PUT MONEY ASIDE -ZX Spectrum-

 by Arnau Jess


Nuestro compañero y amigo, Arnau Jess, se lanza con un CRAP GAME para el ZX Spectrum, como regalo de Navidad: PUT MONEY ASIDE, un videojuego basado en el juego de La Oca, y con un factor CRAP que hará las delicias de los amantes del género.

El objetivo del juego es mantener tu dinero y no llegar a 0, antes que tu oponente.

Descarga, aquí

Fuente:https://arnaujess.itch.io/put-money-aside-zx-spectrum

FELIZ NAVIDAD para todos los lectores de S&R NEWS!!

 


Desde Spectrum & Retro NEWS queremos desear, para todos nuestros lectores, unas Felices Fiestas cargadas de buenos deseos y salud. 

Por nuestra parte, seguiremos apostando por la información rápida, efectiva y directa, que tanto gusta a nuestro público.

Un recuerdo por los que no están y tanto se echan de menos en estas fechas tan señaladas.

!FELIZ NAVIDAD!

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Halo Zero (Unofficial remake - Amiga/MegaDrive/NeoGeoCD)

 by earok


Special Christmas day preview!

Halo Zero is an unofficial fan port of a classic fan game, which in turn was inspired by the series created by Bungie.

This is an early preview demo with only a single level, built for Amiga, Mega Drive and NeoGeo CD systems for Christmas Day release.

Download, here

Source:https://earok.itch.io/halo-zero-unofficial-remake

Ali Baba translations/hacks -ZX Spectrum-

Multiple translations of the 1985 ZX Spectrum game by Suzy Soft (Obsolete,gr)


Ali Baba: The world’s most translated ZX Spectrum game

A retro maze classic reborn in 62+ languages – including right-to-left, vertical, and fictional scripts – with enhanced animation, cheats, bug fixes, and typographic care.

Originally a little-known 1985 Croatian ZX Spectrum arcade game, Ali Baba was never released beyond the Balkans – and certainly never imagined in Klingon, Mongolian, or Arabic. This ROM hack changes that. What began as a simple translation grew into months of reverse engineering, animation refinement, linguistic research, and 8-bit typography innovation – all to create something unprecedented: the most linguistically diverse ZX Spectrum game in history.

Download, here

Source:https://obsoletegr.itch.io/ali-baba

Casimiro en la Casa Encantada (Amstrad CPC)

 ESP Soft


Una aventura en el sótano de la casa, en donde Casimiro deberá sobrevivir a todos los enigmas y puzzles para el Amstrad CPC: Casimiro en la Casa Encantada.


Un fantástico videojuego con sabor a retro y en modo 0, cargado de colores.

Descarga, aquí

FRED -PC-

A remake of the 1984 ZX Spectrum game by Langford 


Deep beneath Egypt’s sands, fearless adventurer Fred dives into ancient pyramids in search of treasure.


The game offers display options including full colour or classic Spectrum palette, optional scanlines, and a choice between fullscreen or windowed mode.


Download, here

Throbbin' Christmas Headaches -ZX Spectrum-

arcade platform game by io.rrwm


Robby has gotten himself a job as a department store Santa ... unfortunately he has picked the precise time that the REAL SANTA has gone missing and the Elves have decided to run amok and scatter presents all throughout Santa's Toy factory.

Robby has 13 days before Xmas eve to recover all the gifts, or all the girls and boys will be sad this year.

Download, here

Source:https://ktbproductions.itch.io/throbbin-christmas-headaches

Happy Next Year 2026! -ZX Spectrum NEXT-

 by Leonis


A New Year's demo for ZX Spectrum Next

This is a modification of the classic Scrollnuter demo by Rusty Pixels: Michael (Flash) Ware and Jim Bagley. Music by Kenotron. Graphic resources found online.

Download, here

Source:https://leonisx.itch.io/happy-next-year-2026

Sleigh Chase -SEGA Mega Drive-

 Minijuegos navideños para Sega Mega Drive


Sleigh Chase consta de tres minijuegos:

  • Recogida de regalos: Los malvados secuaces del Grinch han robado los últimos 10 regalos que le quedan por repartir a Papá Noel. Los elfos verdes, nos los lanzarán desde los laterales, y tenemos que recogerlos esquivando los árboles y a los duendes rojos, que nos robarán los regalos que hayamos recogido.
  • Entrega en la ciudad: Sobrevolamos la ciudad con nuestro trineo, buscando diez chimeneas a las que lanzarle los regalos (botón A del mando). No los lances a chimeneas encendidas, y cuidado de nuevo con los duendes malignos que tratarán de interceptarlos.
  • Campanadas: Después de salvar la navidad, tocaremos las doce campanas lanzándoles confeti, y formaremos el mensaje de felicitación de año nuevo. No toques las bombas, o tendrás que volver a empezar.


