ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
October 12
The games released on this day in gaming history.
719 releases
41 Years AgoKarate Champ
Apple IIC64North America
Single players compete against a computer opponent while two players fight each other in this Karate game. Players each use two joysticks which allow for a variety of different moves. The best two matches, out of three, wins.
10 Years AgoMantis Burn Racing
PS4PCXbox OneWorldwideNorth America
The race is on in Mantis Burn Racing, where fast-paced bumper-to-bumper racing combines with intuitive, tactile gameplay and stunning visuals in one of the best-looking and most immersive top-down racers around.
6 Years AgoRemothered: Broken Porcelain
SwitchEurope
Broken Porcelain brings an abundance of welcome changes to the series, introducing new gameplay and storytelling elements that breathe new life into the characters and an unprecedented level of immersion in this haunting adventure - perfect…
4 Years AgoBloodwash
SwitchPS4Xbox OneXbox Series X|SWorldwideEuropeNorth America
A serial killer is terrorizing the city, and Sara's deadbeat boyfriend hasn't done the laundry. Can Sara survive a late-night trip to the laundromat, or will the Womb Ripper perform an early delivery?
14 Years AgoFable: The Journey
Xbox 360Europe
Fable: The Journey offers a whole new way to experience the deep storyline and picturesque world of Albion that fans have come to know and love.
8 Years AgoDisgaea 1 Complete
RemasterSwitchPS4Europe
A version of Disgaea: Hour of Darkness, including the added content in Afternoon of Darkness and Disgaea PC, was released for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 on October 9, 2018, retitled as Disgaea 1 Complete.
4 Years AgoPC Building Simulator 2
PCWorldwide
Grow your empire as you learn to repair, build and customize PCs at the next level. Experience deeper simulation, an upgraded career mode, and powerful new customisation features. Use realistic parts from 40+ hardware brands to bring your ultimate PC to life.
4 Years AgoWarpips
Xbox OneXbox Series X|SPS4PS5SwitchNorth AmericaWorldwide
Warpips is the ultimate quick to learn but amazingly deep tug-of-war strategy game. Deploy the right composition of soldiers, tanks, helicopters and planes in this tight, streamlined strategy-focused war game. Compose the best army, research the right tech; overwhelm your enemy!
17 Years AgoDreamkiller
PCXbox 360North AmericaEurope
Alice Drake, a psychologist solves her patients' mental issues by entering their dreams and literally murdering their inner demons. Developed by Mindware, the developers behind Painkiller: Overdose.
9 Years AgoYono and the Celestial Elephants
PCSwitchWorldwide
Yono and the Celestial Elephant is a grand adventure, featuring carefully designed puzzles, treasure hunts, a sprinkling combat and a world full of people.
9 Years AgoNightmare Creatures II
PlayStationEurope
"Assume the role of Herbert Wallace, an escaped test subject, on the trail of the demonic scientist, Dr. Adam Crowley. After enduring years of horrific lab experiments, Wallace is out to settle the score in a chilling and bloody chase through London and Paris.
5 Years AgoGas Guzzlers Extreme
SwitchWorldwide
Gas Guzzlers Extreme is fast, furious and armed to the teeth: lead-foot-trigger-happy shooter shifted into the 5th gear! It’s a fast-paced addictive combat racing game that features many different vehicles, weapons, upgrades, on-track bonuses as well as distinctive environments.
21 Years AgoRag Doll Kung Fu
PCWorldwide
It's a fighting computer game where you have string dolls fighting each other 1 Vs 1. You control your fighter by mouse. All moves are done by dragging your fighter body part (hand, leg or even head) Rag Doll Kung Fu was the first 3rd party games to be sold on Steam.
5 Years AgoCircuit Superstars
Xbox OneWorldwide
Circuit Superstars is a top-down racer built by racing fans, for racing fans. The game celebrates generations of multi-disciplinary motorsport, focusing on driving that feels great - but with a high skill ceiling that will have players spending hours honing their perfect lap.
9 Years AgoComputer Tycoon
PCMacWorldwide
Computer Tycoon is an indie business strategy game about Computer Evolution. Start your company in the 70s. Invent until 2034, create the best hardware and operating system, upgrade your infrastructure and handle your marketing!
6 Years Ago
6 Years AgoCats Organized Neatly
PCWorldwide
In this 2D puzzle game you have the responsibility to arrange your feline friends in a way that fits the grid. Cats Organized Neatly comes with 80 different handcrafted levels and a whole bunch of cats in all shapes and sizes.
4 Years AgoUnusual Findings
PCSwitchPS4Xbox OneWorldwide
Unusual Findings: Three friends uncover mysteries in the 1980s. Follow their amazing adventures in a game where your decisions really matter.
3 Years AgoEnsemble Stars!! Music
PCWorldwide
Ensemble Stars!! Music is the 3D rhythm game and 2nd game after the split. As the player, you play various songs on different difficulties, gather cards by gacha/scouting, and level the boys up in ranks.
34 Years AgoCaesar
AmigaAtari ST/STEDOSWorldwide
In Caesar, your job is to govern your province as efficiently as possible. Much of your time will be spent in designing and building the capital city of your Province. Housing, water-supply, industry and many other factors will have to be balanced to produce a successful city.
14 Years Ago
14 Years AgoWRC 3: FIA World Rally Championship
PS3PS VitaXbox 360PCEurope
The official video game of the 2012 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), WRC 3 marks a radical departure from the previous titles and sees the team using a completely new graphics and game engine, developed in-house, in order to bring the mo…
9 Years AgoWulverblade
SwitchWorldwide
Wulverblade puts you in the role of Britons' greatest warriors as you resist the oppressive expansion of the Roman Legions and the traitorous allied tribes.
9 Years AgoUnbox: Newbie's Adventure
Expanded editionSwitchNorth America
An updated version of the game Unbox. The Windows version of the original game was given a free update with the new content when it was released on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.