ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
July 12
The games released on this day in gaming history.
727 releases
24 Years AgoFreedom Force
PCEurope
From a distant corner of the galaxy, an evil alien race sets in motion a sinister plan to conquer the Earth. They unleash a powerful catalyst — Energy X — that imbues the planet's worst miscreants with super-powers to bring the planet to its knees.
16 Years AgoGame Dev Story
AndroidJapan
In Game Dev Story starting from a small office and a few thousand dollars in the wallet, you will need to hire the necessary personnel to develop the first game of the newborn company.
7 Years AgoLust for Darkness
SwitchWorldwide
A psychological horror of seeking satisfaction on the border of two intertwining worlds.
26 Years AgoDaikatana
PCAustralia
Daikatana is a first-person shooter action role-playing game developed by Ion Storm. It was published by Eidos Interactive for Windows and Kemco for Nintendo 64.
10 Years AgoThe Solus Project
Xbox OneWorldwide
A single player exploration and survival experience, played in first person and developed in Unreal Engine 4. Set on a mysterious and uninhabited alien planet.
10 Years AgoType: Rider
PS4North America
Type:Rider is an adventure puzzle game that brings gaming experience to a whole new daring level.
8 Years AgoAbsolute Drift
iOSWorldwide
In Absolute Drift, you will master the art of drifting. Practice your skills in Free-Roam and compete in drift events such as Driftkhana and Mountain Drifting.
7 Years AgoGod Eater 3
SwitchWorldwide
All of sudden, unknown life forms called “Oracle cells” begin their uncontrolled consumption of all life on Earth. Their ravenous appetite “devour” and remarkable adaptability earn them first dread, then awe, and finally the name “Aragami”.
24 Years AgoFront Mission
WonderSwan ColorJapan
Front Mission is the first main entry and the first entry overall in the Front Mission series. Front Mission is part of a serialized storyline that follows the stories of various characters and their struggles involving mecha known as wanzers.
14 Years AgoKirby's Pinball Land
Nintendo 3DSNorth America
Choose your world and take aim! Kirby will be launched into the fast-paced danger of uncharted worlds, but you can help him face his foes head on. It's a pinball race to check out each new world's surprise enemies and pitfalls.
4 Years AgoGarden Story
Xbox OneNorth America
Unify a broken community as the newly-appointed Guardian of The Grove. Traverse a vibrant island to combat invasive Rot, inspire its inhabitants, and rebuild your home. You won't have to do this alone: fruity friends await, ready to lend a hand!
14 Years AgoSpace Pirates and Zombies
MacWorldwide
At its core, Space Pirates and Zombies is an action based, skill oriented, top down space combat game. It's similar to the ones we knew and loved in years past, but now using full physics simulation and modern graphics for those oh so pretty explosions.
9 Years AgoCursed Castilla EX
Expanded editionNintendo 3DSJapan
The tears of a young witch have been turned by a demon into a key that opens up a gateway for the evil in this world. The King Alfonso VI of León has gathered his loyal knights to get to Tolomera del Rey and finish the nightmare using the power of the Witch’s tears.
8 Years AgoSynth Riders
SteamVRWorldwide
An action-dance VR rhythm game with custom song support and a thriving multiplayer community.
4 Years AgoHellpoint
PS5Worldwide
Hellpoint is a dark sci fi action RPG set in the aftermath of a massive quantum cataclysm. Every living being quickly lost their mind as their memories and bodies were merged with alternate versions of themselves from parallel universes.
15 Years AgoNCAA Football 12
Xbox 360PS3North America
NCAA Football 12 is a college football video game created by EA Sports and developed by EA Tiburon. It is the successor to NCAA Football 11 in the NCAA Football series. It was released on July 12, 2011 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
10 Years AgoGhostbusters
PCPS4Xbox OneWorldwideNorth America
Ghostbusters, is a third-person action role-playing game positively charged for thrilling couch co-op with up to four players locally.
8 Years AgoAbsolute Drift: Zen Edition
Expanded editioniOSWorldwide
A unique racing game about mastering the art of drifting. Journey from apprentice to master drifter as you hone your skill in a gorgeous minimalist world. Travel from airports and docks to a floating metropolis in search of new cars and ever greater challenges.
4 Years AgoCentury: Age of Ashes
Xbox OneWorldwide
Century: Age of Ashes is a free-to-play multiplayer dragon battle game. Master a growing roster of classes and dragons, compete in intense arena battles and rule the skies in fast-paced aerial combats.
10 Years AgoVideoBall
PS4Xbox OnePCMacLinuxWorldwideNorth America
VideoBall is a sport everyone can play. VideoBall is simple enough for a party. VideoBall is deep enough for the best party ever.
8 Years AgoWarhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
PCWorldwide
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet's resources.
21 Years AgoNancy Drew: Secret of the Old Clock
PCNorth America
Nancy Drew: Secret of the Old Clock is a first-person perspective, point-and-click adventure game. The player is Nancy Drew and has to solve a mystery. Explore rich environments for clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles and mini-games.
8 Years AgoEarthfall
PCWorldwide
Earthfall is a co-operative shooter for up to four players. Using team-based tactics to fortify holdouts and complete objectives, players must work together to survive.
4 Years AgoMonument Valley: Panoramic Edition
Expanded editionPCWorldwide
Discover Monument Valley - A quest for forgiveness in a strikingly beautiful and mysterious world. Embark on a journey of forgiveness along with Ida, the silent princess, through impossible environments and illusionary puzzles.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.