Super Pac-Man - A dedicated port of Namco’s Super Pac-Man for the MSX system

The MSX home computer library continues to grow with the release of a high-quality, dedicated port of Namco’s arcade classic, Super Pac-Man. Developed by Mastropiero, this new version offers fans a definitive way to experience the 1982 sequel on the MSX. While the project uses the Casio PV-2000 title Mr. Packn as its technical base, it is far more than a simple conversion however, as Mastropiero has significantly overhauled the software to leverage the MSX’s capabilities, introducing enhanced graphics and a brand-new main title screen. These additions transform the experience, providing a level of polish that surpasses its predecessor on the PV-2000.

Micro Karting - A work in progress nod to Super Mario Kart for the Amiga [UPDATE]

If you've never heard of Super Mario Kart, then I guess you were living in a cave, as this game series which first appeared in 1992 on the SNES, was one of the most addictive arcade style racing games ever to appear on a TV screen. So to see someone try to create a Mario Kart like experience on the Amiga certainly caught my interest! Welcome to Micro Karting, an ever improving proof-of-concept to see if a 3D-ish kart racing game can be done on Amiga AGA without cheating.

Flat-Lane - Another fabulous racer released for the C64!

The Commodore 64 scene continues to prove that there is still plenty of life in this legendary machine. Retro homebrew developer youki06 has just released Flat Lane, a new racing title that serves as both a nostalgic tribute and a technical "experiment-turned-reality." For youki06, the project is deeply personal. His history with the C64 dates back to 1983, when he received the computer as an 11-year-old. Like many aspiring programmers of that era, he dreamed of creating a pseudo-3D racer in the vein of the arcade classic Pole Position. While he felt he lacked the technical prowess as a child, Flat Lane—his second complete game for the platform—finally brings that vision to fruition.

Mighty Castle Adventure - A Castlevania fan game for the Amstrad CPC! (+DEMO)

Castlevania has been featured many times on Indie Retro News, which is no surprise as pretty much every game in the series going right back to the first game can be picked up and enjoyed by all. But here's another update you might like to know about if you love this classic game series. As we have been told that yogtze has not only finished the Castlevania game for the Amstrad CPC called 'Mighty Castle Adventure' but they are now taking pre-orders ; a game that can be seen in the video provided by Yogtze.

Pesadilla Del '94 - An MS-DOS game for 2026? OH YES!

Fans of the golden age of PC gaming have a new reason to boot up their vintage rigs. Indie and retro developer onepopcorn has officially released Pesadilla del '94 (Nightmare of '94), a neo-classic arcade experience designed specifically for MS-DOS. Whether you're running a genuine 386/486 PC, firing up an emulator, or looking for a quick fix online via itch.io, this title is built to deliver a heavy dose of '90s nostalgia.

Double Dragon - A near Arcade experience brings back the nostalgia via JOTD for the Amiga AGA! (WIP)

This week just gets better and better as another game has hit our news feeds and it's none other than Double Dragon for the Amiga, but as an AGA edition. First released way back in the 80's by Taito Corporation, Double Dragon in the Arcades was a fantastic beat 'em up game that featured high grade fighting two player fun on many different systems such as the Amstrad, Amiga and C64. But now thanks to JOTD, he is working on bringing the Amiga version more in line with the Arcade. In fact one person even said "I honestly thought that the original was the worst home conversion that could possibly exist."

Xeno Genesis - A possibly unheard of Amiga shoot'em up action game has been recovered

The Commodore Amiga community may have just witnessed a piece of digital history resurface: a seemingly unpreserved shoot 'em up titled Xeno Genesis by Demantoid Productions. Published by Danish PD/Shareware distributor Cat Computer Club, but screenshots shows the original publisher was meant to be Microvalue. While helping his brother clear out his loft, a user discovered a box of old Amiga disks. Among the common titles was this mystery game, which—despite the harsh storage conditions of the last 20+ years—successfully booted on the first try after a quick cleaning to remove dust and a stray spider leg. 

