ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
December 18
The games released on this day in gaming history.
989 releases
7 Years AgoBasketball Classics
PCMacLinuxWorldwide
5 on 5 Pro Basketball born from the golden era of sports games. This spiritual successor to the 8-bit ballers bridges the gap between retro and today’s simulation games. Side-scrolling, sweaty arcade action with simplified 3-button gameplay and retro vibes galore.
5 Years AgoBard's Gold
PS5Australia
"Bard's Gold is a 2D Retro slow-paced platformer with light RPG elements, where the player has to find the key within the level and get to the door in order to progress through the game." "Old school platforming experience - No tutorials or…
18 Years AgoSöldner-X: Himmelsstürmer
PS3Europe
The celestial planet Conceyta orbits with its moon in a dust- and gas-covered solar system. Within lurks an evil unknown to man that bears a danger so much greater than any threat yet witnessed.
14 Years AgoKinect Party
Xbox 360Worldwide
Kinect Party is the sequel to Happy Action Theater. It more than doubles the number of minigames from the first title and supports local co-op for up to 6 players.
13 Years AgoAge of Zombies
PS VitaEuropeAustralia
From Halfbrick, the creators of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, comes an unforgettable comedy adventure!
13 Years Ago3D Streets of Rage
PortNintendo 3DSNorth America
Take the fight to the streets! In the grips of a vicious crime syndicate, this once peaceful city has become a center of violence and mayhem. Amidst this chaos, three young police officers are determined to tackle the problem head-on.
9 Years AgoWild Terra
PCMacLinuxWeb browserWorldwide
It is action-RPG and sandbox hybrid with building, crafting, gathering, farming and land claiming elements. There is no NPCs in game so the only way to get something is to create it by yourself or trade from other players... or take it with brutal force.
7 Years AgoIro Hero
Xbox OnePS4Worldwide
In a world where humans are used as power supplies, only one man has the will to change it all! Iro Hero is a vertical shoot ’em up with beautiful pixel art graphics inspired by many old-school classics.
6 Years AgoRadio Commander
Xbox OneNorth America
Use the radio to give commands to the soldiers on the battlefield. Keep track of the situation based on their voice reports only. Lead US platoons to clash with Vietcong in a realistic, innovative approach to the RTS genre.
2 Years AgoMasters of Light
PlayStation VR2North AmericaEurope
Feel the pulse of MASTERS OF LIGHT, an electrifying action adventure game where you harness unstoppable magic superpowers !
1 Year AgoGoodnight Universe
SwitchWorldwide
You are Isaac, a 6-month-old baby, developing mysterious psychic powers. What you want most is to be loved and accepted by your family, but a secretive tech corporation wants you for their own.
28 Years AgoTop Gun: Hornet's Nest
PCNorth America
Top Gun: Hornet's Next is the sequel to Top Gun: Fire at Will. Once more you take on the role of US Navy pilot Maverick in his F-18 Hornet. The game features a multi-player mode, instant action and a campaign with 30 missions.
23 Years AgoNBA Inside Drive 2004
XboxWorldwide
Real-time, 3D NBA basketball simulation with online league capabilities. More responsive "juke" controls for one-on-one isolation moves. Gamers can play up to 25 NBA seasons with full general management capabilities.
18 Years AgoRace On
MacWorldwide
Race On brings you the epic WTCC 2008 season down to the smallest detail and now you get the chance to show the world who the real champion is.
18 Years AgoLumines Supernova
PS3Japan
In January 2009 Lumines Supernova was released on the PlayStation Network. It has all the features of Lumines Live! (with the exception of online multiplayer) as well as the sequencer from Lumines II and a new mode, DigDown Mode.
18 Years AgoNeed for Speed: Undercover
PortWiiJapan
Nintendo Wii port of Need for Speed Undercover.
17 Years AgoTour de France 2009
Xbox 360EuropeAustralia
Take control of a professional team and guide them through the 2009 version of Tour de France. This 2009 entry was ported from the PSP and exclusive to Xbox Live Arcade.
14 Years AgoPocket Stables
AndroidJapan
Manage your very own ranch while training your racehorses to win big in exciting races!
13 Years AgoBackgammon Blitz
PS VitaPS3Europe
Backgammon's back... with a bang! Beloved by millions, played for centuries, backgammon is a two-player strategy game quite unlike any other.
13 Years AgoRat on a Snowboard
AndroidWorldwide
Prepare for a hefty portion of exploding meatballs. Rat on a Snowboard is a fast-paced, arcade style snowboarding game and part of the ever-popular "Rat on" series.
13 Years Ago3D After Burner II
PortNintendo 3DSJapan
3D After Burner II is a completely re-mastered version of the arcade classic. Pilot your F-14D fighter through enemy territory blasting away squadrons of enemy fighters.
13 Years AgoRiddick: The Merc Files
AndroidWorldwide
Command the enigmatic Riddick, voiced by Vin Diesel, as he battles pursuing mercenaries across 16 levels. Utilize stealth, combat, and eyeshine in darkness. Modes include Survival, Escape, Fetch, and Takedown.
13 Years AgoColossatron: Massive World Threat
AndroidWorldwide
Colossatron combines Match-3 and Snake-style gameplay. Players merge colored power-ups to form new and stronger weapons, gradually building a more powerful machine. Create effective combinations to defeat challenging bosses.
12 Years AgoSumico: The Numbers Game
Nintendo 3DSEurope
Sumico is a very original number puzzle game. It challenges you with fun but deep gameplay. The game features 84 handmade levels and an Endless Mode which you can style to your liking. Enjoy!
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.