ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 20
The games released on this day in gaming history.
762 releases
This year1000xResist
Switch 2Worldwide
1000xRESIST is a thrilling sci-fi adventure. The year is unknown, and a disease spread by an alien invasion keeps you underground. You are Watcher.
11 Years AgoShadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
Expanded editionPCMacLinuxWorldwide
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition is the capstone title in Harebrained Schemes' Shadowrun series - and now includes the all-new, 6+ hr Shadows of Hong Kong Bonus Campaign.
1 Year AgoThe Rogue Prince of Persia
PCXbox Series X|SPS5Worldwide
The Rogue Prince of Persia is a 2D action-platformer developed by Evil Empire in collaboration with Ubisoft. The game combines fast-paced parkour movement with roguelite combat and progression systems.
16 Years AgoFatal Fury 3: Road to the Final Victory
WiiEurope
A 2D scrolling one-on-one fighter with pseudo-3D aspects (that allows for players to "escape" holds, throws, and other attacks using the lanes system). Part of the incredibly-popular SNK fighting game pantheon.
7 Years AgoRad
Xbox OnePS4SwitchPCWorldwide
Rad is a 3D action rogue-like set in a post-post-apocalyptic world, where humanity has faced armageddon not once, but twice.
11 Years AgoEye of the Beholder II: The Legend of Darkmoon
LinuxMacPCWorldwide
Eye of the beholder II: The legend of Darkmoon is an all-3D leisure series computer role-playing adventure based on the popular AD&D 2nd edition game rules and on an original story created for this game.
6 Years AgoTrain Sim World 2
PCPS4Xbox OneWorldwide
The evolution of train simulation! Master iconic locomotives on high-speed services, long freight hauls or precise commuter traffic, and get creative with customisation tools in this advanced sequel. Climb into the cab in Train Sim World 2.
5 Years AgoGhost of Tsushima: Legends
Standalone expansionPS5Worldwide
Ghost of Tsushima: Legends is an online co-operative multiplayer experience inspired by Japanese folk tales and mythology.
23 Years Ago
12 Years AgoFire Emblem Gaiden
Wii UJapan
The Continent of Valencia is split into two territories. To the north is the Kingdom of Rigel, home to followers of the Dark God Doma. To the south is the Kingdom of Sofia, where the Earth Goddess Mila is worshipped.
5 Years AgoMadden NFL 22
PS5Xbox Series X|SPCGoogle StadiaWorldwide
Madden NFL 22 is where gameday happens. All-new features in Franchise include staff management, an enhanced scenario engine, and weekly strategy. Share avatar progress and player class between Face of The Franchise and The Yard with unified progression.
2 Years AgoDustborn
PCPS5PS4Xbox OneWorldwide
Lead a band of misfits and outcasts on a perilous road trip across a Divided States of America, in a story-driven action-adventure about hope, friendship, love, robots — and the power of words.
12 Years AgoSword Art Online: Hollow Fragment
PS VitaAustraliaEurope
Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment is a Japanese role-playing game based on the Sword Art Online light novel series. It is the second video game in the series. The game has over 100 recruitable characters which can be chosen to accompany the player in the game's dungeons.
11 Years AgoHorizon Chase
iOSWorldwide
A racing game for iOS and Android. Inspired by Outrun and Top Gear.
11 Years AgoWario: Master of Disguise
Wii UEurope
The world's most low-down and ornery garlic-lover never lets a get-rich quick scheme pass him by. Wario: Master of Disguise opens with our money-mad hero taking a break from being a shady software impresario to watch a TV show about a master thief.
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8 Years AgoUnder Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st]
Expanded editionPCWorldwide
An updated version the game "Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late", it has balance and system changes, four new characters - 2 console exclusive, as well as chronicle and challenge modes.
This yearPipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Switch 2Worldwide
Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks.
6 Years AgoShakedown: Hawaii
Wii UPS3North AmericaEurope
Build a "legitimate" corporation via open world missions, shakedowns, sabotage and property acquisition.
6 Years AgoTears of Themis
AndroidiOSWorldwide
As a new attorney at law, how will you solve a series of mysterious cases? Which of the four unique male leads is your destiny? The player is a rookie attorney in the city of Stellis, working hard at a law firm under the careful eye of her mentor.
12 Years AgoThunder Blade
Nintendo 3DSJapan
A helicopter shoot-'em-up developed by Sega. The Arcade version made use of Sega's 3D super scaler technology to create city environments where the buildings would appear to have depth. The subsequent home versions sadly lacked this feature.
8 Years AgoBrawlout
PCWorldwide
Brawlout is the competitive platform fighter, designed for couch play, online ranked matches and competitive tournaments.
This yearYet Another Zombie Survivors
PCPS5PS4Xbox Series X|SXbox OneWorldwide
The Horde is coming, but you're ready to fight it! Arm your team to your liking and discover which synergies work best against thousands of the undead. Survive, evolve, and break the limits in this casual yet heart-pumping rogue-lite reverse bullet hell.
This yearWobbly Life
Switch 2Worldwide
Wobbly Life is a lively open world physics based sandbox. Play with your friends in Online and local co-op, discover a variety of minigames and objectives to earn cash to spend in the world!
14 Years AgoThe Expendables 2: The Videogame
PCWorldwide
Four Expendables are hired to rescue an extremely valuable kidnapped Chinese billionaire. It's business as usual until all hell breaks loose and the explosive mix of testosterone and kerosene detonates.
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