On This Day in Game History

Games released on April 27 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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1969 55 years ago

1981 43 years ago

1988 36 years ago

Famicom Tantei Club: Kieta Kōkeisha was released
Disk 1 - NES version (Japan)

1989 35 years ago

Dragon Buster II: Yami no Fūin was released
NES version (Japan)

Susanoō Densetsu was released
TurboGrafx-16 version (Japan)

1990 34 years ago

SD Snatcher was released
MSX version (Japan)

Super Soccer was released
TurboGrafx-16 version (Japan)

Aoi Blink was released
TurboGrafx-16 version (Japan)

Barunba was released
TurboGrafx-16 version (Japan)

Mercenary Force was released
Game Boy version (Japan)

Final Fantasy III was released
NES version (Japan)

1991 33 years ago

Shockman was released
TurboGrafx-16 version (Japan)

Karakuri Kengōden: Musashi Lord was released
Game Boy version (Japan)

1992 32 years ago

Kirby's Dream Land was released
Game Boy version (Japan)

1994 30 years ago

Midway Home Entertainment, Inc.

The company is founded.

1995 29 years ago

Game Boy Gallery was released
Game Boy version (United Kingdom)

1996 28 years ago

Eracha was released
DOS version (South Korea)

1997 27 years ago

Star Fox 64 was released
Nintendo 64 version (Japan)

1999 25 years ago

Super Smash Bros. was released
Nintendo 64 version (United States)

2000 24 years ago

Rally de Europe was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Samba De Amigo was released
Dreamcast version (Japan)

Wuz↑b? Produce: Street Dancer was released
WonderSwan version (Japan)

Art Camion Sugorokuden was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Memories Off: Pure was released
Neo Geo Pocket Color version (Japan)

Power Stone 2 was released
Dreamcast version (Japan)

Ø Story was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

EverGrace was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Sorcerian: Shichisei Mahō no Shito was released
Limited music CD edition - Dreamcast version (Japan)

Lattice was released
Major Wave Series - PlayStation version (Japan)

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask was released
Nintendo 64 version (Japan)

United Game Artists

Company founded.

2K Australia Pty. Ltd

The Australian division of Irrational Games is established in Canberra, headed by Jonathan Chey.

Dance Dance Revolution: Club Version - Dreamcast Edition was released
Dreamcast version (Japan)

Breath of Fire IV was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Simple 1500 Series: Vol.28 - The Dungeon RPG was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Starlancer was released
Windows version (United States)

Ghost Story Games, LLC

The Australian division of Irrational Games is established in Canberra, headed by Jonathan Chey.

2001 23 years ago

Löwenzahn 5: Geschichten aus Natur, Umwelt und Technik was released
Macintosh / Windows hybrid release - Macintosh version (Germany)

Tropico was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

eRacer was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

2003 21 years ago

PuffBOMB was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

2004 20 years ago

Strategy 3: The Dark Legions was released
registered download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2005 19 years ago

Xing Interactive C.V.

The company opens an office in Indonesia with the purpose of publishing and distributing PC and video games in that country: Xing International Asia, Ltd.

Motocross Mania 3 was released
Xbox version (United States)

2006 18 years ago

Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge was released
Windows version (Austria, Germany, Switzerland)

Sound Novel Portable: Machi - Unmei no Kōsaten: Tokubetsu-hen was released
PSP version (Japan)

The Adventures of Darwin was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Smarties: Meltdown was released
PlayStation 2 version (Italy, Spain)

Petz: Dogz 2 was released
<i>Ochaken no Heya DS</i> - Nintendo DS version (Japan)

Knight Tales: Land Of Bitterness was released
J2ME version (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom)

Étude Prologue: Yureugoku Kokoro no Katachi was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Sega Ages 2500: Vol.27 - Panzer Dragoon was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Sega Ages 2500: Vol.26 - Dynamite Deka was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Essential Sudoku DS was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon was released
PSP version (Japan)

2007 17 years ago

God of War II (Special Edition) was released
PlayStation 2 version (United Kingdom)

SingStar: Pop Hits was released
PlayStation 2 version (United Kingdom)

Forge was released
download release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Buzz! The Mega Quiz was released
PlayStation 2 version (United Kingdom)

