Games Released on Thursday, December 31, 1981
47 games were released on Thursday, December 31, 1981, with Apple II seeing the most titles. Lunar Lander was the most popular release of the day.
Top Platform
Apple II
New Releases
47
Top Release
Lunar Lander

Most popular release on this day
Lunar Lander
Lunar Lander
Lunar Lander released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Atari 8-bit and TRS-80.
In North America on Wednesday, August 1, 1979 for Arcade
In Europe on Wednesday, December 31, 1986 for Atari 8-bit
August 1, 19793-D Tic-Tac-Toe
3-D Tic-Tac-Toe released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for TRS-80 and Atari 8-bit.
Worldwide on Monday, December 31, 1979 for Atari 8-bit
Worldwide on Wednesday, December 31, 1980 for Atari 2600
December 31, 1979Eliminator
Eliminator released in Japan on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Arcade. This is the only known release date for this game.
December 31, 1981The Eliminator
The Eliminator released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Apple II and TRS-80.
In North America on Friday, December 31, 1982 for Commodore C64/128/MAX and Atari 8-bit
December 31, 1981Epoch
Epoch released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Apple II. This is the only known release date for this game.
Galactic Trader
Galactic Trader released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Atari 8-bit.
In North America on Monday, December 31, 1979 for TRS-80
In North America on Wednesday, December 31, 1980 for Apple II
In Europe on Wednesday, December 31, 1986 for Atari 8-bit
December 31, 1979Tawala's Last Redoubt
Tawala's Last Redoubt released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Apple II. This is the only known release date for this game.
December 31, 1981Classic Adventure
Classic Adventure released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Apple II. This is the only known release date for this game.
December 31, 1981Oo-Topos
Oo-Topos released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Apple II.
In North America on Wednesday, December 31, 1986 for Amiga, Atari ST/STE, Commodore C64/128/MAX, and DOS
Jump Bug
Jump Bug released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Arcade.
In Japan on Friday, June 19, 1981 for Arcade
Minotaur
Minotaur released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Apple II. This is the only known release date for this game.
Space Intruders
Space Intruders released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for TRS-80.
In Europe on Friday, December 31, 1982 for ZX Spectrum
December 31, 1981Mountain Shoot
Mountain Shoot released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Atari 8-bit.
In Europe on Wednesday, December 31, 1986 for Atari 8-bit
December 31, 1981Dragons of Hong Kong
Dragons of Hong Kong released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Apple II and TRS-80. This is the only known release date for this game.
December 31, 1981Starfighter
Starfighter released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for TRS-80.
In North America on Saturday, December 31, 1983 for Atari 8-bit
December 31, 1981Armored Patrol
Armored Patrol released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for TRS-80. This is the only known release date for this game.
December 31, 1981Morton's Fork
Morton's Fork released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Apple II. This is the only known release date for this game.
December 31, 1981Commbat
Commbat released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Atari 8-bit and TRS-80. This is the only known release date for this game.
Mars Mission II
Mars Mission II released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Atari 8-bit. This is the only known release date for this game.
December 31, 1981Pulsar II
Pulsar II released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Apple II. This is the only known release date for this game.
Orbitron
Orbitron released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Apple II. This is the only known release date for this game.
Hadron
Hadron released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Apple II. This is the only known release date for this game.
Gamma Goblins
Gamma Goblins released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Apple II. This is the only known release date for this game.
December 31, 1981Copts & Robbers
Copts & Robbers released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Apple II. This is the only known release date for this game.
December 31, 1981Computer Foosball
Computer Foosball released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Apple II. This is the only known release date for this game.
December 31, 1981County Fair
County Fair released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Apple II. This is the only known release date for this game.
December 31, 1981Spook House and Toxic Dumpsite
Spook House and Toxic Dumpsite released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for TRS-80. This is the only known release date for this game.
December 31, 1981Sky Warrior
Sky Warrior released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for TRS-80. This is the only known release date for this game.
December 31, 1981Project Omega
Project Omega released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for TRS-80. This is the only known release date for this game.
December 31, 1981Slag
Slag released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for TRS-80. This is the only known release date for this game.
Star Scout
Star Scout released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for TRS-80. This is the only known release date for this game.
December 31, 1981Mission: Invasion Force
Mission: Invasion Force released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Apple II. This is the only known release date for this game.
December 31, 1981Back 40 III
Back 40 III released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for TRS-80 and Apple II. This is the only known release date for this game.
December 31, 1981Silver Flash: Pinball 1
Silver Flash: Pinball 1 released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for TRS-80. This is the only known release date for this game.
December 31, 1981Z-Chess III
Z-Chess III released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for TRS-80. This is the only known release date for this game.
December 31, 1981Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for TRS-80. This is the only known release date for this game.
December 31, 1981Strip Dice / Strip Concentration
Strip Dice / Strip Concentration released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for TRS-80. This is the only known release date for this game.
December 31, 1981Missile Attack
Missile Attack released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for TRS-80.
In North America on Friday, December 31, 1982 for Apple II
December 31, 1981Tombstone City: 21st Century
Tombstone City: 21st Century released Worldwide on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Texas Instruments TI-99. This is the only known release date for this game.
December 31, 1981Thief
Thief released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Apple II. This is the only known release date for this game.
Ghost Hunter
Ghost Hunter released Worldwide on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Atari 8-bit. This is the only known release date for this game.
December 31, 1981Protector
Protector released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Atari 8-bit.
In North America on Friday, December 31, 1982 for Commodore VIC-20
In Europe on Saturday, December 31, 1983 for BBC Microcomputer System
Frog & Spiders
Frog & Spiders released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Arcade. This is the only known release date for this game.
December 31, 1981Treasure Quest
Treasure Quest released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Atari 8-bit.
In North America on Wednesday, December 31, 1980 for TRS-80
December 31, 1980Galactic Empire
Galactic Empire released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Atari 8-bit.
In North America on Monday, December 31, 1979 for TRS-80
In North America on Wednesday, December 31, 1980 for Apple II
December 31, 1979Borg
Borg released in North America on Thursday, December 31, 1981 for Apple II. This is the only known release date for this game.












