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Head On -ZX Spectrum-

Spectrum clone of the classic 1979 Sega dot collecting, racing game by Paul Gregory


Clone of the original dot-munching arcade game from Sega, circa 1979.

Race around the track collecting dots, avoiding the other cars going in the opposite direction, hell bent on colliding with you "Head-On". 

Download, here

Source:https://indigobeetle.itch.io/head-on

Mined-Out 2 -ZX Spectrum-

Spectrum follow-up to the 1983 classic Mined-Out from Quicksilva by Indigobeetle


For retro fans who remember the original Mined-Out by Ian Andrew, published by Quicksilva in 1983, this is the spiritual successor, some 43 years later. Designed by Ian Andrew, developed by Paul Gregory using Kwyll for the ZX Spectrum.

The game that inspired MineSweeper is back, this time more challenging than ever. Traverse 12 separate locations, collecting items and rescuing folks from the minefield. Find keys to unlock new locations, all the time avoiding the mines using only your trusty proximity detector.

Download, here

Source:https://indigobeetle.itch.io/mined-out-2

Maldita Castilla Requiem Megadrive (DEMO) v1.0

 by Playonretro


MALDITA CASTILLA: REQUIEM (MEGA DRIVE) – DEMO

Maldita Castilla, creado originalmente por Locomalito con música de Gryzor87, fue publicado para PC en 2012 y se ha convertido con el paso de los años en uno de los grandes referentes del videojuego retro moderno gracias a su intensa jugabilidad arcade, su ambientación inspirada en el folclore español y su inconfundible personalidad visual. Desde entonces, el juego ha sido adaptado a numerosos sistemas modernos, incluyendo PlayStation, Xbox y Nintendo Switch, pero nunca había llegado oficialmente a una plataforma retro.

Maldita Castilla: Requiem no pretende ser una conversión 1:1. Siguiendo la tradición de los grandes ports de consola de los años 90, esta versión reimagina el universo original para Mega Drive mediante nuevas rutas, zonas inéditas, secretos y decisiones de progreso que hacen que cada partida sea diferente. Al mismo tiempo, incluirá numerosas fases y localizaciones fieles al juego original, combinando familiaridad y sorpresa para ofrecer una experiencia única diseñada específicamente para la consola de 16 bits de SEGA.

IMPORTANTE: La presente demo representa una versión preliminar en desarrollo y no refleja necesariamente la calidad final del producto. Elementos gráficos, sonoros, mecánicas, niveles, interfaz y contenido podrán cambiar antes de la versión definitiva.

Descarga, aquí

Fuente: https://playonretro.itch.io/maldita-castilla-megadrive-demo

OuT.Rex for Commodore AMIGA 500

A tiny retro endless runner for the Commodore AMIGA, written in AMOS BASIC by Fourseasons


OuT.Rex is a small retro game created by Alberto (BCO) Sgaggero in AMOS BASIC for the legendary Commodore Amiga

The game is a personal reinterpretation of the Chrome Dino game, mixed with a strong dose of inspiration from the classic SEGA arcade masterpiece OutRun

This time, the famous Tyrannosaurus Rex is no longer running through a lonely desert: now he drives a sporty convertible along a nostalgic seaside road filled with palm trees, seagulls, and old-school arcade vibes. 

The project originally started back in 2022 on the Commodore VIC-20 as an entry for a competition, before evolving into several different versions over the years. 

You can find the VIC-20 version of the game here: 

https://fourseasons.itch.io/vicrex

You can find the C=64 PETSCII version of the game here: 

https://fourseasons.itch.io/c64-rex

You can find the MSX ASCII (character-modified) version of the game here: 

https://fourseasons.itch.io/msx-rex

You can find the MSX SPRITES version of the game here: 

https://fourseasons.itch.io/outrex-msx

You can find the C=64 SPRITES (and music!) version of the game here: 

https://fourseasons.itch.io/c64rex-sprites-version

Download, here

Source: https://fourseasons.itch.io/outrex

THARKYS THE KNIGHT -ZX Spectrum-

AI Coded by Jay-droid133


A Spectrum pastiche shamelessly AI coded, and shamelessly inspired by SABRE WULF and ATIC ATAC from the legendary ULTIMATE PLAY THE GAME.

