Snapman 20 - A rather nice Pac-Man clone for the Commodore VIC-20

Moving away from the Amiga news, we look towards the VIC-20 with the latest release called Snapman 20 for the Commodore VIC-20. Coded entirely in machine assembly by homebrew developer Beamrider, this new title serves as a remarkably faithful conversion of Namco’s iconic arcade classic, Pac-Man. While the hardware usually requires compromises, this ambitious port manages to preserve the original arcade ghost-movement patterns and memorable between-level intermissions. To experience this technical marvel in all its glory, players will need a PAL-region VIC-20 equipped with a hefty 35K RAM expansion.

Pitfall II - Lost Caverns arrives on the Commodore VIC-20 + 35K by gekka

Well, this is an unexpected treat! As I've been informed that a fan port of Pitfall II: Lost Caverns, specifically designed for the Commodore VIC-20 has been released. Developed by programmer gekka and coded entirely in 6502 Assembly, this 2026 release should hopefully appeal to those who remember this great game from the Atari 5200. Players are invited to step back into the boots of Pitfall Harry to navigate a treacherous subterranean world filled with winding tunnels, hidden treasures, and lethal subterranean enemies. 

Phoenix - 1980's Arcade game comes over to the Commodore Vic 20 (24/32k)

Here we have another Commodore VIC-20 game to play with the latest release of Phoenix, an ambitious arcade port developed by Milasoft. The same developer who also recently released the VIC-20 port of Galaga. This latest release translates the 1980 arcade classic into three distinct combat scenarios spread across its five-stage campaign. The initial conflict forces players to shoot upward at nimble, bird-like alien vessels that execute aggressive diving manoeuvres. As the battle intensifies in stages three and four, giant, falcon-like adversaries join the fray with significantly tougher, unpredictable flight paths, leading up to the final assault against the massive mothership. 

Galaga - A fast-paced VIC-20 tribute to Namco’s arcade classic!

We've featured Galaga on Indie Retro News many times over the years, with the Atari 2600 port, the demake on the Amiga by Pink and Fade One, the C64 release by Arlasoft, and finally the excellent version by JOTD and team for the Amiga. Well fast forward to today however and there's another Galaga game to keep you busy, and it's Galaga for the VIC-20 16/32K. A fast-paced VIC-20 tribute to Namco’s arcade classic by Milasoft. To coincide with this news, provided below is the latest footage by Saberman.

Jet Set Willy - Willy finally arrives on the Commodore VIC-20!

Well this is fantastic news as a classic 1980s retro title has finally made its way to the Commodore VIC-20! Jet Set Willy, the legendary platformer originally built for the ZX Spectrum, has been ported to the unexpanded VIC-20 with a disk drive thanks to Kweepa. While almost every British home computer from that era received an official version of the game, VIC-20 owners were historically left out. The system simply lacked the required memory, and floppy disk drives were highly uncommon in the UK market at the time.

Cosmic Ark - A VIC-20 conversion of the Atari classic Cosmic Ark by Micke

Another vintage Atari game has made an appearance on the Commodore VIC-20, as looking through our emails earlier today, I've been told by Liqmatrix that Micke has released Cosmic Ark, a high-fidelity conversion from the Atari 2600 over to the Commodore VIC-20. A new release which faithfully recreates the frantic species-saving gameplay of the 1980's Imagic original. To experience this technical feat on original hardware, users will need a VIC-20 equipped with an 8k memory expansion. The increased RAM is essential to handle the conversion's graphics and smooth performance.

VVVVIC - A VIC 20 port of Markus "Notch" Persson's Java4K game VVVV

Modern mechanics have met classic 8bit hardware in the latest homebrew release for the Commodore VIC-20 as developer lance.ewing has officially released VVVVIC, a near faithful 8-bit port of Markus "Notch" Persson’s 2010 Java4K hit, VVVV. While VVVV was originally designed as a "demake" tribute to Terry Cavanagh’s legendary VVVVVV, this new iteration brings the gravity-flipping formula to the Commodore VIC-20 for the first time.

Formula V20 1985 - A nod to Pitstop II and Pole position for the Commodore Vic-20 +24k [81' +16k UPDATE]

It's not often we get new racing games for the Commodore Vic-20, but searching through the itch io website earlier today, we've found out that Huffelduff has released the Commodore Vic-20 game of 'Formula V20 1985'. A new game in that the developer says is a nod to classic Commodore 64 games such as Pitstop II and Pole position.. In light of this news as ever we've got some new footage of this arcade racer which can be found below.

Elite for the VIC 20 (32K + 3K RAM) as an unofficial port by Aleksi Eeben!

I've always had a soft spot for Elite ever since I played 'Frontier Elite II' on the Amiga in 1993. Although Elite and Frontier Elite II was vastly different in graphical quality, it still gave a space-sim sci-fi experience like no other! Allowing the user to fight in space, trade, complete missions and even in Frontier Elite II land on planets. In fact I'm not the only one to enjoy Elite, as a coder by the name of Aleksi Eeben, has released an unofficial port of Elite for the VIC-20 (32K + 3K RAM). 

Future Fighter - A little blaster released by Misfit for the Vic-20

VIC-20 owners are you feeling left out? Well worry not! As if you've got the cash, Misfit and The Future Was 8bit have announced 'Future Fighter' for the VIC-20. A new game which is not only available as a digital download, but also as a physical order through TFW8! This charming little game may not look like much, but there's plenty of fun to be had blasting waves of enemies heading your way. To coincide with this news, Saberman has provided a video showing the game in action.

