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Electric Dreams who has released a number of games such as TAZ and SPACE ZOT is working on bringing over the classic dungeon crawler Wizardry to the 16-bit Atari ST. Originally conceived as an 8-bit project, the developer pivoted to coding a simultaneous 16-bit version to maximize the efficiency of the game's existing data structures. Built using GFA BASIC, the game is already looking

Well that's enough of the Commodore Amiga, as we turn our attention to the latest release of Fitorian by fitosoft, a rather decent shoot ’em up designed specifically for the Amstrad CPC. Heavily inspired by the golden era of the early 1980s with games such as Galaxian, the game perfectly captures the raw, nostalgic magic of the very first arcade cabinets. It aims to transport players back to a

Trawling through itch for even more games to feature and I've come across an Amiga game called Sparkpaw: The Stormstone Quest, an action-platformer built from scratch for the Amiga 1200 using mostly AI by mrdig. In this side-scrolling adventure, players step into the paws of Sparkpaw, a spirited amber-orange feline inventor who must navigate ancient, machine-ridden ruins. Armed with a vibrant

Welcome to Arrows by KayPirinha, a charming new puzzle game designed specifically for the Commodore Amiga. Breaking away from the fast-paced, twitch-reflex arcade titles that have appeared over the years on IndieRetroNews, this fresh release offers a surprisingly laid-back and minimalist experience. Players are invited to kick back, soak in some soothing chiptune music, and clear the screen by

Roman Werner has released TetrISO, a new isometric puzzle strategy game for the Commodore 64 that puts a clever dimensional twist on the classic falling-block mechanics seen in Tetris. Moving away from traditional flat grids, players must construct a tower on a 4x4 isometric platform using pieces that drop from the top of the screen. The main challenge comes from managing the 3D perspective;

Welcome to Wolf64, an unofficial fan port developed by Kweepa that brings id Software’s seminal 1992 first-person shooter to the stock Commodore 64. Coding an authentic raycasting engine for an 8-bit machine is a notoriously difficult feat, but this project pulls it off with zero shortcuts by utilizing pure 6502 assembly language. The result is an impressive showcase of classic hardware

4Mhz has been one of our favourite Amstrad publishers, releasing fabulous games such as Operation Alexandra and even the brilliant The Lost Treasure of Cuauhtémoc! But today's news isn't about the Amstrad. As we’ve been informed by A Gamer that if you head over to the shop link below, you can still buy the eagerly awaited NES game called Malasombra. A game which features high-quality detail,

This month alone we've seen some real bangers of hot news stories across a huge range of systems. Well, here's another one that is sure to be a big hit! As I've been informed that 'Apidya Special' by ININ Games, has finally been released for consoles and PC. A game that is described as, "an authentic, 24-bit pixel remake of an incredible 90's Shoot 'em up. No 3D models, no AI upscaling—just

Here we have another Commodore VIC-20 game to play with the latest release of Phoenix, an ambitious arcade port developed by Milasoft. The same developer who also recently released the VIC-20 port of Galaga. This latest release translates the 1980 arcade classic into three distinct combat scenarios spread across its five-stage campaign. The initial conflict forces players to shoot upward at

To start the week we have a new game called Bubble Pop: The Sea, a rather lovely bubble shooter for the Commodore 64 developed by J5. Serving as a polished Puzzle Bobble clone, the game was coded from scratch in pure 6502 assembly language with some extra help from AI with coding and graphics . The gameplay is responsive, tasking players with lining up angles to burst clustered bubbles before the

Horned Goat Productions has just released the first version of Callback64: Operation Internot, a new Commodore 64 title that tackles modern internet addiction with retro charm. Set in the current year of 2026, the game plunges players into a dystopian world where a central algorithm completely controls humanity, turning citizens into mind-numbing "doomscrollers" glued to their screens (a bit like

Welcome to the latest tease of Deadband by Remanence Games, an upcoming atmospheric sci-fi horror game for the Commodore Amiga, currently in early development and featuring a narrative-driven experience. Players control a luminous energy creature traversing abandoned, hazardous laboratories while uncovering a forgotten catastrophe through exploration-heavy gameplay and puzzle mechanics. To

It wasn't too long ago that many of us had the pleasure of playing Allan Turvey's Terrapins RX; a Rally X Remix demo which was based on the 1980 game by Namco and official conversion Maze Death Race which was released later in 1983 by PSS for the ZX Spectrum 16K! Well it's time for the Amiga to get in on the Rally fun, as thanks to Tom contacting us today, he has told us that JOTD is working on a

An ambitious new demake is coming to the Commodore 64 as Kweepa aims to bring the iconic 3D shooter Quake to the Commodore 64 under the title Quake64. Completing a trilogy of id Software ports for the system, this project requires significant compromises to fit within the hardware's strict limitations. While it will never have the graphics of the classic game, it will feature a true 3D wireframe

From 2018 to 2019 we shocked the retro community with an announcement that the ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Amstrad CPC, MSX and Famicom Disk System game of ' Knight Lore ' by Ultimate Play the Game, had been released on the C64 as a full Z80 conversion to the C64 by Rod and Emu with an awesome loading screen by STE. Well fast forward to today and Knight Lore is back in the news, with the recent port

We haven't featured a decent ZX Spectrum game for awhile, so to change all that here's Basilisk of Roko by RetroSotano. What started out as a simple plan to remaster a game from 2024 completely transformed during production into an entirely different beast. The final version is a clever action-platformer hybrid built for the ZX Spectrum 128K. Spanning 24 intricate screens with a soundtrack that

The animated film Wreck-It Ralph remains a classic, famously cantering on a bunch of characters from a fictional 1980s arcade machine. Over the years, fans brought that imaginary game to life across various platforms, including mobile devices, online browsers, the Commodore Amiga, and even via a homebrew Sega Genesis port. Now, this pixelated favorite is making headlines on IndieRetroNews once

Well this is a surprise as Arnaud de Klerk (TFHFony) has ported the MSX1 arcade game C0man over to the Commodore Amiga. Using an AI assistant, this native port is a direct sequel to the MSX original that retains the pure spirit of a rapid, low-pressure development session. Retro gamers will find the exact same Pac-Man-style maze, distinctive green-on-black aesthetic, and minimalist audio bleeps

The acclaimed 8-bit fantasy hack-and-slash roguelike Rogul has officially arrived on the Atari ST and STE. Originally created by Wojciech "Bocianu" Bociański, players step into the boots of the warrior Rogul on a seemingly straightforward yet punishing quest: battle through ten demon-infested dimensions, hunt down elusive portal keys, and ultimately destroy the tyrant Amolotolos. True to its

Almost There Games is back with another nod to a nostalgic classic! Welcome to Nelumbo, a modern reimplementation that pays tribute to an iconic Amiga racing franchise. For decades, the Lotus trilogy stood as the absolute pinnacle of high-speed arcade racers on the system, spanning from the ground breaking Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge, to the fan-favourite Lotus Turbo Challenge 2, and finally