ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
December 20
The games released on this day in gaming history.
1011 releases
27 Years AgoRedmoon
PCKorea
Redmoon is an online rpg based on a manga of the same name. The game, which focusses heavily on grinding, lets players choose from one of the 9 main characters from that manga.
27 Years AgoDevil's Island Pinball
PCWorldwide
A savage storm leaves you shipwrecked on a remote South Seas island. But what first appears to be a tropical paradise quickly turns into a nightmare as you battle venomous spiders and giant scorpions.
25 Years AgoAtrox
PCKorea
Atrox is astonishingly similar to Blizzard Entertainment's StarCraft. The gameplay, the graphics, units, buildings, even single animations are extremely close to the original.
25 Years AgoSonic Tennis
MobileJapan
A simple tennis game featuring Sonic characters. The player plays as Sonic and faces off against other Sonic characters, including Tails, Knuckles, and Amy. It was part of the mobile game service "Sonic Cafe".
25 Years AgoSpec Ops: War on Terrorism
Web browserWorldwide
In Spec Ops: War on Terrorism, the player takes control of a soldier who is fighting terrorists and must complete four unique missions.
25 Years AgoDaisenryaku VII
PCJapan
Dai Senryaku VII: Modern Military Tactics, known as Daisenryaku VII in Japan, is a turn-based tactics video game, originally released for the Windows on December 20, 2001.
24 Years AgoSeaBlade
XboxWorldwide
Search, Rescue, and Destroy in the air and under the sea. White-knuckle fly-and-shoot action! 39 adrenaline-pumping missions. Advanced weaponry for maximum firepower. 6 challenging apocalyptic environments. Unlock SeaBlades for Multiplay: 2-4 players.
24 Years AgoOne Piece: Treasure Wars 2 - Buggyland he Youkoso
WonderSwan ColorJapan
One Piece: Treasure Wars 2 Welcome to Buggyland is a board game for the Wonderswan handheld based on the manga and anime series One Piece. It was developed, released, and published in December 2002 by Bandai.
24 Years AgoDarling II: Backlash
PCJapan
The Koi no engine: A racing themed love/relationship simulation game, Darling Special Backlash: Ai no Exhaust Heat follows the exploits of a team of young male drivers, who compete for the racing group Team Angstrom.
24 Years AgoJumpStart: Animal Adventures
MacPCWorldwide
Educational game for teaching kids about wild animals.
24 Years AgoPrograma do Ratinho
PCBrazil
Programa do Ratinho is a puzzle game based on a variety show of the same name. In this game, you will help Ratinho to solve cases of DNA, separations, and intrigues and have a lot of fun with the songs of the show.
24 Years AgoPower Dolls 5X
PCJapan
A direct sequel to Power Dolls 5 featuring new scenarios and units.
24 Years AgoFushigi no Dungeon: Fuurai no Shiren Gaiden - Onna Kenshi Asuka Kenzan!
PCJapan
Fushigi no Dungeon: Fuurai no Shiren Gaiden - Onna Kenshi Asuka Kenzan! is a roguelike role-playing video game developed by Neverland. It is part of the Mystery Dungeon series, and is a side story based on the Shiren the Wanderer series.
22 Years Ago
21 Years AgoSonic the Hedgehog
PortMobileNorth America
The port of Sonic the Hedgehog for mobile phones (running J2ME).
21 Years Ago1-2-3 Bumblebee
PCWorldwide
1-2-3 Bumblebee is a computer game designed to help toddlers learn how to use the mouse. The Bumblebee behaves just like a "grown up" mouse pointer: Moving the mouse makes the Bumblebee fly, and clicking on squares will make colorful shapes appear.
21 Years AgoCaverns of Titan
MSXWorldwide
In the year 2045, the European Space Agency launched the second tripulated flight to the biggest moon of Saturn, Titan. The first one, launched by the NASA organisation five years ago, lost contact with NASA flight control center while entering Titan's atmosphere.
20 Years AgoGo! Sudoku
PS3Japan
Go! Sudoku is a sudoku puzzle game for the PlayStation Portable, released in Europe on December 2, 2005 and North America on March 21, 2006. It was later released in Japan on April 27, 2006 under the name of Kazuo (カズオ), as Nikoli holds the trademark for Sudoku.
20 Years Ago3D Ultra Mini Golf
Xbox 360North America
A polygonal game of minigolf that sets it's holes in exotic locations like the moon.
20 Years Ago
20 Years AgoCrash Twinsanity
PortMobileJapan
Crash Twinsanity is a mobile game based on the console game of the same name. The game shares the same story of the console version, with Crash and Dr Neo Cortex teaming up to save the world from the Evil Twins.
20 Years AgoPuppy Fetch!
Web browserWorldwide
Help a naughty little puppy play fetch the stick with his squirrel master. With 10 levels set in beautiful backdrops, challenging terrain, complete with moving platforms and unique themes. Stay away from the sly black cats and ferocious bull dog.
19 Years AgoPetz: Dogz 2
WiiWorldwide
Pick a puppy pal from a pack of fuzzy and adorable puppies in Petz Dogz 2! Together, you and your new cuddly companion will encounter a world that’s fun to play in, explore, and share.
19 Years AgoAquatopia
PS3Worldwide
Aquatopia is a downloadable virtual aquarium for use with the PlayStation Eye. It is listed on the PlayStation Store as "Interactive Art".
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.