ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 6
The games released on this day in gaming history.
765 releases
This yearGrim Axiom
PCWorldwide
Enter a dark underground world in this soulslike adventure-horror game where undead monsters lurk around every corner, and uncover the mystery behind the ancient machines operating in its depths.
This yearChangeable Guardian Estique
PS5Xbox Series X|SWorldwide
An original side-scrolling shoot 'em up game for Nintendo Entertainment System being developed by Cat Hoi Trading LLC set to release in the Summer of 2024. The game is set in 5 world cities and space, for a total of 6 stages.
This yearThe Legend of Dark Witch Episode 4
PS5Worldwide
The Legend of Dark Witch Episode 4 is the latest entry in the action game series that began in 2014. This 2D action game features charming pixel art, where defeating enemies earns you Tres, a resource used to power up your character.
This yearBlast Off! Summer Showdown
PCSwitchWorldwideEurope
Blast off and let the chaos begin! A party game for up to 4 players featuring 10 summer-themed minigames, including rocket fireworks, flowing somen races, and BBQ battles!
This yearConsole Archives: UFO - A Day in the Life
PortSwitch 2PS5Worldwide
UFO: A Day in the Life is a quirky puzzle adventure developed by Love-de-Lic and released by ASCII Entertainment in 1999. Explore an apartment building to rescue 50 invisible aliens stranded on Earth after a crash.
This yearG-Mode Archives+: Kishinden Strike-G-
SwitchJapan
This title is a simulation RPG, originally released for Japanese flip phone application, in which players control robots. The story unfolds through lively exchanges between a colorful cast of characters, with a scenario by Hachirō Izumi.
This yearCellar Keeper
PCNorth America
Cellar Keeper is a cozy single-player organizing simulator where you sort 2,448 scattered bottles throughout a forgotten cellar. Return every bottle to its proper shelf, organize collections by type, unlock helpful abilities, and restore perfect order as efficiently as possible.
This yearDemake86
Web browserLinuxWorldwide
Demake86, or the Legally Distinct Action Adventure Platforming Game set on a Meteoroid, is a tiny Metroidvania which takes place in a 86 pixel meteoroid: 8×8 pixels per tile, 8×8 tiles per room, 8×8 rooms in the whole meteoroid. Can you beat it in 86 seconds?
This yearConnie and the Essence of Chaos
PCWorldwide
Connie and the Essence of Chaos is a cute 2D adventure inspired by past platforming classics. JUMP and PUNCH your way through 6 distinct and colorful worlds on your quest to defeat the evil overlord Lucilate and free the island of Cuisinia from his reign of terror!
This yearDerby Heroines: Run, Bet, Win!
PCWorldwide
Horse-racing rules, track-girl speed. Buy Win, Exacta or Trifecta tickets against realistic odds — then hit the track and win the race yourself with dash, skills and specials. Collect 100+ runners, train them, chase the Pinzudo 5 jackpot.
This yearLoco!
Web browserWorldwide
Loco! is a free real-time multiplayer card game played in the browser. Two to ten players match cards by colour or symbol to empty their hand first. A match runs as a best-of series, and it is won on rounds taken rather than on points.
This yearRest in Paws
PCWorldwide
Explore the touching story of Kebab, a rural cat, as she copes with grief following her passing from old age. Delve into her world and discover the story of her life, from her adoption by a loving family to the meaningful recollections that shaped her being.
This yearA Guidebook of Babel
iOSAndroidWorldwide
You wake up to find yourself on the Babel - a cruise ship sailing into the afterlife. On this journey, uncover secrets and solve quests by rewriting the past to change destinies...where will it lead you? Perhaps reincarnation?
This yearEggconsole Elthlead PC-8801mkIISR
PortSwitchWorldwide
Become King Sieghart, lead the Forces of Light, and defeat Bozel and his Legions of Darkness! A masterpiece of fantasy strategy RPGs!
This yearMai: Child of Ages - Storms of Time
SwitchWorldwide
A mysterious floating factory has appeared in the skies!
This yearBloody Grids
SwitchWorldwide
A single move to carve a path through blood.Use the information on the grid to avoid, fight, and devour unseen enemies in this Minesweeper-style puzzle adventure.
This yearAery: Surreal World
SwitchWorldwide
You play as a tiny bird shaped spirit drifting through impossible, dreamlike worlds on a journey to restore balance to a universe where reality has come undone.
This yearRasterFire
SwitchWorldwide
Enter a fast-paced retro shooter filled with pixel-art action, dangerous enemies and relentless gunfire. Aim carefully, survive each encounter and clear your path through the battlefield.
This yearReioku: Ghost House
SwitchWorldwide
The second installment of "Exit 8 Like," where all anomalies are terrifying, has arrived. Find it. And run!
This yearSolitaire World: Anime Waifus
SwitchWorldwide
A classical Solitaire game with a waifu twist. Play classic Solitaire in a exciting, anime-inspired world full of anime waifus.
This yearForgotten Vault
SwitchWorldwide
Enter a forgotten underground vault in this fast-paced pixel-art roguelike shooter. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, collect powerful weapons, battle dangerous enemies.
This yearZingeldinger in "The Cowboy Who Couldn't Shoot"
PCWorldwide
"Zingeldinger in "The Cowboy Who Couldn't Shoot"" is sokoban videogame in which you must solve a series of puzzles using your cowboy abilities in order to recieve encouragement from The Warriors of Encouragevar.
This yearImpartial
PCWorldwide
Impartial is an intriguing short 2D narrative game where you take on the role as a conflict resolver - tasked with resolving moral dilemmas between the Police Force and Superheroes to fight crime in Neo-Victorian London.
This yearMy College Life is Very Happy
PCWorldwide
Realistic and touching text games, postgraduate entrance exams, job hunting, revising papers, and graduation travel. In the game, you will play the role of a 2022 college graduate to experience the story of the last 60 days of your senior year.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.