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STACKER -ZX Spectrum-

 by Animated Alex


STACKER is a game for ZX Spectrum!

Avoid the scrolling platforms and place two boxes in the gaps at the top of the screen by the timer, two boxes successfully delivered will be stacked in the holding area. Stack the holding area to the top to complete the game. Beat the timer!  Collect  the dots to gain a time bonus.


Download, here

Source:https://animatedal.itch.io/stacker

Iowa Jack and the Crystals of Chaos (Commodore Plus 4)

 by rickyderocher

Iowa Jack and the Crystals of Chaos (Commodore Plus 4)

Iowa Jack and the Crystals of Chaos is a game for Commodore Plus 4

Take on the role of Iowa Jack - adventurer, tomb raider and pilot for hire - and head off in search of a legendary treasure in this old school text adventure game.

Use simple two word commands like “GET SHOVEL” or “USE WHIP”. Type HELP at any time for a list of verbs.  

This is a nice adventure in that there are no deaths or dead ends (soft locks). This is an easy game overall, so it’s perfect for newcomers to the genre, or advanced players who want a quick adventure break. 

Download, here

Source:https://rickyderocher.itch.io/iowa-jack-and-the-crystals-of-chaos-commodore-plus-4

LADDER MADNESS -ZX Spectrum-

 by PATH0 Gaming


Ladder Madness is a fast-paced arcade platform game for the ZX Spectrum 128K, inspired by the immediacy and challenge of classic 8-bit arcade games.


Que PATH0 Gaming es un desarrollador de juegos para ZX Spectrum, que va a más, era sabido por todos. Y así lo confirma el hecho de que, ahora, podamos disfrutar de su mejor lanzamiento hasta la fecha: LADDER MADNESS.

El título es toda una oda a los clásicos arcades de la época primigenia cuando lo que primaba era la jugabilidad, el ingenio y el buen hacer sobre gráficos y efectos visuales potentes.

Os podemos asegurar que este videojuego, en sus 16 niveles, es enfermizo y pondrá a prueba vuestras habilidades y reflejos.

Podéis descargarlo, aquí

Fuente: https://path0games.itch.io/ladder-madness

MAZINGER Z (SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis)

 by NK/Soft


Mazinger Z

What if Mazinger Z had been released for the Cassette Vision in 1981?

About

The Cassette Vision was an early cartridge-based home video game console released by Epoch in Japan in 1981.

It became one of Japan's popular home video game systems in the years before the arrival of Nintendo's Family Computer (NES).

On a sudden whim, I decided to create Mazinger Z based on a simple idea:

"What if a Mazinger Z game had been released for the Cassette Vision back then?"

The game is designed to capture the simple gameplay and limited visual style of early home video games.

I hope you enjoy this little tribute to the classic era of Japanese gaming.

Download, here

Source:https://warasibe1192.itch.io/mazinger-z

Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster -STEAM-

 


Un clásico Metroidvania de acción en 2D dibujado a mano ¡Es hora de vengarse! Usa tus habilidades de Beastmaster para dar rienda suelta a la bestia que llevas dentro, lucha con tu espada devoradora de corazones y acaba con la amenaza que se cierne sobre Arborea, tú decides el final.


Source: STEAM

Alien Assault II for Sega 32X

 by Haroldo-ok


Alien Assault II — Sega 32X port


A Sega 32X port of Alien Assault II, the 1997 MS-DOS top-down shooter by Johan Peitz / Crowfoot Software (freeware, released with source). All four levels, the aliens, the weapons, the store, the level computers and the briefings are here, running on real 32X hardware expectations and verified end-to-end in the PicoDrive emulator. 

Github repo: https://github.com/haroldo-ok/alien-assault-2-32x/

Download, here

Source: https://haroldo-ok.itch.io/alien-assault-ii-32x


PiglyFlag (ZX Spectrum)

 by Retrosouls


Retrosouls is a fantastic team developed games for ZX Spectrum!

Now comes the brilliant PiglyFlag in monochrome without the color that characterizes them.

Enjoy it!

What do you think happens to your favorite game characters when you turn off your computer? They surely miss you terribly, all alone in the dark.

Your task is to push the frightened piglet to the level exit while avoiding encounters with the treacherous Brymlis!

