MoonQuest - Procedurally generated adventure with a Terraria flavour aims to impress

Add a touch of Minecraft and a dash of Terraria what would you get? Probably this rather fine game that's doing well on Steam so far, 'MoonQuest 'by Wizard Mode. A procedurally-generated adventure game where each play through gives you a new world to explore. Filled with themed worlds, the harvest of resources, treasure and deadly creatures to fight with the possibility of a powerful weapon at hand!

PLAY Expo Margate 2016 - A great indie and retro gaming experience is upon us 23rd-24th July!

Here are Indie Retro News, we are a huge fan of retro gaming conventions, especially ones that are full to the brim with retro games and hardware mixed up with a little bit of indie. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing a mass of old computers lined up, bleeping and bopping away just ready to be played by people of all ages. But if old computers are not your cup of tea (why?!?!) then come and experience true VR, play some of the best Arcades, get ready to make something new in Minecraft or check out the latest modern games... It's all here at ' PLAY Expo Margate ' this weekend 23rd - 24th July 2016.

Tickets are still available to buy from the main website

Links : 1) Website

Amscraft - Minecraft style Amstrad CPC port update !

When we mentioned Lachlank's Minecraft style game being developed for the Amstrad CPC, it was so popular that it ended up on many other sites (without us as the source) and generally people were surprised what the 8-bit machine from the 80's could achieve. Called ' AmsCraft  ' and written mainly in C using SDCC/CPCTelera but with assembler to draw blocks, the developer has today released a second update footage which shows off the new title screen, initial music, scrolling between scenes and block placement.

Minecraft being ported to the Amstrad CPC? Welcome to AmsCraft!

This picture above may not look like much, but this is actually a very early preview shot of a Minecraft-style game for the Amstrad CPC that is being developed by lachlank. The current title of the game is being called 'AmsCraft' and will be written mainly in C using SDCC/CPCTelera but with assembler to draw blocks. So far the developer has noted that he is only drawing the screen and player sprite at present and is hoping for contributions from other programmers to make the music that sounds very similar to Minecraft, but in that 8bit style. Also to coincide with this news, the developer has released a very short video tease that goes to show how far the development has come.

Adventure Craft - Legend of Zelda Minecraft mix gets a demo!

If the previous shoot em up didn't wet your appetite how about a nice The Legend of Zelda, Minecraft and Starbound style mix that's just appeared on both Kickstarter and Steam Greenlight? This is 'Adventure Craft' by Edible Entertainment; A Procedurally Generated Action RPG which they claim will push the boundaries of what's been done with action RPG's and to create something truly special

Reikon Dungeon - 3D Roguelike gets a Steam Greenlight campaign

Described as a 3D roguelike dungeon crawler, 'Reikon Dungeon' is a hack and slash style voxel game with real time action, where the player gets to explore infinite dungeons and hunt down deadly monsters. Developed by Alcapa Games, Reikon Dungeon is currently going through a Steam Greenlight campaign and once a success will be available through early access.

Coming In 2015: Highlights For Retro Remakes, Sequels, Spin-Offs and TV/Films!

Happy New Year, and welcome to 2015! 2014 was a great year for retro and indie gaming fans, but I think that this year is going to be even better! Here I am covering some of the highlights of what we have to look forward to on our PCs, Macs, games consoles, and television and cinema screens this year.

SkySaga - Minecraft style MMO reaches Alpha 2 stage!

Only just last month we announced "SkySaga"; A fantastic looking Minecraft style multiplayer game by Radiant Worlds which is currently going through early Alpha testing. Today's announcement is that SkySaga has now reached an Alpha 2 stage and is available for closed testing by invite through registration. A lovely game indeed which I was able to test last night. As it features new lands to discover such as sea, snow, sand, fields and mountains where you can create, build, dig, harvest trade and much much more. SkySaga really is full of charm and immersive detail that I actually preferred over Minecraft. I just hope they put in a bigger FOV and Mouse Acceleration settings.

Starbound - Terraria in space gets a big Winter update trailer!

We haven't featured Starbound for a very long time, as although it was one of my favourite games during it's release it did became very stale afterwards and I hadn't touched it since. But the developers are hoping to bring new life into the Terraria style space game with a brand new Winter update, with a very big list of features. From the developers of Terraria, the hit Action, Adventure, Rpg game which sold over 50,000 copies will be patched with new features such as : A new playable race, hundreds of new items, personal ship AI, ship upgrades, new tech systems, new biomes, warp gates, improved status systems, quests, missions and much much more. See trailer!

SkySaga - Oliver Twins new game gets a gameplay trailer!

On the 12th of this month (NOV) we were the first to announce "SkySaga"; A fantastic looking Minecraft style multiplayer game by Radiant Worlds, formed by the legendary Oliver Twins. The developers have released the first gameplay trailer to the public which not only shows the great minecraft style detail, but combat, the ui and characters working together.

FortressCraft Evolved - Build to the limits of your wildest imagination through Steam Early Access

ProjectorGames have announced that their Minecraft style game is now available through Steam Early Access. Fortress Evolved is based on the original FortressCraft which was one of the best-selling games of all itme, and allows you to build to the limits of your wildest imagination. The Alpha version is available right now for PC, with Mac, and Linux planned for future builds.

Cube Gun - Design your own Battle Ship!

