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Sherwood for c64

New Sherwood C64 game returns Robin Hood to Commodore fans

2026-01-14
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 14, 2026
In: Retro games news

There’s a fresh release on the Commodore 64 scene that’s already turning heads: Sherwood, a new action-adventure platformer from Psytronik Software and developer Griffonsoft. Sherwood casts you as Robin Hood after a disastrous archery contest leaves you exposed to Prince John’s wrath. From that moment, it’s a dash for freedomRead More →

Go Slimey Go! launches on Steam after surprise showcase reveal

2025-12-14
By: Christian Cawley
On: December 14, 2025
In: Retro games news

Colourful platformer Go Slimey Go! is now available on PC via Steam, following a surprise shadow drop during the Latin American Games Showcase (LAGS). The launch, which took place yesterday, quickly generated buzz among both players and developers, particularly across the Latin American indie scene. A squishy platformer built onRead More →

Astra Protocol 2

Astra Protocol 2 anniversary update brings new renderer, faster performance

2025-12-02
By: Christian Cawley
On: December 2, 2025
In: Retro games news

Slice Bar Games is celebrating the third anniversary of Astra Protocol 2 with a substantial new update — and if you already own the game, the Three Year Anniversary Patch is completely free. The update lands later today on Steam and itch.io, introducing a long list of graphical and performanceRead More →

Astra Protocol Remake enters beta — retro space survival gets overhauled

2025-11-05
By: Christian Cawley
On: November 5, 2025
In: Retro games news

South Yorkshire-based indie studio Slice Bar Games has officially pushed Astra Protocol Remake into beta, marking a huge milestone for the project. The announcement comes alongside a brand-new trailer that gives us a proper look at the revamped visuals — and yes, it’s looking as gloriously retro-futuristic as ever. YouRead More →

Sugar Ghouls! — a PSX-style Halloween platformer built in two weeks, and somehow brilliant

2025-11-03
By: Christian Cawley
On: November 3, 2025
In: Retro games news

There’s something inherently fascinating about games built under absurd deadlines. Most of the time, that kind of constraint leads to creative chaos — a neat idea buried under rough edges. But every so often, someone manages to pull off the impossible. Enter sodaraptor and their new 3D platformer, Sugar Ghouls!,Read More →

Chaotic Crazy Castle: A platformer built in two weeks on the Amiga 500

2025-10-14
By: Christian Cawley
On: October 14, 2025
In: Retro games news

Chaotic Crazy Castle is a charming little Amiga 500 game, inspired by Manic Miner and Jet Set Willy, and I’m already addicted. The inspiration for this game is squarely in the lineage of classic, single-screen platforming—a genre that demands precision and memorization. The core gameplay is inspired by the greatRead More →

Frontier Force for SEGA Master System

New SEGA Master System game Frontier Force has Mega Drive vibes

2025-05-09
By: Christian Cawley
On: May 9, 2025
In: Retro games news

Frontier Force is a cracking looking game that is now available to play from the developer’s Itch.io page. But what is particularly intriguing is that while it might look like a SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis title, it is actually for the Master System! Created by developer Badcomputer, the game has goneRead More →

The Flayed Man

Skinless and sinful: Point-and-click horror The Flayed Man unleashed!

2025-04-20
By: Gaming Retro Writer
On: April 20, 2025
In: Retro games news

Long-time readers of our blog might recall our previous report on the upcoming release of a rather intriguing point-and-click horror title, The Flayed Man. Well, the wait is over! UK-based indie developer Snoring Dog Games has officially announced that their debut game is now available on Windows PC via SteamRead More →

Retro-style “You Can’t See Ghosts!” gets atmospheric update & new trailer

2025-03-26
By: Gaming Retro Writer
On: March 26, 2025
In: Retro games news

Solo developer SimplyPassionGames has dropped a fresh gameplay trailer for their intriguing puzzle title, You Can’t See Ghosts! This unique game puts a clever spin on the familiar Sokoban formula. It challenges players to navigate unseen through a world guided solely by sound. The new trailer offers a tantalizing glimpseRead More →

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