ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
December 25
The games released on this day in gaming history.
634 releases
6 Years AgoCat Quest
LinuxWorldwide
Cat Quest is a 2D open world RPG with the exploration of Skyrim, but set in the visual style of an overworld. This is a fantasy world that asks the question of how different it would be if cats lived in it instead of humans!
18 Years AgoAlone in the Dark
Xbox 360PCJapanAustralia
Alone in the Dark is a reboot of the original game and the fifth installment of the series. It features a new storyline and characters while still maintaining the core elements of the survival horror genre.
13 Years AgoBaldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
RemasteriOSWorldwide
Kidnapped. Imprisoned. Tortured.
18 Years AgoBioShock
PortPS3Japan
The PlayStation 3 port of BioShock was released with exclusive content, including the possibility to purchase a downloadable add-on called "Challenge Rooms" and a harder difficulty level.
37 Years AgoSuper Hang-On
X68000Japan
Super Hang-On is a 1987 motorcycle racing arcade game by Sega, and the sequel to the acclaimed Hang-On. A version of this game, in the full simulated-motorcycle cabinet used by the original Hang-On, was released in 1991 as Limited Edition Hang-On.
20 Years AgoToeJam & Earl
WiiNorth America
ToeJam & Earl is an early 1990s dungeon crawler. The game features two alien rappers, who have crash-landed on Earth and parodies 1980s urban culture.
12 Years AgoSuper Mario Bros. Deluxe
Expanded editionNintendo 3DSNorth America
Bowser has once again taken over the Mushroom Kingdom, and it's up to Mario to put an end to his sinister reign. Battle Bowser's vile henchmen through 32 different levels - all taken directly from the 1985 classic!
6 Years AgoDoor Kickers
SwitchEurope
Door Kickers is an innovative Real-Time Tactics game that puts you in charge of a SWAT team. With your help we can make this The Ultimate Swat Team Command Simulator.
6 Years AgoBit.Trip Runner
SwitchNorth America
Bit.Trip Runner is the fastest, most exhilarating music/ rhythm-platformer to hit Steam! Race across the Moon, kicking down crystal walls and sliding under chomping moon-slugs! Bound through the Robotic Mines and face off against the MinerMech!
12 Years AgoKuru Kuru Kururin
Wii UEurope
The story begins when Kururin’s brothers and sisters go missing, and it is up to him to find them. Kururin is initially unsure that he is up to the task because he has never left his home world before.
6 Years AgoThe Hong Kong Massacre
SwitchEurope
A violent action filled top-down shooter set in Hong Kong. Inspired by classic Hong Kong action movies the game is filled with dual pistols, gun smoke and bloodshed
17 Years AgoFat Princess
PS3Japan
Rescue your beloved princess through teamwork in this comic medieval battle royale. There's a catch, though—the other team has been feeding her magical cake, making her harder to escort back to your castle.
10 Years Ago99Vidas
PCWorldwide
"99Vidas" is a "beat 'em up" set in a contemporary world that pays tribute to both the new and the classic in gaming industry. Brought to you in all pixelated, 16 bit-esque glory, chockfull of references to not only gaming, but all 80's and 90's pop culture.
12 Years AgoMario Party Advance
Wii UEuropeNorth America
It's a portable party on your Game Boy Advance! Mario Party Advance takes all the fun of the home console game and puts it in your hands. All-new mini-games and a host of Professor E.
13 Years AgoBonk's Adventure
Wii UJapan
Bonk's Adventure was developed by Red Company and Atlus and released on the TurboGrafx-16 in 1989 before being ported to the NES, Game Boy and Amiga. It is a 2D platform game that became quite popular, with subsequent remakes and sequels spawning from the game.
8 Years AgoUncanny Valley
SwitchNorth America
Uncanny Valley is a survival horror game that includes a mix of exploration, puzzle solving and a bit of action with a lot of optional story content.
12 Years AgoSpy Chameleon
Wii UWorldwideEuropeNorth America
Spy Chameleon is an arcade-puzzle game where the player needs to constantly change the skin color to blend the environment and avoid being spotted.
18 Years AgoWhite Knight Chronicles
PS3Japan
White Knight Chronicles is a Japanese RPG (role-playing game) which allows players to explore an expansive and exciting world of turn-based combat, adventure and comradery A PlayStation 3 exclusive, it was created by noted Japanese RPG game…
22 Years AgoGurumin: A Monstrous Adventure
PCJapan
The PSP releases are a port of the original Japanese PC game with the rhythm bar removed. The 2015 release is a remasted version of the original PC game. The game had to be remade for the 3DS, 'Gurumin 3D: A Monstrous Adventure'.
6 Years AgoBit.Trip Beat
SwitchNorth America
From gameplay to visuals to music and imagination, Bit.Trip Beat is inspired by classic games in every way. Get sucked into a whole new world of sight and sound as you juggle beats and ride the vibe in this modern look at the beginning of it all. BIT.
21 Years AgoFlyff
PCWorldwide
Flyff (short for Fly for Fun) is a fantasy MMORPG by Korean development company Gala Lab (formerly Aeonsoft & nFlavor).
20 Years AgoStreet Fighter II
PortWiiNorth America
Street Fighter II for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System is a home console port of Capcom’s arcade fighting game. It retains the one-on-one fighting structure, eight playable World Warriors, four boss opponents, and special-move system from the arcade version.
13 Years AgoPokémon Bank
Nintendo 3DSJapanKorea
Pokémon Bank is an application and service that will allow you to deposit, store, and manage your Pokémon in private Boxes on the internet. Pokémon Bank is a paid service, with an annual charge for usage.
18 Years AgoPikmin
PortWiiJapan
Pikmin just got a bit more perfect! Whether you are a Pikmin fan or have yet to be bewitched by its charms, NEW PLAY CONTROL! Pikmin now makes full use of the Wii Remote's point-and-select capability, which will delight anyone who enjoys a real-time strategy adventure.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.