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Rally Vroom -PC, MAC & Linux-

 by Nicclas


Enjoy an old-school, pick-up-and-play racer. Grab a friend and go head-to-head on a two-player split screen — simple fun, ready whenever you are!

Designed for skill and game-play. Find the right speed to nail your line through every curve. Throw in a drift to fly through the tight ones. Perfect your play by chasing your best-lap ghost car.

Web page: https://een.se/rally_vroom/

Source:https://niklaseense.itch.io/rally-vroom

Space Invaders Co-Op Edition (ZX Spectrum)

The classic arcade alien invasion is back, but this time, you don't have to fight alone! by SplinterGU


SPACE INVADERS CO-OP EDITION (ZX SPECTRUM)

The classic arcade alien invasion is back, but this time, you don't have to fight alone! Welcome to the ultimate Space Invaders experience for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum. This version bridges the gap between faithful arcade accuracy and modern couch co-op gameplay, packed with custom features, statistical tracking, and classic hardware support.


Buy, here

Source: https://splintergu.itch.io/space-invaders-co-op-edition-zx-spectrum

A simple game in assembly -ZX Spectrum-

 by PeteBlackstone



The author has been working with the book: "How to write zx spectrum games v1.1 by Jonathon Cauldwell"

You can design;

>set screen colours

>set plater colours

>set start co-ords

>set random number values

>set the box scroll routines for left / right to scroll anything you like.

>set which attr codes to check for

>control the player in all 4 directions including diagonally using keys

1. left  2. right  3. down  4. up     5 will be fire (coming soon)

Simple all round attr detection of the ship so you cant wipe out the stars on screen.

An example of how to design a game using the book!

Download, here

Source:https://peteblackstone.itch.io/a-simple-game-in-assembly

Isometric Sokoban -C64-

Isometric sokoban game for C64 with more than 200 levels by kielack


The Isometric Sokoban Game 

The aim of the game is to push with the bulldozer all of the boxes onto blue or light blue fields.  With the joystick, you can move the bulldozer around, but you can only push and not pull boxes. On white or light blue fields the boxes keep sliding unless hitting a border or another box. On blue and green fields boxes moved only on field at the time. Boxes and Bulldozer can not move into the black. You can push only one box at once. To restart a Level just press the fire button. In the game you can turn the music on or off with m-key.

If you wanna play a level later again note down the level symbol that you can see in the top left corner.  The symbol can be entered on the title screen to jump directly to that level. 

The game had been programmed compltly in assembler by armin kielack. elena kielack had encoded the music for this game.    

The more than 200 Levels for this first c64 isometric sokoban game had been designed (and checked that iz is solveable) by : Yippee, Marleen, Shirls, Janene, Breanna, Me, kielack, gianna439, jimbo, bob50, rabbits2, punkin514, starwars, arg410, tleit004, prabakaran, tumshee, CallumMcclellan, sha718, and pokemaster99.

Download, here

Source:https://kielack.itch.io/isometric-sokoban

Zevious Seven (ZX81)

Zevious: The legendary vertical shooter, finally landing on the ZX81 by zx81keyboardadventure


Bringing a touch of fast paced vertical scrolling arcade action to the ZX81: Not exactly renowned for its high speed action games, it's time to "write" some wrongs, punish some aliens, and prove the hardware doubters wrong by pushing the ZX81 to its 16K limits in the form of 'Zevious Seven'


Playing the Game

Zevious is a pure SHMUP vertical arcade shooter. You must navigate a continuously scrolling landscape while managing incoming enemy fire and taking down alien targets.

Download, here

Mike Invaders - ZX SPECTRUM

 by ZXAMAZE


Do you remember Mike The Guitar - biggest Nirvana fan ever? After fighting his battles against Beethoven, Mozart and Chopin he thought it is time for vacation. But just when he wants to enjoy his free time an invasion of classical instruments is beginning. Must be this Beethoven dude making trouble again. 
Will this never end ?!?!?!?! 
Help our brave hero to fight back.  

A little high score hunting game from TEAM MORITZ
It was meant to be finished 5 years ago, but the team had no idea to make good use of John Hollins cool Games Designer. In the end we did it and we like the result, hoping you will do so too!

Game by TEAM MORITZ

Game Font by Damian Guard

Download, here

Source:https://zxamaze.itch.io/mike-invaders

Bomb Jack GX -Amstrad CPC & GX-

A conversion of the arcade game for the Amstrad 464/6128 Plus computers and GX4000 console by Anthony Flack


Based on Bomb Jack Extra Sugar for the Amstrad CPC.

