On This Day in Game History

Games released on July 5 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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1950 74 years ago

Bandai Co., Ltd.

Company founded.

1988 36 years ago

1991 33 years ago

Final Soldier was released
TurboGrafx-16 version (Japan)

1992 32 years ago

1994 30 years ago

1996 28 years ago

Sonic Wings Special was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

NBA ShootOut was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Metal Slug: Super Vehicle - 001 was released
Neo Geo CD version (Japan)

Neo Planet was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

NiGHTS into Dreams... was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

NiGHTS into Dreams... (with 3D Control Pad) was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

1997 27 years ago

1999 25 years ago

JetPak DX was released
download release - Game Boy Color version (Worldwide)

Mission: Humanity was released
Windows version (Poland)

2000 24 years ago

Diablo II was released
Windows version (Poland)

2001 23 years ago

MAD: Global Thermonuclear War was released
Global Star commercial release - Windows version (United States)

Kickboxing was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Unten am Fluss: Watership Down - Auf der Suche nach Watership Down was released
Macintosh version (Germany)

Yanya Caballista: City Skater was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Super Puzzle Fighter II X for Matching Service was released
Dreamcast version (Japan)

Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Eternal Duelist Soul was released
Game Boy Advance version (Japan)

Space Tripper was released
Windows version (Russia)

Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

2002 22 years ago

Drakan: The Ancients' Gates was released
PlayStation 2 version (United Kingdom)

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Lone Wolf was released
PlayStation version (United Kingdom)

Army Men RTS was released
Windows version (France)

2004 20 years ago

Zombiepox was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

2005 19 years ago

Spellagories was released
Download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Façade was released
Windows version (United States)

Echo: Secrets of the Lost Cavern was released
Windows version (United States, Canada)

2006 18 years ago

The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II was released
Xbox 360 version (United States)

Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII was released
Windows version (Russia)

Forbidden Siren 2 was released
PlayStation 2 version (France)

Heroes of Might and Magic III+IV: Complete was released
Ubisoft eXclusive release - Windows version (Germany)

2007 17 years ago

Chibi-Robo! Park Patrol was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

Global Conflicts: Palestine was released
download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

G.H.O.S.T. Hunters: The Haunting of Majesty Manor was released
Reflexive Entertainment download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Doki Doki Majo Shinpan! was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

2009 15 years ago

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

2010 14 years ago

SteamWorld: Tower Defense was released
digital download - Nintendo DSi version (United States)

Cruise Party was released
download release - Wii version (United States)

101 Shark Pets was released
Nintendo DSi version (United States)

Pearl Harbor Trilogy: 1941: Red Sun Rising was released
WiiWare release - Wii version (United States, Canada)

QuickPick Farmer was released
digital download - Nintendo DSi version (United States)

Flips: The Folk of the Faraway Tree was released
download release - Nintendo DSi version (United States)

2011 13 years ago

Ninjamurai was released
download release - PSP version (United States)

Me Monstar: Hear Me Roar! was released
download release - PSP version (United States)

Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon was released
PlayStation 3 version (United States)

PlayStation Move: Ape Escape was released
PSN release - PlayStation 3 version (United States, Canada)

Resistance: Dual Pack was released
Greatest Hits release - PlayStation 3 version (United States)

Wicked Monsters: BLAST! was released
Wii version (United States)

2012 12 years ago

Akari by Nikoli was released
download release - Nintendo 3DS version (United States)

LBX: Little Battlers eXperience was released
retail release - Nintendo 3DS version (Japan)

Mystery Series: A Vampire Tale was released
Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Studge was released
Amazon Appstore release - Android version (Worldwide)

Anarchy Reigns was released
Xbox 360 version (Japan)

Ōka Sengoku! Portable was released
PSP version (Japan)

HueShift was released
v1.0 - Android version (Worldwide)

Family Tennis 3D was released
Nintendo 3DS version (United States)

Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan was released
Nintendo 3DS version (Japan)

Garden Rescue was released
v1.0.0 (initial release) - BlackBerry version (Worldwide)

Topoloco was released
digital download - Nintendo DSi version (United States)

The Elevator was released
Windows version (France)

