ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
July 31
The games released on this day in gaming history.
1074 releases
14 Years AgoRisen 2: Dark Waters
Xbox 360PS3North America
Set several years after the end of Risen, raging titans have devastated the world and pushed humanity to the brink of existence. Subsequently, monstrous creatures have risen from the watery depths of the sea and their attacks have brought all seafaring to a grinding halt.
27 Years AgoCommandos: Beyond the Call of Duty
Standalone expansionPCNorth America
You have been selected for active service in the Commandos Corps, and must now mobilise in a series of 8 new dangerous missions.
13 Years AgoBattle City
Nintendo 3DSJapan
Battle City, also known as Tank 1990 or Tank in some pirate multicart releases, is a multi-directional shooter video game for the Family Computer produced and published in 1985 by Namco.
7 Years AgoForager
PS4Japan
Forager is the popular crafting, exploration and base building game that can best be defined as “the idle game that you want to actively keep playing”.
28 Years AgoJazz Jackrabbit 2
PCWorldwide
Jazz Jackrabbit 2 is a platform game produced by Epic MegaGames, now known as Epic Games. It was accidentally confirmed on the 24th of august in 1994 by Arjan Brussee and released in 1998 for PCs running Windows, and later for Macintosh computers.
24 Years AgoHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
PortMacEurope
In the PC versions, the game is played like a third-person action and puzzle game. The story follows a linear progression, separated into levels with a specific end goal. Spells are learned progressively via lesson levels, and unlock increasingly complex puzzles.
1 Year AgoYs VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
PS5Japan
Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.
27 Years AgoLEGO Racers
PCWorldwide
Lego Racers is set in the fictional Legoland universe, the game depicts Rocket Racer, the "greatest racing champion" in Legoland.
8 Years AgoTitan Quest Anniversary Edition
Expanded editionSwitchWorldwide
For its 10 year anniversary, Titan Quest will shine in new splendour. This Anniversary Edition combines both Titan Quest and Titan Quest Immortal Throne in one game, and has been given a massive overhaul for the ultimate ARPG experience.
14 Years AgoKingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Nintendo 3DSNorth America
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance is the seventh game in the Kingdom Hearts series. It was originally developed for the Nintendo 3DS hand-held system. It is a direct sequel to Kingdom Hearts II, Kingdom Hearts coded, and the epilogue of Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep.
12 Years AgoMega Man Battle Network
Wii UNorth America
In the future, a young net-battler named Lan, boots his 'personal exploration terminal' (PET) and prepares to hack into the network to battle net crime. Lan's PET is no ordinary network navigator.
3 Years AgoVenba
SwitchPCPS5Xbox OneXbox Series X|SWorldwide
Venba is a narrative cooking game, where you play as an Indian mom, who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Players will cook various dishes and restore lost recipes, hold branching conversations and explore in this story about family, love, loss and more.
15 Years AgoHatoful Boyfriend
PCJapan
Congratulations! You've been accepted as the only human student at the prestigious St. PigeoNation's Institute, a school for talented birds!
8 Years AgoChasm
PS VitaPS4Worldwide
Chasm is a procedurally-generated RPG Platformer for PC (Win, Mac, & Linux), Playstation 4, and Nintendo Switch.
1 Year AgoA Game About Digging A Hole
iOSWorldwide
A minimalist game about digging a hole in the garden of a newly purchased house. Collect resources, sell them, upgrade your equipment and discover a mysterious secret. Costs you only one coffee!
12 Years Ago80 Days
iOSWorldwideNorth America
The year is 1872. Welcome to the future. Phileas Fogg has wagered he can circumnavigate the globe.
7 Years AgoChroma Squad
SwitchEurope
Chroma Squad is a tactical RPG about five stunt actors who decide to quit their jobs and start their own Power Rangers-inspired TV show! Cast actors, purchase equipment and upgrades for your studio, craft weapons and giant Mechas out of cardboard and duct tape.
42 Years AgoDragon's Lair
ArcadeJapan
Haven't heard of Dragon's Lair?! Well, you play the heroic Dirk the Daring, a valiant knight on a quest to rescue the fair princess from the clutches of an evil dragon! Originally released in the summer of 1983, Dragon's Lair has solidified itself as a cultural icon in gaming.
30 Years AgoZ
DOSWorldwide
Everything is in here from the terrific comedy cut scenes to the frantic game play making this is the definitive version of Z. Z is a real time war game played in a totally free environment where you undertake a breathtaking race to capture territory and resources.
1 Year AgoYs IX: Monstrum Nox
PS5Japan
While imprisoned in Balduq, Adol is cursed and becomes a Monstrum. With his newfound powers, he must stop the Grimwald Nox from consuming the city.
3 Years AgoDisney Speedstorm
AndroidWorldwide
Drift into the ultimate hero-based combat racing game, set on high-speed circuits inspired by Disney and Pixar worlds. Master each character’s unique skills on the racetrack and claim victory in this thrilling arcade racing experience.
11 Years AgoYu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist
PS4Worldwide
Relive past Dueling glory against Yu-Gi-Oh! characters from the past and present! Compete against other players online with your custom deck, then challenge them in Battle Pack Draft and Sealed Play!
8 Years AgoThis Is the Police 2
LinuxPCMacWorldwide
Interpret the law as you see fit in This Is the Police 2, sequel to the acclaimed noir drama This Is the Police! Run the sheriff's department, manage your cops, investigate, interrogate, and incarcerate.
1 Year AgoNinja Gaiden: Ragebound
SwitchPCPS4PS5Xbox OneXbox Series X|SWorldwide
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.