ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 16
The games released on this day in gaming history.
602 releases
3 Years AgoSkye Tales
PCWorldwide
A gentle puzzle-exploration game set in a world that couldn’t be happier to see you.
2 Years AgoThe Sirena Expedition
SwitchWorldwide
The Sirena Expedition is short PSX-style horror-platformer in which you explore a mysterious underwater facility.
2 Years AgoFarewell North
MacSwitchPCXbox Series X|SWorldwide
Restore color to the desolate islands of Farewell North, an open world journey where you play as a collie traveling with his owner.
2 Years AgoUnleaving
Xbox OneXbox Series X|SNorth America
A child is tempted one last time by life's mystery and illusions to journey into a surreal world challenging ideas of everything and nothing
2 Years AgoDragon Sinker
PS5North AmericaEurope
An all-new retro-style RPG free to play in its entirety! Join forces with other humans, elves, and dwarves, and set off on a journey to slay the evil dragon, Wyrmvarg!
31 Years AgoChrono Trigger: Character Library
Standalone expansionSatellaviewJapan
BS Chrono Trigger: Character Library contains information on all of the playable characters and enemies in Chrono Trigger.
28 Years Ago
27 Years AgoAtomic
PCWorldwide
Atomic is a faithful freeware remake of Thalion's classic Atomix. The gameplay and levels are identical - just cosmetically upgraded with SVGA graphics and a Windows interface. Move different atoms around the screen to create the required molecule.
25 Years Ago
25 Years AgoMobile Suit Gundam Vol. 2 - Jaburo
WonderSwan ColorJapan
The second in a trilogy of Wonderswan games that are based on the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime.
22 Years AgoRaging Tiger: The Second Korean War
PCNorth America
Raging Tiger: The Second Korean War is an extremely complicated strategy game from ProSIM Company and Shrapnel Games.
21 Years AgoGlimmerati
N-GageWorldwide
In the game's story, the player is a wealthy heir who meets with another wealthy man one day, and he admires the player's skill in driving.
21 Years AgoWinnie the Pooh: The Honey Hunt
V.SmileNorth America
Winnie the Pooh: The Honey Hunt is a V.Smile game about Winnie the Pooh. In this game, Join Winnie the Pooh and his friends on this fantastic adventure where preschoolers learn the alphabet, numbers, shapes, vocabulary and much more.
20 Years AgoNano Devil
MobileJapan
This is a fantasy RPG about a boy who becomes stronger by absorbing monsters and a girl who is the reincarnation of a monster. The boy absorbs the girl's energy to fight against tough monsters and he eats defeated monsters to grow.
20 Years AgoSeiken Densetsu: Final Fantasy Gaiden
RemasterMobileJapan
A mobile phone port of Final Fantasy Adventure that was released in Japan as part of the World of Mana project.
20 Years Ago
19 Years AgoSpecial Force 2: Tale of the Truthful Pledge
PCAsia
Computer game based on the 2006 Lebanon War between Hezbollah and Israel, produced by the Lebanese militia, Hezbollah.
19 Years AgoSealife Safari
PCWorldwide
Single Player, HD (High Definition). Photograph the sparkling personalities of 60 fascinating fish and explore 5 unique deep sea destinations. Take your picture-taking skills to the next level by creating memorable photo albums!
19 Years AgoSnow
PortPSPJapan
Snow is originally a Japanese visual novel for Windows PCs with erotic content. It was later ported without the adult scenes to the Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable consoles.
18 Years AgoTsuki to Taiyou no Raksharuki
PCJapan
In this Desert world death threatens all living beings. Main character is a trader who with brothers surfs between different nations selling goods.
18 Years AgoApathy: Midnight Collection - Vol. 2
PCWorldwide
Apathy - Midnight Collection ~Vol. 2~ is comprised of two parts: The Kikoku no Shou edition of Apathy - Gakkou de Atta Kowai Hanashi ~Visual Novel Version~ and a sequel to Apathy ~Narugami Gakuen Toshi Densetsu Tanteikyoku~.
18 Years AgoRin ga Utau, Mirai no Neiro
PCJapan
“Rin ga Utau, Mirai no Neiro” which means “Rin’s Song, The Colorful Sound of Future” or “The Bells Sing The Future’s Timbre” is the sequel of “Mirai no Kimi to, Subete no Uta ni”.
18 Years AgoUmineko no Naku Koro ni: Episode 3 - Banquet of the Golden Witch
PCJapan
Banquet of the Golden Witch is the third arc in Umineko no Naku Koro ni. The story focuses largely on Eva Ushiromiya and her relationship with both herself and her family.
18 Years AgoWrigglui
PCJapan
Full moon has arrived and the fireflies, including Wriggle Nightbug, begin preparing their adventures. Like many visual novels, the gameplay in Wrigglui follows an interactive branching plot line with multiple scenarios.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.