ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
December 31
The games released on this day in gaming history.
1077 releases
This yearIkarus
PCWorldwide
IKARUS blends the bullet-hell chaos of arcade shmups with the strategic edge of a roguelike deck-builder. Dodge, parry, and shoot through waves of hostile machines while crafting game-breaking card synergies. How close to the sun will you fly?
This yearFoxy Dumplings
LinuxMacPCSwitchSwitch 2PS4Worldwide
In Foxy Dumplings, you’ll run your own food truck and make friends along the way. Cook dumplings from all over the world, take good care of your clients, and discover how a meal can mend more than just hunger in this cozy cooking sim.
This yearExaverse
AndroidiOSWorldwide
Extinction of the Exaverse is a mobile roguelike where evolved dinosaurs fight back against invading AI machines. Players progress through biome-based runs, choosing powerful upgrades and building unique combat styles each attempt.
13 Years AgoShady's Poopong: 22nd Anniversary Edition
PCNorth America
A remastered and expanded version of the 2006 game "Shady's Poopong", developed for the 20th anniversary of the character "Shady".
5 Years AgoAmong Us: Impostor Edition
PS4PS5Xbox OneXbox Series X|SSwitchWorldwide
Play online with 4-15 players as you attempt to hold your spaceship together and return back to civilization. But beware... as there may be an alien impostor aboard!
4 Years AgoQuiz Thiz United Kingdom: Gold Edition
PS4PS5Worldwide
Are you the new quiz master and can you beat your friends on this quiz? Answer questions about this country and collect valuable points! Also, learn new facts about this country while playing!
Kid-Venture 2: Twas the Night Before Christmas
TRS-80North America
The second installment in the Kid Venture series written by James Talley and published by Adventure International.
Galaxy Gates
Apple IINorth America
A space shoter written by Eric Popejoy and published by Adventure International for the Apple II.
Gnome Valley
Apple IINorth America
A action game written by Roger Maine and published by Adventure International for Apple II.
Space Pilot II
C64Europe
Kingsoft released this spacier sequel to Space Pilot in 1985.
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37 Years Ago37 Years AgoFatal Fumes
DOSAustralia
Total Funpak collects four HES-distributed games on one cartridge.
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34 Years AgoScubaman's Quest
DOSWorldwide
Scubaman's Quest is a single-player shareware side-scrolling game. The object is to guide Scubaman to collect treasure and other undersea goodies while avoiding being killed and/or eaten.
Yaken Rodem
MacJapan
Rodem is a stray dog who lives in Hyakujiri Park, a big park in the suburbs. You will be able to live his life, and how you live your life as Rodem is up to you. Eat when hungry.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.