Download, here

Source: https://retrosouls.itch.io/piglyflag

Project Galaxy for Sega Master System

 by Haroldo-ok


Project Galaxy — Sega Master System port


A port of Project Galaxy (a Kaboom.js vertical shoot-em-up by @mths_dev, pixel art by @mths_dev and @breelbo) to the Sega Master System, written in C with devkitSMS

Github repo: https://github.com/haroldo-ok/project-galaxy-sms

Download, here

Source:https://haroldo-ok.itch.io/project-galaxy-sms

SYNTAX ERROR: The 8-Bit Alliance -ZX Spectrum-

 


Autor: Carlos Games

“Año 1977. Un algoritmo moderno llamado SofIA despierta con una directiva: erradicar el código antiguo y optimizar el multiverso digital bajo un único estándar estéril. Para SofIA, los 128 bytes de RAM y los gráficos planos del Atari 2600 no eran más que código basura.”

Este juego participa en el Concurso Bytemaniacos.

Fuente:https://bytemaniacos.com/web/?page_id=4293

KRYPTO GAME -ZX Spectrum-

by Micky Adler


KRYPTO GAME is a game for ZX Spectrum.

A version of the classic KRYPTO mathematical card game for the ZX Spectrum 48K, written in Pascal using the PASTA80 compiler.


Download, here

Source: https://micky-adler.itch.io/krypto-game

Empire 64 -C64-

 by rickyderocher


Empire 64 

Original 128 Program

by Cleve M. Blakemore

Enhanced by Richard J. Derocher

Text by Cleve M. Blakemore

 

[Richard's Preface:] This game was originally a C128 type-in program from the October 1987 issue of Ahoy magazine. It has now been converted to the 64 and slightly enhanced with new font and music plus a special winning screen. The option to select how much money that you begin with has been added as well. Choose from the default $500 all the way up to $10,000. Here's the original instructions for the game as they appeared in the magazine.

The setting for the game is a map of the world of Empire, a fantasy never-never land. This map contains the kingdoms of eight different warring factions. You will be in the middle of this war and attempt to profit from it, because you are a traveling merchant.

The goal of the game is acquire 100% of the Empire within one year. Each kingdom owns a separate portion of the Empire, and you will attempt to buy out their land shares with profits you'll make wheeling and dealing in the various population centers.

Download, here

Source:https://rickyderocher.itch.io/empire-64

Paintball (ZX Spectrum Next)

 by Sherk128


Paintball is a game for ZX Spectrum NEXT!

This is a fast-paced top-down arcade game. Choose one of five arenas, grab the flag in the middle of the field and carry it back to your cyan base. Two computer-controlled opponents are trying to take the same flag to their magenta base.

Game rules

  • A team scores by carrying the flag to its own base.
  • The first team to score three points wins the match.
  • Tagging an opponent does not score a point. A tagged character returns to play after a short delay.
  • A tagged flag carrier drops the flag where they were hit.
  • The edge indicator points towards the flag, and its colour identifies the current carrier.
  • Your magazine holds six paintballs and reloads automatically when empty.
  • You have three paint grenades per match. Each grenade tags players in a larger area.
  • The tactical sprint uses energy, which gradually recharges.
  • The golden shield refills sprint energy and protects you from hits for five seconds. It respawns later.
Download, here

Castlevania: Symphony Of Horrors -PC-

A reimagining of Simon's Quest using 8 bit NES style sprites with many quality of life improvements!


A love letter to the early series, Castlevania - Symphony Of Horrors is a fan made, non-profit, free to play PC game made by First Serve Gaming where you take control of Simon Belmont. The game is a recreation of Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest made by Konami in 1987. Symphony Of Horrors features an expanded world from the original, with new locations, larger areas, more enemies, more bosses, more items to collect and a larger journey then ever before!

Castlevania: Symphony Of Horrors -PC-

Symphony Of Horrors features a real time day/night cycle with modern 3D lighting over 2D 8 bit pixel art for a beautiful contrast that keep the gothic style of the original game while enhancing the atmosphere and mood of the game. Night time means more dread than ever as you'll need to rely on light sources that guide your way in the darkness. 

The original open world design of Simon's Quest has been heavily expanded on with new larger map zones of unique and interesting places throughout Transylvania. You'll need to gather information and speak to the locals in order to find your way.

Search for the remains of Count Dracula in order to rid the land of his curse. Each collected part has unique abilities that you can use to help your quest. More items and weapons were added as well to assist fighting the creatures of the night.

This game is a fan project and is not intended for profit. All rights and ownership belong to Konami. 

As a learning experience for programming with Unreal Engine, this game will always be absolutely non profit, zero monetization, and free of charge. Any unauthorized distribution or posts that attempt to charge for this are breaking the law.

