ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
May 21
The games released on this day in gaming history.
803 releases
6 Years AgoMonstrum
SwitchEurope
Monstrum takes the traditional survival horror formula and remixes it completely with procedurally generated levels, permadeath, and AI driven predators, ensuring that nowhere on its derelict cargo ship is ever truly safe.
18 Years AgoPenny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness - Episode One
PCMacXbox 360LinuxWorldwide
On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One is the first installment in the RPG-Adventure game series based on the web comic Penny Arcade.
12 Years AgoGargoyle's Quest II
Wii UJapan
The Law of the Claw! Before Man ruled the world there were the monsters of Etruria. One such beast Firebrand the Gargoyle. must act to restore the magic that quickly fades from the Ghoul Realm.
11 Years AgoBlockstorm
PCMacLinuxWorldwide
Blockstorm is a FPS game set in a world made of destructible blocks. All maps and characters included in the game are made with the same tools that are available to the public. You can build everything in Blockstorm, and you can destroy it.
11 Years AgoCarmageddon: Reincarnation
PCWorldwide
Carmageddon: Reincarnation (previously known as Carmageddon 4) is the fourth vehicular combat game in the Carmageddon series. The game was developed by Stainless Games, who also made Carmageddon and Carmageddon II: Carpocalypse Now.
6 Years AgoTimelie
PCMacWorldwide
Timelie is a stealth puzzle adventure, where you control time like a media player.
6 Years AgoThe Persistence
PS4Xbox OneSwitchWorldwide
"The Persistence is First Person Stealth Horror exclusively for PS4 & PSVR. The Persistence is procedurally generated. Every time you die and a new character is awoken by IRIS, the layout of the ship has changed.
6 Years AgoZenge
SwitchEurope
Zenge is a peculiar puzzle game, telling the story of Eon - a lonely journeyer who's stuck between worlds and time. The game is intended to be a relaxing experience, thus there are no points, stars, tutorials, move counters, in-game shops or any other distractions.
37 Years AgoFantasy Zone II
MSX2Japan
Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa is the sequel to Fantasy Zone, in which you control Opa-Opa, a pretty colored ship with wings on its side. You must destroy the large creatures in each world before moving on to the next.
13 Years AgoRatchet: Deadlocked
RemasterPS3North America
A high-definition remaster version for the PlayStation 3, featuring 1080p upscaling.
11 Years Ago
7 Years AgoAtelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland
SwitchPS4North America
The 4th entry in the Atelier "Arland" series, released 10 years after Atelier Rorona's launch date. Learn about the world of Arland in Lulua’s perspective as she deciphers the mysterious “Alchemyriddle” book with no time pressure.
1 Year AgoJDM: Japanese Drift Master
PCWorldwide
Welcome to Japan, the drift capital of the world! Compete, drift, and race on miles of varied roads and winding mountain trails. Drive through towns nestled at the scenic Haikama Lake. Spend your savings on new cars and get a taste of Japanese tuning style.
This yearYoshi and the Mysterious Book
Switch 2Worldwide
Join Yoshi for a new adventure in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, launching on Nintendo Switch 2 in spring 2026. One day, on the island where Yoshi and his friends live, a peculiar talking book named Mr. E suddenly falls from the sky.
22 Years AgoPerimeter
PCEurope
Perimeter is an innovative Real-Time-Strategy game that pits players against each other or AI opponents in a life and death struggle to seize territory and establish critical protective “perimeters.” Players will be introduced to the game’s…
13 Years AgoDungeonland
MacWorldwide
Dungeonland is a co-operative hack and slash game that takes players on a deadly tour through a medieval theme park. Playing as The Rogue, The Warrior or The Mage, the heroes will need to work together as a team to get past the evil overseer of this “Tragic Kingdom”.
7 Years AgoThe Exorcist: Legion VR
Oculus QuestWorldwide
The Exorcist: Legion VR is an interactive VR experience set in the academy-award winning world created by horror maestro William Peter Blatty. Each chapter features a unique demonic entity that will test your courage and resolve. Available for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.
19 Years AgoBlazing Lazers
PortWiiNorth America
Blazing Lazers is a top-down shooter featuring 9 levels of varied and fast-paced action. The story here is the usual save-the-world variety. You must pilot your ship against 8 super-weapons and ultimately destroy the menace once and for all.
7 Years AgoJourney of the Gods
PCOculus QuestWorldwide
The chaos moon is coming, threatening the peaceful inhabitants of the land. It’s up to you to unlock the power of the gods in your battle against the encroaching darkness. Become the hero in this first-person, VR quest against the forces of evil.
7 Years AgoAngry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs
Oculus QuestMeta Quest 2Worldwide
Join Red, Chuck, Bomb and the Blues to save the stolen eggs in Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs, an immersive VR adventure!
7 Years AgoThe Eyes of Ara
AndroidWorldwide
"The Eyes of Ara is a game about exploration, puzzle solving, and discovery. Will you pay heed to the unsettling tales and legends surrounding the castle, or will you set fear aside and venture in with an open and inquisitive mind to uncover the truth for yourself?
7 Years AgoThe Imperial Gatekeeper
PCJapan
The Empire is finally whole after the Great Unification War, and the military is undergoing a restructuring. You are Corporal Thill, a decorated war hero begrudgingly transferred to the newly created Traffic Security Bureau to man one of its many checkpoints. Glory to the Empire!
2 Years AgoCats
PCWorldwide
Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really.
2 Years AgoPlaying Kafka
PCMacWorldwide
There are things that often fail on nothing but themselves. Is there even a way out? Playing Kafka is a narrative adventure full of impenetrable schemes, insidious plot twists and conversations that slip out of hand.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.