Rollerball CPC - HAL Laboratory's 1984 MSX pinball, now on the Amstrad CPC

Well this is a surprise as I don't usually feature Pinball games, as today saw the release of Rollerball CPC, a brand-new homebrew port of HAL Laboratory’s 1984 classic MSX pinball game. Developed by Oldschool is beautiful with the help of AI, this ambitious project brings the iconic multi-screen pinball experience—complete with its original bumper mechanics, bonus lanes, and scoring systems—to Amstrad CPC hardware for the very first time. Rather than a loose remake however, this version remarkably runs the game's original code directly on the CPC, ensuring the exact ball physics and authentic gameplay that fans fell in love with nearly forty years ago.

Tiny Quest - A charming platformer by Rebel Bytes & Digital Monastery gets an Amstrad port via Outsoftware

Another Amstrad game has appeared, as Xenomorph was kind enough to let us know about the latest game called 'Tiny Quest' which has been ported over to the Amstrad CPC by Outsoftware. After spending the last three weeks mastering source-code conversions for underserved classic systems like the Sam Coupé, Einstein 256, Timex 2068, and Sinclair QL, the developer successfully completed over 30 ports. Among these projects is Tiny Quest, a title originally built for the Commodore 64. Thanks to the original author, Andrea Schincaglia, generously sharing the C64 source code, Outsoftware was able to faithfully port this challenging experience directly over to the CPC.

Roland&Mej Build - An Amstrad Adventure Platformer from TheQProyect

The Amstrad CPC gets a new game with the release of Roland&Mej Build, a homebrew title developed by The Qproyect. In this adventure platformer, players control characters Roland and Marc, who have transitioned into tech spies on a mission to infiltrate rival corporate headquarters. Your goal is to fast-track your way to stealing the schematics for the market's most legendary 8-bit computers. However, navigating the offices of Spectrum, Commodore, and MSX won't be easy, as tech pioneers Clive, Jack, and Nishi are personally guarding their turf and will instantly eject any intruders they catch.

The Demon Jar - A short horror based illustrated text adventure game for multiple systems such as Amiga, C64...

Yet another Amiga game and the last one for this weekend hopefully, is The Demon Jar; or, Fosdyke's Folly, a retro-style illustrated text adventure game designed as a short horror story for the Amstrad, Amiga, Atari ST, C64, Plus4, and ZX Spectrum (NEXT). Crafted by developer Alan Pemberton, the game transports players to a fine summer evening at the absolute height of the Victorian era. Stepping into the shoes of a young gentleman named Oswald Stanley, players set off to visit an old college companion, only for the night to take a deeply sinister turn as a murderous evil spirit emerges from the shadows. What follows is a adventure crafted to chill Oswald to his very marrow, leaving it entirely up to the player's choices to guide him safely through the harrowing night.

Amstrad Micro Database - Start building and sharing your Amstrad collection

Many of us retro gamers know of various collection tracking websites, such as CLZ or VGCollect, they cover a vast array of platforms, but don't have that focus on a particular brand of system. If you are an avid Amstrad fan however, there is now a dedicated collection tracking, trading and sharing site for you... Introducing Amstrad Micro Database, created by Novabug and is specially tailored to all your Amstrad collection needs. 

Destroyer Ball - Another Arkanoid clone makes an appearance, and this time for the Amstrad CPC Plus/GX4000!

It's a double Arkanoid clone bonanza! As previously we had Brick Blaster by Issalig, and now we have Destroyer Ball GX, a new homebrew title developed by ShaCPC for the Amstrad CPC and GX4000. Based on an original BASIC block-breaker published in the Amstrad Personal magazine by Rubén and Jorge Rodríguez Rengel, this enhanced CPR version pays homage to the legendary 1980s arcade smash Arkanoid. Players navigate a transformable paddle through eight initial stages of increasing difficulty, featuring remarkably vibrant visuals for its class. Once the baseline levels are cleared, the action intensifies as the game randomly cycles through the map pool, challenging players to survive as long as their five-life reserve allows.

Brick Blaster - A rather decent Arkanoid clone arrives on the Amstrad CPC by Issalig

It's the turn of the Amstrad CPC to get a new game, as I've been informed by XeNoMoRPH that the Arkanoid clone called 'Brick Blaster' has been released. Built using the powerful CPCtelera framework, this high-octane project delivers an upgraded take on traditional brick-breaking action. Players can look forward to navigating through 10 meticulously designed stages, culminating in an intense showdown against a custom-coded final boss that boasts its own unique artificial intelligence and defeat sequence. The game goes further for Arkanoid fans with refined physics, ultra-smooth paddle movement, and an array of game-altering power-ups. Catering to all players, the game includes three distinct difficulty settings alongside a fully automated demonstration mode where the software showcases its mechanics by playing itself.

THE SECRET OF BARRON WOOD - A supernatural short story text adventure for multiple systems including Amiga, C64 and more!

Developer Alan Pemberton has released The Secret of Baron Wood via itch io, an atmospheric text adventure that brings supernatural mystery to a massive lineup of classic 8-bit and 16-bit systems. Systems such as the Amiga, Amstrad, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, ZX Spectrum, and the modern ZX Spectrum NEXT are all featured that can play this game. Furthermore, The Secret of Baron Wood serves as an interactive supernatural short story. Players are tasked with journeying into the heart of a dense, shadowy forest to unearth a dark mystery that has remained hidden for over a hundred years.

Wonder Boy Remake - A fabulous remake for the Amstrad 128k is teased again with some demo footage!

