On This Day in Game History

Games released on January 24th over the past 40+ years of the game industry. This list also includes game companies that had historical events on this date.

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1983 41 years ago

1984 40 years ago

1991 33 years ago

1992 32 years ago

Fire 'n Ice was released
NES version (Japan)

Might and Magic was released
TurboGrafx CD version (Japan)

1996 28 years ago

1997 27 years ago

Princess Maker: Fairy Tales Come True was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Peak Performance was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Boundary Gate: Daughter of Kingdom was released
PC-FX version (Japan)

Kyōfu Shinbun was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

2000 24 years ago

2001 23 years ago

SuperChix 76 was released
Windows version (Germany)

2002 22 years ago

Family Diamond was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

SuperLite 3in1 Series: Oekaki Puzzle Shū was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Disciples II: Dark Prophecy was released
Windows version (Germany)

Serious Sam: The Second Encounter was released
Windows version (Germany)

2003 21 years ago

Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 4 was released
retail release - Windows version (Taiwan)

Blue Tea Games

Company founded by Steven Zhao.

Xianjian Qixia Zhuan 2 was released
Windows version (China, Taiwan)

Feed the Snake was released
Windows version (United States)

2004 20 years ago

2005 19 years ago

Powerfox V.3 was released
Newgrounds.com release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

The company secures a deal with the Major League Baseball Association that grants exclusive rights for the next seven years.

SSX: Out of Bounds was released
N-Gage version (United States, Canada)

2006 18 years ago

Torino 2006 was released
Windows version (United States)

Zipper Interactive, Inc.

Company acquired by SCE Worldwide Studios.

Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening - Special Edition was released
PlayStation 2 version (Canada)

World War II Combat: Road to Berlin was released
Xbox version (United States, Canada)

Wonderland Memories was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

PlayStation Studios

The company acquires Zipper Interactive, Inc.

Scratches was released
Windows version (Germany)

2007 17 years ago

Ritual Entertainment

Company acquired by casual games developer MumboJumbo.

SimBin Development Team AB

The company opens a new development studio in Falun, Sweden.

Underground Pool was released
Nintendo DS version (United States)

MumboJumbo, LLC

The company acquires Ritual Entertainment.

Pandemic was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

2008 16 years ago

Exit DS was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

Lucky Star: Ryōō Gakuen Ōtōsai was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

PixelJunk Monsters was released
PSN release - PlayStation 3 version (France)

Lucky Star: Ryōō Gakuen Ōtōsai (DX Pack) was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Jetix Puzzle Buzzle was released
PlayStation 2 version (Australia, New Zealand)

Burnout: Paradise was released
Xbox 360 version (France)

2009 15 years ago

The Legend of Princess was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

2010 14 years ago

Soul was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

A Dreamland Chronicles Game was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

2011 13 years ago

Animals: Spot the Difference was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Paladog was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Jam City Rollergirls was released
download release - Wii version (United States)

Digger Dan & Kaboom was released
download release - Nintendo DSi version (United States)

Wolfenstein 1-D was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Ante Up: Texas Hold em was released
download release - Nintendo DSi version (United States)

Airport Mania: Non-Stop Flights was released
download release - Nintendo DSi version (United States)

Core Defender was released
Newgrounds.com release - Browser version (Worldwide)

2012 12 years ago

Insane 2 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Baumaschinen-Simulator 2012 was released
Simuwelt.de download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Three Dead Zed was released
Desura release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Slydris was released
Desura release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

2013 11 years ago

Neverwinter Nights 2: Complete was released
GOG.com release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Monster Monpiece was released
retail release - PS Vita version (Japan)

Heavy Fire: Shattered Spear was released
retail release - Xbox 360 version (Japan)

Castle Dracula was released
Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Age of Pinballs Pro was released
iPhone version (Worldwide)

Sunny Hillride was released
version 1.0 - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Banana Kong was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Motor Town: Soul of the Machine was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Cocoto: Alien Brick Breaker was released
download release - Nintendo 3DS version (United States)

Ghostbusters was released
v1.0.1 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

2014 10 years ago

1954: Alcatraz was released
Windows version (Austria, Germany, Switzerland)

Guise of the Wolf was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dungeon Nightmares: Complete was released
v1.1 (initial Google Play release - commercial version) - Android version (Worldwide)

SWR JST DX: Selective Memory Erase Effect was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Car Mechanic Simulator: Complete Edition 2014 was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Spaghetti Armageddon was released
Itch.io release - Linux version (Worldwide)

2015 9 years ago

Action Money Ball Coverall Bingo Party was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

