Flashback - A brilliant platformer is coming to the Atari ST via Neil Rackett

Something for the Atari ST today, as Neil Rackett is finally rectifying a 30+ year old disappointment for Atari fans by bringing Flashback to the Atari ST. While Delphine Software’s iconic 1992 cinematic platformer famously bypassed the system back in the day, Rackett has successfully ported REminiscence—Gregory Montoir's modern re-implementation of the original game engine—using STDL and Amiga data files. Described as a work-in-progress, this project will hopefully give a smooth gameplay experience on the Atari. Animations are optimized to run at a consistent 25fps on standard ST/STE models, while Mega STE users can enjoy up to a capped 30fps. The project even addresses the ST’s classic resolution limitations with clever menu options like "Fit," "Fill," and experimental "Overscan" modes to handle the original game's 224-pixel height on a standard 200-pixel screen.

Command & Conquer - Westwood's hit strategy game is coming to the Atari ST, and it's impressive! [VIDEO UPDATE]

Well this is incredible news ( As if we've not had enough already :p ), as indyjo is bringing the classic real-time strategy game Command & Conquer to the Atari ST home computer. This ambitious project is currently a work-in-progress port of Westwood Studios’ legendary 1995 title, adapting the complex strategic gameplay to a 16bit machine that first debuted in the 1980's. The true marvel of this port lies in its technical adaptation. While the original MS-DOS version relied on 256-colour VGA displays, the Atari ST hardware restricts the visuals to just 16 colours. To bridge this gap, the developer has heavily focused on precision colour reduction, translating the detailed military units and terrains into a vibrant, limited-palette art style. For retro enthusiasts and fans of 16-colour pixel aesthetics, this port promises a unique way to experience a PC gaming masterpiece.

Elite Modified - An all time classic gets an Amiga/Atari ST improvement by AtariBaby42

AtariBaby42 has recently rolled out a new mod for the classic space trading game Elite, aiming to bring the Amiga and Atari ST versions much closer to their 8-bit roots with some enhancements to boot. Driven by a long-standing frustration with the original 16-bit releases—specifically how the projectile weapons felt out of place—the creator teamed up with ChatGPT to rewrite the combat mechanics. The newly released playable build swaps out those clunky projectiles for authentic, retro-style lasers. To complete the classic experience, both Beam and Military lasers have been upgraded with brand-new firing audio.

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.

Wizardry - Sir-Tech 1980's legendary dungeon crawler is coming to the Atari ST via Electric Dreams

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 promising in its work-in-progress state, with successful hardware testing carried out on an Atari MEGA STE 4.

Rogul - An acclaimed Hack'n'Slash Roguelike for the Atari ST/STE by Krzysztof and team

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 genre roots, the game features turn-based combat, randomly generated realms that grow increasingly hostile, and a permadeath mechanic where one single mistake sends you right back to the beginning.

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.

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).

Return to Blacktooth - Spiritual successor to ‘80s classic Head Over Heels for the Amiga and Atari ST

Retro gaming fans, dust off your joysticks and get ready to relive a classic game that many of us remember from our youth. After nearly four decades of anticipation, the spiritual successor to the legendary 1987 hit Head Over Heels has finally arrived. Titled as 'Return to Blacktooth', this new release for the Commodore Amiga and Atari ST aims to recapture the magic of the golden age of isometric adventures. As in the words of Thalamus Digital Publishing. "An old-school isometric arcade adventure and the spiritual successor to the much-revered ‘80s classic!"

Miracle Boy in Dragon Land - SamSoft’s highly anticipated Atari 1040STf and STE adventure as a nod to Wonderboy series

SamSoft’s highly anticipated retro adventure, Miracle Boy In Dragon Land, is not only available for preorder, but this eagerly awaited Wonderboy game has also been made available as a teased demo, offering Atari ST enthusiasts the chance try out this modern technical marvel built for classic hardware. Developed specifically for the Atari 1040STf and STE, Miracle Boy is a showcase of technical skill. Coded entirely in 68000 assembler, the game delivers fluid performance that pushes the aging hardware to its limits.

Vlak (Train) - Another conversion makes an appearance and again it's for the Atari ST!

Babaliba wasn't the only classic game to be converted over to the Atari ST, as I've recently been told that the 1993 DOS game called Train, which is also very similar to another classic game called SNAKE. Has been converted over to the Atari ST by Slovak programmer Baky, with music by scener Tao. To coincide with this news, provided below is the latest footage showing this game that looks to be fun for all the family.