3, 2, 1... WordsUp! was released
Nintendo DSi version (United States)

2013 11 years ago

Ittle Dew was released
download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Trichrome was released
v1.0.2 - iPad version (Worldwide)

PS Vita Mega Pack was released
PSP version (United Kingdom)

2014 10 years ago

Race The Traffic was released
v1.0.5 (Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Bouncy Ninja was released
v1.0.1 (Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Infinite Fart was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

2015 9 years ago

Game of Horror was released
XNA Indie release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition - Demon Hunter Bundle was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

Slendrina: Asylum was released
v1.0 (Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

2016 8 years ago

Alienation: Survivor's Pack was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Take Thy Throne was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Smell of Death was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Killing Time at Lightspeed: Enhanced Edition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Awem Games Limited

The company relocates to Cyprus and is renamed to Awem Games Limited

UFC 2 (Deluxe Edition) was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

Mystic Guardian: Final Quest was released
initial release - Android version (Worldwide)

Battleships at Dawn was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

RWBY: Grimm Eclipse was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Rocksmith: All-new 2014 Edition - 2000s Mix Song Pack was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Alienation: Season Pass was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

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

The Banner Saga: Complete Pack was released
PSN release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Gardenscapes: New Acres was released
v0.8.1 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Duck Hunter VR was released
Gear VR version (Oculus store release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Frost was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

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

The Brookhaven Experiment was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Energy Hook was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Hero Tales was released
initial Amazon release - Android version (Worldwide)

2017 7 years ago

Quiz Planet: for Game of Thrones was released
v1.008 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Bomb Defense was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Tactics: Bludgeons Blessing was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Drop Wizard Tower was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Angelo: Super Run was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

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

Rocksmith: All-new 2014 Edition - 70s Mix Song Pack II was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Mission: Escape from Island was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

War Boxes: Tower Defense was released
v1.0.0 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Gymnastics Superstar was released
Amazon release - Android version (Worldwide)

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

A Planet of Mine was released
v1.0 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

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

RPS Runner was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2018 6 years ago

Ultra Space Battle Brawl was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Japan)

Dabman: When the Haters Dab Back was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Bitcoin Mining Tycoon was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Disease: Hidden Object was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Zanki Zero was released
download release - PS Vita version (Japan)

Pro Gamer Tycoon was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Cabins: Jigsaw Puzzles was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Sunny Day was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Wizards: Trials of Meliora was released
GearVR version (Oculus Store release) - Android version (Worldwide)

_Dive was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Penguin Hop was released
download release - New Nintendo 3DS version (United States)

Seven Days was released
download release - PS Vita version (Japan)

Yuso was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dawn of the Breakers was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Japan)

Train Simulator: London Subway was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Fate/EXTELLA: LINK - Special Set No.1 was released
download release - PS Vita version (Japan)

Business Tycoon Billionaire was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Guess who ? was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Car Demolition Clicker was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Best Rally was released
v1.0.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Police Air Transporter was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2019 5 years ago

Focus on You was released
Viveport release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Rogan: The Thief in the Castle was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Sea of Solitude was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

Bubble Shooter Ocean was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

Horror Asylum was released
Oculus Go version (Worldwide)

Combo Postage was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

1001 Jigsaw: 6 Magic Elements was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Transistor (Collector's Edition) was released
PS4 Limited Run #265 - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

2020 4 years ago

Monster Logic was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

12 Hours to Die was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Friendly Fire was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Bhop PRO was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2021 3 years ago

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

My Little Fruit Juice Booth 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)

Slow Mole was released
itch.io release - NES version (Worldwide)

I.C.O. was released
v0.6 (itch.io release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

2022 2 years ago

Where Are My Potatoes? was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

One Last Crane was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Space Captain McCallery: Episode 3 - The Weaponmaster's Challenge was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Arcadegeddon was released
Epic Games Store release - Windows version (Worldwide)

PomoFarm was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

2023 1 years ago

Droidmals: Lavanlier Town was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Premier League Trophy Hunt was released
Browser version (United States)

Anamnesis was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Alterium Shift was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Linux version (Worldwide)

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