The Equestrian was released
Windows version (Germany)

Stargate Online Trading Card Game was released
Windows version (United States)

2008 16 years ago

Corvette Evolution GT was released
Nintendo DS version (United States, Canada)

2009 15 years ago

Jewel Match was released
Nintendo DS version (Germany)

Clubhouse Games Express: Card Classics was released
download release - Nintendo DSi version (United States)

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

2010 14 years ago

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Elite Echelon Edition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dead to Rights: Retribution was released
PlayStation 3 version (Canada)

Alive 4-ever Returns was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

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

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa was released
retail release - PlayStation 3 version (United States)

Super Street Fighter IV was released
Xbox 360 version (United States)

A+ Ace 2 King was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Super Mario Bros. Crossover was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Winds of Steel was released
Android version (Worldwide)

Grepolis was released
v1.11 - Browser version (Worldwide)

PixelJunk Monsters: Deluxe was released
PSP version (United States)

Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley was released
PSP version (United States)

Battle of Giants: Dinosaurs Strike was released
Wii version (The Netherlands)

2011 13 years ago

Spike: A Love Story was released
Newgrounds release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Clash of Elementalists was released
download release - Nintendo DSi version (Japan)

Heroes of Zulula was released
Android version (Worldwide)

Unpleasant Horse was released
v1.0.1 - iPhone version (Worldwide)

The 7th Guest: Infection was released
v1.0 - iPad version (Worldwide)

Zynga Mobile UK

It is announced that Wonderland Software was acquired by Zynga Game Network.

Nin²-Jump was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Order & Chaos: Online was released
v1.0.0 - iPad version (Worldwide)

Outland was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Sci-Fighters was released
Kongregate release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Zenonia 3: The Midgard Story was released
iPhone version (Worldwide)

Trouble Witches Neo! was released
download release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

2012 12 years ago

Living Legends: Ice Rose was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

City Zombified was released
XNA Indie release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Dark Dimensions: Wax Beauty (Collector's Edition) was released
Big Fish Games release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Adam's Venture: Episode 3 - Revelations was released
Windows version (Germany)

Gothic: Complete Collection was released
retail release - Windows version (Czechia, Slovakia)

dtp entertainment AG

dtp entertainment AG files for insolvency

Cherry Tree High: Comedy Club! was released
cherrytreehigh.com download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Mister Jump was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

2013 11 years ago

Aliens vs Romans was released
XNA Indie release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

2014 10 years ago

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Lost Alpha was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Gun Princess 2 was released
64Digits release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Milly and Marty's Mega-Market Mayhem! was released
itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Vectrex Multicart Bundle was released
Vectrex version (Worldwide)

2015 9 years ago

Ys Chronicles 1 was released
v1.0.0 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Cube Escape: Seasons was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Son of Nor was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Cosmochoria was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Microgue was released
v1.1 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Earthtongue was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Koi-Koi Japan was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Chalkboard Pinball was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

State of Decay: Year-One Survival Edition - Day One was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Way of the Pixelated Fist was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

InsanZ: The Cake is a Lie was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2016 8 years ago

Snooker Nation Championship 2016 was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Panic Room was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Battles of the Ancient World was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

State of Anarchy was released
Steam Release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Evony: The King's Return was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Wailing Heights was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Girls Escape the Hell was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Picross e7 was released
download release - Nintendo 3DS version (Japan)

Desire: Remaster Ver. was released
download release - PS Vita version (Japan)

Apestorm: Full Bananas was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

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

Disco Caldo was released
Game Jolt release - Android version (Worldwide)

Lost in Reefs: Antarctic was released
Play+Smile release - Windows version (Germany)

Falling Stars: War of Empires was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

PBS KIDS Games was released
Android version (Worldwide)

Pico Park was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dark Romance: The Swan Sonata (Collector's Edition) was released
v1.0.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Pathfinder Adventures was released
v1.00 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Abandoned Knight was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

North was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Emerge: Cities of the Apocalypse was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Big Hunter was released
v1.0.1 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

2017 7 years ago

Slice, Dice & Rice was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Expeditions: Viking was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Vol.01 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Bunny Hop League was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