Babaliba - The Atari ST gets a conversion a classic Dinamic game by carlesoriol

Here on Indie Retro News we do love writing about the Amiga, especially with all the fabulous games that have been created using Amos, Backbone, RedPill or even Scorpion Engine. Well now it's the Atari ST's turn to get a rather decent game, as carlesoriol has recently announced the release of Babaliba. A conversion of the classic Dinamic game, that he said was created just for fun as he loved the game back in the day.

Puckman (Pac-Man) - The great arcade classic for the Atari ST under the name Puckman

Oh no another Pac-Man game I hear you cry, well hear me out! As this one wasn't only released for the Atari ST by frgailll, but it's a very impressive arcade port of Puckman, a game which is none other than the Japanese version of Pacman. To coincide with this news which is getting great feedback such as "Wow! This is VERY VERY VERY well done." and "MG! Finally, a proper Pac-Man port on the Atari ST! Even with the Atari STE, this is looking nice! :D", provided below is the full details and gameplay footage.

Hero Fantasy: The Kings Sword - A small dungeon roguelike for the Atari ST(e)

If you're stuck indoors because the weather is rather grim, how about playing this new game for the Atari ST/STE called 'Hero Fantasy: The Kings Sword'. A game where you play as a mighty knight that must traverse multiple levels of a dangerous dungeon to recover a sword to defeat an evil necromancer. To coincide with this news, provided below is the latest gameplay footage provided by our good friend Saberman.

Happy 40th Birthday Commodore Amiga 1000

My awesome Amiga, now all modded up with a Pistorm! (Not an A1000)

It's a time to light those candles upon that tasty cake, as the Commodore Amiga 1000 is celebrating its 40th anniversary. That's right, it's 40 years to this day that the Amiga 1000 was launched. It's amazing to think that when I was a child all I wanted was an Atari ST, and the best thing in the world was to happen, I got an Amiga 500.. Although I missed out on the A1000. A gaming system that I personally spent so many hours playing, with entire summers having gone in a flash and it was back to school. With games such as Deuteros, Dragons Breath, Shadow of the Beast, Moonstone, Eye of the Beholder, Millenium 2.2 all of them fantastic and that was just a small taster of the incredible releases that came out in the 90's!

Galactic Panic - A classic point & click adventure, with nods to Lucasarts classics for the Atari ST!

For some reason this month there has been a surge in Adventure games for our retro computers (not that I'm complaining ;)). We've had Herra 47 : Midsummer Festival for the Commodore 64, and even the more recent announcement of Leisure Suit Larry: In the Land of the Lounge Lizards, which is also coming to the C64. But now we turn our attention to the Atari ST for some adventure goodness! As of right now you can download 'galactic-panic' by insert studio name for the ST! A classic point&click adventure, with nods to Lucasarts classics. To coincide with this news, provided below is an animated gif, a gameplay video, and some of the details from the website. 

Defender - Arcade like version of a classic looks super slick on the Atari ST

What a year this has been for glorious news! With games that have been the talk of the community, such as Dominion, Nigel Mansell World Championship, Musketeer, and even Turrican 128k.Well here's another game that is sure to excite, is the latest release of the Arcade like version of 'Defender' For the Atari ST by Sark02. A port of the 6809E Williams Defender sources running at a super slick 50hz. To coincide with this news, if you love Defender back in the day, then make sure to check it out below with corresponding footage! 

Doom8088 - A rather impressive episode 1 port of Doom for Atari ST computers!

Doom wasn't released on the Atari ST/STE , nor was it released on any other system of that time. Doom was just way beyond in computer development. But now thanks to FrenkelS, who was behind this release, you can now the play the Atari ST Edition! A port for Atari ST computers which is based on Doom8088, a port of Doom for 16-bit DOS computers. To coincide with this news, Saberman was kind enough to show off some footage from an Atari ST/STE.

Yoomp - Atari ST/STE version of Yoomp! has appeared via Dekadence

The Atari community have spread the news far and wide, as we have been told that Dekadence has released a work in progress port of the Atari XL/XE game of 'Yoomp' over to the Atari ST/STE. A game in which you have to Bounce a ball through many different three-dimensional textured tubes, collecting as many points as you can and try not to fall off the edge. To coincide with this news, we've got the full details and gameplay footage below!

Adam Is Me - An Atari XL/XE Puzzle game now updated for the Commodore Amiga and Atari ST/STE (1.03)

Here on Indie Retro News we do love writing about the Amiga, especially with fabulous games being mentioned such Ambermoon, Gyruss, and the previously released Arcade Shoot 'em up of Neonworld. Thankfully there's no let up in this greatness however, as thanks to a heads up on our main Facebook page via Saberman, we've been told there's a new update for the Commodore Amiga ( And Atari ST/STE ;) ) game called Adam is Me; a game that is heavily inspired by "Baba Is You" by Arvi Teikari, released previously on the Atari XL/XE.