On This Day in Game History

Games released on March 25 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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1987 38 years ago

Lost Word of JeNnY: Ushinawareta Message was released
NES version (Japan)

1988 37 years ago

R-Type I was released
TurboGrafx-16 version (Japan)

1991 34 years ago

Aspect Co., Ltd.
Company founded.

Alpha Mission II was released
Arcade version (Japan)

1992 33 years ago

1993 32 years ago

3 Count Bout was released
Arcade version (Japan)

Skyblazer was released
SNES version (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden)

Ultima VII: Part Two - Serpent Isle was released
DOS version (United States)

1994 31 years ago

Super Robot Taisen EX was released
SNES version (Japan)

EMIT Vol. 1: Toki no Maigo was released
FM Towns version (Japan)

Kenyū Densetsu Yaiba was released
SNES version (Japan)

Space Invaders was released
SNES version (Japan)

A/X-101 was released
SEGA CD version (Japan)

Slayers was released
3.5" disk release - PC-98 version (Japan)

The Elder Scrolls: Arena was released
3.5" Disk release - DOS version (United States)

Scratch Golf was released
Game Gear version (Japan)

Super Ice Hockey was released
SNES version (Japan)

Adventures of Lolo was released
Game Boy version (Japan)

Mega Man Soccer was released
SNES version (Japan)

Yū Yū Hakusho: Horobishi Mono no Gyakushū was released
Game Gear version (Japan)

Disney's Aladdin was released
Game Gear version (Japan)

1996 29 years ago

Zork Nemesis: The Forbidden Lands was released
DOS version (United States)

Silent Hunter was released
DOS version (United States)

1997 28 years ago

Totally Games, Inc.
Company incorporated as Totally Games.

1998 27 years ago

Liberation Day was released
Windows version (Germany)

Deadly Arts was released
Nintendo 64 version (Japan)

Hard Truck: Road to Victory was released
Windows version (Russia)

Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit was released
PlayStation version (United States)

1999 26 years ago

2K Czech, s.r.o.
The company established branches in Prague, Czech Republic and Bratislava, Slovakia.

Tehodoki Mahjong: Nyūmon-hen was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Bass Rise was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Digital Monster Ver. WonderSwan was released
WonderSwan version (Japan)

Puzzle Mania 2 was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

CART: Flag to Flag was released
Dreamcast version (Japan)

To Heart was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Blue Stinger was released
Dreamcast version (Japan)

Sound Novel Evolution 1: Otogirisō Sosei-hen was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Rising Zan: The Samurai Gunman was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

2000 25 years ago

Business Tycoon was released
Windows version (Germany)

Tomb Raider: The Lost Artifact was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

2001 24 years ago

Army Men: Green Rogue was released
PlayStation 2 version (Australia)

2002 23 years ago

Freedom Force was released
Windows version (United States)

Sonic Fishing was released
i-mode - DoJa version (Japan)

Half-Life: Platinum Collection was released
Windows version (Germany)

2003 22 years ago

Orion
The company is established.

Cabela's 4x4 Off-Road Adventure III was released
Windows version (United States)

Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis was released
PlayStation 2 version (Canada)

The Sims was released
Xbox version (Canada)

Shadowbane was released
Windows version (United States)

2004 21 years ago

Campaigns on the Danube 1805 & 1809 was released
Windows version (United States)

World Tour Soccer 2005 was released
Rode Duivels/Diables Rouges edition - PlayStation 2 version (Belgium)

Far Cry was released
Windows version (Germany)

MTX Mototrax was released
PlayStation 2 version (Germany)

Tenohira wo, Taiyou ni was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Dragon Quest V: Tenkū no Hanayome was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Unreal Tournament 2004 was released
Windows version (Italy)

Castle Shikigami 2 (Deluxe Edition) was released
Dreamcast version (Japan)

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow was released
Xbox version (Germany)

Lime Iro Senkitan: Jun - Meiji Nihon, Otome Sakimorisu. (DX Pack) was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Sega Ages 2500: Vol.11 - Hokuto no Ken was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

2005 20 years ago

Iron Phoenix was released
Xbox version (United States)

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

Clumsy Shumsy was released
PlayStation 2 version (United Kingdom)

Melty Blood: Act Cadenza was released
Sega NAOMI release - Arcade version (Japan)

Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening was released
PlayStation 2 version (Italy)

Billy Blade: Temple of Time was released
Windows version (Sweden)

Board Games Gallery was released
PlayStation 2 version (United Kingdom)

Stolen was released
Windows version (Sweden)

Elite Warriors: Vietnam was released
Windows version (United States)

FIFA Soccer was released
PSP version (United States, Canada)

Gary Grigsby's World at War was released
Windows version (United States)

SpinDrive Ping Pong was released
PlayStation 2 version (France)

