years AgoTicket to Ride: Classic Edition
iOSWorldwide
Connect more than cities! Set off with your friends and family to re(discover) Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition, the classic boardgame. In this railway adventure, you’ll need to be the quickest to link up your cities and reach your destinations.
10 Years AgoWrecking Crew
Nintendo 3DSKorea
Wrecking Crew is a platform action game for one or two players. The player controls Mario (Player 2 as Luigi) working on a demolition site. The goal is to break down all of the stone walls on each stage.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.