On This Day in Game History

Games released on April 28 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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1980 44 years ago

1982 42 years ago

Game & Watch Wide Screen: Snoopy Tennis was released
Wide Screen (SP-30) - Dedicated handheld version (Japan)

1983 41 years ago

1988 36 years ago

Desert Commander was released
NES version (Japan)

Tecmo Cup: Soccer Game was released
NES version (Japan)

1989 35 years ago

Holy Diver was released
NES version (Japan)

1990 34 years ago

Snoopy's Magic Show was released
Game Boy version (Japan)

1992 32 years ago

Space Megaforce was released
SNES version (Japan)

Lesser Mern was released
PC-98 version (Japan)

1993 31 years ago

Uju Geobukseon was released
Genesis version (South Korea)

Super Bomberman was released
SNES version (Japan)

1994 30 years ago

Super Bomberman 2 was released
SNES version (Japan)

1995 29 years ago

Astal was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

Tempo Jr. was released
Game Gear version (Japan)

Virtual Hydlide was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

Rapid Reload was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Jumping Flash! was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Super Bomberman 3 was released
SNES version (Japan)

Kawa no Nushi Tsuri 2 was released
SNES version (Japan)

Tails' Skypatrol was released
Game Gear version (Japan)

Fatal Fury 3: Road to the Final Victory was released
Neo Geo CD version (United States)

1998 26 years ago

Spec Ops: Rangers Lead the Way was released
Windows version (United States)

1999 25 years ago

beatmania for WonderSwan was released
WonderSwan version (Japan)

Soul of the Samurai was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Hanasaka Tenshi Tentenkun no Beat Breaker was released
Game Boy Color version (Japan)

2000 24 years ago

Allegiance was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

UEFA Euro 2000 was released
PlayStation version (United Kingdom)

Lemmings Revolution was released
Windows version (France)

2001 23 years ago

Gran Turismo 3: A-spec was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Spy Fox: "Operation Ozone" was released
Macintosh version (United States)

2003 21 years ago

Jamsworks Co., Ltd.

Company founded in Japan.

2004 20 years ago

Popful Mail: Stage 4 was released
i-mode release - DoJa version (Japan)

Turtle Bay was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Clannad was released
Windows version (Japan)

Lineage II: The Chaotic Chronicle (Collector's DVD Edition) was released
Windows version (United States)

City of Heroes was released
Windows version (United States)

Orange Pocket: Lute was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Lineage II: The Chaotic Chronicle was released
Windows version (Germany)

Hitman: Contracts was released
Xbox version (Germany)

Trivial Pursuit: Unhinged was released
Windows version (United States)

2005 19 years ago

Mabino Style was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Pastagames SARL

The company is acquired by Infraworlds.

Guild Wars was released
Windows version (United States, Canada)

Classic Action: Devilish was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

No Surrender: Battle of the Bulge was released
Windows version (Germany)

Sega Ages 2500: Vol.19 - Fighting Vipers was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Dear My Friend: Love Like Powdery Snow was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Love Doll: Lovely Idol (Shokai Genteiban) was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Heavyweight Thunder was released
Windows version (Russia)

Elixir Studios

Officials from British developer Elixir Studios have announced that the company is ceasing day-to-day operations, as all remaining assets and IP are sold.

Filao

The company acquires French development studio Pastagames.

The Tower SP was released
Game Boy Advance version (Japan)

Hello Kitty: Roller Rescue was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

2006 18 years ago

Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge was released
Windows version (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden)

Eastern Road GP was released
Back to Games release - Windows version (Germany)

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

The company closes down its internal development studio Indie Built, Inc.

Word Travels was released
Big Fish Games download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The King of Fighters 2006 was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

WWII: Tank Battles was released
PlayStation 2 version (United Kingdom)

Guild Wars: Factions (Collector's Edition) was released
Windows version (Germany)

Star Wolves 2 was released
"1C:КОЛЛЕКЦИЯ ИГРУШЕК" ("1С: Game Collection") series (DVD-ROM version) - Windows version (Russia)

Shokrok Throwdown was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Wolfschanze was released
Windows version (Russia)

Paradox Interactive AB

Paradox Interactive opens GamersGate.net, a download portal for PC games.

Guild Wars: Factions was released
Windows version (Germany)

Indie Built, Inc.

Company closed down by Take-Two Interactive.

Guerrilla Strike was released
PlayStation 2 version (Germany)

GamersGate AB

Portal launched by Paradox Interactive.

Guild Wars (Edition 2006) was released
Windows version (Germany)

Izumi Jiken Files Vol. 1: Shiosai-hen was released
DoCoMo Get!! Petit Appli release - DoJa version (Japan)

2007 17 years ago

Nintendo Co., Ltd.

The company acquires 80% of the shares of Monolith Software, Inc. and thus takes over the company.

Battle Fantasia was released
Arcade version (Japan)

Monolith Software, Inc.