One such game I used to love was that fantastic platformer ' Wonder Boy ' designed by Ryuichi Nishizawa. A game which started its life as a skateboarding rock jumping and axe bashing platformer, that later became the adventure platformer with RPG elements Wonderboy in Monsterland. And it's the original Wonderboy which is getting an announcement, as thanks to the creator Benjamin Yoris@BenYoris letting us know, the classic skateboarding platformer which many of us still love to this day, is still coming to the Amstrad CPC as a much improved 128k version!

The Morning Star - A classic text adventure for many different retro systems by Dareint!

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).

Fugitif 31 - A rather unique sci-fi Amstrad game see's the light of day as a reboot!

Well this is a surprising news story for a Sunday, as there looks to have been a recovery of a game called Fugitif 31. Originally developed by Frédéric Mantegazza and his cousin Laurent Dieudonné between 1986 and 1991, the retro title is being completely rebuilt to address the main issue of the original game: The developer was noted as saying he was unable to do anything else during the raster display. Alongside this release, the creator has successfully reverse-engineered the classic game to release its historic preservation materials to the public.

Xevious 128k - Arcade classic Xevious gets a 128k edition for the Amstrad CPC via Easter Egg

There's one type of genre that I loved playing in the arcades and more so on my home console, and that is the shoot em up genre! You know the type, enemy waves coming at you at all sides, your ship blasting across the landscape with adrenaline flowing as you try to survive and wipe them out. Well there's one such game that I have fond memories of, and that was Namco's 1982 vertical scrolling arcade shoot em up game Xevious. A game that I not only played and loved back on the Amstrad CPC, but it was one of those games that I also have fond memories of playing with my dad when I was a kid. So why is this game getting a mention? Well, read on and find out for more ;).

Armor Alley - A 1980's real-time war game 'Rescue Raiders' has arrived on the Amstrad CPC by Fitosoft

Developer Fitosoft (AdolFito) has now released a new 8-bit port of the real-time war game Armor Alley, a title that first gained acclaim on the Mac and PC in 1991 and traces its lineage back to the 1984 Apple II classic Rescue Raiders.  The developer, inspired by the cleverness of the original Windows and Mac versions, set out with a clear goal: to bring the core experience of this real-time strategy like game to the CPC platform. While acknowledging the technical hurdles of the hardware, Fitosoft has successfully captured the unique essence of the original gameplay within the machine's Mode 0 capabilities.

SDO - A fast vertical shoot’em up for the Amstrad CPC by Xevimet4l

Star Defense Operation (SDO), the latest release from developer xevimet4l, is now available for the Amstrad CPC, bringing a dose of high-octane, vertical-scrolling arcade action to this 8-bit system. SDO is designed specifically for the CPC’s 4 MHz hardware to hopefully deliver a fast, smooth vertical shoot-’em-up experience, even when the screen is swarmed by alien invaders. Players can expect a polished "arcade flow," complete with parallax starfields that create a genuine sense of depth as you blast through the void.

Isaac Marana - Play with an extremely large head in this new Amstrad CPC game by TheQproyect

Have you ever wanted to play a retro game whereby you play as a character with an extremely large head, then come and check out TheQproyect's latest game called Isaac Marama, a sprawling new adventure platformer specifically crafted for the great Amstrad CPC. Taking inspiration from the golden era of 8-bit gaming, this title serves as a prequel to the studio's award-winning 2023 entry, PERAL. To coincide with this news, provided below is the latest footage of the game provided by Xenomorph.

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.

Renegade Reborn - Retro Brawling Returns: "Renegade Reborn" Heading to the Amstrad CPC!

Amstrad CPC fans have a new reason to dust off their classic hardware as a fresh beat ’em up, Renegade Reborn, prepares to hit the scene. This upcoming title aims to recapture the grit of the 80s arcade original while introducing modern refinements for the retro community. The developer has made a deliberate technical choice to run the game at 25 Hz. This decision prioritizes fluid movements and actions, ensuring the fast-paced gameplay remains responsive and effective—a crucial element for any high-stakes brawler.

Alien The Xenomorph - A high grade Amstrad CPC Alien game released by CapaSoft!

CapaSoft Unleashes Sci-Fi Terror with 'Alien The Xenomorph' for the Amstrad CPC! The Amstrad CPC library continues to expand with its latest high-quality addition, Alien The Xenomorph. Developed by CapaSoft, this atmospheric title puts a dark twist on the survival-action genre by casting the player not as the hunted, but as the galaxy's most feared predator. To coincide with this fantastic news, make sure to check out the latest videos by Saberman and Xenomorph. You'll not want to miss out on this one.

Axis - Escape the Aliens in this new Amstrad CPC port from Geco

The Amstrad CPC library continues to grow in 2026, as developer Geco releases Axis, an escape the Aliens maze game originally created for the Videoton TV Computer (TVC). The game’s journey began with Bery (Zsolt Bertók), who wrote the original version in TRSE (Turbo Rascal Syntax Error) for a 2024 game development competition. After Geco successfully converted the title to the Enterprise, community member @XeNoMoRPH suggested a port to the Amstrad CPC. Using the TRSE-generated ASM code, Geco has now brought the experience to CPC fans.

Q*Bert - An Arcade classic is coming to the Amstrad CPC Plus, with a beta now available!

In 1982 Gottlieb released a very famous game that had an orange character with a long snout as a nose, it just had to be the isometric arcade game with puzzle elements of ' Q*Bert '. It was so popular in fact it appeared on many systems such as the Atari 2600 and the C64 with a cameo appearance in Wreck-It Ralph. So why is this charming Arcade game appearing on IndieRetroNews? Well, Chris Perver is working on an Amstrad CPC Plus version that takes advantage of its advanced capabilities!