Super combat 3 - An Amiga multiplayer game was lost and now recovered thanks to emulation.

A long-lost piece of Commodore Amiga history has officially resurfaced. Super Combat 3, an intense two-player action title developed in 1995 by the coder known as Hambo3, has been recovered from digital oblivion and made available to the public. According to the creator this game was written entirely in assembly language on original Amiga hardware during the mid-90s. Thankfully after all this time this now lost game has been recovered having been successfully salvaged through modern emulation techniques. 

Razing Core - This Vertical Shoot 'Em Up for the Sega Master System looks incredible

Searching through the depths of itch io looking for any interesting games to write about, and I've come across a new update for the work in progress shooter for the Sega Master System/Mark III called 'Razing Core' by Badcomputer with music by LovePenguin. This game that is currently being worked on, not only looks pretty decent, but there's plenty of fun to be had, blasting waves of enemies, all the while listening to a rather upbeat master system soundtrack. To coincide with this news, provided below is some footage and game details.

Echodrome - This Commodore Amiga game by PixelPlop is fantastic!

Echodrome, the high-octane arena shooter from developer PixelPlop, has not only taken the first place crown in the AmiGameJam 2025 but as of this week there's a new build released as v0.11. Created over six months using C++, this "Return of the Arcade" entry has quickly become a standout for modern Amiga enthusiasts, earning a perfect 5.0 rating on itch.io. A game that has also gained feedback such as "This must be one of the best "amiga only" arcade game ever!" and "This game is awesome. Donated! :)"

ZX Football Manager Revisited : International Edition - Make sure to check out this World Cup edition of Kevin Toms' timeless classic!

The world of footy retro gaming is buzzing with the news that the father of the football management genre, Kevin Toms, has officially returned to his roots. In an exciting new collaboration, the legendary creator of the original 1982 Football Manager has teamed up with Glen Anderson to launch ZX Football Manager Revisited: International Edition for the ZX Spectrum. This new project sees Kevin Toms serving as a consultant to adapt the timeless gameplay of his original masterpiece for a 2026 World Cup setting. Developed by Glen Anderson—the mind behind the first Football Manager Revisited—this edition aims to capture the "simple charm" of the early '80s while modernizing the scope of the tournament.

Gino the Muncher - A simple maze arcade game for the Commodore 64, loosely inspired by early '80s classics

Gino the Muncher: A Retro Maze Escape Debuts on Commodore 64! Massimo Bonucchi has released a fresh homebrew title for the Commodore 64 titled Gino the Muncher, a charming arcade throwback that pays homage to the maze-running icons of the early 1980s. Designed with a "less is more" philosophy, the game tasks players with guiding the titular Gino through a series of winding corridors. The objective is classic arcade fare: consume every dot in the maze while dodging a relentless squad of hunting ghosts.

Gem'X Lite - A fast-paced puzzle title for the Commodore Plus/4 by Pzsolt and Hege8

A late entry hits the retro scene just in time for the competition deadline. Retro gaming fans have a new reason to dust off their Commodore Plus/4 systems. Just before the latest competition cutoff, developer pzsolt has officially launched Gem'X Lite, a fast-paced puzzle title now available on Plus/4 World. Gem'X Lite challenges players to master its pattern-matching mechanics. The goal is simple but demanding: you must recreate a target configuration by toggling coloured diamonds on a grid. The catch? Every move counts. Flipping a tile doesn't just change that specific diamond; it also affects every neighbouring tile in the grid. Strategy and foresight are essential to align the pieces before the timer expires.

Renegade Reborn - Retro Brawling Returns: "Renegade Reborn" Heading to the Amstrad CPC!

Amstrad CPC fans have a new reason to dust off their classic hardware as a fresh beat ’em up, Renegade Reborn, prepares to hit the scene. This upcoming title aims to recapture the grit of the 80s arcade original while introducing modern refinements for the retro community. The developer has made a deliberate technical choice to run the game at 25 Hz. This decision prioritizes fluid movements and actions, ensuring the fast-paced gameplay remains responsive and effective—a crucial element for any high-stakes brawler.

