1987 in video gaming

Console Hardware Releases

 * SEGA
 * Master System

Game Releases

 * 1943: The Battle of Midway
 * BMX Trial: Alex Kidd
 * Alex Kidd: High Tech World
 * Bomberman
 * Castlevania
 * Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
 * Dragon Quest II
 * Enduro Racer
 * Final Fantasy - December 18 (JP)
 * The Goonies 2
 * Kid Icarus
 * The Legend of Zelda
 * Leisure Suit Larry 1: In the Land of the Lounge Lizards
 * Life Force
 * Mario Bros. 2 - Commodore 64
 * Maniac Mansion
 * Mega Man (NES)
 * Metal Gear
 * Nethack - July 28
 * Nether Earth - ZX Spectrum
 * Police Quest: In Pursuit of the Death Angel
 * Street Fighter
 * Space Quest II: Vohaul's Revenge
 * Think Quick!
 * Les Chevaliers du Zodiaque: La Legende d'Or
 * Athena

Key Events

 * The Bitmap Brothers studio forms.
 * Sente Games is bought by Midway.
 * Software Creations studio forms.