Break Space Issue 6

Issue 6 of Break Space magazine for the ZX Spectrum, covering Q2 2026

Issue 6 of BreakSpace,  the modern ZX Spectrum games magazine!

In this issue, we review 58 new games, including exclusives Lone Wolf : Flight from the Dark and Wacky Robot.

Plus : 

An interview with Lilian Oiluso, the creator of Downwards, an Ace-winning roguelike

We get our Spectrums online with the SpectraNext hardware

Shaun visits a retro-gaming club

and Animated Alex clues us in on his USB50 project

We also have a great BASIC type-in from ZXMoe,

2 pages of POKEs for the latest games,

a Crossword, the latest news and loads more !

And all that for free!

As usual, there are 2 files below. Content is the same in both, but the Standard version presents 2 pages as a spread, and the Phone Friendly version shows pages one at a time. 

Source:https://breakspace.itch.io/break-space-issue-6

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ZX SPECTRUM KOSHO -ZX Spectrum-

 Fighting game by ZXAMAZE

Do you know Kosho? We do!

It is the martial art practiced in THE VILLAGE.  

This 2-Player game for the ZX Spectrum is our tribute to the best TV Series ever: 

THE PRISONER

In the game are two combatants who try to knock one another into a tank of water. They can use trampolines to jump on the platform about. 

Patrick McGoohan invented it for television and Team Moritz brought it to the speccy.

This is a directive and addictive game for ZX Spectrum!

Download, here

Source:https://zxamaze.itch.io/zx-spectrum-kosho

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All Square -ZX Spectrum-

Action adventure game "All Square" for ZX Spectrum, created in 2026 by moroz1999, nq, and Robert

All Square is a post-apocalyptic action-adventure platformer for the ZX Spectrum. The game features a cubic, minimalist visual style.

The story begins after a long forced sleep. The protagonist must explore a ruined, hostile world, using items and solving puzzles in order to reach safety. The setting is characterized by damaged urban landscapes and fragmented architecture, establishing a bleak atmosphere.

The game supports multiple languages, including English, Russian, Polish, Czech, and Spanish. A separate version supports the General Sound card. The soundtrack was provided by Oleg “nq” Nikitin. Codex AI was used for development automation and localization tasks.

All Square participated in DiHalt 2026 Summer, where it placed first in competition.

Download, here

Source:https://zxart.ee/eng/software/games/arcade/adventure/vsjo-kubikami/

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LETHAL WEDDING DEMO -SEGA Mega Drive-

 by Mega Cat Studios

Lethal Wedding is an independent retro-inspired action game published by Mega Cat Studios.Bride hard or go home.

Lethal Wedding is a chaotic top-down action shooter where a bride-to-be and her future mother-in-law blast their way through criminal clowns, mafia thugs, and total wedding disaster to rescue the kidnapped groom.

Fight through outrageous levels packed with explosive weapons, couch co-op chaos, dodge rolling gunfights, and absurd enemies in this over-the-top retro-inspired shooter adventure.

Customize your playstyle with upgrades, unlock powerful rewards through the Vow System, and unleash pure Bridezilla energy across weddings, clown hideouts, and criminal playgrounds.

Features

• Fast-paced top-down shooter action 
• Play solo or in 2-player couch co-op 
• Dodge roll through bullet-filled chaos 
• 20+ upgrades and customization options 
• Wild weapons like the Banana SMG and Hare Trigger 
• 30+ chaotic levels 
• Animated story cutscenes 
• Hilarious action-comedy storyline

Download, here

Source:https://megacatstudios.itch.io/lethal-wedding-demo

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MonoTanks -Playdate-

 by Agentx86

MonoTanks is a fast, arcade tank shooter for Playdate — a modern, 1-bit tribute to the classic Battle City. You command a single tank, defend your base, and blast through wave after wave of enemy armor. If you grew up with the NES Battle City (a.k.a. Tank 1990), you'll feel right at home: top-down battles, destructible walls, steel barriers, and that one base you absolutely cannot let fall. MonoTanks takes that timeless formula and rebuilds it for Playdate's crisp black-and-white screen.

This is the free edition — 20 missions to dive in and play for free.