Descarga, aquí

Soy Stomper Jr -ZX Spectrum-

Sequel to Soy Stomper by The Death Squad


Soy Stomper JR is an arcade style ZX Spectrum game.

Full colour, zero clash.

Soy Stomper Jr -ZX Spectrum-

Furthermore, this game is very fun and cute.

Download, here

Super Santa Copter for Amiga 500

 by foruseasons

Super Santa Copter for Amiga 500

Super Santa Copter is a Christmas-themed arcade game for the Amiga 500, quickly put together by Alberto (BCO) Sgaggero using AMOS BASIC as a small holiday gift for Amiga fans.

The goal is simple but challenging: fly Santa Claus, collect the presents, and drop them into his famous gift sack. Santa is always moving and affected by gravity, so precise control is required to stay on course.

Download, here

Source:https://fourseasons.itch.io/super-santa-copter-for-amiga-500

Arcade World Cups -Play in browser-

 by NicoSoftArg


Arcade World Cups is a classic-style football game inspired by an 80s legend.
You can current version features the original game mode. In the final version will include real cups and leagues, while keeping the arcade spirit. 

Video:


Play, here

Berserk - An arcade game for the Commodore PET Computer

 by milasoft64


Features

Over 200 unique rooms
Written entirely in machine language
Three robot styles
Multi-firing ability
80x50 resolution
Allows keyboard, Stupid PET Tricks joystick and SNES controller input

Requirements: Commodore 2001 with 32k or a 3032/4032 machine.

Download, here

The BASIC Basement -ZX Spectrum-

 by Animated Alex

The BASIC Basement -ZX Spectrum-

A game inspired by the classic ZX Spectrum ATIC ATAC - The BASIC Basement programmed in Sinclair BASIC.

Download, here

Perseus -ZX Spectrum-

 by Retrobensonft

Perseus -ZX Spectrum-

A game for the ZX Spectrum 128k by RetroBensoft


Polydectes entrusts Perseus with an impossible mission: to find Medusa's lair and kill her.

To do this, Perseus must obtain the gold coins in the possession of the mythological creatures that will appear along his path such as minotaurs, cyclopes, grayae, and satyrs. 
With them, Perseus will be able to gather from the Statues of Delphi the six pieces of the Parchment of Wisdom, which will guide him into Medusa's hiding place.

But don't let Perseus be deceived by his pride, cause you know sometimes words have two meanings.

One of the most important game of the year for ZX Spectrum.

Download, here

Miner 2060 -Atari 2600-

Skill arcade game for the Atari 2600 (8KB ROM game)by artefacto games


Miner 2060

An Atari 2600 game

Introduction

Deep beneath the surface of the Earth lies an abandoned mine, long forgotten and sealed by time. Legends say that priceless diamonds still shine in the darkness… but they are not unguarded. 

You are a lone miner, brave enough to enter the tunnels and claim the treasure. As you dig deeper, a restless ghost awakens — a spirit cursed to haunt the mine forever. 

Buy,  here

MSXdev25 #19 GS Soccer

 


Title: GS Soccer
Genre: Sport sim
Author(s): Fausto Pracek
Medium: ROM 16KB
Hardware requirements: MSX1

Taking a nostalgic trip back to the eighties, we revisit the iconic digital watch and its software. The dev entry GS Soccer originated on that platform and brings a smile as it remains true to the charm of the o.g.

Italian game creator Fausto Pracek joins the dev show with his latest title, GS Soccer. While the word “Soccer” might be familiar – yes, that sport where athletes chase a ball across a grassy field, fully clothed of course – the “GS” part could use a bit of explanation.

The “GS” refers to the model number of a digital watch made by Casio. This game is actually a port of the soccer video game that was featured on Casio watches (model GS-11) back in the 1980s. The author intentionally left out music to remain as true as possible to the spirit of the original game. However, unlike the original watch version, the MSX edition allows two players to compete against each other, making the match more fun and engaging.

Each match lasts 60 seconds. When playing against the computer, the white team is used; otherwise, each player controls their own team. The game is reminiscent of the Nintendo Game & Watch series, showing a playfield with preset player positions. Simple but addictive.

