ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
July 18
The games released on this day in gaming history.
765 releases
13 Years AgoEarthBound
Wii UEurope
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…
14 Years AgoMega Man
Nintendo 3DSJapan
Experience the game that started it all! Play as cybernetic hero Mega Man as you battle to stop the evil scientist Dr. Wily and his Robot Masters from taking over the world!
3 Years AgoViewfinder
PCPS4PS5Worldwide
Viewfinder is a puzzle game where you can reshape the world around you by taking photos with an instant camera.
2 Years AgoDeliver Us the Moon
SwitchJapan
Deliver Us the Moon is a sci-fi adventure game developed by KeokeN Interactive and released in 2019. Set in a near future where Earth's resources are nearly depleted, the game follows a lone astronaut on a mission to the Moon to restore energy to the planet.
13 Years AgoMario & Luigi: Dream Team
Nintendo 3DSJapan
Mario and Luigi embark on the adventure of their dreams in a hilarious action RPG that combines the resort world of Pi’illo Island with the wild landscapes of Luigi’s imagination, where anything can happen.
3 Years AgoToem
Xbox OneXbox Series X|SWorldwide
An aesthetic adventure with the premise of enjoying the little things! Toem is an adventure game, it aims to capture the curiosity of a child! Should I go left, right, who cares I'm on an adventure! Your smile, that's what's important to us.
14 Years AgoResident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles
PS3Europe
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.
13 Years AgoHalo: Spartan Assault
PCWindows PhoneWorldwide
A top-down twin-stick shooter set in the Halo universe. Players control Spartan supersoldiers and battle a splinter faction of the alien Covenant across a campaign of missions, using series weapons and vehicles.
9 Years AgoWonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
RemakeMacLinuxWorldwide
A modern version of cult classic Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap! A close collaboration between Lizardcube, DotEmu and legendary series creator Ryuichi Nishizawa, based on Westone Bit Entertainment's original masterpiece.
19 Years AgoSam & Max: Save the World
PCWorldwide
The characters can travel between a variety of locations in the game using their black and white 1960 DeSoto Adventurer, which, when selected, will present the player with a list of available destinations.
19 Years AgoYie Ar Kung-Fu
Xbox 360Worldwide
Yie Ar Kung-Fu is a 1985 fighting game developed and published by Konami. Along with 1984's Karate Champ, which influenced Yie-Ar Kung Fu, it is one of the games that established the basis for modern fighting games.
8 Years AgoNidhogg 2
Xbox OneNorth America
Return of the wurm! The next installment of the epic award-winning dueling tug-of-war is coming! Destroy your opponents with all new moves and weapons across ten different arenas.
8 Years AgoAsphalt Legends
Xbox OneNorth America
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.
13 Years AgoShantae
Nintendo 3DSNorth AmericaEurope
Genie-girl Shantae is the self-appointed guardian of a small fishing village, Scuttle Town. Living life in a lighthouse rather than a bottle, she's constantly on the lookout for danger.
14 Years AgoTony Hawk's Pro Skater HD
Xbox 360Worldwide
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD takes the best elements of the classic THPS games and gives them a fresh update to create an all new skateboarding experience.
13 Years AgoThe Inner World
PCMacWorldwide
The Inner World is a classic-style hand-drawn Adventure game. Solve plenty of challenging puzzles with Robert and Laura in the twisted world of Asposia. Experience an atmospheric and humorous story full of bizarre characters.
9 Years AgoYonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
PS4Worldwide
Unwind and enjoy the slow life in Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, a relaxing open-world adventure game. Yonder is set in the world of Gemea. A natural island paradise with eight distinct environments ranging from tropical beaches to snow-capped summits.
3 Years AgoGolf It!
PCWorldwide
Golf It! is a multiplayer Minigolf game with focus on a dynamic, fun and creative multiplayer experience. One of the most exciting features is a Multiplayer Editor, where you can build and play custom maps together with your friends.
13 Years AgoBloons TD Battles
Standalone expansioniOSAndroidWorldwide
Go head to head with other players in a Bloon-popping battle for victory.
10 Years AgoEarth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair
Expanded editionPCWorldwide
This updated version of Earth Defense Force 2025 marks the series first current-gen appearance. It sports improved performance, new content amounting to more than 50 percent of the original, two-player local co-op, and four player online co-op.
2 Years AgoFlintlock: The Siege of Dawn
PCPS5Xbox Series X|SWorldwide
Gods and guns collide in the open-world action-RPG Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn. Embrace vengeance, gunpowder and magic and embark on an epic journey to lead mankind’s final siege against the tide of the dead.
23 Years AgoPokémon Channel
GameCubeJapan
Pokémon Channel is a 2003 video game in the Pokémon series for the GameCube, developed by Ambrella and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. The player's goal is to help Professor Oak refine and promote his TV network through watching broadcasts with a Pikachu.
7 Years AgoGorn
PCSteamVRWorldwide
GORN is a ludicrously violent VR gladiator simulator, made by Free Lives, the developers of Broforce and Genital Jousting.
13 Years AgoDark
Xbox 360Australia
DARK is a unique stealth-action game with RPG elements in which you take on the role of the ultimate hunter: a vampire. Ambush your enemies from the shadows, roam the darkness and use powerful vampire skills to dispatch your opponents.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.