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Petal Panic - This upcoming Commodore 64 game by Piggy 18 Team looks fantastic!
Piggy 18 Team is developing a new Commodore 64 game called Petal Panic, featuring protagonist Petal Pete. The game combines arcade platforming with flora-growing mechanics, where players use seeds to create platforms and overcome environmental hazards and enemies. It promises non-linear worlds and large boss fights.
Captain Victor Stormbeard And The Undead Treasure - An upcoming C64 platformer from KD Software gets a demo
KD Software has released a playable demo for their upcoming Commodore 64 platform adventure game, Captain Victor Stormbeard and the Undead Treasure. The demo allows players to experience the first level, featuring 21 interconnected screens, enemies, secrets, and treasures. The game features a dark narrative with souls-like design elements, where players control a pirate captain exploring a cursed island overrun by the undead.
COCYTUS RUINS: PH'NGLUI MGLW'NAFH - A Lovecraftian roguelike for the Commodore 64 by cristiancubillos
Cocytus Ruins: Ph'nglui Mglw'nafh, a Lovecraftian roguelike developed for the Commodore 64, has been released. The game features procedural dungeon generation, a 'corpse run' mechanic for item recovery, and three playable classes: Investigator, Occultist, and Priest. Players must manage their sanity while navigating dangerous environments and battling cultists and abominations.
81-year-old developer makes sequel to ZX Spectrum classic after 40 year wait
81-year-old programmer Colin Porch, who worked on the original 1980s ZX Spectrum game Head Over Heels, has released a sequel titled Return To Blacktooth: A Head Over Heels Adventure after nearly 40 years. Development initially began in 1989 but was abandoned until Porch was inspired to finish it, securing permission from the IP rights holders. The game is available on itch.io and will receive a physical release from Thalamus Digital Publishing.
James Bond – Mer mångsidig i spel än på film
This article provides a historical overview of James Bond video games, from early text adventures to modern first-person shooters. It highlights key titles like Goldeneye 007 and discusses the evolution of the franchise's gameplay across various genres and platforms.
The Morning Star - A classic text adventure for many different retro systems by Dareint!
The new dark fantasy text adventure game, The Morning Star, has been released for classic retro systems including the Amiga, Atari ST, Amstrad, Commodore 64, MSX, and ZX Spectrum. The game features text-driven exploration, illustrated backdrops, inventory management, and puzzle-solving, with a narrative focused on stopping the spread of the Void.
IMPOSSIBLE MISSION 3 Released
Psytronik Software has released Impossible Mission 3, the latest installment in the platformer series. The game is available for the Commodore 64.
GloomKeep - Procedurally generated roguelike for the C64 by j5-2026
GloomKeep, a new procedurally generated roguelike, has been released for the Commodore 64 by developer j5-2026. The game features ten floors, unique monster glyphs, traps, and an original SID music engine with PCM samples. Players must navigate a shifting labyrinth, defeat gatekeepers, and escape with the Idol of Orcus.
Vault of Seraphim XL - A Spelunker inspiration released for the C64 by Natthrafn [UPDATE! now for MacOS, Windows & Linux]
Natthrafn has released 'Vault of Seraphim', a jump and run cave crawler platformer for the Commodore 64, inspired by 'Catacombs of Cherubim'. An updated version, 'Vault of Seraphim XL', is now available for MacOS, Windows, and Linux, featuring expanded content and features.
The lost online world that came before the Internet and the World Wide Web
Prestel, a British online service launched in 1979, offered early versions of email, chat rooms, and online games using teletext graphics and dial-up modems. Despite failing as a mass-market platform due to cost and accessibility issues, it served as a significant cultural preview of the internet, demonstrating the potential for online communities and social interaction.
Adrian and a Friend in Need - A direct sequel to the incredible C64 game 'Crystian and the Lost Crystals' is coming soon!
Marcel Sásik has announced Adrian and a Friend in Need, a direct sequel to the 2026 Commodore 64 platformer Crystian and the Lost Crystals. The new game features a more athletic protagonist, improved graphics with a multicolor engine, faster scrolling, and rewritten enemy AI, aiming to reinvent the gameplay formula while maintaining the original's aesthetic.
Block'n'Bubble II - An updated C64 game that seamlessly continues the action-packed gameplay of Block'n'Bubble.
Block'n'Bubble II, an updated version of the classic Commodore 64 action game, has been released by developer natthrafn. This new iteration features enhanced gameplay, a level editor, two-player support, and additional levels, continuing the story of a wizard seeking revenge.
The Last Ninja Collection Review – Blast From the Past
The Last Ninja Collection offers a nostalgic trip for fans of 1980s and 1990s home computer games, featuring the original trilogy, a remake, and other titles like International Karate+. While International Karate+ remains a strong multiplayer experience, the core Last Ninja games' design, particularly their challenging controls and pixel-perfect jumping, has not aged well, though a save option is included.
Impossible Mission III - Could this be the next C64 hit for 2026?
Impossible Mission 3 has been released for the Commodore 64, marking the return of the legendary 1980s franchise. This collaborative effort between Psytronik Software, Epyx Games, LLC, Code 10 Digital, Retro Games Ltd, and ICON 64 features new gameplay mechanics, enhanced graphics, and over 30 speech samples. The game is compatible with both PAL and NTSC versions of the Commodore 64 and its variants.
Pharaoh's Legacy - Another fantastic C64 strategy game by WindigoProductions
WindigoProductions has released Pharaoh's Legacy, a new historical strategy game for the Commodore 64. Players assume the role of the Pharaoh, tasked with managing resources, building a pyramid, and leaving their mark on ancient relics to achieve immortality. The game follows up on the developer's previous title, Rise of Babylon.
Munchy Worm - Munch those shrooms in this new Commodore 64 game by Antibody Software
Antibody Software has released its popular title, Munchy Worm, for the Commodore 64. This free arcade conversion of the original browser and Windows game features classic snake-style gameplay where players guide a worm to eat mushrooms, grow longer, and score points while avoiding walls and their own tail. The game utilizes raster tricks and sprite manipulation for smooth movement and enhanced color.
Dantalion - A flip screen platformer for the C64 by Eleanor Burns
The Commodore 64 has received a new dark fantasy platform puzzler titled Dantalion, developed by Eleanor Burns. Originally intended for a magazine cover tape, the game has been released digitally via The New Dimension website due to delays in the physical release. Players control Dantalion on a quest to defeat the monster Bael, who was responsible for his mother's death.
Duo Tanx - A simple arena C64 tank duel game for 2 players by TND Games!
TND Games has released Duo Tanx, a new arena tank combat game for the Commodore 64, designed exclusively for two-player local multiplayer. Players pilot tanks through themed levels, battling their opponent and utilizing power-ups and power-downs. The game features options to set the number of rounds and arena selection.
HIPOFRUTA - A vibrant and addictive new C64 platformer developed by Bonnette2020
HIPOFRUTA, a new Commodore 64 platformer developed by Bonnette2020, is set to be released digitally and physically by K&A plus. The game features a hippopotamus protagonist navigating 20 levels, collecting fruit, and battling enemies, culminating in a boss fight against the Great Lemon. The development team includes Adrián, Esteban Trujillo for the soundtrack, and programmer Dirk Roosen.
Lemmings Reloaded - This enhanced version of a classic looks awesome for the C64 (WIP)
An enhanced version of the classic game Lemmings, titled Lemmings Reloaded, is in development for the Commodore 64 by Jörg Karwath and his team. This fan remake will feature over 121 themed levels, new graphics, C64 exclusives, and support for 1351 mouse. The developers plan to showcase a cart version at Zzap! Live!
