ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 4
The games released on this day in gaming history.
717 releases
This yearBeast of Reincarnation
PCPS5Xbox Series X|SWorldwide
In post-apocalyptic Japan, humanity’s last hope may rest with Emma and her loyal canine companion, Koo. Explore what it means to be human in Beast of Reincarnation, an expansive one-person, one-dog action RPG built around demanding, technical combat. What awaits at journey’s end?
This yearBig Walk
MacPCPS5Switch 2Worldwide
Hang out and get lost with close friends in a big world. A cooperative online walker-talker from the creators of Untitled Goose Game.
This yearCaravan SandWitch
iOSAndroidWorldwide
Embark on a journey across vast landscapes in Caravan SandWitch, a captivating narrative-driven exploration adventure game.
11 Years AgoGalak-Z: The Dimensional
PS4Worldwide
"Galak-Z is a modern, A.I. and physics-driven open-world action game, viewed through the lens of the classic 16-bit space shooter. It’s 2D combat taken to the next level.
15 Years AgoHatsune Miku: Project Diva 2nd
PS3Japan
Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA 2nd is a rhythm game and a sequel to the 2009 title, Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA.
17 Years AgoPac-Mania
WiiJapan
Pac-Mania is a variation on the game Pac-Man. You need to guide Pac-Man around a maze and eat all of the dots on the board in order to proceed on to the next round. Numerous, multi-colored ghosts also roam the maze trying to stop you.
16 Years AgoCastlevania: Harmony of Despair
Xbox 360Worldwide
Castlevania: Harmony of Despair is a crossover platform-adventure game that features a new map system which allows players to see the current quest map's entire setup, as well as up to six players at once over Xbox Live.
6 Years AgoRelicta
Google StadiaXbox OnePS4Xbox Series X|SWorldwideNorth America
Relicta is a first-person physics-based puzzle game where you need to creatively combine magnetism and gravity in order to unravel the secrets of Chandra Base. Alone in the treacherous depths of the Moon, your scientific mind is the only thing that can keep your daughter alive...
4 Years AgoLove, Money, Rock'n'Roll
MaciOSAndroidLinuxPCWorldwide
Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll: romanticism of the Eighties, mysteries and intrigues, betrayal and self-sacrifice, hatred and passion - all of this in the new game by the creators of the legendary visual novel "Everlasting Summer"!
11 Years AgoFairy Fencer F
PCWorldwide
Fairy Fencer F is a fantasy role-playing game under Compile Heart's Galapagos RPG brand for the PlayStation 3.
24 Years AgoAggressive Inline
GameCubeNorth America
Combine the many tricks and styles of the extreme sport, inline skating, with a Tony Hawk style system, complete with objectives and huge arenas, and you have Aggressive Inline.
18 Years AgoBeijing 2008
PCNorth America
Embrace the competitive spirit of the world's most prestigious sporting event and represent your country as you compete for the highest honor - the Gold.
18 Years AgoSplatterhouse 2
WiiNorth America
Three months have gone by since the events of the first game. The Terror Mask, which has reformed after breaking at the climax of the first game, appears to Rick and repeatedly tempts him to "go back to the house", telling him that Jennifer "doesn't have to die".
5 Years AgoHaven Park
SwitchEurope
Be Flint, who is doing his best to keep his grandma's park up and running and make it a place for the campers to enjoy. Learn the camper's wishes and build whatever their hearts desire to attract even more quirky characters and look forward to whimsical conversations and quests.
4 Years AgoHard West 2
PCWorldwide
Hard West 2 is a supernatural journey to the dark heart of the West. With a gun full of lead and a fistful of witchcraft, raise an outlaw posse and chase down the devil to take back what’s yours.
11 Years AgoSword Art Online Re: Hollow Fragment
Expanded editionPS4EuropeAustralia
Sword Art Online Re: Hollow Fragment is a Japanese role-playing game based on the Sword Art Online light novel franchise and a "Director's Cut" version of Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment.
9 Years AgoThe Way
Xbox OneNorth America
Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.
4 Years AgoCar Mechanic Simulator
Meta Quest 2Worldwide
Find classic cars inside old barns and fix them up! Repair engine, breaks, exhausts, gearbox and chassis. Remove rust, apply putty and paint your car. Sell rebuilt vehicles and become the best car mechanic!
20 Years AgoMonster House
GameCubeEurope
Oh no! Old man Nebbercracker's house is eating anything and anyone who gets near it, and Halloween is almost here! So grab your Water Blaster, gather up your courage, and get ready to explore the Monster House to find out its secrets.
11 Years AgoEtrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight
RemakeNintendo 3DSNorth America
The Fafnir Knight is the second game in the Untold series which are to be remakes of the original Etrian Odyssey games. The games are first person RPG dungeon crawlers where you create a map of the labyrinth as you explore and complete quests. The game features two game modes.
This yearKynseed
PS4PS5SwitchXbox OneXbox Series X|SWorldwide
You've been given the Kynseed, a mystical acorn that grows into a family tree where your choices manifest in its branches. Raise a family, farm the land, run shops, and explore a world where everyone ages.
11 Years AgoDevil's Third
Wii UJapan
Devil’s Third is an over-the-top, third-person action shooter that combines modern military weaponry with ninja-style swordplay and melee combat. The game has a unique vision for a deep and challenging online mode that blends clan-based action, resource management and strategy.
9 Years AgoThe Shrouded Isle
MacPCWorldwide
The Shrouded Isle is a cult village management simulator. Your people look to you for leadership. Five families vie for power as the storms roll in and things beneath the waves threaten to wake.
15 Years AgoCut the Rope: Experiments
AndroidiOSWorldwide
Experiment to feed Om Nom candy! Cut the rope like never before. Everything you love and new gameplay!
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.