ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
May 23
The games released on this day in gaming history.
692 releases
29 Years Ago
16 Years AgoSuper Mario Galaxy 2
WiiNorth America
Super Mario Galaxy 2 is the sequel to Super Mario Galaxy and the fourth 3D platformer entry in the Mario franchise.
8 Years AgoDark Souls: Remastered
RemasterPCNorth AmericaWorldwide
Dark Souls Remastered is a remastered version of the original game Dark Souls. The updated version of the game features graphical enhancements, an expanded online mode, and the Artorias of the Abyss DLC.
14 Years AgoRage
MacEurope
Rage is a first-person shooter set in the not-too-distant future after an asteroid impacts Earth, leaving a ravaged world behind.
13 Years AgoTagPro
Web browserNorth America
TagPro is a free-to-play online multiplayer capture the flag video game originally designed and programmed by Nick Riggs. The first version was released in February 2013, after Riggs began experimenting with software platform Node.js.
13 Years AgoLittle Inferno
LinuxWorldwide
Congratulations on your new Little Inferno Entertainment Fireplace! Throw your toys into your fire, and play with them as they burn. Stay warm in there.
7 Years AgoFar: Lone Sails
PS4Japan
Far: Lone Sails is a vehicle adventure game. The player needs to maintain and upgrade their unique vessel to traverse a dried-out sea, with the remains of a decaying civilization scattered out on the seabed.
12 Years AgoTropico 5
PCLinuxWorldwide
Return to the remote island nation of Tropico in the next installment of the critically acclaimed and hugely popular 'dictator sim' series.
3 Years AgoPlanet of Lana
PCXbox OneXbox Series X|SWorldwide
A young girl and her loyal friend embark on a rescue mission through a colorful world full of cold machines and unfamiliar creatures. Planet of Lana is a cinematic puzzle adventure framed by an epic sci-fi saga that stretches across centuries and galaxies.
9 Years AgoDarksiders: Warmastered Edition
RemasterWii UNorth AmericaEurope
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell.
13 Years AgoResident Evil: Revelations
RemasterPS3Wii UXbox 360Japan
Resident Evil: Revelations is a remaster of the 3DS game with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience.
23 Years AgoEve Online
PCEurope
EVE Online is a free MMORPG sci-fi strategy game where you can embark on your own unique space adventure. EVE's open world MMORPG sandbox, renowned among online space games, lets you choose your own path and engage in combat, exploration, industry and much more.
7 Years AgoPathologic 2
PCXbox OneWorldwide
Pathologic 2 is a reimagining of the original, focused on the Haruspex, Artemy Burakh.
9 Years AgoPhoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies
AndroidWorldwide
Dual Destinies continues the style of gameplay from previous installments, in which the player must utilize evidence and find contradictions in witness statements to prove their client innocent.
8 Years AgoBloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Nintendo 3DSNorth America
“Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon” is packed with the retro charm that made the legendary 2D action games of the 80s so enjoyable.
14 Years AgoDirt Showdown
MacPCWorldwide
Race, crash and hoon your way through a world tour of motorised mayhem in DiRT Showdown! Crowd atmosphere, social gameplay and accessibility are all ramped up in this turbo- injected shot of driving delirium.
13 Years AgoShin Megami Tensei IV
Nintendo 3DSJapan
Building on the styles of ATLUS' Persona, Devil Summoner, and Devil Survivor titles, SMTIV is the first true successor to 2004's Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne. The story of SMTIV revolves around the Samurai, the sacred protectors of the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado.
14 Years AgoFrom Dust
Web browserWorldwide
A Modern God Game Where Nature is the Star From Dust is the latest original video game concept by Eric Chahi, creator of the cult classic, Another World. Immerse yourself in a world as exotically beautiful as it is dangerous.
13 Years AgoKirby's Dream Land 3
Wii UNorth America
That mean old King Dedede is at it again! He's causing his mischief and Dreamland's in trouble! Kirby, the resident hero of Dreamland, sets out to teach Dedede a lesson, this time with the help of many of his good friends!
14 Years AgoAlex Kidd in Miracle World
PS3EuropeJapan
Journey through the planet Aries to the beautiful City of Radactian, and save it from the evil Janken the Great. Alex Kidd in Miracle World was considered to be Sega's answer to Super Mario.
7 Years AgoTotal War: Three Kingdoms
LinuxMacPCWorldwide
Total War: Three Kingdoms is the first in the series to recreate epic conflict across ancient China. Combining a gripping turn-based campaign of empire-building & conquest with stunning real-time battles, Three Kingdoms redefines the series in an age of heroes & legends.
43 Years AgoElevator Action
ArcadeJapan
Elevator Action is a 1983 arcade game by Taito. It debuted during the "Golden Age of Arcade Games". Innovative in gameplay, the game was very popular for many years.
14 Years AgoSuper Hang-On
PS3Japan
Super Hang-On is a 1987 motorcycle racing arcade game by Sega, and the sequel to the acclaimed Hang-On. A version of this game, in the full simulated-motorcycle cabinet used by the original Hang-On, was released in 1991 as Limited Edition Hang-On.
3 Years AgoWarhammer 40,000: Boltgun
SwitchPCPS4PS5Xbox OneXbox Series X|SWorldwide
Load up your Boltgun and unleash the awesome Space Marine arsenal to blast your way through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood in a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, frenetic gameplay and the stylish visuals of 90’s retro shooters.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.