2006 19 years ago

Balloon Express was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

2008 17 years ago

Baby Mama: Destination Insemination was released
Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Sega Ages 2500: Vol.32 - Phantasy Star: Complete Collection was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

ROM Check Fail was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - My Life as a King was released
Wii version (Japan)

Dark Sector was released
PlayStation 3 version (United States)

Viking: Battle for Asgard was released
PlayStation 3 version (United States, Canada)

My Pokémon Ranch was released
Wii version (Japan)

Lost: Via Domus - The Video Game was released
Xbox 360 version (Russia)

No One Can Stop the Farm Pioneer was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Pogo Addiction Solitaire was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

2009 16 years ago

Buzz! Brain of the UK was released
French version - PSP version (France)

Nevermore was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

PuzzleBloom was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Uno Rush was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Karin and the Hidden Lake was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

2010 15 years ago

Are You Fast Enough? was released
XNA Indie release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Chaos;Head: Love Chu☆Chu! (Limited Edition) was released
Xbox 360 version (Japan)

The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom (Collector Edition) was released
Windows version (Germany)

Love was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Anarchy: Rush Hour was released
download release - PlayStation 3 version (United States)

Haunted Manor: Lord of Mirrors (Collector's Edition) was released
Download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Prison Break: The Conspiracy was released
PlayStation 3 version (France)

Burst Error: EVE The 1st. was released
PSP version (Japan)

Distant Worlds was released
v1.0.1 - Windows version (Worldwide)

Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage was released
Xbox 360 version (Japan)

Racquet Sports was released
Wii version (Germany)

Manic Monkey Mayhem was released
download release - PlayStation 3 version (United Kingdom)

Just Cause 2: Black Market Chaos Pack was released
PSN release - PlayStation 3 version (Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands)

Future Wars was released
Windows version (Germany)

Alien Zombie Death was released
download release - PlayStation 3 version (United States)

Chaos;Head: Love Chu☆Chu! was released
retail release - Xbox 360 version (Japan)

History Egypt: Engineering an Empire was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

2011 14 years ago

Wildlife Park 3 was released
Windows version (Germany)

Oozi: Earth Adventure - Episode 1 was released
XNA Indie release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Crazy Machines: Elements was released
Windows version (Germany)

Nintendo 3DS (included games) was released
Nintendo 3DS version (Ireland, United Kingdom)

Jewel Quest Solitaire Trio was released
Nintendo DS version (United Kingdom)

Pilotwings Resort was released
Nintendo 3DS version (Austria)

Starpoint Gemini was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

3 Days: Amulet Secret was released
play+smile release - Windows version (Germany)

The Sims: Medieval was released
Windows / Macintosh hybrid release - Windows version (Czechia, Slovakia)

Sid Meier's Civilization V: Game of the Year Edition was released
Windows version (Germany)

Dissidia 012: Final Fantasy (Legacy Edition) was released
PSP version (United Kingdom)

2012 13 years ago

Preschool and Kindergarten Learning Games was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Madness: Project Nexus was released
newgrounds.com release - Browser version (Worldwide)

2013 12 years ago

Pac-Man + Tournaments was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Ninja Village was released
v1.0.4 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Escape Game: The Last Door was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Recoil Witch Hasami was released
v1.3 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Warframe was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

PUK was released
Android version (Worldwide)

Bunny Quest was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

BioShock Infinite was released
PlayStation 3 version (United States)

2014 11 years ago

The Witch and the Hundred Knight was released
PlayStation 3 version (United States, Canada)

Ether One was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Pro Hunts was released
retail release - PlayStation 3 version (United States, United Kingdom)

Destiny of Spirits was released
download release - PS Vita version (United States)

Little Tail Story was released
initial release - Android version (Japan)

Diablo III: Reaper of Souls (Collector's Edition) was released
Macintosh version (Austria, Switzerland)

The Adventures of Perseus was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Battlefield 4: Ultimate Shortcut Bundle was released
Download release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Rocksmith: All-new 2014 Edition - Matchbox Twenty Song Pack was released
download release - PlayStation 3 version (United States)

Battlefield 4: Vehicle Shortcut Bundle was released
PSN release - PlayStation 4 version (The Netherlands)

Deception IV: Blood Ties was released
download release - PS Vita version (United States)

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

Battlefield 4: Weapon Shortcut Bundle was released
Download release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Zenodyne was released
Game Jolt release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Smite: Battleground of the Gods was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Battlefield 4: Soldier Shortcut Bundle was released
Download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

Ether One was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Northern Tale 3 was released
MSN Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends - Complete Edition was released
PS Vita version (United States)

Call of Duty: Ghosts - Gold Edition was released
Download release - Xbox One version (United States)

2015 10 years ago

Sky Battles was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Compass Point: West was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

OLYM was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Etherium was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Trace was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

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

Band of Drones was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Prison Break: Lockdown was released
full version (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Dyscourse was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Red Lake was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Pixel Bounce was released
v1 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Silly Sausage in Meat Land was released
v1.0.1 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