Prince of Persia has been converted over to the Commodore Vic-20 and it's well worth a play!

Another interesting story for you all, as we have just been told by VIPER's Retrogame videos, that the all time classic platformer of 'Prince of Persia'; a game which was released for many different systems back in 1989 by Broderbund. As well as a more recent homebrew port for both the Atari XL/XE and Sega Mega Drive. Has been converted over to the Commodore Vic-20 by Pedro Bermejo! As in the words of Viper "Released in 2024, a conversion of the game for the fully expanded VIC-20 (+35k, PAL only), inspired by the ZX Spectrum version, albeit with some differences".

FIZZ - An innovative platform puzzler as a port for the VIC-20 by fleischgemuese

Thanks to another heads up from a good friend of ours, we've been told that if you're looking for something different to play on your VIC-20 or via emulation, then make sure to check out fleischgemuese new game for the VIC-20 called 'FIZZ': A game which the creator describes as an innovative platform puzzler that is also a port of the Commodore 64 version which was released by the same developer back in September 2023. To coincide with this news, we have a video for you to watch provided by Saberman, and some more info about the game below.

H.E.R.O. - An awesome conversion of a classic now for the VIC-20 by Kollektivet

Gamers of the 1980's will remember a fantastic game called ' H.E.R.O' which was released for the Atari 800/2600, ColecoVision, C64, C128, and Sinclair ZX Spectrum. It was a classic game which puts you in control of Roderrick Hero, on a mission to search the cave system for the trapped miners of Mount Leone. Well if you do remember it you might like this early morning heads up from Christian Dobi, as he has told us that kollektivet has released an awesome conversion of H.E.R.O for the Commodore VIC-20, a game which can now be downloaded below.

Flood16 - A brand new game has been released for the VIC20 and C16

I think after this I'm going to take the weekend off, as it has been non stop this week with some fantastic game news from across the globe for many different retro systems. But anyway, hot off the press is the new VIC20 and C16 game of ' Flood16 ' by Javier Gonzales; a new game which according to the creator you need to not only pick up the food, but avoid the incoming flood! To coincide with this news, Saberman has done a new gameplay video which can be watched below.

Realms of Quest Quadrilogy Collection announced for the VIC-20!

Way back in 2014 developer Ghislain de Blois released Realms of Quest IV for the Commodore VIC-20 through the publisher Psytronik. It was another game in the series as a fine tribute to classic style turn based, party based dungeon crawlers of the 1980‘s, with graphics reminiscent of the early Wizardry games I-IV. If you remember those great games, you'll be pleased to know Psytronik Software will be doing an awesome 'Realms of Quest Quadrilogy Collection' which will be available to pre-order 18th Jan!

Pumpkid - A charming Halloween game for the Commodore Vic 20

Not content with Get Witchy, Forgotten Forest or Luna for your Halloween experience, then how about this game for the Commodore Vic 20 ' Pumpkid '; a brand new release from Hewco64 in which you play as a child turned into a haunted pumpkin by an evil witch Hazel, and must defeat her with a candy hoard to break the curse of the Pumpkid on All' Hallows Eve.

Vic Nibbler - A new game for the Commodore Vic 20!

If you don't have a C64, but a Vic20 with a 3K RAM expansion. Then you might be interested to know, that this week Hewco64 released the arcade maze game ' Vic Nibbler ' for the Commodore Vic 20. This game available to download for free, is a remake of the 1982 Arcade game ' Nibbler ' by Rock-Ola, which in itself was the first notable game to offer scores over 1 billion.

Realms of Quest V - An eye opening RPG for the VIC-20 is now available

Way back in 2014 developer Ghislain de Blois released Realms of Quest IV for the Commodore VIC-20 through the publisher Psytronik. It was another game in the series as a fine tribute to classic style turn based, party based dungeon crawlers of the 1980‘s, with graphics reminiscent of the early Wizardry games I-IV. If you remember those awesome games, you'll be pleased to know Double Sided Games has finally released the sequel to the epic series as ' Realms of Quest V ' by Ghislain De Blois@hitfan2000!

Robots Rumble - A great puzzle game now for the cplus/4 and VIC-20

It was only just the other day that we mentioned that a new game was released for the C64 by Digital Monastery called ' Robots Rumble '; a game that was originally developed by Miguetelo Art for the ZX Spectrum 48k and 128k in September of last year, as an enjoyable game, albeit very challenging puzzler with the use of magnets to control a character. Well fast forward to today and Eric Majikeyric has told us Hokuto Force has finally released the cplus/4 and VIC-20 conversions, whereby everyone can now get the chance to play this lovely little game.

Realms of Quest V - An eye opening RPG for the VIC-20 coming July 1st, 2019

Way back in 2014 developer Ghislain de Blois released Realms of Quest IV for the Commodore VIC-20 through the publisher Psytronik. It was another game in the series as a fine tribute to classic style turn based, party based dungeon crawlers of the 1980‘s, with graphics reminiscent of the early Wizardry games I-IV. If you remember those awesome games, you'll be overjoyed to know Double Sided Games have announced the sequel of ' Realms of Quest V ' will be released July 1st and you can pre-order the game now.