The game is completed, but new versions with bug fixes, polish and new features will be available as time goes on. Thank you so much for stopping by and checking it out!

Download, here

Source:https://relic1882.itch.io/castlevania-symphony-of-horrors

Another World Intro for ZX Spectrum

 Unas intros, para ZX Spectrum... Alucinantes!

Another World Intro for ZX Spectrum

Hemos descubierto, en un canal de YouTube, una serie de intros relacionadas con el clásico videojuego Another World de Delphine Software, que no os van a dejar indiferente.

De momento, no hay mucha información sobre las descargas ni si el autor desarrollará un juego al respecto...

De verdad, no queremos ser cansinos, pero son unas mini "películas" alucinantes y que exprimen al máximo las capacidades del Spectrum.

¡Miradlo!

Fuente:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZXxIuvDDsc

RAZING CORE -SEGA Master System-

 by BAD COMPUTER


Razing Core is a vertically scrolling shoot 'em up for the SEGA Master System and Mark III console.

On a routine deep-space mission the Horizon encounters an unknown object, the Core. Without warning it pulls the Horizon into its slipstream at light speed and heads for Earth.

You are about to drop out of hyperspace into a war zone.

With the Horizon's firepower and the Core's unexpected aid at your disposal, you must destroy the invading alien armada to save humanity.

Features:

  • 7 stages across the solar system
  • Upgradable primary, secondary and Core weapons
  • Burst Charge weapon with 5 charge levels
  • Screen-filling bosses and multiple mid bosses
  • Boss checkpoints and infinite continues
  • Printable manual with illustrated cover
  • Stage 1 demo available

RAZING CORE -SEGA Master System-

A physical release is planned for 2027.

Video:


Buy, here

Source: https://badcomputer0.itch.io/razing-core



JACKPOT 100 - ZX Spectrum & ZX81

 by Animated Alex


Animated Alex: "As seen on the recent YouTube live stream here are the downloads for the fruit machine style game, it's had a name change it's now called JACKPOT 100, plus i've added a bonus spin on the centre wheel, and a little bit of UDGs introduced to the ZX Spectrum version, it is what it is nothing spectacular it was more of a BASIC programming exercise as explained on the live stream".

ZX Spectrum version and ZX81 version available for download.

Download, here

Source:https://animatedal.itch.io/jackpot-100

Leptir -C64-

 by Moonknight313


Leptir is a game for C64!

This is inspired by a failed Kickstarter game featuring a beautiful game, where you played as a bird, helping other birds to avoid being hit by planes.

In Leptir, you are a butterfly trying to avoid being eaten by predators, and helping other smaller butterflies to evade the same "evil" predators. Along the ride you can collect hearts and leafes. Rainbows will give you extra rolls, that helps you evade attacks.  

Download, here

Source: https://moonknight313.itch.io/leptir

GentleOS, el sistema operativo actual capaz de traer de vuelta ordenadores y portátiles incluso de los años 80 y hacerlos 100% operativos en 2026

 


GentleOS, el sistema de código open source para rescatar ordenadores de los 80 y 90 que revive PC de 16 y 32 bits: requisitos y aplicaciones retro disponibles.

La mayoría de sistemas operativos actuales exigen procesadores avanzados y varios GB de memoria RAM, pero GentleOS sigue una dirección completamente diferente y se une a las mejores distros ligeras

Seguro que dispones de algún PC, por casa, que podrías intentar revivir...

Este proyecto de código abierto ha sido creado para funcionar en equipos de 32 bits que hoy forman parte de la historia de la informática, permitiendo que vuelvan a ser útiles sin necesidad de realizar modificaciones complejas.

Según los desarrolladores, puede ejecutarse con una CPU Intel i386, apenas 4 MB de memoria RAM y una pantalla VGA con resolución de 640 × 480 píxeles.

Fuente:https://computerhoy.20minutos.es/software/gentleos-sistema-operativo-actual-capaz-traer-vuelta-ordenadores-portatiles-incluso-los-anos-80-hacerlos-100-operativos-2026_7031426_0.html

SMS Game Maker

Motor visual para SEGA Master System. Crea juegos sin programar y porta proyectos de ZX Spectrum Game Maker


El motor de creación visual de videojuegos para SEGA Master System

SMS Game Maker es un entorno y motor en C diseñado para crear videojuegos completos para la consola de 8 bits SEGA Master System de forma totalmente visual y sin necesidad de escribir código. Utilizando el popular editor de mapas Tiled como interfaz de diseño, el creador puede definir escenarios, físicas, enemigos, objetos y objetivos, generando directamente una ROM real (.sms)lista para jugar en consolas originales, cartuchos flash (como EverDrive) o emuladores.