This new port does not contain all of the extra features and game modes of Extra Sugar (which I'm not sure many people bothered with to be honest) but rather is a straightforward port of the arcade game which makes use of the Amstrad Plus features, namely extra colours and hardware sprites. 



Gameplay is ported directly from Extra Sugar with some small tweaks to bring the difficulty closer to the arcade game. 

The game will work on any Amstrad Plus computer or GX4000 console.  Recommended for use with the Pico-GX cartridge.

Featuring: 
* Arcade-faithful gameplay at 50hz
* Dozens of sprites and up to 50 colours on screen at once
* Persistent high scores when used with ACE-DL emulator or Pico-GX cartridge

Download, here

Source:https://anthonyflack.itch.io/bomb-jack-gx

Bonsai Next (ZX Spectrum Next)

by JuanGM 


El debut de JuanGM (todo un top en el Spectrum) con el sistema NEXT no podía ser más esperanzador, un fantástico juego que exprime las bondades del sistema.

EL JUEGO

En un Japón feudal amenazado por misteriosos invasores, los bonsáis sagrados que protegen la tierra han sido robados. Como un hábil guerrero ninja, tu misión será recuperar estos bonsáis sagrados y restaurar el equilibrio antes de que sea demasiado tarde.

Bonsai Next es un juego de acción y plataformas de estilo retro que te llevará a través de cinco desafiantes niveles llenos de trampas, enemigos y obstáculos ingeniosos. Cada fase pondrá a prueba no solo tus reflejos, sino también tu capacidad para pensar y encontrar el mejor camino para alcanzar tu objetivo.


Utiliza tus habilidades ninja para sobrevivir y derrotar a tus enemigos:

  • Lanza shurikens contra enemigos lejanos

  • Asesta potentes patadas en combate cuerpo a cuerpo

  • Utiliza magia para destruir enemigos peligrosos

  • Bebe brebajes especiales para aumentar tu fuerza y poder

A lo largo de la aventura dominarás numerosas habilidades ninja:

  • Super salto para alcanzar zonas ocultas

  • Shurikens de fuego para causar más daño

  • Trepar paredes saltando entre cornisas

  • Balancearte en cuerdas y objetos colgantes

  • Camuflarte en elementos del escenario para ocultarte de los enemigos

  • Nadar para atravesar zonas acuáticas

  • Planear con un paracaídas para cruzar grandes distancias

Con múltiples caminos, situaciones estratégicas y acción constante, cada nivel ofrece nuevos desafíos y sorpresas.

Embárcate en una aventura trepidante y demuestra tus habilidades para convertirte en un auténtico ninja… y recuperar los bonsáis sagrados.

Descarga, aquí

Fuente:https://jgajete.itch.io/bonsai-next

The Black Cauldron -MAC-

 by Aria Wiogec


The Black Cauldron is a graphic adventure game developed and published by Sierra On-Line, released in 1986 for MS-DOS, Apple II, and Atari ST. The Amiga version followed in 1987. The game was designed by Al Lowe and Roberta Williams, and is based on the 1985 Disney animated film of the same name.

The game follows Taran, a young pig keeper who must prevent the evil Horned King from obtaining the magical Black Cauldron and using it to raise an army of the undead. Players who have seen the film will find the story familiar, as the game closely follows the movie's events.

Download, here

Source: https://aria-wiogec.itch.io/the-black-cauldron

THUNDER BIRD -C64-

 An amazing Sunset Riders inspiration game for C64 by Eleanor Burns


The New Dimension in co-op with Annwn Games is very proud to present to you Thunder Bird, a Wild West themed sideways push scrolling arcade adventure inspired by a classic arcade title from the 1980s. Thunderbird was an entry that participated in the C64 SEUCK Compo 2025 and made it to second place. The game features the following:

  • Polished loading bitmap
  • New front end presentation
  • Western themed music
  • 3 levels of arcade platform action
  • In game power ups
  • Animated background
  • Parallax scrolling
  • Compatible with theC64, Ultimate 64, the Commodore 64 Ultimate and also works on NTSC C64s (With a limitation of the score panel visibility).

SCENARIO

Zintkala of the Lakota has lived as an outlaw since the massacr of her tribee by gold miners ten years ago. Now she must return to defeat the demon serpant Unk Cekulaq reawakened ages past.

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Download, here

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FishLane (Atari 2600)

Catch fish, avoid danger and chase the high score by Toolzzi


A fast-paced arcade fishing game inspired by the classic Tapper.

The frantic spirit of Tapper reaches the high seas!