The full version is on the way, packing 100 levels across all worlds with difficulty that ramps up into brutal late-game firefights. It also adds BATTLE mode for fast, high-intensity skirmishes beyond the campaign.

Grab the free edition now to get a feel for the game, and stay tuned for the full release.

Download, here

Source:https://agentx86.itch.io/monotanks

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Midwestern Math Game Boy Chiptune Beats -Game Boy & Game Boy Color-

 by beatscribe

Enjoy over 60 minutes of dynamic and emotional midwestern math rock similar in style to groups like American Football, Christie Front Drive, C-Clamp, Tommy Boys.

• Gorgeous city  and nature visuals keep things interesting
• Use the 90's style LoFi-Amp with functioning visualizer.
• Queue up songs into your own playlist. 
• Fully DMG compatible, put this on your Super Gameboy while you work!
• New remixes from Gb Compo 25 games never before released on other albums. 
• Includes authorized cover of In Tow by C-Clamp, 1990's math rock legends!

Download, here

Source:https://beatscribe.itch.io/midwestern-math-game-boy-chiptune-beats

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MIDNIGHT WANDERERS - NEOGEO

 by Z-Team

Demo of the first two levels is available.

Midnight Wanderers is a new fan-made game developed by Domkid (Z-TEAM)

using the Scorpion Engine.

It's not a 1/1 port of Capcom's CPS1 arcade game, even though it is very similar!

Gameplay polish is still being refined

Bugs and balancing issues may be present

We strongly encourage you to share your feedback and  please let me know:

Any bugs or glitches, performance issues, Gameplay feel, etc ...

Published by Capcom in 1991

Midnight Wanderers is the first game in an arcade cabinet that contained three games: Three Wonders.

It’s an action/platformer where Lou travels through a beautiful landscape filled with dangers, it features a world of shimmering colors where every element exudes magic, this enchanting atmosphere, combined with stunning visuals, greatly enhances the game’s quality.

Lou has two “life points.” If hit once, he is left in his underwear,  the second time, he dies.

The game was entirely developed with Scorpion Engine by Domkid (Z-Team)

Plateform : NEOGEO AES / MVS . NEOGEO CD

Source:https://z-team.itch.io/midnight-wanderers

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ALTAIRIS - Sharp MZ-700

A brand new Tetris style game for the MZ-700 by Loudscotsbloke

Welcome to my brand new game for the Sharp MZ-700. After my experiences coding several other versions, I thought that I would try and convert my game to the MZ.  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. So rotate, move or quick drop. What makes this different? Well, this is TURN BASED. You only get 5 moves, and 2 rotations! and a rotation counts as a move!! so be very careful with your choices! Once you have made your 5th move, your piece will automatically drop. Of course you can quick drop at any time. Look out for the BOMB ('B') as it will help you get rid of any misaligned blocks!! Just put your player block on top of the bomb, and BOOM... more space.

Download, here

Source:https://loudscotsbloke.itch.io/altairis-sharp-mz-700

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MACHINE CAVE -NES-

 by Mega Cat Studio

Master momentum or Crash trying.

Machine Cave is a retro-inspired physics-based space adventure where precision piloting is the key to survival. Explore a massive interstellar cave while navigating waterfalls, gravity fields, hazards, and deadly enemies using realistic momentum-driven controls.

Drift through dangerous tunnels, collect powerful upgrades, and battle terrifying bosses as you uncover the mysteries hidden deep within the Machine Cave.

Every movement matters as you fly your ship through a maze of spikes, galactic mines, space sharks, and environmental hazards in a challenging arcade-style experience inspired by classic retro games.

Features

• Physics-based spaceship controls 
• Momentum, gravity, and buoyancy mechanics 
• Explore 25 interconnected screens 
• Discover 10+ powerups and upgrades 
• Dodge hazards, enemies, and environmental traps 
• Fly in 16 directions 
• Epic retro boss battles 
• Authentic NES-style presentation

🛒 Want the physical version? Get your official game cartridge at the Mega Cat Studios Storefront

Source: https://megacatstudios.itch.io/machine-cave

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Neon Mage - The Rift -PETSCII-

 Role playing by C64_Universe

Neon Mage - The Rift is and amazing rol game!