Story inside the game!

Keep an eye on your health and stamina. You can check their status on both sides of your old pocket watch.

When hunger strikes, you can eat any junk — but don't say you weren't warned.

Rest to recover stamina. But don't stay still for too long — the boogeyman is coming.

Drink water from wells to fully restore your health and stamina. It will also reverse any toxic effect from the s**t you may have eaten. But beware: any active power-up effect will be washed out as well.

Although you are free to get lost exploring the world, the game is linear. You must reach the objectives in sequence. To find your way, you have three items at your disposal:

  • The default compass will always be available. But it only points toward the next objective — it doesn't tell you how to get there through the world's layout.
  • The magic compass does show you which exact path to take to reach the next objective. But its effect doesn't last long.
  • A map that you will find randomly thorugh the game. Be quick every time you pick it up, the wind carries it away fast!

You have unlimited time. But every passing day the creatures and monsters will become faster and more aggresive.

Good luck, and finish it, will you!

Download, here

Source:https://jay-droid133.itch.io/tharkys-the-knight

Poopy Platforms - ZX Spectrum 48k

 by PuttyCad


Poopy Platforms is a game for ZX Spectrum!

Platform 2 has been nicknamed Platform Poo because of the dirty dirty pigeons poopin' all over it. Poor Little Miss Moppet has to clean all that crap up. Luckily she has a secret weapon -You play the role of Slug the cat who has been employed to drive the steam train and vapourise the poop before it hits the platform using carefully timed blasts of steam! By this time you must be wondering why a cat would be driving a train, nobody knows to be honest. We just thought it would look funny and cute. Oh by the way the pigeons have a secret weapon too. Slammy the seagul may occasionally swoop in with heavy weights to drop on you. Avoid them at all costs!

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Buy, here

Source:https://puttycad.itch.io/poopy

Vostra Checkpoint -ZX Spectrum-

A ZX Spectrum border inspection game of documents, rules and consequences by haabb


Vostra Checkpoint is a game for ZX Spectrum!

The year is 1982. The Republic of Vostra has opened its border after years sanctions. You were assigned the job at the border checkpoint.

As a border inspector is to control who gets through to Vostra from Dolnia, Belkor and Aristan. Every day, people arrive at your desk with passports, permits and stories. 

Your job is simple: check the documents, find discrepancies and decide who may enter.

This game is still in development!

Download, here

Source:https://haabb001.itch.io/vostra-checkpoint

BlasNESmous (or Blasphemous for the NES)

 by fjpolo


Blasphemous for the NES!!

The game is so far just a platformer, it's not yet a Metroidvania, and it's far away of being a soulslike. But again, this is just a prototype.

blasphemous nes

Imagine... It's 1989, you are playing Metroid on your NES and you get a call from someone saying they work at The Game Kitchen. They start pitching a new game, sounds like a platformer, a bit like Metroid, a bit like Castlevania, but with a twist: more andaluz than something coming from outside. You even get an offer, 200k pesetas a month until the the game is production-ready. There's not a lot of NES developers in Spain, but damn that's a very good offer. In 12-15 months you could even get a flat in Málaga, hopefully in Huelin. 