FishLane is a fast-paced arcade fishing game for the Atari 2600, bringing classic multi-lane action to one of the most iconic video game consoles ever made. Easy to learn, challenging to master, and perfect for quick play sessions or high-score competitions.

🎣 Classic Arcade Gameplay

Inspired by the legendary arcade game Tapper, FishLane transforms its famous multi-lane mechanics into an exciting fishing challenge.

Instead of serving drinks, you cast your hook at different depths to catch schools of fish before they escape.

Success depends on:

  • Fast reflexes
  • Precise timing
  • Constant lane switching

How long can you keep the ocean under control?

Buy, here

Source:https://tooizzi.itch.io/fishlane-atari-2600

Rogue Chess 3D 128k -ZX Spectrum-

Filmation con Boriel test by briefer666


Briefer sigue exprimiendo, al máximo, las posibilidades de Boriel para el ZX Spectrum.

Prueba de los nuevos sprites para Boriel con: 

- Movimiento al pixel 

- Máscaras 

- Almacenamiento de pantallas en memoria paginada Probado con 4 sprites de 32x32, funciona. Lo que se ve ocupa por ahora solo 10k en la memoria "baja", incluyendo música(!). 

- Prioridad en los sprites para efecto filmation

Más info: https://github.com/boriel-basic/zxbasic/blob/main/examples/maskedsprites.bas

¿Hasta dónde será capaz de llegar recordando a la gran Ultimate?

Space Bash: Contact!! (MSX)

A Sci-Fi spiritual sequel to Jaleco’s coin-op classic RodLand by Dave's Retro Forge


🚀If you love classic arcade platformers… fasten your seatbelt!  

👾Space Bash: Contact!! is a spiritual sequel to Jaleco’s classic RodLand, set in space — and even crazier. 

More action. More strategy. More ways to attack and defend. Levels designed to reward clever tactics, not just fast reflexes. 

🌌 Developed for the MSXdev’25 competition, the game runs on any MSX computer with at least 16 KB of RAM, bringing a colorful arcade-style experience to classic 8-bit hardware. 


Game Features

  • 20 varied levels
  • Outdoor and indoor environments
  • 4 enemy types with different behaviors and attacks
  • 1 final boss
  • SCC music
  • Layered gameplay that rewards skill
    • build ladders & glide to reach distant platforms
    • smash an enemy into its comrades to stun them all
    • collect all batteries for extra points and extra lives
    • secondary weapon: a versatile, chargeable energy blast to get out of hairy situations 
  • Cut scenes
  • Custom MSX 2 palette
  • Smooth difficulty curve (50Hz recommended)
Download, here

Broken Altars -C64-

 by drmortalwombat


Broken Altars is a puzzle game for C64!

You are the well known archeologist Fumbling Fred, renowned for his successful rebuilding of ancient ruins from more than sketchy details while pocketing some undisclosed amounts of gold. Thus well endowed with academic laurels and the necessary funding, you take on the quest to rebuild sixteen ancient altars that have been broken thousands of years ago.


All archaeologists start with a basic pickaxe and acquire additional tools buying from a shop in between excavation campaigns.  You collect gold and altar pieces.  Once you buy the ancient papyri showing the layout of the altar to rebuild, you can try to piece the collected fragments back together to advance to the next.

Download, here

Source:https://drmortalwombat.itch.io/broken-altars

CYBER WRAITH -ZX Spectrum-

 by Sisko_MSX

CYBER WRAITH -ZX Spectrum-

Que Sisko es un "Msexisero" infiltrado en territorio "Spectrum" es bien sabido por todos, que sus juegos gustan mucho entre la legión de fans del ordenador de Sinclair, también es sabido... y que tiene un nuevo lanzamiento, muy prometedor: CYBER WRAITH, va a ser muy conocido.


HISTORIA

El planeta NOIRYS-9 ha sido invadido por máquinas cibernéticas. Las instalaciones han caído bajo el control del temible Gran Cyber, una inteligencia artificial que ha convertido el planeta en una gigantesca fortaleza mecanizada.

Tu única esperanza de escapar es localizar y activar la legendaria Nave 50, pero para ello deberás recuperar los 15 Mercurios, unas valiosas fuentes de energía dispersas por todo el planeta.

La misión no será sencilla. Robots de combate, naves circulares armadas y sistemas de defensa  de NOIRYS-9 nos aguardan.  Además, necesitarás encontrar las Llaves de Aluminio para acceder a nuevas zonas  para completar tu objetivo.

Explora un mundo lleno de peligros, administra cuidadosamente tu munición y prepárate para el enfrentamiento final contra el Gran Cyber.