Source: MSXDev25

9 to 5 poops -ZX Spectrum-

 by Briefer666


9 to 5 poops! 

By briefer 2

“This game is sh*t!!!” ZZAP Magazine

“It smells like kaka!!!” CRASH Magazine

  • This game is inspired by the Brain Teaser game programmed by Wim Nijland for OS2.
  • Thuis game take part in a Crap Game Competition 2025
Download, here

Christmas Card 2025 -ZX Spectrum-

 by JuanGM


Un pequeño tributo, un agradecimiento a toda la gente que ha apoyado a este consagrado autor, JuanGM en forma de juego/carta navideña para todos.

Descarga, aquí

Fuente:https://jgajete.itch.io/feliz-navidad-merry-christmas

The Scholar Christmas Edition (Spectrum Next)

 by PigDogBay


Yo-ho-ho little Elf, you have been enrolled into Yule University to study Christmasology under Professor Kris Kringle.

Solve the festive riddles to earn you place as Santa's top elf.

Christmas Tips!

  • Each year has 3 related puzzles, eg 80s Christmas Songs
  • Use the life-lines to help you solve the puzzle
  • Right-click on a tile to send it to the first empty slot - this saves you dragging the tile.

Secret Santa! There is a cheat code, it's something that SPG chants "up???m?a?"

Download, here

Source:https://pigdogbay.itch.io/the-scholar-xmas

Other Stuff -ZX Spectrum-

 by Red Zebra


Red Zebra ha recopilado todos sus "pequeños" juegos, para ZX Spectrum,  y facilitar su acceso y descarga. 

The Locked Room, un nuevo scape room game para el sistema. 
 

Santa's Factory, un puzzle game del 2024.


Lunar Tick, un crap game del 2024.


Y, finalmente, Face Punch Deluxe, un juego del magazine Woot 2023.


Podéis descargarlos, todos, aquí

Sonic ZX - Boriel Adventure -ZX Spectrum-

 by Juntelart

Sonic ZX - Boriel Adventure -ZX Spectrum-

Por fin tenemos disponible, para descarga, la nueva demo técnica jugable, obra de Juntelart y para el ZX Spectrum, Sonic ZX (Boriel Adventure).

La tan esperada demo pone en primera línea (las explota al máximo) las capacidades del ZX Spectrum, con movimientos muy fluidos (además de scroll parallax) del erizo más molón, Sonic. 

El objetivo del juego es sencillo y directo, al estilo de los endless runners clásicos:

  • 💍 Recoge anillos: Acumula tantos como puedas para aumentar tu puntuación.
  • ⏰ Coge relojes: Añade segundos extra a tu tiempo para seguir corriendo.
  • 🚀 Esquiva los cohetes: Evita los obstáculos que aparecerán en tu camino.
  • 🏃 Corre sin parar: ¡Intenta llegar lo más lejos posible!

Podéis descargarla, aquí

Christmas Demo 2025 -C64-

 by rickyderocher


Merry Christmas from Binary Legends!

Enjoy this festive demo for the Commodore 64!

Download, here

Memory Game -C64-

GameJam 2025 Card matching game by stuarthurst


Mine is for the C64 and written in Assembly

Buy, here

Qloister -Playdate-

Compact strategy duel for Playdate inspired by Quoridor by etscrivner


Compact strategy duel. Easy to learn, difficult to master.

Three levels of AI difficulty.

Qloister is a compact strategy duel for Playdate inspired by Quoridor. Race your pawn across the board while placing walls to slow your opponent - without ever blocking their path completely. Every turn is a choice: sprint for the finish, or reshape the maze and force a detour.

Fast to learn, tense to master, and perfect for quick matches on the go.

Buy, here

Source: https://etscrivner.itch.io/qloister

Boozer Dreams (C64)

 by Retrendo

Boozer Dreams (C64)

Roguelite: Survive the Haunted Bar

Trapped in a single-screen haze of a seedy pub on your Commodore 64, where every decision blurs reality and madness. Interact with three unpredictable regulars through drinks, chats, insults, and risky searches—while keeping your "level" balanced to dodge alcohol poisoning. Random visions twist the night with eerie SID sounds and flashing chaos; decide carefully or face the fallout. Persistent progress unlocks deeper runs and high scores.

