ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
October 2
The games released on this day in gaming history.
772 releases
8 Years AgoAssault Spy
PCWorldwide
Dash, evade, and smash your way to the truth as the corporate spy, Asaru; or the reckless CIA agent, Amelia! Uncover the dark secrets of the Negabot mega corporation as you save the company from a hostile takeover.
6 Years Ago103
SwitchEuropeNorth America
Help Lily use her imagination to unlock her memories and relive the events of a night that changed her life. Discover what happened and what is 103.
16 Years AgoArchon Classic
RemakePCWorldwide
Inspired by chess, but adding combat that YOU control, Archon was the original Battle Chess. You must try to outmaneuver your opponent using teams of fantasy creatures or monsters in this epic struggle of Light and Dark.
12 Years AgoLord of Magna: Maiden Heaven
Nintendo 3DSWorldwide
A young innkeeper's peaceful days suddenly become anything but whet he comes across a beautiful maiden encased in a massive crystal.
11 Years AgoDragon Fin Soup
PCMacLinuxPS3PS4PS VitaWorldwide
Dragon Fin Soup seamlessly blends genres to create a fresh experience: half story-driven tactical RPG and half high-stakes roguelike, with a pinch of crass humor and a heaping helping of murder & madness set in a procedurally generated fantasy world.
9 Years AgoEverest VR
PlayStation VRWorldwide
Created by Sólfar and RVX, EVEREST VR is one of the most spectacular use cases of virtual reality yet. Preparing for your expedition at Basecamp, you will traverse the Khumbu Icefalls, scale Lhotse Face, ascend the Hillary Step, and finally conquer the summit of Everest.
8 Years AgoValthirian Arc: Hero School Story
SwitchPCWorldwide
Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story casts you as the Principal of a small academy in the troubled world of Valthiria.
8 Years AgoIn Death
Oculus VRPCWorldwide
Created exclusively for VR, In Death is a Roguelite Shooter set in the godless afterlife. Battle through procedurally generated levels and dungeons in intense ranged combat, coupled with a unique locomotion system perfectly attuned to your fighting style.
7 Years AgoCarly and the Reaperman: Escape from the Underworld
PlayStation VRWorldwide
Unique couch co-op experience in (and outside) VR. Master platforming to avoid dangers, solve puzzles and build your way through the Underworld in this cooperative multiplayer game.
24 Years AgoBlade II
XboxWorldwide
For countless generations there was very little to stand between vampires and their human prey--until now. In Blade II, you are a vampire hunter who possesses all the strengths of a vampire, and none of its weaknesses.
19 Years AgoSyphon Filter: Logan's Shadow
PSPNorth America
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow is a third-person shooter developed by Bend Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. Released in October 2007 for the PlayStation Portable (PSP), it is the sixth instalment in the Syphon Filter series.
18 Years AgoZoo Hospital
WiiWorldwide
You've graduated from veterinary college not a moment too soon! Your Aunt Lucy just called from the world famous Zoo Hospital she manages because she needs your help!
17 Years AgoStoked
Xbox 360Europe
No paths, no boundaries, no limits. Drop out of a helicopter anywhere on the mountain. Dynamic weather makes riding different every time you play.
13 Years AgoGirl Fight
PS3Europe
This sci-fi fighting game for Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network will feature a female-exclusive playable roster. It was set for release in Spring 2012, then went silent until a September 2013 release was announced.
13 Years AgoYou Don't Know Jack Vol. 4: The Ride
PCWorldwide
For the fourth volume of the CD-Rom trivia game show, the You Don't Know Jack crew decided to throw out the YDKJ rule book and start fresh! This ain't your daddy’s You Don't Know Jack!
12 Years AgoAr nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star
PS VitaJapan
Part of the Surge Concerto franchise, Ar Nosurge is an RPG that serves as a prequel to the Ar Tonelico game series. Series director Akira Tsuchiya continues his opus with a deep and robust world. A world where songs are magic, and emotions are strong enough to form bonds.
12 Years AgoLeviathan: The Last Day of the Decade
PCMacWorldwide
"Leviathan: The Last Day of the Decade" is a detective story told by a dweller of a cruel dark fantasy world affected by the pandemic. The world ruled by a 5 noble-born kins under the suzerainty of the undead Plague King.
12 Years AgoCastle of Shikigami
iOSWorldwide
Castle of Shikigami is a dark, supernatural shoot-'em-up classic. Choose one of six characters and utilize their unique abilities to defeat the demons infesting modern-day Tokyo in this vertically scrolling shooting game.
11 Years AgoBlack & White Bushido
LinuxPCMacWorldwide
Things are rarely ever black and white, but that’s not the case in Black & White Bushido. With an original soundtrack and gorgeous, stylistic 2D visuals, you’re either a light or shadow samurai facing down your opponents in a combat arena.
11 Years AgoDead But Alive! Southern England
PCWorldwide
Dead But Alive is a zombie survival adventure/simulation set in South England. After a lifetime of danger and daring in the remote battlezones of the 21st century, this is the last thing you expected.
11 Years AgoFat City
Xbox OneNorth America
Chris Knox is the leader of a crew of former special ops personnel and highly-skilled hustlers. Help Chris and his team plan and pull off audacious heists from high-value targets to fill the coffers of a surreptitious crime syndicate in exchange for the life of a loved one.
11 Years AgoPixel Galaxy
PCMacWorldwide
In this non-shooting shoot 'em up, you are a single white pixel who can absorb the bodies, abilities, and weapons of every enemy pixel you collect. It's up to you to stay either a small and nimble ship, or turn large and powerful.
8 Years Ago
8 Years AgoShoujo City
AndroidWorldwide
Shoujo City is a dating simulator game, set in virtual 3D Tokyo and focused on anime and otaku culture.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.