Características y Mecánicas Soportadas

El motor está optimizado en C para el microprocesador Z80 y compilado con SDCC y SMSlib, ofreciendo un rendimiento nativo de 60 cuadros por segundo:

1. Control y Física de Salto (Estilo Sonic)

  • Física analógica con precisión subpíxel en formato de punto fijo 8.8.
  • Salto variable por duración de pulsación: toques rápidos producen saltos cortos ("short hops"), mientras que mantener pulsado el botón genera arcos parabólicos suaves de hasta 4 bloques de altura.
  • Gravedad diferenciada en ascenso y caída, choque de techo instantáneo ("bonk") y caída automática al salir de repisas.
  • Mecánicas opcionales configurables desde Tiled: Dash horizontal rápido con estela, Wall-Jump (rebote en paredes) y rebote al pisar la cabeza de los enemigos.
  • Animación de carrera Yo-Yo calibrada a 60 Hz para evitar el efecto de patinaje sobre el suelo.

2. Motor de Scroll Continuo y HUD Estático

  • Scroll horizontal suave en tiempo real que acompaña al protagonista dentro de una zona de centrado dinámico.
  • Buffer circular de NameTable que recarga columnas de tiles en VBlank sin pausas ni ralentizaciones.
  • HUD 100% inmóvil: Mediante interrupciones de línea de barrido por hardware (Scanline Interrupt a la línea 175), el HUD se mantiene perfectamente fijo, nítido y libre de vibraciones en la parte inferior de la pantalla.
  • Transición vertical entre pisos por huecos o escaleras manteniendo la posición horizontal continua en el mundo.

3. Inteligencia Artificial de Enemigos y Plataformas Móviles

  • Patrulla lineal: Movimiento continuo de ida y vuelta entre dos coordenadas (horizontal o vertical).
  • Recorrido rectangular: Trayectoria perimetral en sentido horario.
  • Acosador (Stalker): Persigue al jugador en los dos ejes. Permite activar la opción de parálisis al contacto visual ("Freeze on Sight"), deteniéndose si el protagonista lo mira de frente.
  • Proyectiles / Misiles: Movimiento en un solo sentido con fases de lanzamiento, vuelo e impacto.
  • Plataformas móviles: Transportan suavemente al protagonista cuando camina o aterriza sobre su superficie.
  • Explosiones fijas en el mundo: Las animaciones de destrucción permanecen ancladas al punto exacto del mapa donde el enemigo fue derrotado, acompañando naturalmente el scroll de la cámara.

4. Elementos de Aventura y Puzles

  • Puertas de llaves: Se abren al consumir una llave recogida por el jugador y permanecen abiertas de forma persistente.
  • Puertas de items: Se abren automáticamente al reunir el número configurado de objetos en el nivel.
  • Puertas de enemigos: Se abren al eliminar a todos los enemigos presentes en la pantalla.
  • Bloques destructibles por contacto: Se rompen con retardo tras ser pisados por el jugador, provocando su caída al vacío.
  • Bloques destructibles por disparo: Se destruyen al recibir el impacto de un proyectil.
  • Escaleras: Detección automática con gravedad cero, desplazamiento vertical fluido y enganche desde cornisas.
  • 3 Tipos de plataformas: Atravesables solo desde arriba (con caída pulsando Abajo), atravesables solo desde abajo, o totalmente atravesables en ambas direcciones.

5. Sistema de Pantallas Completas Bancadas

  • Pantallas de Título (Title)Introducción (Intro)Fin de Partida (GameOver)Victoria (Ending) alojadas en bancos ROM independientes de 16 KB.
  • Deduplicación de tiles con volteado hardware (H-Flip y V-Flip del procesador de vídeo VDP) para maximizar la nitidez de las ilustraciones hasta 448 tiles únicos sin artefactos ni pérdida de calidad.