Nintendo acquires 80% of the company and it is thus taken over. 16% of the shares remain at the initial investor Namco Bandai.

2008 16 years ago

Alien 8 was released
Download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

SilverBirch Studios Inc.

SilverBirch, Inc. announces intentions to acquire Lighthouse Interactive Game Publishing as their first step in building an integrated video company.

Sixty Five Million and One BC was released
version 1.0 release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Beebo Deluxe was released
PlayFirst download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Sango 2 was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Sudden Strike I+II: L'Intégrale was released
Windows version (France)

Lighthouse Interactive Game Publishing BV

SilverBirch announces its intentions to acquire the company as its first step in building an integrated video company.

2009 15 years ago

3 Days: Zoo Mystery was released
Download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

WarioWare: D.I.Y. was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

Ishar + Ishar 2 was released
GOG.com release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Rock Band: Jane's Addiction - Nothing's Shocking (Album) was released
download release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Free Realms was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Samantha Swift and the Golden Touch was released
Download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Elite Forces: Unit 77 was released
Nintendo DS version (United States)

2010 14 years ago

Hazen was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ironclads: American Civil War was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ironclads: High Seas was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Critical Studio

The company is founded

Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Tecmo Bowl Throwback was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Fiction Fixers: Adventures in Wonderland (Premium Edition) was released
Amazon electronic release - Windows version (United States)

A+ Airport was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

Spazzle Gold was released
iPhone version (Worldwide)

Fiction Fixers: Adventures in Wonderland was released
iWin electronic release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Tiger Eye Part I: Curse of the Riddle Box was released
Download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Castle & Co was released
Facebook release - Browser version (Worldwide)

2011 13 years ago

DeckMake Fantasy was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Mythos was released
Windows version (Germany)

Fallen Shadows: Coming Home was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 - Portable (Collector's Edition) was released
PSP version (United Kingdom)

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron was released
retail release - Xbox 360 version (Japan)

Mount & Blade: Collection was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Snuggle Truck was released
iPhone version (Worldwide)

Deca Sports Extreme was released
Nintendo 3DS version (Japan)

LaserCat was released
Xbox 360 version (United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom)

Amanda Rose: The Game of Time was released
Big Fish Games download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Fast Five the Movie: Official Game was released
iPhone version (Worldwide)

Prank Call was released
download release - Xbox 360 version (United States, United Kingdom)

Hotel Mogul: Las Vegas was released
Alawar.com release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dream Chronicles: The Book of Water (Collector's Edition) was released
Big Fish Games release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Cradle of Rome / Cradle of Egypt: Double Pack was released
Nintendo DS version (United Kingdom)

Gears was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

2012 12 years ago

Dragon Story was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Honey Badger: Slayer of Memes was released
XNA Indie release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

2013 11 years ago

Heads Up! was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Persist was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

2014 10 years ago

Fiesta was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Undead Syndrome 2 was released
Xbox Live Indie Games release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

2-bit Cowboy was released
v1.0 (initial release - commercial version) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Battlepillars: Gold Edition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Base Busters was released
v1.0.0 (Soft launch) - iPhone version (Australia, New Zealand)

Stop the Xoid! was released
XNA Indie release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

The Sun and Moon was released
itch.io release - Browser version (Worldwide)

2015 9 years ago

Tractor Farm Mania was released
Android version (Worldwide)

Shadowrun Chronicles: Boston Lockdown was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Carp Fishing Simulator was released
Steam Early Access Release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Omega Quintet was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Rocksmith: All-new 2014 Edition - Dethklok Song Pack was released
Download release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Brawl was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Agar.io was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Verdun: 1914-1918 was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

WWE 2K15 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Flem was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Omega Quintet (Limited Edition) was released
PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Dead or Alive 5: Last Round - Showstoppers Encore Set was released
download release - Xbox One version (United States)

Star Wars: Mega Bundle was released
download release - PS Vita version (United States)

Battlefield: Hardline - Ultimate Shortcut Bundle was released
Download release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Battlefield: Hardline - Player Shortcut Bundle was released
Origin release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Toukiden: Kiwami was released
download release - PS Vita version (United States)

2016 8 years ago

3030 Deathwar: Redux was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Neon Chrome was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Offworld Trading Company was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Cyberpong was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Lilycle Rainbow Stage!!! was released
Windows version (Japan)

Egz: The Origin of the Universe was released
v1.0.1 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Angry Birds: Action! was released
v2.0.1 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Back in 1995 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Wacky Wheels HD was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Bunny Bash was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Pet Rescue Puzzle Saga was released
v0.6.19 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Left Alone was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Blaster Simulator: Blast like a Pro! was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Princess Dress Up was released
v1.0.7 (Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

PGM was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

EVE Burst Error R was released
PS Vita version (Japan)

Kirby: Planet Robobot was released
eShop release - Nintendo 3DS version (Japan)

