ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 21
The games released on this day in gaming history.
712 releases
11 Years AgoSid Meier's Colonization
iOSWorldwide
The New World lies before you with all its peril, promise and infinite possibility. Your colonists anxiously follow you to shore. The treasures of an entire continent await you.
12 Years AgoDisney Infinity
Wii UNorth America
DISNEY INFINITY unlocks the freedom to play with some of your favorite Disney and Disney/Pixar worlds like never before!
12 Years AgoAdventures of Lolo
Wii UEurope
Adventures of Lolo is a puzzle game released in 1989 by HAL Corporation for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It is based on the Japanese Eggerland video game series.
17 Years AgoPilotwings
WiiEuropeAustralia
Are you ready to earn your wings at the most exclusive flight school in the world? Then report immediately to the secret Pilotwings Flight Club, where your training begins!
9 Years AgoMetal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty - HD Edition
RemasterAndroidWorldwide
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty - HD Edition feature an increased 720p resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio, providing a clearer and wider view of the player's surroundings compared to the original 480p resolution and 4:3 ratio of the PlayStation 2 version.
11 Years AgoBridge Constructor
Xbox OneWorldwideNorth America
Bridge Constructor put you into the role of an engineer in bridge building. In numerous different levels you'll design and create bridges over deep valleys, dangerous canyons, city streets and raging rivers.
6 Years AgoNew Super Lucky's Tale
RemakeXbox OnePS4PCWorldwide
Leap into a Playful Platforming Adventure for all ages! Run, jump, climb incredible heights, burrow deep underground, overcome enemies, and explore amazing worlds on an epic quest to rescue the Book of Ages from the mysterious Jinx and his nefarious Kitty Litter!
6 Years AgoWindbound
Google StadiaWorldwide
The Forbidden Islands are Calling, Unlock their Secrets. Shipwrecked on an island, explore, adapt and navigate the land and perilous seas to stay alive.
14 Years AgoThe Last Blade 2
WiiJapan
The Last Blade 2 is a 2D fighting game which features anime-style characters that fight each other with swords, clubs, and even fishing poles.
19 Years AgoJeanne d'Arc
PSPNorth America
Jeanne d'Arc is a tactical role-playing video game loosely based on the story of Joan of Arc and her struggles against the English occupation of France during the Hundred Years' War in the early 15th century.
13 Years AgoFlashback
RemakeXbox 360Xbox OneWorldwideNorth America
Flashback is a science fiction platform video game remake of the original 1992 Flashback. The game was developed by the original game designer, Paul Cuisset, with his studio, VectorCell, and published by Ubisoft. The game was released on August 21, 2013 on Xbox Live Arcade.
6 Years AgoSamurai Jack: Battle Through Time
PCXbox OnePS4SwitchiOSWorldwide
Become Samurai Jack, the greatest warrior across time. Journey through time to finally stop Aku’s evil reign in this new adventure told by the creators of Samurai Jack.
12 Years AgoMega Man IV
Nintendo 3DSEuropeAustralia
A huge celebration at the World Robot Expo is shattered by the sight of a flying saucer streaking across the sky. But instead of holding little green men, this saucer holds one very mad scientist! Armed with a mind control machine that transmits a sinister signal.
6 Years AgoPGA Tour 2K21
Google StadiaSwitchPCPS4Xbox OneWorldwide
Play against the pros. Play with your crew. In PGA Tour 2K21, you can play by the rules or create your own featuring a new PGA Tour Career Mode, licensed courses and more!
17 Years AgoCursed Mountain
WiiWorldwide
After his brother, known for taking extreme risks, disappears in the Himalayas, Eric Simmons reluctantly heads off to the village of Lhando, his last known location. He has arranged to meet with his brother's employer - but the town is completely deserted.
14 Years AgoWay of the Samurai 4
PS3North America
In Way of the Samurai 4, you must take on the role of a master-less samurai looking to establish yourself in this conflicted land of opportunity and uncertainty.
11 Years AgoWario: Master of Disguise
Wii UAustralia
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.
12 Years AgoShadowgate
RemakePCMacWorldwide
Shadowgate is one of the most well-known and beloved adventure titles in gaming history.
12 Years AgoLife Force
PortWii UNorth America
Life Force is an action-packed shooter where there are six levels which alternate between side and vertical scrolling, each of them ending with a powerful guardian.
11 Years AgoAdventures of Pip
Xbox OneWorldwideNorth America
Play as the ultimate digital underdog in the Adventures of Pip,an action-platformer with a fresh gameplay twist inside a retro 32-bit world.
8 Years AgoSword Art Online Re: Hollow Fragment
Expanded editionPCWorldwide
Sword Art Online Re: Hollow Fragment is a Japanese role-playing game based on the Sword Art Online light novel franchise and a "Director's Cut" version of Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment.
1 Year AgoHerdling
PCPS5Xbox Series X|SSwitchWorldwide
Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.
14 Years AgoRetro/Grade
PS3North America
Play a classic Shoot 'Em Up... in reverse! Navigate deadly enemy waves and un-fire attacks in Retro/Grade, a mind-bending rhythm game by 24 Caret Games.
13 Years AgoThe Tower of Druaga
Wii UJapan
The story still's the same: Ishtar sends Gilgamesh up the 60 maze levels of the Druaga's tower to rescue Ki and retrieve the Blue Crystal Rod. He must find each level's key to proceed to the next one.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.