Step into the role of the last time mage in this PETSCII dungeon crawler! Battle your way through the chasms of the Neon Labyrinth, collect treasures, and defeat the monsters!

Are you ready for the challenge?

It's still under development, but you'll soon be able to download the demo version for free and give it a try.

Download, here

Source:https://c64universe.itch.io/neon-mage

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DAKOTA JONES -Atari 2600-

 by Marc Vittorini

DAKOTA JONES is a game for Atari 2600!

📜The smoke from the torch dances on the damp stone walls, revealing only menacing shadows and dead ends. Behind you, the roar of the initial collapse still echoes in your ears like a death sentence. Before you, only the silence of an underground labyrinth forgotten by time. This time, luck is definitely not on your side. You are trapped in the heart of a thousand-year-old cave. Oxygen is running low, and the only escape routes are blocked by tons of solid rock. But giving up is not in your DNA. Your only hope of seeing daylight again lies in old, abandoned sticks of dynamite scattered along the path: the perfect explosive to blast your way to freedom, one explosion at a time. Danger, however, doesn't just hide in the cave-ins. The darkness is alive. Venomous snakes slither and lethal scorpions nest between the cracks in the rock and the sand on the floor, ready to strike at the slightest misstep.

Play, here

Source:https://marc-vittorini.itch.io/dakota-jones

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Quasimodo GX (DA Bells) -Amstrad CPC & GX4000-

 by ShaCPC

Tenemos de vuelta otro clásico de Aramello Chapman para el Amstrad CPC.

 En esta ocasión le toca el turno a Quasimodo, un clon del legendario Hunchback de Amsoft... aunque, a estas alturas, ¿A quién le importa?

Recordar que Hunchback es un arcade del 83 que se basa, libremente, en la novela El Jorobado de Notre Dame de Víctor Hugo.  En él, el jugador controla a Quasimodo con el objetivo de alcanzar la derecha de la pantalla, a base de sortear obstáculos.

Micromanía, que precisamente no fue una revista muy prolífica en la publicación de listados de juegos homebrew, sí contó durante su primera época, con una sección llamada Doña Tecla, donde de vez en cuando aparecía algún listado con un buen juego para nuestros CPCs. Así, en 1985, su número 5 nos regaló este divertido título.

En esta adaptación se han añadido varios trucos, así como el manejo mediante joystick de dos botones de disparo, permitiendo su compatibilidad con la consola GX4000 equipada con PicoGX o C4CPC, además de los Amstrad CPC y CPC+ que dispongan de una M4.

Descarga, aquí

Fuente: https://shacpc1.itch.io/quasimodo-gx-da-bells

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Bow Commander -ZX Spectrum-

 by Shrek128

A two-panel, Norton/Total Commander style file manager for the ZX Spectrum 128K, running on top of DivMMC/esxDOS. Written from scratch in Z80 assembler, using the Spectrum's full 128K memory paging for both code and data.

About

Bow Commander is a classic dual-panel file manager brought to the ZX Spectrum 128K. It lets you browse two directories side by side, copy, move, rename and delete files and directories, mark groups of files with wildcard masks, inspect file and directory information, and even peek inside files with a built-in Text/Hex/Decimal viewer - all from the keyboard, no mouse required (the Spectrum never had one anyway).

It is styled after the author's own earlier ZX Spectrum project, MB Commander, rebuilt for 128K machines with DivMMC/esxDOS storage.

Download, here

Source:https://shrek128.itch.io/bow-commander

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Commando -Commodore Amiga-

Port of Commando for Amiga AGa by jotd666

Commando, released as Senjō no Ōkami^[a] in Japan, is a 1985 run and gun video game developed and published by Capcom for arcades. The game was designed by Tokuro Fujiwara. It was distributed in North America by Data East, and in Europe by several companies including Capcom, Deith Leisure and Sega, S.A. SONIC. Versions were released for various home computers and video game consoles. It is unrelated to the 1985 film of the same name, which was released six months after the game.

Commando was a critical and commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing arcade video games of 1985 and one of the bestselling home video games of 1986. Though not the first military-themed run and gun video game, it spawned numerous clones following its release while popularizing the genre. Its influence can be seen in many shooter games during the late 1980s to early 1990s.