Campaign Clicker was released
Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Tale of Wuxia was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Punch Line was released
download release - PS Vita version (Japan)

Fated: The Silent Oath was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge was released
download release - Nintendo 3DS version (United States)

Pharaonic was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2017 7 years ago

Glider Island was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Fantasy Mosaics 22: Summer Vacation was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

One Dog Story was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Gem Hunter was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Vertical Strike: Endless Challenge was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Blossoms Bloom Brightest was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Sonic the Hedgehog: Blasting Adventure was released
Game Jolt release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Viking Rage was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Just Ignore Them was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Vagrant Hearts Zero was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Period Cube: Shackles of Amadeus was released
download release - PS Vita version (United States)

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was released
retail release - Nintendo Switch version (Belgium, The Netherlands)

Little Nightmares: Complete Edition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dong-Jin Rice-hime was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Gold Rush! 2 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Higurashi: When They Cry Kai - Ch.5: Meakashi was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

River City Melee: Battle Royal Special was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

The Archotek Project was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Westboro was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Little Nightmares was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Little Nightmares (Six Edition) was released
retail release - PlayStation 4 version (Belgium, The Netherlands)

Fancy Beats was released
Gear VR version (Oculus Store release) - Android version (Worldwide)

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

History 2048 was released
v1.0.5 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Mini Ghost was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2018 6 years ago

Freedom March: Rebel Leader was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Draw It! was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Gravity Pull! was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

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

Break Bricks: Ball's Quest was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

2019 5 years ago

Sellswords: Ashen Company was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Idle Cooking Emperor was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

2020 4 years ago

Sakura Wars (Launch Edition) was released
PlayStation 4 version (Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom)

Shinobi Warfare was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

30 Days of Plague was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Sakura Wars was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Chaos was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Wild West and Wizards was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Second Extinction was released
Game Preview version - Windows Apps version (Worldwide)

WarriOrb was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Get Packed was released
Stadia version (Worldwide)

Wild Russia was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Gears Tactics was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Wind and Wilting Blossom was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds: Pioneer Edition was released
Stadia version (Worldwide)

One Try, One Kill was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (Chicken Dinner Edition) was released
Stadia version (Worldwide)

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

2021 3 years ago

Idle Inventor: Factory Tycoon was released
v1.0.0 - iPad version (Worldwide)

Robin Hood: Hail to the King was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Everyday♪ Today's Menu for Emiya Family was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Japan)

Forest Camp Story was released
v1.0.3 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Security Breach: Fury's Rage was released
Game Jolt release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Drunken Samurai was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Summoners War: Lost Centuria was released
v1.0.0 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

A Token War was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Crystal Rider was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Grisaia: Phantom Trigger 01 to 05 was released
retail release - Nintendo Switch version (Japan)

Alpha Particle was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Taiwan Monster Fruit: Prologue was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

R-Type Final 2 was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Japan)

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

2022 2 years ago

Kapital: Sparks of Revolution was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Haiku, the Robot was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

NeuroWorm was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Save Room was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Kaiju Wars was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

HunterX was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Knotwords was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Cities: VR was released
Quest version (Worldwide)

Aria Chronicle: Necroknight Amazon Bundle was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Japan, New Zealand)

Few Nights More was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

OshiRabu: Waifus Over Husbandos + Love･or･die was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Japan, United Kingdom)

SGS' Pacific D-Day was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Tigey's Gift was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Five Stages of Pink was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Dino Nest was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Hishōzame! Same! Same! Toaplan Arcade Garage was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Japan)

New Terra was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Golden Bros was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Aria Chronicle: Amazon & Necroknight Additional Hero Set was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Japan, New Zealand)

Guilt: The Deathless was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dreamin' Her was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Jelly Adventure was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Spirits of the Hellements was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dig Deep was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

2023 1 years ago

Laya's Horizon was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Temple of Kasthet was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Deathwish Enforcers was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States)

Academy Carols was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Star Wars: Jedi - Survivor: Deluxe Edition was released
retail release - Xbox Series version (Mexico)

Chernobyl: Origins was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Casino Heist was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Independent Arts Software GmbH

Acquired by astragon Software GmbH.

War Thunder Mobile was released
download release - Android version (United States)

Of Frost and Flowers was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Tomorrow, We Enter The Void was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Hidden Cats In Town was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Unalive 010 was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Space Wing Cadet was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Just Keep Running was released
itch.io release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Depths of Insanity was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Varney Lake was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Gematombe was released
download release - PlayStation 5 version (United States)

Paper Bride 4: Bound Love was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Leveling Up Girls In Another World was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Star Wars: Jedi - Survivor was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Minabo: A walk through life was released
download release - PlayStation 5 version (Worldwide)

Elegies: Aya was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Don't Take It Personally, I Just Don't Like You was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

The C64 Collection 2 was released
mail order release - Evercade version (Worldwide)

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