ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 28
The games released on this day in gaming history.
937 releases
This yearCards of Destiny
Meta Quest 2SteamVRWorldwide
Cards of Destiny is a VR puzzle game that brings the tabletop experience to a unique interactive environment! Turn your inner child into a god as you draw one-time-use cards that can save or condemn the tiny humans on your desk – and the aliens chasing them.
This year
This yearOshikake Oku-sama to, Kimi no Uso
PCJapan
Haruse Chiaki, the owner of a struggling used bookstore named "Kotatsu-do," was facing the impending closure of his shop amid despair. Before him appeared a mysterious beautiful girl, Shinohara Ren.
This yearStreets of Miami VR
SteamVRWorldwide
Streets of Miami VR puts you in the middle of 1980s Miami—sun, sweat, and crime.
This yearThe Abandoned House in Yeongdeok
PCWorldwide
She was sent to the abandoned house in Yeongdeok as part of a viewer punishment challenge. But the joke ended the moment the door slammed shut.
This yearVentreville: A Cure for Sorrow
PCMacWorldwide
Ventreville: A Cure for Sorrow is a fantasy visual novel game with a colorful cast of playable characters, each with their own unique mechanics, and all of whom are necessary in solving this mystery.
This yearCats and Seek: Zoo
LinuxPCWorldwide
Let’s roam the zoo, meet the animals, and spot those sneaky cats hiding among them.
This yearChronicles of Childhood
PCWorldwide
A story-rich, platform, side-scroller in the coming of age genre. Travel around the Fantasy World of "Chronicles of Childhood", with your slingshot at hand. Fight and avoid imaginative creations, to finish all the levels and discover what does it really mean to grow up.
This yearMalignant Survivors II
PCWorldwide
Enter a world consumed by nightmares, ancient ruins, forbidden magic, and mountains of loot. Battle relentless enemy hordes, grow stronger with every run, and uncover the dark secrets of a forgotten land.
This yearSaga of Yurina
PCWorldwide
A 2D action platformer of graceful duels and perfect parries under the falling sakura.
This yearUndying One
PCWorldwide
Undying One is a tactical action RPG where every defeated enemy can be claimed for your army. Unlock new spells, raise the dead, command your forces, and endure ever-growing waves of power.
This yearA Little Age
PCWorldwide
Build and expand a network of settlements, each with its own little economy. Manage the flow of resources between them at your own pace, and watch a civilization emerge in this minimalist settlement builder.
This yearAlice's Gaze
PCWorldwide
This is an eerie clicker idle game with light puzzles and idle combat. Alice wakes in darkness, trapped in a strange mansion, seeking escape. The Cat God's altar drops gold, Rabbitfolk gather carrots, and dungeon monsters block the way...
This yearHealer
PCWorldwide
Heal your party as you defeat the leaders of the demon lord army. Find your unique playstyle by combining upgrades. As you die, you will learn the patterns and mechanics. Maybe one day you won't have to come back to life to save the world!
This yearThe Escape From Dungeon Keep
PCWorldwide
A classic text RPG: type commands to explore, fight turn-based battles, manage inventory, upgrade gear, and finish side quests. Chase multiple endings, New Game+ content, achievements, and moddable Workshop maps.
This yearThe Too-Cute Girl Who Moved in Next Door
PCWorldwide
A 3D romance simulation game with point-and-click exploration and interaction with the heroine. The story branches into a pure romance route or a revenge route, leading to multiple endings.
This yearJonah Lomu Rugby Challenge 4 Remastered
RemasterPS5Xbox Series X|SWorldwide
One of rugby gaming’s greatest experiences is back! Re-released and remastered in tribute to the legendary Jonah Lomu. Enhanced in stunning 4K with massively upgraded visuals, improved lighting and smooth 60 FPS gameplay on modern hardware.
This yearBattleGroupVR2
Meta Quest 2Worldwide
BattleGroupVR2 is a virtual reality real-time space strategy where you explore the galaxy and lead a fleet of powerful warships from the bridge of your flagship. Explore, mine, trade, hunt.
This yearCan I Take Your Order
PCWorldwide
You and your friends play as part time waiters in different restaurants. Use your bare hands to deliver food, taze a raging cowboy who just shot someone and dispose of the body before it starts to stink.
This yearFor Stella
MacPCWorldwide
For Stella is an interactive narrative game centered around psychological disorders. “Why would someone who has spent their entire life suppressing their emotions suddenly pull you aside to talk about love?”
This yearFloors of Fate
PCWorldwide
Challenge your skills in Floors of Fate, a single-player Action RPG. Battle through 50 handcrafted floors, customize your character, and piece together the lore of a ruined world. Every floor brings new enemies and tougher trials.
This year
This yearAlfred's Alien Abduction Adventure
PCWorldwide
Join Alfred in this 3D adventure game set onboard a scary alien mothership. In space no one can hear you s#!t yourself, thankfully.
This yearUnicycle Journey
PCWorldwide
One wheel. Many challenges. Grab your unicycle, overcome tough obstacles, and make it to the end — alone or with friends.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.