Commodore Amiga
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Brutal Pico Race - Another Pico-8 game comes over to the Amiga via BSzili [WIP]
BSzili is porting the Pico-8 racing game Brutal Pico Race to the Commodore Amiga. Originally developed by Damien Hostin, the game features high-speed pseudo-3D visuals and split-screen multiplayer. The port is currently in development and may contain bugs or missing features, including sound.
Vulgus - A nice little Arcade shooter is coming to the Amiga via JOTD and team!
JOTD is developing a Commodore Amiga AGA port of Capcom's 1984 arcade shooter, Vulgus. The game, which was Capcom's first video game, is a vertically scrolling shoot-'em-up featuring a dual-weapon system. The port is based on a Z80 assembly reverse-engineering effort by Mark and utilizes a new custom code converter. While still in development with some graphical and sound issues, the build is functional and promising for fans of arcade and Amiga games.
Zepton - The Commodore Amiga gets its first WIP Pico-8 port thanks to BSzili
Developer Szilárd Bíró, also known as BSzili, has created an early build of Zepton, a PICO-8 voxel shoot-'em-up, for the Commodore Amiga. The port brings the original game's fast-paced 3D scaling action to classic Amiga hardware, but its future completion depends on community feedback and enthusiasm. The developer is seeking input before committing to further updates, as the project began before the broader "Amico8" project was public.
Mort & Phil - An Amiga game that pays tribute to the late master Francisco Ibañez Talavera
A new retro gaming project titled Mort & Phil, based on the Spanish comic duo Mortadelo and Filemón, is set to release soon for the Commodore Amiga. Developed by Amiga Factory, the game pays tribute to the late comic creator Francisco Ibáñez Talavera and features strategy, puzzle-solving, and a disguise system. The project will be open-sourced upon release and is optimized for AGA Amigas, with a potential port for older models.
Deadband - This atmospheric Amiga game by Remanence Games is worth checking out [WIP]
Deadband is an upcoming atmospheric sci-fi horror game for the Commodore Amiga, currently in early development by Remanence Games. Players control an energy creature exploring abandoned labs to uncover a past catastrophe through exploration, puzzles, and environmental storytelling. The game aims to support Amiga OCS/ECS with 1MB chip RAM and Kickstart 2.
Galaga - An Arcade classic as a new Commodore Amiga conversion by JOTD and team! [UPDATE]
A new, feature-complete Commodore Amiga conversion of the classic arcade game Galaga has been released by JOTD and their team. Originally developed by Namco and Midway in 1981, this version offers a full 1:1 arcade experience with fixed bugs and improved performance, including an update that optimizes it for the Amiga 500.
The Tale of Sir Galahad - An upcoming Amiga game originally inspired by Monty Python
The Tale of Sir Galahad the Chaste, an upcoming Commodore Amiga adventure platformer developed solo by Empedocles, is nearing a playable demo release after two years of development. Initially inspired by Monty Python, the game now features a serious narrative based on Holy Grail mythology and Gnostic Christianity, with players controlling Sir Galahad to defeat Yaldabaoth. The game is programmed in AMOS Basic and targets an Amiga A500 setup, with a PC release planned for Steam later.
HOT NEWS as Ghosts'n Goblins has arrived as a Commodore Amiga AGA edition via JOTD!
JOTD has released an AGA edition of the classic game Ghosts'n Goblins for the Commodore Amiga, specifically targeting the Amiga 1200 and above. This enhanced version features 64 colors, improved graphics, and new music, aiming for exact arcade gameplay. A CD32 version with audio tracks is also available.
OuT.Rex - An Outrun Dinosaur Game mash up for the Commodore Amiga by Fourseasons
Fourseasons has released Out.Rex, a new homebrew game for the Commodore Amiga, developed using AMOS BASIC. The game is a mashup of Google's Chrome Dino game and SEGA's OutRun, featuring the Tyrannosaurus Rex driving a sports car along a seaside highway. It includes both ASCII and 16-bit bitmap versions with a reinterpretation of the OutRun soundtrack.
Geo's Adventures Prologue - An Amiga project started in 1998/99 finally makes an appearance!
