ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
September 3
The games released on this day in gaming history.
805 releases
11 Years AgoRunbow
Wii UEurope
Runbow is an action party game with a unique art style and a never-before seen colour mechanic that will keep you running back for more. Platforms and obstacles appear and disappear as the background colour changes, so if you can’t see something, it doesn’t exist.
7 Years AgoHimno
PS VitaPS4North America
Himno is a peaceful, 2D platformer game with an infinite number of beautiful procedurally generated maps. Take a breath, and relax.
6 Years AgoSecret Files 3
SwitchWorldwide
The adventure is not limited to the present, there are also all kinds of puzzles to solve set in the past and in the future, and depending on the choices the player makes, alternative endings await them...
17 Years AgoWay of the Samurai 2
PSPJapan
As a peaceful town becomes victim to extreme violence and unrest, a Samurai arrives with the ability to change the town's destiny. In Way of the Samurai 2, you'll take on the role of the Samurai in feudal Japan and battle to save the town of Amahara.
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11 Years AgoKingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross]
Expanded editioniOSAndroidJapan
Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross], previously titled Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ, is a Kingdom Hearts game exclusive to the iOS and Android smartphone platforms as the eleventh game of the series.
11 Years AgoThe Deer God
iOSWorldwide
The Deer God is a breathtaking 3D pixel art adventure that will challenge your religion and your platforming skills. It's a game about survival, reincarnation, and karma; all set in a breathtaking and unique 3D pixelized world.
This yearScarlet Skips
PCWorldwide
Jump jump jump as much as you can in this silly 1-button Rogue-Like about skipping rope! Power up your jump ropes to help Scarlet jump higher, survive longer, and reach absurdly high scores! boing boing boing boing boing boing boing boing
15 Years AgoWorms Crazy Golf
PCMacWorldwide
Worms Crazy Golf is a hilarious mixture of the explosive action of Worms and the puzzle-based challenges of crazy golf! All of the trademark Worms humour, comic violence, and cartoon visuals are present, combined with addictive yet accessible golf gameplay.
12 Years AgoKitty Powers' Matchmaker
iOSWorldwide
Kitty Powers’ Matchmaker is a hilarious dating simulator with a difference. Manage your own matchmaking agency with the guidance of your fabulous boss, drag queen diva Kitty Powers!
7 Years AgoBarrier X
SwitchNorth AmericaEurope
Dodge! Shoot! Go faster! Break the sound barrier in this unbelievably fast game and go straight for the first place in the leaderboard of Barrier X!
1 Year AgoJötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel
PCPS5Xbox Series X|SWorldwide
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike horde-survivor game set in the dark realms of Norse Mythology. Fight waves of enemies to earn divine blessings of ancient Norse Gods, explore hostile worlds and face powerful bosses.
11 Years AgoRebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville
iOSWorldwide
Rebuild 3 is a strategy sim game with a good helping of narrative and dark humor. It's a thoughtful game that'll make you fond of your survivors before you send them to their deaths for the greater good.
2 Years AgoFreshly Frosted
iOSWorldwide
Place conveyor belts to solve puzzles in the world's most adorable donut factory!
17 Years AgoAaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!!: A Reckless Disregard for Gravity
PCWorldwide
BASE jump through a floating city, creating your own stunts to delight your fans. You dive off a skyscraper, relying on quick reflexes to negotiate the intricate tangle of girders that make up the floating city. All eyes are on you as the judges mark your score.
15 Years AgoPhantom Brave
PSPEurope
Phantom Brave is a strategy RPG which takes place in the world of Ivoire. Ivoire consists of vast seas and numerous islands; it used to be a peaceful place, but an ancient (and powerful) force is now threatening life in the various lands.
7 Years AgoInbento
iOSAndroidPCWorldwide
inbento is a chill pattern-matching puzzle game where you prepare Japanese lunch boxes (bento) while enjoying a cute story about parenthood and growing up.
2 Years AgoBakeru
SwitchPCWorldwide
A 3D action game starring taiko drum-wielding tanuki boy Bakeru, who assumes the form of a human, going on a journey to save Japan from the clutches of a festival army led by the notorious Oracle Saitaro.
17 Years AgoDelta Force: Xtreme 2
PCEurope
Enemies lurk in locations around the globe, waiting for the right opportunity to strike. As part of Delta Force, the U.S. Army's most secretive and highly trained unit, you have the skills and the firepower to hunt them down and take them out.
11 Years AgoBloxorz
AndroidWorldwide
Roll the rectangular block into the square goal in each level without falling off the grid.
11 Years AgoZoda's Revenge: StarTropics II
Wii UEurope
Zoda’s Revenge: StarTropics II is an action-adventure game for the Nintendo Entertainment System and the sequel to StarTropics. The game follows Mike Jones as he travels through different time periods to recover the Tetrads and confront the alien villain Zoda.
6 Years Ago3 out of 10: Season One
PCWorldwide
Join the ongoing adventures of developers at the “world’s worst video game studio”, Shovelworks Studios, as they endure antics both absurd and topical. Part animated show, part game, 3 out of 10 is the first playable sitcom. We’re 99% sure that’s true.
4 Years AgoPlease, Touch the Artwork
SwitchWorldwide
What happens when you DO touch the artwork? Part Zen-puzzle, part narrative-adventure, you'll unravel the secret world behind iconic abstract paintings through over 160 puzzles. An aesthetic journey to the origins of modern art, set to a soothing jazzy soundtrack.
1 Year AgoAbove Snakes
Xbox OneWorldwide
Piece by piece, create your own world and survive in this Wild West-inspired survival RPG. Craft, farm, hunt, build your base, and fight in order to stay alive.
This yearAvatar Legends: The Fighting Game
Xbox Series X|SWorldwide
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is a fast-paced 1v1 fighter where you battle as your favorite characters from the Avatar franchise. Featuring hand-drawn 2D animation true to the series’ roots, proprietary rollback netcode, and full cross-play for smooth, competitive gameplay.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.