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Flat-Lane - Another fabulous racer released for the C64!
Retro developer youki06 has released Flat Lane, a new racing game for the Commodore 64. Inspired by arcade classics like Pole Position, the game features players as Paul Pitstop competing against rivals Alain Frost and Ayrton SEGA. This release marks the developer's second complete game for the platform, built from a personal experiment.
Garry Kitchen Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guest of Honor
Video game designer Garry Kitchen has been announced as a Guest of Honor for the Fire & Ice RGX 2026 event. Kitchen is recognized for his pioneering work at Activision during the early years of the video game industry, including developing hit titles for Atari 2600, Commodore 64, NES, and SNES. The event will take place on June 20 and 21, 2026, in Roseville, CA.
Gino the Muncher - A simple maze arcade game for the Commodore 64, loosely inspired by early '80s classics
Massimo Bonucchi has released Gino the Muncher, a new homebrew arcade maze game for the Commodore 64. Inspired by early 1980s classics, the game challenges players to eat all dots while avoiding ghosts, with a unique power-up mechanic that grants temporary invincibility without offensive capabilities.
Gem'X Lite - A fast-paced puzzle title for the Commodore Plus/4
Developer pzsolt has released Gem'X Lite, a fast-paced puzzle game for the Commodore Plus/4. The game challenges players to recreate target patterns by toggling colored diamonds, with each move affecting neighboring tiles. Gem'X Lite features 16 levels randomly selected from a pool of 32, drawing inspiration from the original Amiga and C64 title Gem'X.
Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo is coming to the Commodore 64/128 by RetroGL! [UPDATE]
RetroGL is continuing development on bringing Super Street Fighter II Turbo to the Commodore 64 and 128 platforms using his RetroFighter engine. A new video showcases updates including most backdrops, music, enhanced bonus rounds, and improved animations. This homebrew adaptation is based on the Game Boy Advance version and is planned for EasyFlash or Kung Fu Flash cartridges.
Axis - Escape the Aliens in this new C64 port from AnyStone Games
AnyStone Games has released Axis, a new Commodore 64 port of Zsolt Bertók's original Videoton TV Computer game. This "escape" title requires players to navigate 10 sectors, collect key cards, and avoid faster aliens to reach the exit, with no combat mechanics involved. The game was developed using the TRSE tool, and the developer is considering an Amiga version.
Jail Break - A 1986 Arcade game is still coming to the Amiga via JOTD [UPDATE]
The 1986 arcade game Jail Break is still being developed for the Amiga by JOTD, who has released an early alpha version. The game is a 2.5D side-scrolling shooter where players control a cop to eliminate escaped prisoners and rescue civilians. JOTD also mentioned ongoing work on other titles and WHDLoad services.
Curse of the Pharaoh - A classic-style action game set in a haunted ancient tomb for the C64 (new version)
Developer Ozak has released version 1.3 of Curse of the Pharaoh, a new classic-style action game for the Commodore 64. The game features 10 handcrafted levels set in a haunted ancient tomb, with five distinct monster and trap types, culminating in a boss battle. The release includes new gameplay footage and details about the game's development.
Chrome Horizon - This nod to R-Type as a prototype C64 game looks pretty decent
The Commodore 64 has a new shoot 'em up prototype called Chrome Horizon, developed by retroteamgames. This title showcases advanced features like 16+ simultaneous hardware sprites and smooth parallax scrolling, aiming to prove the potential of modern C development on classic 8-bit hardware.
Unison - A new monochrome puzzler from Haplo for the C64
Unison, a new monochrome puzzle game developed by Haplo, has been released for the Commodore 64. The game challenges players to control two entangled characters simultaneously, guiding them to their respective finish flags while avoiding tiles of the opposite color. Unison is inspired by the PC game Insync and is compatible with both PAL and NTSC Commodore 64 machines.
Gravity Duck - Flip gravity and dodge hazards in this new C64 game by Wpqrek
A new puzzle-platformer titled Gravity Duck has been released for the Commodore 64 by developer Wpqrek. This homebrew title is a faithful port of the original flash game, featuring 40 levels where players must flip gravity, dodge hazards, and collect eggs. The game was originally developed by Wobblyware.
Jungle Joe - A new puzzle platformer makes an appearance on the Commodore Plus/4
The 220 Volt Team has officially released their new puzzle platformer, Jungle Joe, for the Commodore Plus/4. The game emphasizes strategic thinking and foresight over quick reflexes, featuring a perilous journey through jungles, caves, and ruins. It combines classic Commodore 64 atmosphere with modern logic-based gameplay.
Games Inbox: Is Starfield a good game?
Readers express disappointment with Starfield's gameplay and its impact on Bethesda's development timeline, questioning its upcoming PlayStation 5 release. Concerns are also raised about Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology and its perceived negative effect on game art and visual quality, with some readers hoping for a more traditional approach from future consoles and developers.
Mike Mech - A fabulous C64 homebrew arrives on the Amiga via LC-Games
The puzzle-platformer Mike Mech, originally a Commodore 64 homebrew, has been ported to the Amiga by LC-Games. Players control Mike, a mechanic tasked with reactivating a spaceship's power by avoiding hostile aliens and environmental hazards within a time limit.
The Secret of Monkey Island project for the Commodore 64 looks incredible!
Developers Joachim Ljunggren and Andreas Larsson are working on a Commodore 64 port of the classic 1990 adventure game The Secret of Monkey Island. Ljunggren is handling the graphics conversion, meticulously hand-drawing all assets, while Larsson is coding the game. The release date and specific requirements are currently unknown.
Steel Ranger 2 - Hessian creators Covert Bitops are working on another fantastic C64 game!
Covert Bitops, the creators of the 2016 Commodore 64 action-adventure game Hessian, are developing a sequel titled Steel Ranger 2. The game will feature a new Ranger suit, rifle and blade combat, and a story set on a barren Earth. Development is complete, with testing and finalization remaining before release.
Bubble Buddies - A reimagination of Bubble Bobble, arguably the best c64 game ever?
Bubble Buddies, a reimagination of the classic Bubble Bobble, has been released for the Commodore 64. Developed by geon3, it features 100 new levels with polished graphics, building upon the original game's content and incorporating assets intended for a 2025 Bubble Bobble C64 Remastered release.
Randoom - A challenging yet enjoyable Commodore Plus/4 game has been released! ( Previously for the C64 and MSX )
The new Commodore Plus/4 game Randoom, developed by Csabo, Epy, SukkoPera, and Unreal, has been released. This arcade puzzle game features 31 levels where players must clear all squares by catching them in the correct order, with the challenge stemming from the chaotic movement of the squares.
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns - A Cinemaware classic is getting a modernized remaster via Black Tower Basement / Nordcurrent Labs
Cinemaware's 1986 classic 'Defender of the Crown' is receiving a modernized remaster for PC and PlayStation 5, developed by Black Tower Basement and published by Nordcurrent Labs. The remaster will feature a 'Retro Mode' preserving the original Amiga experience, a 'Classic Mode' reimagined for today with refined mechanics and visuals, and an entirely new 'Kingdom Mode' with procedurally generated maps and unlockable abilities.
Crystian and the lost crystals - This upcoming C64 game by Marcel Sásik looks fantastic
Marcel Sásik is developing a new Commodore 64 game titled 'Crystian and the lost crystals'. The game features detailed underground areas, collectible coins, and a quest to find a special crystal. Recent development updates include a complete engine overhaul, full audio with music and sound effects, a waypoint system, and categorized enemy damage tiers.
