ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 16
The games released on this day in gaming history.
602 releases
18 Years AgoSanae Challenge!
PCJapan
A platform game, you run around the map while fighting and sealing Kedamas and the locations where they spawn.
18 Years AgoFuuka σ Taisen
PCJapan
A doujin fighting game featuring the cast of My-HiME (also known as Mai-HiME).
18 Years AgoGyakuten Touhou
PCJapan
Gyakuten Touhou is a visual novel & adventure style game based on the Gyakuten Saiban/Ace Attorney series. The player assumes the role of Aya Shameimaru as a defense attorney as she proves her clients not guilty using investigation, evidence, and cross-examination.
18 Years AgoLucky Fighter II
PCJapan
Doujin fighting game based on the popular manga and anime "Lucky Star".
18 Years AgoRestaurant Rush
PCWorldwide
The long-awaited sequel to Burger Rush is here! Join Heidi in here quest to become a world-class chef by cooking over 50 international dishes such as Filet Mignon, Dim Sum, and Pizza Marinara.
17 Years AgoKoumajou Densetsu: Scarlet Symphony
PCJapan
A Touhou game with Castlevania-esque elements.
17 Years AgoI Made a Game with Zombies in It!
Xbox 360Worldwide
A quirky twin-stick shooter with various weapons and a music track that mirrors the action. It has zombies, too.
17 Years AgoPizza Morgana
PCWorldwide
New episodic adventure game by Corbomite Games in which you deliver pizzas with monsters and vampires.
16 Years AgoTrainz Simulator: Classic Cabon City
PCWorldwide
Classic Cabon City is a large city with over 180 stations and a two-track system enabling full choice in the route to your destination.
16 Years AgoMonsteca Corral
WiiNorth America
No longer is planet Monsteca the harmonious world it once was—overrun by a robotic army set out to rule and conquer. No longer is the planet Monsteca the harmonious world it once was—it's been overrun by a robotic army set out to rule and conquer.
16 Years AgoSpace Trek
WiiNorth America
As Captain Jay, you take control of a space jet deployed on an alien world.
16 Years AgoKarnov's Revenge
ZeeboBrazil
Karnov's Revenge, also known as "Fighter's History Dynamite" in Japan, is a 1994 arcade fighting game, and the followup to Fighter's History.
16 Years AgoHarry Quantum Episode 1: TV Go Home
Web browserWorldwide
Point and click adventure featuring the amazing detective: Harry Quantum. Finish the adventure, and find all the extras!
15 Years AgoJunior Mystery Quest
Nintendo DSNorth America
Become a Secret Sleuth! Embark on a strange and mysterious journey in the newest detective game designed especially for kids! Junior Mystery Quest puts you in the middle of a captivating conspiracy, where the Tibutto family must solve the puzzle of their missing Uncle Alester.
15 Years AgoJerry Rice & Nitus' Dog Football
PCWiiWorldwide
Hall of Fame wide receiver, Jerry Rice and his dog Nitus hit the canine gridiron for some family-friendly, seven-on-seven action. Sports just aren’t for humans anymore! The dogs have turned pro as they compete alongside their owners for the coveted golden hydrant.
15 Years AgoGamocracy One: Legend of Robo7
PSPPS3North America
A platformer that was developed in collaboration with the community.
14 Years AgoFlip's Escape
iOSNorth America
In this side-story/sequel to "The Last Rocket" you once again control Flip and help him escape a quickly approaching solar shockwave! Use your navigational skills to collect star pieces and jump to warp speed in this "endless runner" style of game.
14 Years AgoEscape the Virus: Shoot 'Em Up!
Nintendo DSiEurope
The battle for micro-world domination isn’t over yet.
14 Years Ago
14 Years Ago0 Gravity Y3030
Xbox 360North America
Clean up space debris in this Xbox Live Indie Game.
14 Years Ago
14 Years AgoSimple Solitaire
PCWorldwide
Enjoy the classic game of Solitaire on Windows. Simple Solitaire loads fast and is completely free. It works great on both your desktop and tablet computer running Windows. This game is just like the classic Solitaire that used to come with Windows.
14 Years AgoMystical Ninja Starring Goemon
PortNintendo 3DSEurope
It's big trouble in little Edo when Goemon, the original Mystical Ninja bursts into town! Get ready to take on the whole Evil Ship Gang as you fight your way across the ancient countryside, through bustling villages, and all the way to Skull Island.
14 Years AgoCrazy Chicken Pirates 3D
PortNintendo 3DSNorth America
Chicken Island is home to countless perils, hidden extras, and pirates who are by no means willing to surrender themselves without a fight. Point and shoot at birds as they scurry through the island, and plunge bravely into the waves.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.