If you played ' Ghosts'n Goblins ' the first game in the Ghosts 'n Goblins franchise on systems such as the Amstrad, Amiga, Atari, C64 and ZX Spectrum, or the more recent arcade overhaul that was released for the Plus/4. You'll be interested to know that as of just recently, JOTD has finally released the eagerly awaited Ghosts'n Goblins AGA for the Commodore Amiga. An enhanced version for the Amiga 1200 and above bringing it more in line with the Arcade classic.
A brand-new ZX Spectrum title has appeared for all to enjoy, offering players a shameless pastiche of 1980s nostalgia. Titled Tharkys the Knight, this unique release is openly coded using artificial intelligence. The game draws direct, unabashed inspiration from the legendary Ultimate Play The Game library, explicitly echoing the DNA of iconic hits Sabre Wulf and Atic Atac. Beneath its classic aesthetic lies a rich story embedded directly within the software, paired with unforgiving survival mechanics. Players must manage both health and stamina, which are tracked via a clever interface styled after both sides of an old pocket watch.
In 2012 Locomalito released Maldita Castilla for the PC which was a fantastic arcade platformer homage to Ghost'n'Goblins, and many others while taking influences from medieval paintings and places, and inspired by the best chivalry book ever: The Amadis of Gaul. It was indeed one of the finest retro inspired games I have ever played! Well, here's a rather special heads up if you also thought this game was awesome, as PlayOnRetro has announced a demo for the upcoming Sega Mega Drive version that looks to be getting a boxed edition too.
There's been a new itch io game added with the release of Cocytus Ruins: Ph'nglui Mglw'nafh by , an ambitious dungeon crawler that brings Lovecraftian dread to the C64. Developed natively for the classic computer, this tactical role-playing game challenges players to survive shifting, cyclopean corridors teeming with crazed cultists and ancient, unspeakable abominations. The game relies heavily on psychological tension. Players must balance tactical survival against a crumbling sanity meter, underscored by atmospheric narrative text that shifts as the abyss takes its toll on the protagonist's mind.
The Commodore Amiga scene has a rather unique addition with the release of Out.Rex, a charming homebrew title developed by Fourseasons. Built using the classic AMOS BASIC programming language, this fresh game delivers a heavy dose of 16-bit nostalgia by merging two wildly different eras of gaming history. Out.Rex reimagines Google’s iconic, built-in Chrome Dino game through the lens of SEGA's legendary 1986 arcade racer, OutRun.
It's time to have an Amiga party as throughout the Commodore Amiga Facebook they are celebrating the 'International Amiga Day 2026' for May 31st, which celebrates over 30 years of Amiga fun! The retro community want to keep the Commodore Amiga name alive and what better way to do that than an anniversary to the day dedicated to that great system with all the games being played, and hardware being used from the A500 to the A1200, to the CD32 to the A4000. If you lived during that era of gaming then it was one of the greatest moments in our retro history.
GWI has now released Geo's Adventures Prologue, a new title for the Commodore Amiga that has been nearly three decades in the making. Alongside the announcement, a playable tease has been released to give the retro community a first taste of the upcoming series. While the final version of the trilogy is being built using the modern Scorpion Engine—a tool that requires a modern PC paired with an Amiga emulator for testing—the developer felt a deep personal need to finish what was originally started on authentic retro hardware .To bridge the gap, GWI built the newly released Amiga Prologue version directly on a real Amiga 600/630 setup using the original Backbone engine.
In the late 80's, Geoff Crammond released the incredible game of ' Stunt Car Racer '. It involved you the player, racing around a 3D track in a first person view using a vehicle which had boost capabilities. It was also one of the greatest racing games ever released and what made it so great was the fact that all of the tracks were like rollercoasters, with such dangerous driving and incredible heights involved it would've killed anyone if it was real life. But this month as a bit of a shock, a coder by the name of Vesuri has released an Amiga version of Stunt Car Racer that's running at a smooth 50/60fps. Something Amiga owners have been wanting for a very long time.
The Amiga scene continues its impressive overload of homebrew announcements, as developers Thomas Claus and Frank Menzel of EntwicklerX have announced their latest project, TapJewels for the Commodore Amiga. Described as "another addictive Match-3 diamond/jewels style game for your Amiga Computer," this new title brings polished casual gaming to the platform as the creators first small commercial game for this classic computer. As in their words "We aim to improve our programming and graphics skills with each project and gradually build up the quality and scope of our games. This is the next step on our journey".
I'm sure many of you remember the awesome game that is RollerCoaster Tycoon 2; a game by Chris Sawyer and published by Infograms in which you manage your very own theme park, with all its rides, shops, puking guests and economic fortune. Well you'll be pleased to know that as of just recently you can download the very latest build of OpenRCT2: An open source development which improves the game even further with new features, original bug fixes, raised game limits and much more!
The classic 1987 Capcom arcade masterpiece Black Tiger is finally making its way to the Sega Mega Drive, thanks to an ambitious new homebrew development project powered by Earok’s Scorpion Engine and developed by Monster Bath Games Inc. The upcoming 16-bit port aims to give the legendary dark-fantasy platformer the definitive home console release it never received during the retro era. This game did receive home versions however, for the Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari ST, and MSX, it was never officially ported to the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Nintendo, or PC Engine.
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 v0.12. 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! :)"
A new dark fantasy text adventure has appeared! The Morning Star is an atmospheric interactive fiction game designed for classic hardware such as the Amiga, Atari ST, Amstrad, C64, MSX and ZX Spectrum. The title channels the golden era of retro gaming, combining text-driven exploration with beautifully illustrated fantasy backdrops. The game features exploration, inventory management and puzzle solving, atmospheric narrative with mystery and dark undertones, fantasy environment illustrations created with AI assistance, and is available in English (Spanish version planned).