2016 8 years ago

Marble Power Blast was released
v1.07 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Trailbreaker: Jupiter Edition was released
v2.1 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

A Dream of Markiplier was released
v1.3 Game Jolt release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2017 7 years ago

Rocksmith: All-new 2014 Edition - Variety Song Pack VII was released
download release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Swordlord was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Happy Drummer was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

My Pet Rock was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Rhem I SE: The Mysterious Land was released
FireFlower release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Cayne was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Alpacapaca Dash was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Kingdom Hearts HD II.8: Final Chapter - Prologue was released
PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Knockout League was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Broken Space was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Drifting Lands was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard - Gold Edition was released
download release - Windows Apps version (Worldwide)

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (Deluxe Edition) was released
download release - Xbox One version (United States)

Deus Ex: Breach was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard - Season Pass was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

Slash It 2 was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Panty Party was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Tricky Towers: Bewitching Brick Bundle was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

2018 6 years ago

A Dump in the Dark was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Redemption Cemetery: Collection was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Kemono Friends Pavilion was released
initial release - Android version (Japan)

American Girl World was released
initial release - Android version (Worldwide)

Meteorfall: Journey was released
v1.0 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Hanger World was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Nonograms Prophecy was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Scrapper was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Legrand Legacy: Tale of the Fatebounds was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

In the Dark was released
Gear VR version (Oculus store release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Sonic Forces: Digital Edition was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Rocket Cows was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Wild Turkey Hunter was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Hover Race was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Jambo was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Out There: Chronicles - Episode 2 was released
v1.0.0 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Floresia I: Intemporel was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Citytopia was released
v0.8.1 soft launch version (initial release) - iPad version (Australia, New Zealand)

Unstoppable Hamster was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Night Fly was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2019 5 years ago

JumpStart Academy Preschool was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Heroic: Magic Duel was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Oik 5 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Frozen Mystery was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

The Ned Balls was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Idle Wizard was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Retro Mystery Club Vol.1: The Ise-Shima Case was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Japan)

WhiTaers was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Utawarerumono: Chiriyuku Mono E No Komoriuta - Season Pass was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Singapore)

Doodle God: Evolution was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada II was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Pikuniku was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Fishing Universe Simulator was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Inside Grass: Little Adventure was released
v0.7 (initial release) - Android version (Worldwide)

King Drift and hajwalah was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom)

Little Imps: A Dungeon Builder was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Nano Golf: Hole in One was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Freecell Battle King was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Japan)

JackQuest: The Tale of the Sword was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom)

2020 4 years ago

Football Killer was released
v1.0.2 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

The Dreams of Candlelight was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Commandos 2: HD Remaster was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Praetorians: HD Remaster was released
GOG.com release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Errant Kingdom was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

The Unseen Fears: Ominous Talent (Collector's Edition) was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Flatspace was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Is the President a Traitor? was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Styx: Shards of Darkness was released
GOG.com release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Commandos 2 & Praetorians: HD Remaster - Double Pack was released
GOG.com release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ghost in the Barn House was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Pull the Pin was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

AshenForest was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Mystery Trackers: The Secret of Watch Hill was released
Big Fish Games release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Butter Royale was released
initial Mac App Store release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Skater Frog was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Twins was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Retro Tanks was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Draw Climber was released
v0.0.3 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

2021 3 years ago

Summit in Space was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Apparition was released
itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Capsule Hotel Simulator was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2022 2 years ago

Argonauts Agency: Chair of Hephaestus was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Twins Edge: Back and Forth was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Hidden Deep was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Bassie & Adriaan: Een Gouden Vangst was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Baroque: Become a Meta-Being was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Amazin' George 2 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Slime Village VR was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dungeon Dwarves was released
v1.0.1 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Shal's Game was released
Newgrounds.com release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Japanese Escape Games: The Room Without Doors was released
v1.0.0 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Kronii is Hungry was released
v1.0 (Google Drive download release) - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

2023 1 years ago

Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters was released
PlayStation 4 version (Worldwide)

Whalien: Unexpected Guests was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Mahōkenshi was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters (Limited Edition) was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

Catoise was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Warlander was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Forspoken was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Epic Games, Inc.

Company discontinues servers for the Unreal series, several early Rock Band titles, 1000 Tiny Claws, Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess, and Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars.

Stella's Pointless Castle Awakening was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Qingren Lei was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Hexagon Puzzle Blocks was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Three Skies was released
v1.0.1 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Forspoken: Digital Deluxe Edition was released
download release - PlayStation 5 version (United States)

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