ChromaBlast - A cute(?) Vertical Scrolling Shoot-em-up is demo'd on the Amiga!

Developer lisoform2003 has released a Level 1 demo for ChromaBlast, a new vertical scrolling shoot-em-up for the Commodore Amiga developed through human-AI collaboration with Claude AI. Targeting OCS/ECS and AGA hardware, the game features a combo-driven evolution system where players control the Chromacraft to fight the Grayscale Armada across five levels. The project, created by Michele Ferrigno, utilizes custom 68000 assembly and C code to produce high-performance, OS-independent gameplay on stock A500+ machines.

Stunt Car Racer running at a super smooth 50/60fps on the Amiga? [BETA UPDATE]

In the late 80's, Geoff Crammond released the incredible game of ' Stunt Car Racer '. It involved you the player, racing around a 3D track in a first person view using a vehicle which had boost capabilities. It was also one of the greatest racing games ever released and what made it so great was the fact that all of the tracks were like rollercoasters, with such dangerous driving and incredible heights involved it would've killed anyone if it was real life. But this month as a bit of a shock, a coder by the name of Vesuri looks to be working on an Amiga version of Stunt Car Racer that's running at a smooth 50/60fps. Something Amiga owners have been wanting for a very long time.

Wee Ninja - A great Mario style platformer for the Atari XL/XE and 5200 by Playsoft

Playsoft have released a number of games over the years, from Blowsub on the Atari 5200, to the Atari 8bit hack of Donkey Kong by Darryl1970. Well it's time for the Atari 5200 to get a new game announcement, as Playsoft has released the eagerly awaited high quality Mario styled platformer of 'Wee Ninja'. A game in which your character can headbutt blocks, collect power ups and even throw ninja death squares at enemies. To coincide with this news, provided below is the latest footage by Saberman.

Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo is coming to the Commodore 64/128 by RetroGL! [UPDATE]

With the amount of news stories throughout the last week and the weekend just gone, you'd think we'd take a break, but not so! As waking up this morning, and waiting for the Caffeine to kick in, I was surprised to learn that RetroGL is still aiming on bringing Super Street Fighter II Turbo over to the Commodore 64 using his RetroFighter engine. An engine that was also used in the more recent homebrew C64 hit of SNK vs CAPCOM. To coincide with this news, Saberman has provided a new video of the demo, but lets just hope that further demos are not magazine exclusives and can be enjoyed by all.

Axis - Escape the Aliens in this new C64 port from AnyStone Games

The Commodore 64’s library has grown even bigger today with the official release of Axis, a high-stakes "escape" title developed by AnyStone Games. Born from the legacy of Zsolt Bertók’s (Bery) original Videoton TV Computer game of the same name, this modern C64 rendition was crafted using the powerful TRSE (Turbo Rascal Syntax Error) development tool. In a departure from the typical "run-and-gun" action found on the platform, Axis strips the player of all weaponry. There is no shooting or fighting here—our protagonist must rely entirely on speed, timing, and nerves of steel. The objective is simple but daunting: navigate through 10 perilous sectors to find the exit door that can only be opened with the right key card.

Astro Warrior - A classic Sega Master System game arrives on the ZX Spectrum NEXT

The ZX Spectrum Next library continues to grow, this time breathing new life into a Sega classic. Developer dave18 has successfully ported the iconic Sega Master System (SMS) shooter called Astro Warrior over to the Next, a project born out of a nostalgic desire to test the architectural boundaries between the two machines. The developer chose Astro Warrior because it was the first game they ever owned for the SMS. While the port was created "just for fun," the result is a polished conversion that highlights the impressive technical overlap between the Sega and the modern(like) Sinclair hardware.

