ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
October 3
The games released on this day in gaming history.
734 releases
13 Years AgoRain
PS3Japan
rain is the enchanting tale of a boy who chases after a girl with an invisible silhouette. After discovering that the girl is being hunted by ghostly creatures, he embarks on his own journey into the mysterious world of rain to save her.
5 Years AgoF.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
PCWorldwide
It is a metroidvania game that the player will play as a rabbit who can manipulate the big mech-arm on his back, exploring in a vivid diesel punk world and fighting against the evil robot army.
9 Years AgoBurly Men at Sea
PS4EuropeAustralia
Burly Men at Sea is a folktale about a trio of large, bearded fishermen who step away from the ordinary to seek adventure. Set in early 20th-century Scandinavia, the game's story branches through a series of encounters with creatures from folklore.
8 Years AgoAstro Bot: Rescue Mission
PlayStation VREuropeAustralia
Astro Bot: Rescue Mission is a brand new Platform game exclusive to PS VR. Take control of Astro the captain bot and go on an epic VR rescue mission to save your fellow Bots who are dispersed all over space."
13 Years AgoTransport Tycoon
iOSWorldwide
Released on PC in 1994. Developed by Chris Sawyer, and coded in X86 Assembly language, it was among the first in the relatively new 'tycoon' genre of games - simulations of business empires that the player founded, grew and took full control of.
14 Years AgoSonic Adventure 2
RemasterPS3Xbox 360Europe
Sonic Adventure 2 comes to PC and the seventh generation of home video game consoles. This near-identical port of the GameCube version features widescreen gameplay and the re-addition of certain Dreamcast features. Some GameCube features are available only via DLC.
7 Years AgoThe Tiny Bang Story
SwitchEurope
Life on Tiny Planet was calm and carefree until a great disaster occurred - Tiny Planet was hit by a meteor! The world fell apart and now its future depends only on you!
14 Years AgoHell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit
PS3Europe
Ash, a skeletal rabbit and the prince of Hell, has inherited the role of ruler of Hell from his father. After a photographer takes a picture of Ash playing with a rubber duck in the bathtub, Ash sets out to kill the 100 monsters that have seen the photo, to restore his image.
4 Years AgoGuardian Tales
SwitchWorldwide
Guardian Tales A Link to Classic Adventure! Begin your adventure in Kanterbury, a world in turmoil from the Invaders' attack, destined to be saved by the Legendary Guardian!
14 Years AgoThe Witch's House
PCWorldwide
The Witch's House falls within the tradition of Japanese horror RPGs with heavy emphasis on puzzle-solving and jump scares. Among other entries in the genre such as Ib and Ao Oni, The Witch's House surprised fans with pixel-art that conceals truly frightening horror.
9 Years AgoFaith
PCWorldwide
Faith is a pixel horror game inspired by the era of MS-DOS, Apple II, Atari, and ZX Spectrum classics. Forget blue-and-pink neon. The 1980s were scary.
7 Years AgoGhostbusters: The Video Game Remastered
RemasterSwitchEurope
Hunt, fight and trap a variety of new and familiar ghouls and phantasms, all remastered in HD resolution. Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered equips you with cool gadgets and upgradeable weapons to play with in huge boss fights and destructible environments.
1 Year AgoDigimon Story: Time Stranger
PCPS5Xbox Series X|SWorldwide
The latest in the Digimon Story series is finally here! In this RPG, unravel a mystery that spans across the human world and the Digital World, collecting and raising a wide variety of Digimon to save the world.
7 Years AgoNeo Cab
SwitchPCMaciOSWorldwide
Neo Cab is an emotional survival game about staying human in a world disrupted by automation. You play as Lina, the last human driver on the neon-drenched streets of Los Ojos.
5 Years AgoGoose Goose Duck
PCMacNorth America
Goose, goose, Duck? A game of social deduction where you and your fellow geese must work together to complete your mission. Keep an eye out for those malicious Mallards and other birds, who have infiltrated your team and will do anything to stop you.
8 Years AgoTrue Fear: Forsaken Souls - Part 1
SwitchNorth America
True Fear: Forsaken Souls takes the best of the psychological thriller, blending in fun and intuitive gameplay mechanics. Episode 1, the first in a trilogy, will long be remembered.
14 Years AgoNights Into Dreams
PortPS3Europe
This version of NiGHTS Into Dreams is a port of the Saturn version with identical gameplay, but also incorporates the levels included in Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams as a bonus.
14 Years AgoSuper Crate Box
PS VitaWorldwide
Vlambeer's SUPER CRATE BOX is coming to bring back the glory of the golden arcade age, when all that really mattered was getting on that high score list.
9 Years AgoWRC 7
PS4North America
Take on the WRC’s 13 rallies and their faithfully reproduced environments. Embody the best drivers in the Championship behind the wheels of their new cars. On your own or online, take on the Epic Stages, face weekly challenges, and live the WRC experience like a pro!
17 Years AgoZombie Shooter 2
PCWorldwide
Zombie Shooter 2 is a unique blend of two game genres - Action and RPG. Every player can choose a character to the liking, get experience to develop skills, earn money and spend it at weapons, medications and useful devices. All of this will be used against thousands of enemies.
13 Years AgoMarvel Puzzle Quest
iOSAndroidWorldwide
Developed by Demiurge Studios, "Marvel Puzzle Quest: Dark Reign" features team-based gameplay for the first time ever in the Puzzle Quest franchise.
2 Years AgoCryptmaster
PS4PS5Xbox Series X|SXbox OneWorldwide
Say anything in this bizarre dungeon adventure where words control everything. Fill in the blanks with text or voice to uncover lost abilities, solve strange quests, and play unexpected mini-games.
18 Years AgoSniper: Art of Victory
PCNorth America
WW II was a theatre of war for many specialized combat units, working together to ensure an army’s victory. Among them a unique role was played by hidden and deadly marksmen.
13 Years AgoDisgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness
PS3Australia
Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness is a tactical RPG in the Disgaea series. The game is a sequel to 2003's Disgaea: Hour of Darkness for the PlayStation 2, where the respective main characters of that game will again be the focus.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.