ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 12
The games released on this day in gaming history.
697 releases
This yearPalm Sugar: A Village Story
PCMacWorldwide
Embark on a pixel RPG journey in 'పల్లెటూరు - PalmSugar.' Battle drug lords, wield unique weapons, and immerse yourself in South Indian culture. Telugu & English localization. Will you save the village?
This yearIgnoble
PCWorldwide
Destroy enemies and harvest blood, bones, and marrow to grow stronger, unlock forbidden skills, and wipe out the Ignoble tyrants who dare threaten your master.
This yearG.O.D. Global Orbital Defense
PCWorldwide
Take control of the G.O.D. system, the U.P.A.’s tactical satellite. Orbiting in silence above Vel’Aris, your mission is to protect the planet from every threat. Manage orbital fire. But remember: G.O.D. sees everything... even what you wish remained buried.
This yearSilent Shark
LinuxMacPCWorldwide
A tactical, map-based WWII submarine sim set in the Pacific Theater: Approach, intercept, strike unseen, withdraw into the deep. With realistic instruments, a Torpedo Data Computer (TDC), and including a full campaign with missions, patrol zones, radio intel, and more.
This yearMinerals: Deep Core Mining
PCWorldwide
Mine the vast underground and collect ores and gemstones—collect! collect! collect like crazy! “Minerals: Deep Core Mining” is an over-the-top mining game with roguelite elements.
This yearCasino of Time
PCWorldwide
Casino of Time is a roguelike game where you gamble with your time. Your time ticks down and you must try to earn enough time to survive as long as possible in the casino. A variety of permanent upgrades is provided every 2 minutes to tilt the odds in your favour!
This yearLimbot
PCWorldwide
Limbot is a super silly, physics-driven game about controlling the limbs of a person dressed as a giant cardboard robot! Master all four limbs in solo or embrace the chaos (and camaraderie) of couch co-op play, in this fully destructible cardboard world!
This yearChainsaw
PCWorldwide
Become a God in this real-time turn-based combat RPG with non-stop brawling. Chainsaw is a game where you must create strategies and prepare your team before each battle, because once combat begins, enemies will keep attacking without stopping.
This yearGreedy Greedy Gnomes
PCLinuxWorldwide
A short incremental game set in a sleepy RPG town. Smash pots, recruit gnomes, raid mines, unlock upgrades, and optimize everything until you’re FILTHY STINKING RICH!
This yearAuthor Sim
PCWorldwide
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a world-renowned author? Now's your chance! Study masterpieces from other authors, craft breathtaking stories, and maintain a public profile in pursuit of your dream.
This yearSurvival Log
PCWorldwide
The apocalypse is here, and you saw it coming. Survival Log is an urban survival game about preparation and foresight. Hoard supplies, reinforce your home, and optimize every run before zombies flood the city.
This yearNo Knock
PCWorldwide
Break in through the back door, think like a thief, win with theft. Bypass the locks, steal everything, and disappear without a trace! Begin in the gutter, end with the crown — steal your way to the top.
This yearRed Tape Rampage
PCWorldwide
You're the boss of bureaucracy. Exploit interns, automate the red tape and climb the corporate ladder in this satirical idle empire builder.
This yearBurnstation
MacPCWorldwide
Deck-burning. Score-chasing. Roguelike in stile plinko. As a runner, you aim your 4 marbles, trigger retro cartridges, and chain explosive combos to push your score higher and higher. But push your deck too far, and it burns out.
This yearPotato Simulato
PCWorldwide
Welcome to Potato Simulato: Together , a chaotic physics-based platformer where you play as a helpless potato trying to survive a world full of traps, madness, and pure frustration.
This yearSweyet Dreaming Emulator the Familiar Discomfort of the Unpredictable
PCWorldwide
Learn to live without control while solving dynamic dream scape that change through real-life blinks.
This yearMajo
AndroidWorldwide
Majo is an apocalyptic witch-cultivation strategy RPG featuring a surreal suspense and bizarre style. In the modern, eerie world of Majo, the senses and minds of all humanity have long been manipulated by a mysterious, higher-dimensional force that transcends human comprehension.
This yearBig Bad Pharma
PCWorldwide
A cosy pharmacy-stocking sim with a wicked streak. Clock in, sort the shelves, chase satisfying upgrades, and slowly climb the corporate ladder of a pharmacy that maybe shouldn't exist. Tidy. Satisfying. A little bit evil.
This yearStorehand
PCWorldwide
Storehand is a cozy stocking game about organizing 6,298 grocery items across 14 aisles and shaping your own store layout. Map custom aisles, unlock helpful abilities, and enjoy free‑placement mode as you relax and build the perfect shop of your dreams.
This yearStar Chef Simulator
LinuxPCWorldwide
Welcome to Star Chef Simulator, where your dream of running your own restaurant is about to become a reality! Immerse yourself in the exciting world of culinary entrepreneurship as you build and manage your restaurant from the ground up.
This yearNight of Restoration
PCWorldwide
Night of Restoration is a short horror game with 1 ending and 2 possible deaths.
This yearA Hole in my Room
PCWorldwide
Explore a mysterious place and an atmospheric world filled with horrifying and unusual environments in this first-person psychological horror game. Find hidden objects, solve puzzles, hide from darkness, and enjoy a unique experience in the horror genre.
This yearAkatori
Xbox OneXbox Series X|SWorldwide
A colorful action platformer with metroidvania elements and a staff that unlocks unique combat techniques and new ways to overcome obstacles. Explore beautiful worlds, fight monsters, and help Mako stop the amber storms that poison all living things.
This yearDinotica
PCWorldwide
Dinotica is a sandbox roguelike set in a mysterious prehistoric world. Tame and collect dinosaur companions, build your own refuge, and combine farming, crafting, exploration, and combat. Play solo or team up in co-op to face challenges together.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.