Alien Breed as a demake demo for the ZX Spectrum 128k looks seriously cool

The legendary 1991 Amiga shooter Alien Breed has unofficially landed on the ZX Spectrum 128k in a new, high-performance demake demo. Developed as a "loose adaptation" rather than a carbon copy, this project aims to fill a long-standing gap in the Spectrum’s library: the lack of fast, fluid, top-down shooters with full-screen scrolling. While the original Alien Breed was one of the games that put Team17 on the map, this demake brings that same intense sci-fi atmosphere to the humble Speccy. The developer noted that the goal was to capture the "fast and fluid" feel of the 16-bit original, leveraging the advanced capabilities of the ZX Spectrum 128k.

Zippy Race is being ported over to the Amiga 500 by Modern Vintage Gamer [UPDATE]

Shock!! This isn't a JOTD Arcade to Amiga port! As I've found out from Walter Mamo that Modern Vintage Gamer is still working on an Arcade to Amiga port of the top down racing game called 'Zippy Race', also known as MotoRace USA in the states. A game in which the player controls a racer who must travel on a motorcycle from Los Angeles to New York City. To coincide with this news, MVG has provided a long video showing how the game came to be and the current progress.

Celeste - Rage inducing platformer for the Amiga by Paweł Juen Nowak

Developer Paweł Juen Nowak has began porting the challenging Pico8 platformer Celeste to the Commodore Amiga, designed to display using C2P techniques which necessitate a higher-powered processor for smooth gameplay. While running well on a 50MHz 060, the port requires feedback from users on various configurations to determine optimal performance, particularly for the provided fast version using frame skipping. Download the port and share testing results to help optimize this demanding Amiga title.

Lincity - A SimCity style game is in development for the Amiga 68k by paulthetall

While the Amiga is legendary for its library of fast-paced action, platformers and shoot 'em up's, developer Paulthetall has introduced a change of pace for the platform with his new game called 'Lincity'. A free and open-source construction and management simulation game, which puts the player in control of managing a city's socio-economy, similar in concept to SimCity. A game that was originally for Windows and later also Linux and BeOS. Now...Its also ported to and available for 68k Amiga!

Kick Off 2 CV - 2026 GFX Restyle gameplay - KONEY-SCANLINES is working on a graphics fix/restyle of the Amiga Competition Version.

The Amiga’s competitive football scene looks to be receiving a significant visual boost with the upcoming demo of a new graphics fix and restyle for the Amiga Competition Version of Kick Off 2. Developed by KONEY-SCANLINES, the project—titled Kick Off 2 CV—is based on the robust Amiga KO2CV v1.37 framework and aims to unify the visual identity of the legendary franchise. While we don't when it's going to be released, provided below is the latest footage as well as some details.

Dunjons - A small turn-based dungeon hack/slash from Zooperdan for the Amiga

The Commodore Amiga scene continues to thrive in 2026, and the latest entry to the library is Dunjons, a light, turn-based dungeon crawler from developer Zooperdan. Created using AmiBlitz3 for the Retro Programmers Inside (RPI) and Phaze101 Maze Game Jam 2026, this hack-and-slash title brings modern tactical depth to classic hardware. Please note generative AI has been used to make the foundation of some images, but they have been heavily modified, and tilesets by pebonius and A* pathfinding from appnjoy have also been heavily modified.

TapJewels - A Match-3 diamond/jewels style game is coming to an Amiga near you

The Amiga scene continues its impressive overload of homebrew announcements, as developers Thomas Claus and Frank Menzel of EntwicklerX announce their latest project, TapJewels for the Commodore Amiga. Described as "another addictive Match-3 diamond/jewels style game for your Amiga Computer," this new title brings polished casual gaming to the platform as the creators first small commercial game for this classic computer. As in their words "We aim to improve our programming and graphics skills with each project and gradually build up the quality and scope of our games. This is the next step on our journey".

Alien The Xenomorph - A high grade Amstrad CPC Alien game released by CapaSoft!

CapaSoft Unleashes Sci-Fi Terror with 'Alien The Xenomorph' for the Amstrad CPC! The Amstrad CPC library continues to expand with its latest high-quality addition, Alien The Xenomorph. Developed by CapaSoft, this atmospheric title puts a dark twist on the survival-action genre by casting the player not as the hunted, but as the galaxy's most feared predator. To coincide with this fantastic news, make sure to check out the latest videos by Saberman and Xenomorph. You'll not want to miss out on this one.

