ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 8
The games released on this day in gaming history.
782 releases
7 Years AgoPix the Cat
SwitchNorth AmericaEurope
Pix the Cat features many different game modes including single and multiplayer modes, some changing the theme and aesthetic.
2 Years AgoThe Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
iOSWorldwide
Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it's time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America's 34th most haunted city.
18 Years AgoBeijing 2008
PCEurope
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
WiiEurope
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".
2 Years AgoGray Dawn
SwitchWorldwide
Embark on a terrifying adventure of a priest accused of murdering an altar boy. Gray Dawn is a psychological thriller infused with religious elements and combines story-driven quests with an artistic experience.
2 Years AgoKnock on the Coffin Lid
PCWorldwide
Help the main character, that has risen from the kingdom of dead, return home and fulfill his destiny. Unravel the tangle of plot intricacies and the motives of the characters - or let fate lead you.
18 Years AgoPitstop II
WiiEurope
Pitstop II is the first 3D racing game to implement a split-screen simultaneous two-player game mode. Players could be in completely different places on the racing track, and each split screen would show the view of the track according to the player's position.
13 Years AgoGalaga: Demons of Death
PortWii UEurope
Classic arcade shoot ‘em up Galaga was faithfully recreated for the home in this acclaimed NES version.
2 Years AgoSteamWorld Heist II
SwitchPCPS4PS5Xbox OneXbox Series X|SWorldwide
Join Captain Leeway and his ragtag crew as they uncover the enigmatic menace threatening the Great Sea. Equip and upgrade your crew for turn-based gunfights packed with ricochet action and engage in real-time naval combat.
14 Years AgoColumns
PortNintendo 3DSJapan
Columns is a match-three puzzle video game created by Jay Geertsen in 1989. Early versions of the game were ported across early computer platforms and Atari ST. In 1990, Jay Geertsen sold the rights to Sega, who ported the game to several Sega consoles.
13 Years AgoIkaruga
PortArcadeJapan
In this vertical scrolling spaceship shooter, you control a ship that can change its polarity at will. As blue/white, the ship can easily destroy red/black enemies, and visa versa.
9 Years AgoGraceful Explosion Machine
PS4PCWorldwide
"Skillfully pilot the advanced Graceful Explosion Machine (GEM) fighter while blasting swarms of crystalline enemies with your ludicrously overpowered quad-weapon array!
2 Years AgoDungeons & Degenerate Gamblers
PCMacLinuxWorldwide
Battle your way through a seedy tavern filled with gambling addicted townspeople in this Blackjack Roguelike Adventure. From aces and face cards to tarot cards, business cards and more, create your unique deck to beat the house.
10 Years AgoLucius Demake
LinuxNorth America
Lucius game has been demade, and is now ready for mayhem. Enjoy all the gore now in fewer pixels and fewer colors. The original game has been fully demade to achieve the atmosphere of an 80's style gory adventure.
9 Years AgoBlackhole
Xbox OnePS4Worldwide
Blackhole is an award-winning hardcore platformer with over 15 hours of story-driven sci-fi comedy and gravity-twisting puzzles. Now on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in Complete Edition! When the crew of the spaceship Endera is sucked into a black hole, it seems like the end.
7 Years AgoFIA European Truck Racing Championship
SwitchEurope
The only official simulation that features all the unique characteristics of the ETRC and offers all racing fans a completely new driving experience: race a giant 5-tonne, 1,000-horsepower truck against 12 competitors while respecting the race rules to avoid penalties.
2 Years AgoStray Cats in Cozy Town
LinuxPCWorldwide
Welcome to Cozy Town, where every day is International Cat Day! Be a part of a village community where every stray is respected, loved and fed. Explore the charming streets and alleys to discover all the stray cats in this hidden-object game.
9 Years AgoNeon Drive
PS4WorldwideNorth AmericaEurope
Neon Drive is a slick retro-futuristic, '80s inspired rhythm arcade game.
13 Years AgoRiver City: Tokyo Rumble
Nintendo 3DSJapan
River City: Tokyo Rumble follows the story of a hot-blooded high school student named Kunio and his good friends.
7 Years AgoLine Rider
iOSWorldwide
Line Rider is an internet game. Versions are available for Microsoft Silverlight and for Flash. It was originally created by Boštjan Čadež (also known as "fsk"), a Slovenian student.
1 Year AgoÖoo
PCWorldwide
A Bomb Caterpillar's Big Adventure! "Öoo" is a charming yet mysterious exploration puzzle platformer where you discover creative ways to use bombs!
18 Years AgoPet Society
PCWeb browserWorldwide
Create your own pet buddy! Design your pets by choosing genders, names, colors and altering appearances. Interact with your pets through washing, brushing, petting and feeding.
14 Years AgoHybrid
Xbox 360Worldwide
"Hybrid is a multiplayer third person shooter in which two factions fight for world domination on a persistent world map. Take control of a soldier fighting for the Paladins or the Variants as they race to control the world's most powerful resource; Dark Matter.
2 Years AgoDoom II
RemasterPCXbox OneXbox Series X|SPS4PS5SwitchWorldwide
Hell has invaded Earth, and to save it, you must battle mightier demons with even more powerful weapons. This beloved sequel to the groundbreaking Doom (1993) introduced players to the brutal Super Shotgun, the infamous Icon of Sin boss, and more intense FPS action.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.