Candyrocket has just announced via Steam Greenlight a game titled Cube Gun, which looks to be a ballistic version of Minecraft. Design your own Battleships with weapons, armour, fully functional devices all on a cube based island. What's more, you can even create these islands and if that wasn't enough, Cube Gun can be played online against other people where you test your ship against other peoples designs. Certainly looks like an interesting game, and I can't wait to see what people come up with. So make sure to throw some votes there way!
Systems : PC, Mac

Build & Defend‏ - Build a fortress and defend it at all costs in this Survival Sandbox style game from Achoum (+Demo)

I've just been informed by the developer Archoum (also known as Mathieu Guillame-Bert) that his fun looking game Build & Defend is now available for purchase. In Build & Defend your goal is to find resources, build the best fortress you can, set it up for defence, while discovering new technologies before the menacing hordes attack. This game has a striking similarity to Minecraft, while giving a nod to both Dwarf Fortress and according to the developer Zelda 3. I have fond memories of games like Castles and Rampart and this looks to fill that gap, and as you can even play with friends it's a worthy purchase for any Castle/Fortress builder! If playing with friends isn't your thing, you can thank the little bear like creatures who will help you later on. But the question remains, can your fortress withstand the onslaught?

Release : Today : Price : $9.90 Systems : PC,Mac,Linux

TownCraft 2 : A free Minecraft AOE mix with an ounce of fun (Alpha)

Game Type : Strategy
Developer :  MrVega

Game Info : Towncraft 2 is an RTS which tries to mix some Minecraft (such as farming to get food and don't starve) aspects with AoE (such as raising a village, defending your territory, etc). Begin by creating your hero, create your town or village with settlers, who gather resources and build! But beware of night time as evil creatures may appear and ruin all your hard work.

Release : Alpha, Free
Systems : PC

Starbound - What's in the pipeline for this fantastic in space Terraria game

Game Type : Adventure, Sandbox, Creation, RPG
Developer : Chucklefish
Update Info : This is one addictive game, there is nothing like traversing the stars, mining for resources, creating new items, buildings and fighting bad guys with tons of planet to explore! This is Starbound, and the latest news from the developers is a very impressive list of upcoming features they hope to implement during it's development. As the game is still in development, you'll be helping to test and provide up to date info to the developers that need to be fixed or added in. If you loved Terraria you'll love this game!

Starbound - The BIG wipe, latest patch 3 release

Game Type : Adventure, Sandbox, Creation, RPG
Developer : Chucklefish
Update Info : After many days of waiting and wondering, would there be a wipe with the next patch for this super sandbox creation game Starbound. Today we found out that yes there is a wipe. But that wipe comes with a glorious patch that fixes not just the leveling of the game but adds brand new weapons, new items and much more. So even though there is a high chance your old character and universe is gone, this game is so addictive it doesn't really matter. Loading up Steam will apply the patch!

Starbound - [Monty Python] Always Look on the Bright Side of Life

Check out this neat little video with the gamers of Starbound, doing their very own rendition of Monty Python's Always look on the bright side of life. Oh and it was created by Andreas Jörgensen and it's so damn cute! If you must know Starbound is really addictive, if you loved Terraria and want to explore the stars, visit new planets, create new weapons and more, I'd highly recommend buying it here.

Darkout - Sandbox creation on a menacing landscape, out now on Steam!

Game Type : Adventure, Sandbox, Creation, RPG, Platformer
Developer : Allgraf
Game Info Quote : Crashed and alone on a world mankind tried to leave behind, Darkout challenges players to survive on Illuna, in harsh, procedurally generated biomes, utilizing the game’s sandbox features to build shelters, craft weapons, and research new technologies. You are not alone. Light-sensitive creatures prowling the landscapes become most active at night and in a world shrouded by clouds the security of day will never come, instead, twilight periods allow players minor security to explore, rebuild, and gather resources.
Release : Today ( £8.49 save 15% )
Systems : PC

Starbound - Move over Terraria, it's time to head for the stars as the beta releases today!

Game Type : Adventure, Sandbox, Creation, RPG
Developer : Chucklefish
Game Info Quote : In Starbound you’ll encounter procedurally generated creatures and weapons, discover populated villages and abandoned temples. Explore planets dotted with dungeons, eyeball trees and treasure. Make use of over a hundred materials and over one thousand in-game objects to build a sprawling modern metropolis or a sleepy secluded cabin in the woods, and do all of it alone or with friends! Starbound lets you live out your own story of space exploration, discovery and adventure. Settle down and farm the land, hop from planet to planet claiming resources, or make regular visits to populated settlements, taking on jobs and earning a living and much much more!
Update Info : Many gamers around the world have been constantly smacking that F5 button as today the beta is due to be released. A beta of a game that has a big brother to look up to and that was Terraria, a game that was so popular it sold many many copies, it was worldly popular. Think of it as Minecraft in a 2D way, the ability to do what you wanted and create what you want, either on your own or with your friends. But enough about that, when is it due? Beta keys will be released at 10 am PST, which means Europeans have to wait until 6-8pm. But while we wait, check out the latest beta trailer!
Release : TBA (Beta today)
Systems : PC, Mac, Linux

Windforge - A Contra and Terraria mash up (Kickstarter/Steam Greenlight)

Game Type : Action, Adventure, Platformer, Sandbox, RPG

Kickstarter Goal : $50,000

Developer :  Snowed In Studios Inc.
Developer Game Quote : Windforge is a 2D building block RPG that seamlessly combines gameplay like Contra with the freedom and building of Minecraft. Build airships and explore hostile skies in an ever changing Steampunk world. Everything you see can be created or destroyed, yielding an RPG without barriers that rewards creative problem solving and improvisation.

Release : March 2014
Systems : PC