Jail Break - A 1986 Arcade game is still coming to the Amiga via JOTD [UPDATE]

Well this is brilliant news, as I found out yesterday by a good friend of ours that the 1986 Arcade game called 'Jail Break', which was also released on many different systems such as the Amstrad, C64 and ZX Spectrum, is still coming to the Amiga as an arcade conversion/port by JOTD. The same developer who also released many other games such as Elevator Action, Super Xevious 1200, Hyper Sports and many more. In light of this news, provided below is some early footage from the game which wasn't created using the Scorpion Engine ;).

Curse of the Pharaoh - A classic-style action game set in a haunted ancient tomb for the C64 (new version)

Developer Ozak has unleashed Curse of the Pharaoh version 1.3, a new classic-style action game for the Commodore 64 that takes players deep into the heart of a haunted ancient tomb. Players must navigate 10 handcrafted levels, each filled with deadly environments and five distinct types of monsters and traps. The journey culminates in an epic boss level where you must face the ultimate guardian of the tomb. To coincide with this news, provided below is some footage and game details.

Vice City Blues - A Gritty Noir Evolution for the ZX Spectrum Next as a port from the ZX Spectrum

The ZX Spectrum Next continues its renaissance with the highly anticipated release of ViceCityBlues, a noir-inspired adventure that pushes the boundaries of the platform’s capabilities as a port from the ZX Spectrum by award winner Mário Armão Ferreira, creator of Star Carrier Ruffien, and Quivira: The adventure. Built on an improved version of the Quivira Engine, ViceCityBlues represents a significant leap forward in the developer’s work. It offers a much more evolved adventure experience, leveraging the Next's advanced hardware to deliver a deeper, multi-day story for retro enthusiasts.

Tower and Dragon for the Commodore PET with only 8K (V4.0 Kickstarter Launched!)

Thanks to a heads up by Jason Cook in our emails, we've learnt that the previously released game for the Commodore PET called 'Tower and Dragon', has entered a new phase with version 4.0, smashing its latest Kickstarter with pledges raising over £2,715 of a £749 goal. A game that the creator says "Tower And Dragon for the Commodore PET with only 8k. The game has also been written in assembly language". Without further ado, make sure to check out the footage of the game and even more info sent via email below.

Axis - Escape the Aliens in this new Amstrad CPC port from Geco

The Amstrad CPC library continues to grow in 2026, as developer Geco releases Axis, an escape the Aliens maze game originally created for the Videoton TV Computer (TVC). The game’s journey began with Bery (Zsolt Bertók), who wrote the original version in TRSE (Turbo Rascal Syntax Error) for a 2024 game development competition. After Geco successfully converted the title to the Enterprise, community member @XeNoMoRPH suggested a port to the Amstrad CPC. Using the TRSE-generated ASM code, Geco has now brought the experience to CPC fans.

Section Z - AcidBottle's Amiga Port of Capcom's Arcade Classic is in development!

AcidBottle, the prolific developer behind impressive Commodore Amiga ports like Breakthru and Wonder Boy, has officially announced their latest project: an ambitious conversion of Capcom’s 1985 arcade hit, Section Z. Described by the developer as a "prequel, of sorts" to the later Side Arms, the Amiga version of Section Z is being built using the versatile Scorpion Engine, which has become the gold standard for high-performance and high quality development on the Amiga!

Norrland - A game inspired by Norrland/Sweden demo'd for the Commodore Amiga

The Commodore Amiga scene continues with even more development news, with a new demo from the upcoming game called Norrland, a gritty survival-adventure title from developer Sami Vehmaa (8080). Set against the unforgiving backdrop of northern Sweden, this new AGA-exclusive title challenges players to balance a mundane delivery job with a high-stakes investigation into the death of a courier. To coincide with this news, Saberman has provided a video of the current version released through Aminet.