Para esta nueva andanza, Sisko ha utilizado el archiconocido ZX Spectrum Game Maker de Juntelart, como motor de desarrollo. El resultado es un arcade de plataformas y machacar robots, muy divertido y visual.

Podéis descargarlo, aquí



MURDER -ZX Spectrum-

 by kanondevpro-dev


This author's debut novel!!

Fantastic game with a noir novel plot!

Anastasia has had enough.

Her husband, Salvatore, is a powerful crime boss protected by an army of loyal thugs. Desperate to be rid of him, she pays you, a ruthless psychopath, to KILL him.

But... thirty dangerous streets stand between you and your target. Every alleyway is crawling with gangsters determined to shoot you before you get anywhere near their boss.

Try not to get killed by his henchmen.

Features

  • Endless gangs of hostile mobsters
  • Classic arcade-style gameplay
  • ROM for the Spectrum 48k

Salvatore won't die if you're dead!

Download, here

Source:https://kanondevpro-dev.itch.io/murder-saiseicom

Tetris Clon ZX Basic Boriel -ZX Spectrum-

A simple clone of the classic Tetris game. It's programmed in ZX Basic Boriel by Juan Eguía


Juan Eguía sigue a lo suyo, desarrollar videojuegos en Boriel para ZX Spectrum. Ahora nos llega, Tetris Clon que, como su nombre indica, es un juego inspirado en el icónico arcade, Tetris.

Seguiremos atentos a los nuevos lanzamientos de este prolífico autor.

Podéis descargarlo, aquí

Fuente:https://juan1639.itch.io/tetris-clon-zx-basic-boriel

Anna's Adventures in the Alps -PC-

An imaginary CGA MS-DOS platformer game by Tim Rachor


This is a proof of concept for a platformer game with CGA aesthetics from the era of 80s computer games.

Music is from "Cycles - International Grand Prix" and the Sound Effect from "Duke Nukem 1".

Download, here

Source:https://tim-rachor.itch.io/annas-adventures

NES GAME STUDIO -Navegador-

Diseña un juego completo de NES en el navegador by Foko Games


NES GAME STUDIO es un motor para desarrollar videojuegos para NES que funciona en el navegador.  Tienes todo a tu alcance (los dibujos, el mapa, los enemigos, la música..) y cuando lo tienes todo organizado, con un click te genera un juego de Nintendo (NES): un archivo .nes que corre en cualquier emulador o incluso en una consola real con el cartucho adecuado.

Lo bueno: No hay que programar. Vas armando el juego utilizando las  piezas que ya existen y podéis probar el juego dentro de la misma app en cualquier momento (botón 🎮 Probar).

Fuente: https://foko-games.itch.io/nes-game-studio

Arcadiama MD -SEGA Mega Drive-

 by NicoKlem


A retro game inspired by the Mega Drive, blending frenetic action with modern design: traverse diverse levels, face memorable bosses, and master precise attack patterns.


Three game modes—an intense Arcade mode (short matches, limited lives, competitive scoring) and a Standard mode for longer shoot 'em up runs—offer depth and replayability. Customize your ship with upgrades, unlock weapons and skills, and climb the leaderboards with a demanding scoring system. Perfect for fans of challenge, precision, and retro gameplay, featuring a chiptune soundtrack and responsive controls.

Download, here

Source:https://nicoklem.itch.io/arcadiama-md

Saboteur 2 (128k only) (bugfix) (mod) -ZX Spectrum-

 


Made by Durell Software Ltd'87
Release by thealfest'24

Game type: English
General sound: Absent
Size in sectors: 119



                                                Details:


v 1.2.5

+ Bugfixes
+ Performance optimizations and adjustable game speed
+ Double buffering with vsync (with limitations)
+ Added some visual elements from 2019 remake
+ Added new sound effects
+ Added game pause
+ Added achievements
+ Added new mission
+ Improved game balance
+ Added AY music
+ Added game map





Source:https://vtrd.in/release.php?r=92eb4488dffdfe02f3fedea8093254fc

Fortaleza de las Arenas -ZX Spectrum-

 by Gorkel


Fortalezca de las Arenas es un juego, para ZX Spectrum, que participa en el Concurso Bytemaniacos en la categoría de Aventuras Conversacionales.


Eres un técnico de mantenimiento enviado al Parque Eólico de las Arenas. Los aerogeneradores han dejado de generar energía eléctrica y nadie sabe exactamente por qué. Tu misión es recorrer las instalaciones, encontrar los materiales necesarios y reparar la avería para que el parque vuelva a funcionar.

Descarga, aquí

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