Rocketman - A high quality new action platform game for the MSX1 (64K) has been announced via Renovatio

Retro gaming enthusiasts have a new reason to dust off their MSX hardware as the physical edition of Rocketman will land on the MSX this June. This handcrafted release is a love letter to the 8-bit community, featuring a cover illustrated by the legendary Ángel Luis Sánchez, whose iconic artwork defined the golden age of Spanish software. The game follows the journey of Major Tom, a seasoned veteran of the Jet Force Space Army. While investigating a mysterious orbital phenomenon for Ground Control, Tom is swallowed by a Dimensional Vortex. He awakens in a distorted parallel reality with a shattered ship—missing its engines, fuel, and generators. Players must help Tom navigate five "impossible" worlds, each guarded by hostile creatures and formidable bosses. To escape this reality and return to his wife on Earth, Tom must rebuild his rocket piece by piece.

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.