NieR: Automata (Digital Premium Edition) was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Hong Kong, South Korea)

Match Land was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Summer Lesson: Miyamoto Hikari Collection was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan)

Slowdrive was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Ancient Rus was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Blackjack Bailey VR was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Ana the Game was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Tsuihō Senkyo was released
download release - PS Vita version (Japan)

Dr. Doyle & The Mystery Of The Cloche Hat was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Vol.02 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Riptale was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Comet Strike was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Treasure of the Forgotten City was released
v1.0.1 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Airis was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Binary Dash was released
v1.1 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Magic Room Escape was released
Kongregate release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Titan Slayer was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Agatha Knife was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Absolutely Unstoppable MineRun was released
download release - Wii U version (United States)

Bendy and the Ink Machine was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

2018 6 years ago

NoReload Heroes was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Welcome to Basingstoke was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Reframed was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Monster Prom was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Magic Scroll Tactics was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Korgan was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

Apocryph was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Not So Middle Ages was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

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

Shantae: 1/2 Genie Hero - Ultimate Edition was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

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

Spring in Japan: Mosaic Edition was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Fairy Escape was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Firebird: The Unfinished was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Shantae: 1/2 Genie Hero - Ultimate Edition (Day One Edition) was released
Nintendo Switch version (France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom)

Mosaic: Game of Gods II was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Thin Silence was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Lock Her Up: The Trump Supremacy was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Space Battlecruiser was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

MazM: The Phantom of the Opera was released
v1.1.3 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Seyenapse Pte. Ltd.

Launched CREATE VR game on Oculus (desktop VR).

Quest of Vidhuraa was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ages of Mages: The Last Keeper was released
steam release 0.9.9.7 - Windows version (Worldwide)

Rolling Line was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2019 5 years ago

Infinitely up 3 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2020 4 years ago

Amanda's Magic Book 2 was released
Big Fish Games release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

BattleParty was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Sweet Solitaire: School Witch was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

SnowRunner: Year 1 Pass was released
download release - Xbox One version (Australia, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom)

SnowRunner was released
download release - Xbox One version (United Kingdom)

Knock Harder was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Moving Out was released
download release - Xbox One version (United Kingdom)

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

The Wild Darkness was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

What Makes Us Special was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Test: Hypothesis Rising was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2021 3 years ago

Clan O'Conall and the Crown of the Stag was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Spike: Volleyball Story was released
Initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Pandemic Love was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Sixit was released
v2.2104.3701 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Super Chopper was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Pog was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Bloody Paws Unleashed was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

A Taste of the Past was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Super Huey 1 & 2 Airdrop was released
Steam release (Commodore 64 versions) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Simona's Requiem was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Dome Romantik was released
itch.io release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Garden Magic was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2022 2 years ago

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

Echoes of Mana was released
initial release - Android version (Worldwide)

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

The Trespasser was released
itch.io download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Forgotten Hill: Tales was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Building Bar Company was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Subway Hero Run was released
v0.1.2625 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Romans: Age of Caesar was released
download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Abyss Memory: Fallen Angel and the Path of Magic was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Elemental Angel III was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Klotzen! Panzer Battles was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

2023 1 years ago

Huanying Jiaru Qiqu She was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Unwording was released
GOG.com release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Unboxing the Cryptic Killer was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

The Last Case of Benedict Fox was released
download release - Windows Apps version (Worldwide)

ArcRunner was released
GOG.com release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Commander: World War II was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Family Bash was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Mercenaries Lament: Requiem of the Silver Wolf was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States)

Eukarion Tales 2 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Cursed Fables: Twisted Tower was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

NFBL: National Fantasy Basketball League was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dungeon Drafters was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Creepy Syndrome was released
download release - PlayStation 5 version (United States)

Goblin's Expedition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Mail Time was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

L/Right Reflection was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

At the dream end was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Bramble: The Mountain King was released
download release - Xbox Series version (Worldwide)

Ash of Gods: The Way was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Worldwide)

Star Wars: Heritage Pack was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Picross S9 was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Worldwide)

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

Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova was released
Early Access version (Epic Games Store release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

2024 0 years ago

Trash in the Flower Garden was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Customized Girlfriend was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Fallen Angels was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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