GWI has released Geo's Adventures Prologue for the Commodore Amiga, a project started in 1998/99 that has been nearly three decades in the making. The prologue was built on authentic retro hardware using the original Backbone engine, while the full trilogy will utilize the modern Scorpion Engine for PC and emulators. The first episode of the Geo's Adventures trilogy is anticipated for early 2027.
81-year-old dev finally finishes and releases "abandoned" puzzle game after hearing there's "big…
After 37 years, 81-year-old developer Colin Porch has released "Return to Blacktooth," a sequel to the puzzle game "Head Over Heels." Inspired by the demand for retro games, Porch revived the project, which was originally shelved due to market shifts in the late 1980s. The game is now available for Atari ST and Commodore Amiga.
The Adventure of Node - A native adventure Zelda-like game is in development for the Commodore Amiga
The homebrew team Tedzogh, Dor, aZtOcKdOg, imjustpickle, and keyj freely has launched a playtest for their upcoming Commodore Amiga adventure game, The Adventure of Node. Inspired by Zelda, the game features sword combat and environmental puzzles, with the protagonist Node investigating a monster infestation in the Crystal Mine. The current demo allows interaction with NPCs, dungeon exploration, and forest clearing.
Rex: Into the Shadow Realm - This upcoming Amiga sequel from HoysterGames looks rather special!
Hoyster Games has announced Rex: Into the Shadow Realm, a fast-paced vertical shooter for the Commodore Amiga, serving as a sequel to Rex and the Galactic Plague. The game features two distinct campaigns, a risk-and-reward credit economy for upgrades, and is being developed using the Scorpion Engine. A public demo is planned for June 2026, with the full release in Autumn 2026.
ARC4NERD - A classic arcade game in the Arkanoid style for the Commodore Amiga from HooGames2017
ARC4NERD, a new Arkanoid-style arcade game, has been released for the Commodore Amiga by developer HooGames2017 and publisher APC&TCP. The game features over 55 levels, special abilities, and a final boss, with both digital and physical boxed editions available. It requires a Commodore Amiga 500 or higher with Kickstart 1.3 and 1MB RAM.
Pooyan - A 1980's Arcade game for the Commodore Amiga by JOTD (music by no9) [UPDATE]
Developer JOTD has released an almost complete arcade conversion of Konami's 1982 game Pooyan for the Commodore Amiga, featuring music by no9. The port runs well on Amiga 1200 and later models, with an update improving music replay and optimization. The original game involved Mamma Pig defending her piglets from wolves.
Dungeon Crawler Carl: A Parade of Horribles is out, and if you haven’t read the other seven yet, you are in for a busy old week
The eighth book in Matt Dinniman's popular LitRPG series, Dungeon Crawler Carl: A Parade of Horribles, has been released, along with its audiobook version narrated by Jeff Hays. The series, which features a cat named Donut who gains a voice and personality after leveling up, is described as brutal, hilarious, and unputdownable. A TV show spin-off is also in development.
Mundialito 2 - Love Football/Soccer then check out this upcoming Commodore Amiga game by Acneproduction
Acneproduction is developing Mundialito 2, a new football/soccer game for the Commodore Amiga, specifically targeting the Amiga 1200. The game will feature 32 international teams and two modes: Classic and Arcade with power-ups. It is being developed entirely in BASIC and will be playable via ADF images.
Iron Rails - A Railway Strategy Game for the Commodore Amiga by CopperByte Games
CopperByte Games has released Iron Rails, a new railway strategy game for the Commodore Amiga. Inspired by "cube rail" board games, players build a transportation empire across North America by claiming routes and completing destination tickets. The game supports 2-5 players, with AI opponents available at three difficulty levels.
Railblaze - Transversion for the Commodore Amiga by Dion Guy!
Railblaze, a new homebrew title inspired by Transversion, has been released for the Commodore Amiga by developer Dion Guy. Players undertake a rescue mission within the Damidi Empire's digital grid, navigating 20 floors to collect orbs and escape hostile forces. The game requires 1MB of RAM and is compatible with Amiga PAL systems.
Trippy, psychedelic alien shooter ChainStaff shows there are still new ways for games to be 'retro'
Mommy's Best Games' new release, ChainStaff, offers a fresh take on retro aesthetics with its psychedelic alien shooter gameplay. Available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Nintendo Switch, the game features vibrant, surreal art inspired by '80s and '90s titles, combined with innovative mechanics.