Jetpac - Langford Productions Launches High-Def PC Remake of Ultimate Classic

Retro gaming fans, prime your thrusters. Langford Productions has officially released a comprehensive PC remake of the 1983 ZX Spectrum masterpiece, Jetpac, bringing the golden age of Ultimate Play The Game to modern hardware. The premise remains as frantic as ever: The Acme Interstellar Transport Company has one goal: scatter flat‑pack starships across the Galaxy and hope someone brave assembles them. That someone is you — test pilot, courier, and part‑time rocket mechanic. Every planet is a payday. Gems, rare elements, gold… your Jet Pac scoops valuables and rocket parts with ease. Grab the loot, haul it to your launch site, blast off, repeat...Sound easy right? As if!

Blue And Red - Fight The Robots! - Fast paced frantic action for your Amiga! [UPDATE]

Fancy playing a new game that features not just fast and frantic 50fps gameplay, but single player and cooperative for two players, loads of robots to zap and stomp, and tricky environmental hazards to traverse? Then keep an eye out for Blue And Red - Fight The Robots for the Commodore Amiga by KaijuWasp. A new Arcade game that's coming later today made in Scorpion Engine, with additional assistance from Earok.

Impact Armor Alpha - A WIP old school mech platformer for the Commodore Amiga [UPDATE]

Already we've had so many Amiga game news stories, that at times I could hardly keep up! Games such as Cake Rush, Ghosts'n Goblins, Project Horizon, and Zippy Race, are just some of the ones I've featured already. Well the Amiga news just keeps on going. As I've been informed that 2Bit Combo, is not only still working on a mech platformer called 'Operation Steel Rain'. But the developer has announced with a demo 'Impact Armor Alpha'. A prequel to the main game made with Earok's Scorpion Engine.

Chrome Horizon - This nod to R-Type as a prototype C64 game looks pretty decent

The legendary Commodore 64 has just got another great Shoot 'em up for you to try, as retroteamgames has released another update for their breakthrough prototype called Chrome Horizon. Far from a standard hobbyist project, this title aims to prove that the "breadbin" still has untapped potential when paired with modern development workflows. In fact not only was this game written entirely in C using the Oscar64 compiler, but it has advanced Raster IRQ multiplexing, supporting 16+ simultaneous hardware sprites., ultra-smooth 50/60fps parallax scrolling logic and a custom SID music routine integration.

GlowPoint - An interpretation of the arcade game Flash Point for your Amiga! [UPDATE]

Another Tetris style game has appeared that's worthy of a mention on Indie Retro News, as we were recently informed by glowpoint JMD/Harwdired on our website that Retro Nanny has made available a work in progress version of the upcoming game called 'GlowPoint'. A game that is described as an interpretation of the arcade game Flash point for your Amiga. To coincide with this news, provided below is the full details as well as gameplay footage from Saberman.

Arkamiga - Mainake Project revives classic Arcade action with this latest Arkanoid clone

Retro enthusiasts and Amiga fans have a new reason to dust off their hardware. The Mainake Project has officially released Arkamiga, a brand-new Arkanoid-style action game developed specifically for the classic Commodore Amiga system. In fact rather than a WHDLOAD, the game has been released as a bootable ADF disk image, allowing players to jump straight into the action just as they did in the late 80s and early 90s. To coincide with this news, provided below is the latest footage of the game.

Mappy - Bally Midway & Namco's Arcade mouse game has arrived on the Amiga via JOTD

I had a feeling it wouldn't be too long for another JOTD announcement, and thus here we are with a new Arcade to Amiga port that's been released called 'Mappy'. A side-scrolling platformer that was developed by Namco for the Japanese market in March 1983, and published in North America by Bally Midway in April of the same year. A game that originally ran on a modified Namco Super Pac-Man hardware to support horizontal scrolling.