Porting Directo desde ZX Spectrum Game Maker

Una de las principales ventajas de SMS Game Maker es su compatibilidad directa con los proyectos creados con el ZX Spectrum Game Maker. Si ya tienes un juego diseñado o en desarrollo para ZX Spectrum, puedes portarlo a SEGA Master System de manera rápida y sencilla, aprovechando al instante el salto cualitativo de hardware de la consola de SEGA:

  • Reutilización de mapas y niveles: La estructura de capas, pantallas, colocación de plataformas, llaves, puertas y puntos de spawn diseñados en Tiled se importa directamente en el motor de Master System sin necesidad de rediseñar los niveles.
  • 32 Colores en pantalla (Adiós al Color Clash): El ZX Spectrum está limitado a 2 colores por bloque de 8x8 píxeles. En Master System dispones de 16 colores independientes para el escenario y 16 colores independientes para los sprites, logrando gráficos coloridos, nítidos y libres de choques de color.
  • Scroll por Hardware a 60 FPS: Pasa del movimiento pantalla a pantalla o scrolls por software con parpadeos a un desplazamiento continuo y suave por hardware gestionado directamente por el chip de vídeo VDP.
  • Audio PSG de 4 Canales: Sustituye los pitidos básicos del beeper por el chip de sonido Texas Instruments SN76489 de Master System, con 3 canales de tono y 1 canal de ruido blanco para percusión y efectos de impacto.

Flujo de Creación (Workflow)

  1. Diseña visualmente en Tiled: Abre el proyecto de mapa y diseña tus niveles, define las propiedades de juego (vidas, daño, salto, mecánicas activas), sitúa a los enemigos con sus rutas de movimiento y coloca llaves, items y puertas.
  2. Prepara tus assets (o importa desde ZX Spectrum Game Maker): Coloca tus gráficos en formato PNG estándar para tilesets, sprites y pantallas. Si vienes de ZX Spectrum Game Maker, reutiliza tus mapas y adapta la paleta a los 32 colores de Master System.
  3. Compilación automatizada en 1 clic: Ejecuta el constructor (mediante interfaz gráfica o script por lotes). El pipeline exporta los mapas de Tiled, agrupa los tiles por comportamiento, convierte los patrones a formato planar de 4bpp del VDP, optimiza el código C con SDCC y empaqueta la ROM final .sms con cabecera oficial de SEGA (TMR SEGA) y checksum verificado.

Créditos

Descarga, aquí

Sub Hunt VCS -Atari 2600-

 by virtualjames


Sub Hunt VCS is a game for Atari 2600

Dive into the depths and take command of your submarine in this fast-paced 8-bit arcade shooter!🎯 

Hunt down enemy submarines patrolling the waters. Watch the skies as patrol planes and heavy bombers drop deadly depth charges from above.  You have three lives to play with.

Every 10 kills summons an armored Flagship Boss. Each boss gets faster, tougher, and harder to beat!

Intercept enemy torpedoes mid-water for bonus points and chase a top score all the way to 999

Download, here

Source:https://virtualjames.itch.io/sub-hunt-vcs

FableDevil (ZX Spectrum Next)

 by Sherk128


Can you reach the door? Do not be fooled by the simple objective. The floor may collapse, spikes appear at the worst possible moment, and even the exit might refuse to stay put.

FableDevil is a native ZX Spectrum Next port of the devious platform game. It includes all 30 playable levels converted from the original browser release.

Features

  • 30 short levels filled with traps and surprises
  • Collapsing floors and platforms, spikes, lasers, saws, crushers, and falling rocks
  • Moving platforms, springs, teleporters, conveyor belts, and reversed controls
  • Smooth movement and variable-height jumping
  • Particle effects for running, jumping, landing, death, and moving doors
  • PT3 music on AY1 and AY2, sound effects on AY3, and ACB stereo
  • Automatic campaign progress saving to the SD card
  • Selection of unlocked levels from the main menu

Download, here

Star Trek 1971 (Spectrum 128K Version)

 by edvella


This ZX Spectrum adaptation brings the long‑lost 1970s script‑driven Star Trek adventure to the home computer era, preserving its unique narrative style. Instead of the grid‑based tactical combat seen in the better‑known BASIC Star Trek game, this version unfolds as an interactive dramatic encounter aboard the Enterprise. Players issue commands as a Starfleet Captain, who relays orders to Spock, Sulu, Uhura, and Chekov. 

Gameplay centres on strategic decision‑making: analysing enemy behaviour, managing ship systems, and choosing the right moment to attack, evade, or bluff your way through the enemy's defences. Each action triggers scripted reactions from the crew, creating a dynamic story that shifts based on the player’s choices.

This is a direct port of the original CDC 6000 BASIC listing, reproduced faithfully without gameplay changes or added features. Every command, reaction, and narrative beat behaves exactly as it did on the 1970s mainframe, preserving the historical quirks and pacing of the source material.

Download, here

Source:https://edvella.itch.io/star-trek-1971-spectrum-version