Port of Commando for Amiga AGA!

In this version, graphics are almost 1:1 vs the arcade. Exact 64 same colors are used.

Music & sfx are not complete yet.

Gameplay is 100%, with trainer, and all levels. Runs okayish on A1200/020 no fast from HD (no whdload required)Credits:

- jotd: reverse-engineering, 68000 transcode, graphics conversion

  sound conversion for the Amiga.

- IM76: music

- PascalDe73: icons

- Capcom: original game

Download, here

Source: https://jotd666.itch.io/commando

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La Prueba -ZX Spectrum-

Algunas pruebas ponen a prueba tu cuerpo. Otras, tu mente. Ésta pondrá a evaluación  ambas by Xeif

La prueba es un juego desarrollado para el ZX Spectrum, utilizando el MPAGD de Jonathan Cauldwell.

Cinco desconocidos. Un millón de euros. Una prueba de la que nadie sabe nada.

Una misteriosa carta llega a tu buzón. En ella se te invita a participar en una prueba cuyo vencedor recibirá un millón de euros. No hay demasiadas explicaciones, sólo un lugar, una fecha... y la promesa de que tu vida podría cambiar para siempre.

Otros cuatro desconocidos también han aceptado la invitación, cada uno movido por sus propias razones. Nadie sabe quién organiza el desafío ni en qué consistirá realmente. Lo único que tienen claro es que, una vez comienza la prueba, ya no hay vuelta atrás.

¿Qué relación existe entre los cinco participantes? ¿Por qué habéis sido elegidos? ¿Qué se oculta tras este extraño concurso?

Descúbrelo en una aventura que combina narrativa, tensión y desafíos cognitivos, donde tu mayor enemigo puede ser tu propia mente.

Descarga, aquí

Fuente: https://xeif.itch.io/la-prueba-zx-spectrum

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ROLLA -STEAM-

 Demo available!

BREAKING NEWS! Downtown is being terrorised by a rolling mass of pulsing flesh! Eyewitnesses describe the scene as “crunchy arcade destruction where survival blends with score-chasing!”. What is this creature!? What are its motives!? Is it really the villain here!? Back to you in the studio.

ROLLA is a B-movie inspired horror arcade destruction game about survival. An extra-terrestrial monster has escaped human captivity and is now rampaging in different locations around the world. The humans are simply calling it ROLLA as all it does is roll, eat and destroy everything in its path. The more it eats, the larger it grows. Humans try to destroy it with everything that they've got: bullets, missiles and fire. The monster can mutate in its fight for survival but will it be enough? Can you keep ROLLA alive?

Source: STEAM

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Castle Smash (A Warlords clone) for the Commodore PET and C64

 by milasoft64

CASTLE SMASH — Milasoft (Commodore 64)

The classic four-castle showdown, rebuilt from scratch in pure 6502 machine code. Defend your fortress. Demolish everyone else's.

Four warlords, one screen. Any mix of human and computer players — grab three friends for full four-player keyboard chaos, plug joysticks into both ports, or go solo against three cunning drones.

Up to three fireballs in play at once. One ball at level one, two at level two, three from level three on — staggered launches keep the pressure building as the arena fills with crossfire.

Catch, hold, unleash. Snag an incoming fireball on your shield and hold it — but careful: holding erodes your own wall behind you. Release for a screaming whiz shot, and sweep your shield as you fire to put english on the ball.

Computer opponents that fight dirty. Drones track the nearest ball with velocity lead, react at full speed when threatened, and catch and return fire just like humans — catching more often the deeper you go. Three difficulty settings.

Download, here

Source:https://milasoft64.itch.io/castle-smash

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Jill of the Jungle (Sega Master System Port)

A vibe-port experiment converting Jill of the Jungle from MS-DOS to Sega Master System, using Arena by Haroldo-ok

Jill of the Jungle (Sega Master System Port)

Github repo: https://github.com/haroldo-ok/jill-of-the-jungle-sms

We have successfully taken the classic 1992 PC game Jill of the Jungle and built a working prototype that runs on the Sega Master System (SMS). We moved from a basic proof-of-concept to a game that you can actually play, walk around in, and test.

