ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
July 17
The games released on this day in gaming history.
880 releases
13 Years AgoEarthBound
Wii UNorth America
A turn-based JRPG and sequel to the then-Japan-only Earthbound Beginnings (1989) in which Ness, a young boy living in a land based on the USA, leaves home to go on an adventure through strange locations, get to know quirky characters, and d…
19 Years AgoCastlevania
WiiJapan
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.
19 Years AgoGolden Axe
Xbox 360Worldwide
Progress is made through the game by fighting through Death Adder's henchmen, including men armed with clubs and maces, skeleton warriors, and knights. Players are able to attack using their weapon, jump and cast spells that hurt all enemies on the screen.
11 Years AgoGod of War III: Remastered
RemasterPS4Europe
Set in the realm of brutal Greek mythology, God of War III Remastered is the critically acclaimed single-player game that allows players to take on the fearless role of the ex-Spartan warrior, Kratos, as he rises from the darkest depths of…
9 Years AgoAlbion Online
PCMacLinuxWorldwide
Albion Online is a free-to-play sandbox MMORPG set in a medieval fantasy world inspired by Arthurian legends. The game uses a classless system where a player's equipped gear determines their abilities and playstyle.
34 Years AgoFinal Fight
X68000Japan
Final Fight is a side-scrolling beat-'em-up produced by Capcom. Final Fight can be played by up to two players simultaneously. Before the game begins, the player chooses between the three main characters: Haggar, Cody, and Guy.
11 Years AgoMario & Luigi: Partners in Time
Wii UAustralia
The famous Mario Brothers return in this sequel to the humorous Superstar Saga. In this adventure, Princess Peach takes a trip in a time machine, but when it returns, there's only a monster inside!
12 Years AgoKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
RemakeWii UEurope
A remake of the original Kirby's Adventure for the NES.
1 Year AgoDonkey Kong Bananza
Switch 2Worldwide
Donkey Kong Bananza is exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2! Explore a vast underground world—by smashing your way through it! Bash, throw, and climb through just about anything in DK’s brand-new 3D platforming action-adventure game!
2 Years AgoNobody Wants to Die
PCPS5Xbox Series X|SWorldwide
Lose yourself in the dystopian world of New York, 2329; immortality comes at a price that someone has to pay.
6 Years AgoPaper Mario: The Origami King
SwitchWorldwide
Join Mario and his new companion Olivia on a comedic adventure that will take you to the far corners of a papercraft world in Paper Mario: The Origami King on Nintendo Switch!
14 Years AgoResident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles
PS3North America
Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles is an on-rails light gun shooter video game developed by Capcom and Cavia as part of the Resident Evil series.
12 Years AgoTomodachi Life
Nintendo 3DSKorea
Tomodachi Life is a communication game for the 3DS in which players can convert their Miis into Tomodachis (or create new ones) and put them in a wide range of scenarios ranging from charming to utterly ridiculous.
17 Years AgoBionic Commando
PCEurope
The first true sequel to the classic 1988 Nintendo Entertainment System original, Bionic Commando sees the return of the bionically-enhanced Nathan "R.A.D." Spencer.
15 Years AgoStar Fox 64 3D
RemakeNintendo 3DSJapan
The Star Fox team triumphantly returns to one of its greatest missions with this remake of Star Fox 64 in full 3D, featuring a complete graphical update.
9 Years AgoGnog
MacSteamVRWorldwide
From acclaimed indie studio KO_OP and in association with beloved game-making initiative Double Fine Presents, Gnog is a 3D puzzle game set in a tactile world of toys and secrets.
8 Years AgoGnog
PCWorldwide
From acclaimed indie studio KO_OP and in association with beloved game-making initiative Double Fine Presents, Gnog is a 3D puzzle game set in a tactile world of toys and secrets.
12 Years AgoCrimsonland
Expanded editionPS4Worldwide
Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? In Crimsonland you will unlock new weapons and perks constantly improving your abilities and arsenal.
2 Years AgoAsphalt Legends
PS4PS5Worldwide
Legends features a top roster of real hypercars for you to drive that is unlike that found in any other game, from renowned car manufacturers like Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini and W Motors.
18 Years AgoSecret Agent Clank
PSPAustralia
Secret Agent Clank is a platform video game developed by High Impact Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was released for the PlayStation Portable (PSP) in 2008 and later for the PlayStation 2.
14 Years AgoSid Meier's Pirates!
PCWorldwide
You'll criss-cross your way along the 17th century Spanish Main in search of all-new adventures. You'll lead a crew of hot-blooded buccaneers into rollicking harbour towns. And risk your booty and your life plundering enemy ships!
8 Years AgoHand of Fate 2
SwitchWorldwide
Hand of Fate 2 is a dungeon crawler set in a world of dark fantasy. Master a living boardgame where every stage of the adventure is drawn from a deck of legendary encounters chosen by you!
1 Year AgoOff The Grid
PCWorldwide
Welcome to Off The Grid, the heart-pounding Extraction Royale where survival is just the beginning. Dive into a dark, cyberpunk world crafted by visionary director Neill Blomkamp (District 9) and prepare to augment, adapt, and dominate like never before!
24 Years AgoHexen II
MacWorldwide
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse lurk in the shadows before you. They are Death, Pestilence, Famine, and War. They are the root of all that is evil.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.