The Addams Family - An enhancement is in the works with backgrounds for the Amiga version [UPDATE]

Chances are you would've heard of The Addams Family, either by watching it at the Cinema or playing it at home on a computer or console. Well, if you played the 1992 Amiga version however, compared to say, the Atari ST, Mega Drive or SNES, it was one of the only versions that had no background detail at all for most of the game, just pure blackness. Well as a complete surprise to myself, it looks as if DJ Mike with the help of some EAB members are remaking the Amiga version of The Addams Family with those missing backgrounds. As one person puts it "the game is nearly finished, I tested all the levels using infinite energy and all the backgrounds are perfect and everything is fine"

DOUBLE BABOON NINJA - This upcoming Arcade game by Danlabg for the Amiga looks fab [BETA UPDATE]

Fancy playing a new Commodore Amiga game that smacks of high quality, is fun to play, and well worth keeping an eye on as developments progress, then this game called 'Double Baboon Ninja' by Danlabg is just the game for you. An upcoming Arcade game in which you play as The Double Baboon Ninja's, and must put a stop to an alien invasion terrorizing the city. To coincide with this news, Saberman has provided some footage of the early part of a level 1 demo.

Pauldron - A RedPill developed blaster for the Amiga that looks pretty decent! [UPDATE]

The last news article from me and one I think looks pretty cool! Is a new Commodore Amiga game that's in development called 'Pauldron' by Zener, Sandman and Fireb0y. A game that's not only being developed using RedPill, but it's a top scrolling blaster featuring AGA graphics at 64 colors (144 total), transparency effects, 4 songs, 3 stages, 9 enemies and 11 power ups. To coincide with this news, provided below is the full details, gameplay footage and downloadable tease.

BabyMan Vs Terminatots PT 2 - Take control of Baby-Man in this new part 2 Speccy game!

RETRO CITY — The 8-bit era is alive and kicking as PuttyCAD officially releases Baby-Man VS Terminatots PT.2, a high-octane "100 Tin Soldiers" game for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum. The sequel follows our diaper-clad hero as he faces his most "terrifying" challenge yet, blending chaotic action with the developer’s signature offbeat humor. To coincide with this news, provided below is a couple of screenshots and a gameplay video soon from Saberman.

Unison - A new monochrome puzzler from Haplo for the C64

The Commodore 64 homebrew scene continues to thrive with the recent release of Unison, a striking new monochrome puzzle game from developer Haplo. Described as "Quantum entanglement at its best!", the game challenges players to take control of two "entangled" characters simultaneously. As you navigate a series of increasingly intricate levels, these two little guys move in perfect unison. Success depends on your ability to guide both to their respective finish flags without accidentally stepping onto tiles of the opposite colour.

Gravity Duck - Flip gravity and dodge hazards in this new C64 game by Wpqrek

The Commodore 64 homebrew scene has just received a charming new addition as developer wpqrek releases a faithful port of the classic puzzle-platformer, Gravity Duck. Originally a popular flash game, this new C64 version brings the gravity-flipping antics of everyone's favourite fearless mallard to the legendary 8-bit hardware. While the original game was developed by Woblyware and first gained fame on platforms like Kongregate, this port has been built from the ground up to respect the technical constraints and unique aesthetic of the C64.

Jungle Joe - A new puzzle platformer makes an appearance on the Commodore Plus/4

The 220 Volt Team (220V) officially brings their latest project, Jungle Joe, to the Commodore Plus/4. Following a festive "Jungle Joe Xmas" demo released in late 2025, the full adventure has now arrived for the 64K machine. Far from a mindless button-masher, the game is more of a tactical experience where "survival is not about quick reflexes, but about a cool head and foresight". To coincide with this news, provided below is the latest gameplay footage and details.

Soul Trapped - An MSX2 adventure game featuring MSX-Music and mouse support!

The MSXdev scene is no stranger to variety, but this year’s competition is reaching new extremes. While some developers are pushing the limits of tiny 16KB ROMs, the duo of Casper Croes & Pixel Phenix has swung for the fences with Soul Trapped, an MSX2 adventure housed in a massive 14MB NEO ROM. In fact this is so unusual for the competition it also features MSX-Music and mouse support, with a helpful manual that should help you get started… hopefully.