Gameplay Highlights

  • Tight Roguelite Loop: Gather clues to break free before blackout hits. Saves track relations and stats in RAM for seamless replayability—aim for speedruns under 5 rounds.
  • Dynamic Social Risks: Patrons shift from foes to allies based on your boozy antics. Random hallucinations demand quick reactions amid retro glitches.
  • Pure C64 Vibe: Authentic pokes, color HUD, chiptune freakouts, and hardware effects. Load the .PRG, RUN, and dive in—no disks needed. Made by Retrendo 2025.
Download, here

Mega Spectrum Pixel Pack

 by Super Icon

Mega Spectrum Pixel Pack

A huge pack of pixel level tiles, objects, enemies and background textures, all created to old school ZX Spectrum colour palette specifications.

Mega Spectrum Pixel Pack

Pack includes:

- 14 different backgrounds

- 10 Special Effect animations

- 9 fully animated Enemy Sheets

- 2 example Tiled levels

- 20 Object Sheets: Doors, Coins, Traps, Fire, Liquid, Foliage, Spikes, Switches, Crates

- Hundreds of unique Level Tiles: Blocks, Bricks, Bridges, Columns, Fences, Ladders, Platforms, Special Blocks and Platforms, Terrain, Slopes

-32x32 size tiles.

-512x1024 and 512x512 backgrounds.

- Includes png format and example Tiled Map Editor project files.

- Includes animations and prefabs for all animated items.

Buy, here

Source:https://supericon.itch.io/mega-spectrum-pixel-pack

1812 Overture Demo -C64-

 by rickyderocher


A really simple demo that shows a picture (by Walt Harned) and plays the 1812 Overture (transcribed to SID by Dave Marquis). Enjoy!

A demo for C64

Download, here

THEQUICKSHOT II: el QUICKSHOT II de los 80 regresa en enero de 2026

 


Si hubo un mando muy mítico, y democrático en los 80, fue el Quickshot II, todo un alarde de potencia en los jugadores retro. Retro Games pretende revivirlo adaptado a los tiempos actuales.

THEQUICKSHOT II (así se llama el cachivache) llegará oficialmente el 30 de enero de 2026, con reservas ya disponibles.

La citada  Retro Games Ltd, y en colaboración con PLAION, son los responsables de su revival y contará con conexión USB.

Entre sus principales características destacan:

  • Joystick de 8 direcciones, gracias a un sistema de rótula (ball joint) que permite movimientos suaves y precisos.
  • Ocho botones en total: dos botones de disparo y seis botones de acción o función situados en la base, funcionando como un gamepad completo.
  • Microswitches en todas las direcciones y botones, proporcionando una respuesta rápida y un “click” muy marcado, fiel al espíritu arcade.
  • Modo de disparo automático (rapid-fire), ideal para shooters clásicos.
  • Ventosas estabilizadoras en la base para jugar con una sola mano sin que el joystick se desplace.
  • Diseño ergonómico mejorado y cable USB-A de 1,8 metros, compatible por sistema plug-and-play con PC, dispositivos actuales y máquinas retro con USB, incluyendo los sistemas de Retro Games Ltd.
El precio recomendado de THEQUICKSHOT II será de 29,99 €, una cifra que se mantiene también en mercados como el Reino Unido (£29.99), aunque puede variar ligeramente según tienda, impuestos o promociones.

Su fecha de lanzamiento oficial es el 30 de enero de 2026, con reservas ya abiertas.

Disponibilidad en España:

En España, el joystick estará disponible a través de las tiendas adscritas a la distribución de PLAION, por lo que es de esperar su llegada a cadenas habituales de videojuegos como Game, Xtralife y comercios similares, además de tiendas online especializadas en retro.
También puede encontrarse ya en tiendas europeas especializadas que realizan envíos a España, como Retro Buddys, donde figura como pre-pedido con disponibilidad prevista para finales de enero de 2026.

Fuente:
https://amstradpower.es/thequickshot-ii-vuelve-a-la-vida-el-mitico-joystick-de-los-80-regresa-en-enero-de-2026/

TEXTULA -PC, MAC & Linux-

A text based challenge platformer metroidvania by Saksu


Explore and master a forgotten ecosystem of sentient programs built inside of a futuristic next-gen computer from the 1980s.

Textula is a snappy challenge platformer metroidvania featuring light environmental puzzles, exploration, lore, and unique movement abilities and commands to find, all presented in a purely text-based art style with lots and lots of handcrafted ascii animations. 

Download, here

Source:https://saksu.itch.io/textula