ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
July 21
The games released on this day in gaming history.
752 releases
35 Years AgoDéjà Vu: A Nightmare Comes True!!
PC-98Japan
Déjà Vu is a point-and-click adventure game that draws inspiration from "noir" detective novels that were popular in the 1940s.
20 Years AgoPirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow
PCEurope
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow is an action-adventure video game by American developer 7 Studios for the PlayStation 2 and Microsoft Windows.
13 Years AgoPuddle
iOSWorldwide
Dive into Puddle, a game unlike any other where you have to guide a puddle of fluid by tilting the environment to the left or right!
6 Years AgoRock of Ages 3: Make & Break
PCXbox OnePS4SwitchWorldwide
Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break is competitive tower defense and arcade action rolled up with ACE Team's quirky, Monty Python-esque humor into one giant, creative game for the ages.
17 Years AgoLittle King's Story
WiiNorth America
"Initially released for Wii to rave reviews, this cult classic real-time strategy game juxtaposes cutesy fairytale visuals with some decidedly adult cynicism for a zany, irreverent adventure to build, enhance, and maintain a mystical, magical kingdom.
17 Years AgoFinal Fantasy IV: The After Years
WiiJapan
FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS is a direct sequel to FINAL FANTASY IV. It is a Japanese-style role-playing game released in episodic format. The game uses mechanics, assets and graphics from various releases of FINAL FANTASY IV.
10 Years AgoKelvin and the Infamous Machine
PCMacLinuxWorldwide
Kelvin and the Infamous Machine is a hilarious point-and-click adventure in which you stumble irresponsibly through history to help legendary geniuses complete their masterworks!
5 Years AgoSummer of '58
PCWorldwide
In the summer of 2008. The main character, at the request of followers, goes to Russia to explore the abandoned camp "Yunost". Locals say that this place is inhabited by restless souls. This will need to be checked.
21 Years AgoCodename: Panzers - Phase Two
PCWorldwide
Fight alongside your troops in the sweltering desert heat of the Sahara or in the blustery heights of the Italian Alps. Wield your strategic prowess to gain the upper hand by the light of day and exploit the dark shroud of night to launch surprise attacks.
8 Years AgoReturn of the Tentacle
LinuxMacPCWorldwide
Return of the Tentacle: Prologue is a fan-made sequel to the classic LucasArts point and click adventure game Day of the Tentacle. The game takes place two years after the original. Purple Tentacle is back and again tries to conquer the world and enslave humanity.
8 Years AgoFade to Black
DreamcastWorldwide
Fade to Black is an action-adventure game developed by Delphine Software International and published by Electronic Arts. It is the sequel to the 1992 video game Flashback. The game was released for DOS and PlayStation; planned Nintendo 64 and Sega Saturn versions were cancelled.
3 Years AgoLuck be a Landlord
iOSAndroidWorldwide
Luck be a Landlord is a roguelike deckbuilder about using a slot machine to earn rent money and defeat capitalism. This game does not contain any real-world currency gambling or microtransactions.
4 Years AgoDanganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp
PS4iOSAndroidNorth AmericaEurope
Your favorite Danganronpa characters return for a hope-filled Summer! With an all-star dream lineup of characters from each Danganronpa game, gather Hope Fragments at a tropical resort. Explore Jabberwock Island and develop your Dangan characters.
1 Year AgoThe King is Watching
Expanded editionPCWorldwide
The King is Watching is a roguelite kingdom builder. Rule by the power of your royal gaze! Decide between producing resources, training armies, or balancing both, while adapting to unique events every run.
31 Years AgoMario's Tennis
Virtual BoyJapan
Mario's Tennis is a tennis game that was released as a launch title for the Virtual Boy. It is the first tennis-related Mario game, and would later be followed by the Mario Tennis series.
5 Years AgoSong of Farca
MacPCLinuxWorldwide
You are Isabella Song – a hacker PI. Your job is to hack cameras, phones, and computers, as well as question suspects, analyze evidence and draw conclusions. But don't forget that in Farca city, even criminals can end up victims.
20 Years AgoX2: The Threat
PCWorldwide
X2: The Threat is of a new generation of space simulator games where you play the role of Julian Gardna who continues the story set by X: Beyond The Frontier.
6 Years AgoRainswept
PS4SwitchXbox OneWorldwide
RAINSWEPT is an adventure game - A murder mystery dealing with themes of love, relationships and unresolved trauma. The focus is on delivering an emotional story, tied together with charming art style, characters with deep histories, and a moving soundtrack.
4 Years AgoHell Pie
PCSwitchPS4PS5Xbox OneXbox Series X|SWorldwide
Hell Pie is a single-player 3D platformer which empowers players with an extensive set of moves based on a swing mechanic and lets them explore a combination of large twisted worlds and small challenging levels.
17 Years AgoNancy Drew: Ransom of the Seven Ships
PCWorldwide
Dive into Danger to Rescue Bess from Kidnappers!
10 Years AgoBohemian Killing
PCMacWorldwide
Steampunk Paris, set against the background of the late 19th century, torn between tradition and modernity. Class differences and pervasive racism finally lead to a tragedy. A year later you find yourself on trial, accused of a brutal murder.
5 Years AgoRogue Wizards
Xbox OneNorth America
Battle creatures, collect loot, master magic, and build your very own Wizard Tower sanctuary in this rogue-like, dungeon-crawling RPG.
18 Years AgoAdvanced Busterhawk Gley Lancer
WiiNorth America
Advanced Busterhawk Gley Lancer, commonly known as Gleylancer (グレイランサー), is a 1992 Sega Mega Drive shoot-'em-up by NCS released exclusively in Japan (despite having some of its text, such as in the Mover configuration screen described below, in near-perfect English).
4 Years AgoSummer Pockets Reflection Blue
Expanded editionPS4Japan
Summer Pockets Reflection Blue is a new version of the game Summer Pockets with new routes, scenes and a new heroine called Shiki Kamiyama.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.