Time to take a decission:

  1. Hell yes
  2. Nope, I prefer to get my paro

Download, here

Ninja Commando (48/128k) (bugfix) (mod) -ZX Spectrum-

 


                                                    Zeppelin Games Ltd'89
Release by Slider, tiboh'26

Game type: English
General sound: Absent
Size in sectors: 141



                                                           Details:

+ AY music has been implemented in the menu (converted from the C64 version, plays in 128k mode)

+ Kempston joystick controls added
+ Keys remapped: QAOP+Space, H - pause
+ Pause mode fixed
+ Skip levels by pressing Symb+N
+ Additional frame at the bottom of the screen instead of a blank space
+ Flying star (enemy) sprite mask has been corrected - now without the stripe on the right
+ Fire (weapon) sprite has been corrected - removed an incorrect pixel
+ Brightness has been enabled - as the game's window and as the part of info frame
+ A few cosmetic changes: centering messages, editing attributes near the timer, redesigning the menu
+ Russian instructions

Godless Avalon -PC-

An adventure-RPG with guns! by finalbossblues


  • An adventure RPG with guns! 
  • Explore unique settings and discover secrets.
  • Fantasy/comedy with high-stakes and fast pacing.

Open Beta!  
DEMO DOWNLOAD BELOW

NotePlays best with a gamepad.


Take Aim!

  • JRPG-style encounters with arcade-action-combat
  • Build loadouts with equippable spells and accessories
  • Swap between party members on the fly 
  • Explore a handcrafted world full of treasure, secrets, and monsters
Download, demo, here

Invaders clon ZX -ZX Spectrum-

 by Juan Eguía


Invaders Clon es, como su nombre indica, un videojuego "matamarcianos" clásico y desarrollado para el ZX Spectrum.

El juego cumple los cánones de la época, una sola pantalla, incremento dificultad, notable, en cada oleada y loops sin parar.

Podéis descargarlo, aquí

Fuente:https://juan1639.itch.io/invaders-clon-zx

Soulbound Re-Cursed (PICO-8)

Explore a forgotten temple and retrieve the warping gem by PUMCAKE


Forgotten temple! Forbidden treasures! Puzzles! Snakes!

Explore a forgotten temple and retrieve the warping gem of the Soulbound.



This is an adventure puzzle game for the Pico-8, made by Lorraine Devaux, and based on the original Soulbound made by Benjamin Soulé for Ludum Dare 47. It takes about an hour to complete.

Play, here

Source:https://punkcake.itch.io/soulbound

Beat 'Em All! -PC-

 by Mezdux


Beat 'Em All!

Beat 'Em All! is a modern side-scrolling beat ’em up inspired by classic 90s arcade brawlers like Final Fight and Streets of Rage. The goal is to capture that fast-paced arcade feeling while giving it a fresh visual style and modern gameplay experience for both Windows and Android players.

Still in Active Development

Download, here

ALTAIRIS -ZX81-

 by Loudscotsbloke


ALTAIRIS is a game for ZX81.

This is a Tetris style game with the same game play and principles as the original, only tastefully adapted for the hardware. The rules are almost the same as the original. You must try and complete a solid line in order to clear it and gain lots of points. Like the original you can rotate your piece, you can move your piece and you can quick drop your piece. Rotate, Move or Quick Drop. You only get 2 moves, and 1 rotation! so be very careful with your choices! Once you have made your 2nd move, your piece will automatically drop. Of course you can quick drop at any time. 


Download, here

Source:https://loudscotsbloke.itch.io/altairis-sinclair-zx81

Conecta 4 ZX Boriel -ZX Spectrum-

 by Juan Eguía


Conecta 4 es un juego, estilo puzzle, para el ZX Spectrum y muy conocido por todos.

Como jugar:

Simplemente tenemos un oponente no humano, su IA es muy sencilla,

- comprueba si puede hacer 4 en raya

- si no es posible, pues se defiende (de forma muy simple)

- y como último recurso, realizará una jugada aleatoria.

(La 1ra jugada siempre la hace la IA)

Descarga, aquí

Fuente:https://juan1639.itch.io/conecta-4-zx-boriel

ChopChop -NES-

A fast-paced retro cooking game for the NES by sebotron


ChopChop is a frantic little NES kitchen game about reading a recipe, grabbing the right ingredients, and racing through the prep before time runs out. 

Wash, chop, boil, toast, and plate up a stream of 8-bit meals while the clock keeps breathing down your neck. Each stage is a randomly generated kitchen!