God of War: Ascension - Ultimate was released
download release - PlayStation 3 version (United Kingdom)

Chef Emma was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Grim Facade: A Wealth of Betrayal was released
Windows version (Germany)

Cuban Missile Crisis + Ice Crusade Pack was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

∞ Infinity Loop was released
v1.1 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Hospital Manager was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Home: Boov Pop! was released
v2.0.2 - iPad version (Worldwide)

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

2016 9 years ago

MiniGolf Mania was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

Hyrule Warriors: Legends was released
Nintendo 3DS version (United States)

The Abbey of Crime: Extensum was released
download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

SAMOLIOTIK was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

WolfQuest was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Grim Tales: The Heir was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Forestry 2017: The Simulation was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Hush Hush was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Zombies on a Plane was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Lamia's Game Room was released
v.1.0.7 (Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Preston Sterling and the Legend of Excalibur was released
v1.0 (initial Google Play full version release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Jockey Rush: Horse Racing UK was released
v1.16 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

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

Slain: Back from Hell was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2017 8 years ago

2-bit 2-Cowboy was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Sisters: Faye & Elsa - Part I was released
initial Google Daydream version (Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

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

Seedship was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

2018 7 years ago

Geek Fighter was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

8 Ball was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Royal Detective: The Princess Returns was released
Big Fish Games release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Ostalgie: The Berlin Wall was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

2019 6 years ago

Dissidia: Final Fantasy NT Free Edition - 3rd Appearance Special Set for Terra & Kefka was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Walsingham Files: Chapter 1 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Katana Soul was released
Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

The Through Abandoned Series Bundle was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Unicycle Giraffe was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Picross Hansel and Gretel: Nonograms was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Through Abandoned: The Refuge was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Code Cracker was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Call me a Legend was released
v1.0.13 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

FMV Murder Mystery Bundle was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

2020 5 years ago

Bleach: Immortal Soul was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

The Casebook of Arkady Smith was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom)

Rakion: Chaos Force was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Snake Core was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 was released
download release - Xbox One version (Japan)

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

GyroBlade was released
v1.0 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius was released
initial release - iPad version (United States)

SweetTooth was released
Oculus Go version (Worldwide)

Tappy Raven was released
Google Play release 1.1 (2) - Android version (Worldwide)

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

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

2021 4 years ago

Pilot's Misadventures was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

USA Truck Simulator was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Space Ninja Simulator was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

Zombieland: Headshot Fever was released
Oculus Rift version (Oculus Store release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

One Escape was released
download release - PlayStation 5 version (Australia, New Zealand)

Cat's Life: Jigsaw Puzzles was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Fabled Woods was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Animal Doctor was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United Kingdom)

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

Evil Inside was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Home Sweet Home: Survive was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dandy Ace was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Ritual was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Mech Mechanic Simulator was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Goddess Of War Ashley was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Clea 2 was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

Tank Brawl 2: Armor Fury was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

Where's Samantha? was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Tennis World Tour 2: Complete Edition was released
download release - PlayStation 5 version (United States)

Fishing Fighters: The Master of Misugami was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Japan)

Rhem III SE: The Secret Library was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Super Mecha Champions was released
iPhone version (Worldwide)

The Quintessential Quintuplets: Memories of a Quintessential Summer was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Japan)

Hunting Simulator 2: Elite Edition was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

Bro, Where's My Head? was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Sacred Cubes was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Balan Wonderworld was released
download release - Xbox Series version (Australia, Japan, New Zealand)

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

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

Gustavo: Kingdom Rebirth was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Gold Digger was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Game of Mafia was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Aloof was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

LootLite was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Cosmodread was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

2022 3 years ago

Zombie Survivors was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands was released
Epic Games Store release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Tomomi was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands (Next-Level Edition) was released
download release - Xbox Series version (United States, United Kingdom)

Kirby and the Forgotten Land was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Japan)

Two Sedans Driving Simulator was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Epic Pirate was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Taya's Alphabet was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Yume: Special Edition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands (Chaotic Great Edition) was released
download release - PlayStation 5 version (United States)

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

Rovio Classics: AB was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Valkyrie Nemesis was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Fragments Of A Mind was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Doomed to Hell was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

SonoHigurashi vs Touhou Universe was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Behind the Light: The Extraordinary Life of Luca Comerio was released
download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Just Act Natural was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2023 2 years ago

Voyager was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Moonflower was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

2024 1 years ago

Artifact Seeker: Legend of Aurorium was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Mines and Magic was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Street Cleaner Simulator was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Tempus Rail was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Hearts of Cold: Redemption was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Search All: Balls was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Monsters of Mican was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Super Willie World was released
construct.net release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Acolyte of the Altar was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Neoproxima was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Seduction of Beauty was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Le Château was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Rift Wizard 2 was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

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