🛠️ What We Did

• Converted the Original Files: We wrote a custom tool that takes the graphics, maps, and level data from the original MS-DOS version and converts them into a format the Sega Master System can read.

• Fixed the Visuals: Early versions had messy graphics and corrupted character models. Jill now animates properly, the background colors look correct (using an adapted Retro color palette), and items like gems and keys appear exactly where they should.

• Smoother Gameplay (Scrolling): Initially, moving around caused the game to stutter terribly. We rewrote the camera system to copy by the Sega Master System port of Commander Keen, making the screen scroll much smoother when you walk.

• Improved Controls & Physics: We adjusted Jill's jumping so it feels less floaty. You can now do a "variable jump" (hold the button to jump higher, let go to stop going up).

• Combat & Exploration: You can now pick up weapons, shoot projectiles, and defeat simple enemies. If an enemy touches you, you take damage and flicker with invincibility instead of instantly dying. Keys and jewel gates also function to let you progress through levels.

• Level Transitions: When you finish a level, the game properly remembers where you were on the main world map instead of throwing you back to the very beginning.

⚠️ Current Limitations (What's Still Missing)

While the game is heavily functional, it is still a Work in Progress. The following features are not yet finished:

• 🎵 Audio: There is currently no sound or music.

• 🦎 Shape-Shifting: Jill's ability to morph into different animals is not yet programmed.

• ⚙️ Level Mechanics: Moving platforms, elevators, switches, bridges, and swimming are either highly simplified or missing.

• 👾 Enemy Behavior: Enemies move in simple patterns and don't yet match the smart behavior of the original PC game.

• 🖥️ Menus & UI: There is no main menu, high-score screen, or health bar (HUD) displayed on the screen yet.

📊 The Bottom Line

The game currently builds perfectly into a 336 KB Sega Master System game file (jill.sms). It uses just under half of its allocated memory space, leaving plenty of room for us to add the missing features, sounds, and polish in future updates!

Download, here

Source: https://haroldo-ok.itch.io/jill-of-the-jungle-sms

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Operation: Doomed Peter -PC-

 Dungeon Crawler by coke13

A dungeon crawler where your goals are simple. Return the kings cat, kill the evil stuff. Loot the gear, and most importantly. Don't die!

6 characters to find endings for

40+ creatures to battle

3 bosses to defeat

Magic, melee, and firearms to find!  

Buy, here

Source: https://coke13.itch.io/operation-doomed-peter

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ÍCARUS -ZX Spectrum-

 by Miguel Cruz

Ícarus es un nuevo lanzamiento para el ZX Spectrum, del que hemos sabido por mediación de Planeta Sinclair.

Este título es un arcade de corte clásico, como los videojuegos de primera hornada del sistema, y que tiene una jugabilidad directa. 

Podéis descargarlo, aquí

Fuente:https://planetasinclair.blogspot.com/2026/07/icarus.html

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ZXART+ -ZX Spectrum-

 Utilidad de dibujo by Ecalius Software

Gracias a los amigos de Planeta Sinclair hemos descubierto esta aplicación de dibujo artístico para el ZX Spectrum.

ZXART+, es una utilidad de dibujo artístico para ZX Spectrum 48K, programada en Sinclair Basic. Esta herramienta se puede utilizar en el desarrollo de videojuegos.

No es habitual encontrarnos con utilidades de este tipo para los sistemas retros. 

Una gran iniciativa.

Descarga, aquí

Fuente:https://ecaliussoftware.itch.io/zxart

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CROMO-SHOCK 64 -C64-

A humble homebrew shooter for your Commodore 64 by Cristian Cubillos

Cristian es un desarrollador  que va al grano, es decir, no se entretiene en cosas que no sean disparar y acabar con todo lo que sale en pantalla. Así de simple... y divertido.

Cromo-Shok se llama esta propuesta, un "matamarcianos" muy arcade y de corte clásico, sin más pretensiones que entretener a los fans de del C64.

Podéis descargarlo, aquí

Fuente:https://cristiancubillos.itch.io/cromo-shock

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