Part arcade panic, part recipe memorization, and part kitchen chaos. One round you’re tossing together soup, the next you’re building a sando, and then suddenly you’re plating curry like your life depends on it.

Playable on any modern NES emulator or on flashcart on a real NES. 

Graphics and code by sebotron 

Music by 희민Heemin


Galaxo Blast -C64-

Small arcade shooter based on Let's Mak by Richard of TND



The New Dimension is very proud to present GALAXO BLAST. An example coding tutorial game which I made for part 3 of Lemon 64's "Fun and Games Programming in Assembly.". The game was inspired by a classic type-in game, Astro Panic (Which I found on some Public Domain disks I had in the 1990s). 

Galaxo Blast features the followng:

  • 8 intense levels of arcade blasting action
  • Quite addictive game play for a simple looking game.  
  • Colourful parallax scrolling starfield
  • Custom made in game sound effects
  • Colourful presentable title screen
  • Cool title music
  • Complete source code and data files (Requires Turbo Macro Pro V1.2 and a RAM expansion of 516K or higher.)
  • Compatible on PAL and NTSC machines, theC64 mini/full size computers and Ultimate 64 & possible the C64 Ultimate
Download, here

LADDERS & DOLLARS ZX81

Platformer game by Animated Alex


ZX81 16K BASIC game 

A platform game where your mission is to make your way around the platforms climbing ladders to collect the dollars ($),  avoid the nasty stars (**) and be careful  when dropping off the platforms you've only one life to complete 2 levels!

Download, here

Source:https://animatedal.itch.io/ladders-dollars

Llamada Silenciosa -ZX Spectrum-

 by Rubenretro


Una aventura conversacional muy corta para ZX Spectrum, creada para la game jam "The Shorter The Better"

Creado usando ZX Basic Studio. Compilado con Boriel Basic.

Rubenretro le ha cogido gusto al Spectrum y tras Sinclair Tower se enfrasca en la creación de Aventuras de Texto.

Descarga, aquí

Fuente:https://rubenretro.itch.io/llamada-silenciosa

Crust Justice Demo -PC-

 by jsalem666


A little tribute to the glorious era of single-screen arcades, with the likes of Bubble Bobble and Snow Bros.

As an Italian pizzamaker, your duty is to defend the honor of the authentic pizza against hordes of pineapples and ketchup bottles.

Controller is highly recommended!

DEMO - this is a demo of an ongoing project, only the first world is fully playable. Some assets are still placeholder, most notably the music tracks and backgrounds. All the rest is human-made; all AI-generated assets is temporary and will be replaced.

Download, here

Source:https://jsalem666.itch.io/crust-justice-demo

Royal Thief - Atari 2600

Arcade/action game for the Atari 2600 (8KB ROM game) by artefacto


Royal Thief

An Atari 2600 game 

Introduction

It is midnight.
The forest is silent… only the wind whispers through the trees.

Tonight, a daring thief sneaks into the kingdom’s castles.
His mission: dodge guards, traps, deadly dangers, get to the treasure chamber and escape with the royal treasure.

The walls are high.
The enemies never rest.
But the loot is worth the risk.

Buy, here

Vault of Seraphim XL -PC, MAC & Linux-

 by natthrafn


Deep within the caves and vaults of the Black Mountains lie the treasures of the Cherubim — a mysterious race of guardians who left our world thousands of years ago. Yet they abandoned their legacy behind: exquisite artifacts, glittering riches, and structures buried deep in the heart of the earth.

A daring wizard sets out to claim these treasures for himself — and intends to venture even deeper. Deeper, in search of the one-of-a-kind treasure of the Seraphim…

"Vault of Seraphim XL“ is the macOS, Windows, Linux version of the Commodore 64 jump & run cave crawler „Vault of Seraphim“ https://natthrafn.itch.io/vaultofseraphim

Buy, here

Source: https://natthrafn.itch.io/vault-of-seraphim-xlFeatures:

- 8 huge different caves to explore
- high score table
- save states