Dr. Mario.....I mean, Dr.Margo! Has officially arrived on the Commodore Plus/4, delivering a brilliant clone of the iconic puzzle classic Dr. Mario directly to Plus/4 owners that loved this game back in the early 90's. Released as freeware, this highly polished title serves as a perfect piece of "medicine for the soul," pairing addictive tile-matching mechanics with flawless execution by both Csabo & KiCHY. To coincide with this news, provided below is the latest gameplay footage.
Ecliptic is the latest homebrew experience to hit the Commodore Amiga scene, courtesy of independent developer bwldrbst. The highly anticipated game masterfully bridges old-school mechanics with an immersive sci-fi premise, making it a possible standout project for retro-computing enthusiasts that like both turn based tactical combat with a hint of role play. Strategy fans will easily spot the DNA of genre-defining classics like Space Crusade, UFO: Enemy Unknown (X-COM), and the legendary Gold Box Dungeons & Dragons series running through its code.
WindigoProductions has officially launched Pharaoh's Legacy, a brand-new historical strategy title developed specifically for the legendary Commodore 64 home computer. Serving as the direct successor to the developer's previous hit Rise of Babylon, the gameplay loops challenge you to maximize highly restricted plots of land to create an exceptionally streamlined city layout. As the Pharaoh you must become the ruler of Egypt and ascend to the gods. To coincide with this news, provided below is the latest details and gameplay footage.
Acneproduction has revealed Mundialito 2, a high-energy sequel born from a lifelong passion for the beautiful game. Built with a "retro-first" mindset, this title aims to recapture the frenetic, wide-eyed joy of childhood gaming. While still in active development, Mundialito 2 promises a massive roster of 32 international teams all vying for championship glory. The final release is set to feature two distinct ways to play: Classic Mode: For those who crave a traditional simulation experience and Arcade Mode: A chaotic twist where game-changing power-ups and bonuses appear directly on the pitch to aid your team or sabotage your rivals.
Software developer Antibody Software has officially brought its popular title, Munchy Worm, to the Commodore 64. Available entirely for free, this arcade conversion of a browser and windows based game adapts the studio's original mechanics into an addictive, classic snake-style game for the 8-bit machine. The core gameplay centers on guiding a hungry worm through an enclosed play area. Players must consume scattered mushrooms to accumulate points, which simultaneously causes the worm to lengthen. Managing this growth is the primary obstacle, as hitting the perimeter walls or crashing into your own tail ends the run immediately.
Another retro title has landed on the Commodore 64 scene as the The New Dimension (TND) website hosts the exclusive debut of Dantalion, a dark fantasy platform puzzler by Eleanor Burns. The game was originally developed alongside another title for a special Scene World magazine cover tape. Because that physical tape release has encountered delays and has not yet made its way to the public, the development team received official clearance to bypass the wait and launch the digital files directly online via TND.
Commodore 64 enthusiasts have another reason to dust off their classic hardware today with the launch of Duo Tanx, a fast-paced arena combat title built exclusively for head-to-head multiplayer action. The release strips away complex single-player campaigns to focus purely on local two-player rivalries. Players pilot opposing tanks through hazardous battlegrounds, hunting down their opponent while navigating many different themed levels.
JOTD has created some amazing conversions/ports over the years. Games such as Moon Patrol, Donkey Kong, Super Bagman, Galaxian500 and our personal favorite Super Xevious. Well it doesn't look anything is going to stop this powerhouse of a developer from creating Arcade to Amiga conversions any time soon. As he has recently announced an almost 100% complete Arcade to Amiga version of 'Pooyan' with music by no9.
I've just been given the heads up in my email that Tukinem has released an updated demo for the upcoming Commodore Amiga game called 'Orbital Mission'. A game in which you play as an elite special unit known as AMIGA, part of the COMMODORE civilization, and must put a stop to a barbaric civilization known as ATARI, residing in a distant galaxy rich in hard coal resources. To coincide with this news, provided below is a couple of screenshots and a gameplay video soon.
The Commodore 64 library continues to grow with the release of HipoFruta, a vibrant and addictive new platformer developed by Bonnette2020 that will soon be available as a digital download. In this latest retro adventure, players take control of a cheerful hippopotamus on a mission through the jungle. The goal is simple but challenging: devour as many pieces of juicy fruit as possible while navigating 20 levels of platforming action. From pulling levers to unlock secret doors to hunting down extra life hearts, our grape-loving hero has his work cut out for him.
Retro gaming fans have a new reason to dust off their joysticks and load up the 70's woody as Monochrome Productions officially launches Tony Montezuma’s Gold for the Atari 2600. This latest game draws its inspiration from the legendary life of Tony Halik, the real-world Polish explorer and prolific filmmaker. Known for his tireless work documenting ancient civilisations for NBC, Halik’s globe-trotting career spanned decades and served as the blueprint for this retro homage.
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 looks to be working on 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.
Following the stall of an ambitious project to remake Manic Miner with enhanced graphics, titled Slick Willy, developer Bob Fossil has integrated the new assets into a playable mod that can be downloaded right now. While the original, high-performance engine overhaul by ParadigmShifter stalled in 2024, the updated, though slightly animated, sprites now offer a fresh visual experience for the classic ZX Spectrum title. To coincide with this news, you can check out the latest footage of this new graphics improvement below.