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--= ZX STOCK EXCHANGE =-- System Requirements: Sinclair ZX Spectrum 16k/48k/+/128k/+2/+3/Next  Written by Matthew Begg for the 2025 BASIC 10-Liner Competition (PUR-80 category) Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 Players: 1 --= INTRODUCTION =-- It is July 1982. Welcome to the frenetic trading floor of the ZX Stock Exchange. The air crackles with the buzz of hurried transactions and the staccato rhythm of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZX Stock Exchange (Sinclair ZX Spectrum) by Matthew Begg.

--= CASSETTE 10 =-- System Requirements: Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48k/+/128k/+2/+3/Next  Written by Matthew Begg for the 2026 BASIC 10-Liner Competition (EXTREME-256 category) Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 Players: 1 --= INTRODUCTION =-- 10 games. 10 lines. 1 homage. In 1983, CASSETTE 50 filled a whole tape with questionable code and grand promises. In 2026, we’ve mastered the squeeze. CASSETTE 10 ta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cassette 10 (Sinclair ZX Spectrum) by Matthew Begg.

ZXFM ==== Written for the ZX Spectrum by Matthew Begg (licence: CC BY-SA 4.0) Compatible with Sinclair ZX Spectrum 16k/48k/+/128k/+2/+3/Next Players: 1 Controls: Keyboard INTRODUCTION ZXFM is a football management simulator for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum written in just 10 lines of BASIC! Play an entire season as manager of a team from your favourite league, or create your own leagues and teams. Ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZXFM (Sinclair ZX Spectrum) by Matthew Begg.

  INSTRUCTIONS Ten Liner Teletext for the ZX Spectrum by Matthew Begg   Introduction Remember teletext? The simple information retrieval system broadcast to televisions around the world during the 1980s and 1990s? Well now you can relive the glory days of three-digit page numbers and blocky graphics as we bring you Ten Liner Teletext – a teletext simulator for the ZX Spectrum.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ten Liner Teletext (ZX Spectrum) by Matthew Begg.

BimMobiles ========== Written by Matthew Begg for the 2023 BASIC 10-liner competition. From an original concept by Matthew Begg and Richard Begg. Description =========== The red car and the blue car had a race. Except these 'cars' are BimMobiles from the planet Bim. It is the year 3456, and the Bimmers are at war again. Their planet is exactly one half red, one half blue. The two factions battle … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BimMobiles (ZX Spectrum) by Matthew Begg.

HARDWARE HUSTLE ======== ====== Written for the ZX Spectrum by Matthew Begg (licence: CC BY-SA 4.0) From the original roll-and-write game by Oskitone (licence: CC BY-SA 4.0) Compatible with Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48k/+/128k/+2/+3/Next Players: 1 or more Controls: number keys and ENTER How to start the game: LOAD "" or LOAD "HH". The game will auto-start. INTRODUCTION Buy, make, sell, and research yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hardware Hustle (Sinclair ZX Spectrum) by Matthew Begg.

This is an esoteric programming language based on lolcode only with graphics. All codes must begin with the line HAI to specify which version of lolgraphics you are running. Then you need to write "IM IN UR CODE EXECUTIN UR KOMANDZ". At the end of the code, you need to write "IM OUTTA UR CODE". If you find any bugs, please report them in the comments below (if possible, with a detailed explanatio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LOLGraphics.

Entry for the PUR-80 category of the 2021 BASIC 10 Liner. (For Mattel Aquarius - MattPilz.com - @MattPilz - YouTube) FOREWARD One of my earliest memories in video gaming history was playing Cosmic Ark for the Atari 2600. The sounds and visuals of that game are still etched in my mind all these decades later. I recently became immersed in the world of Mattel Aquarius, a decidedly underpowered … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Aq by Matt Pilz.

Entry for the PUR-80 category of the 2021 BASIC 10 Liner. (For Mattel Aquarius - MattPilz.com - @MattPilz - YouTube) FOREWARD One of my earliest memories in video gaming history was playing Cosmic Ark for the Atari 2600. The sounds and visuals of that game are still etched in my mind all these decades later. I recently became immersed in the world of Mattel Aquarius, a decidedly underpowered disc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Aq.

BASIC 10 Liner entry Game Name: Trick Shoot-TEN Category: PUR-80 Computer/BASIC: Commodore 64 BASIC V2 Game Description: Trick shooting contest! Raise the ball to the right height, drop it on the ramp, and bounce it into the basket. As you make more and more shots, the baskets get smaller appear at more random locations. How many trick shots you can make in a row? Game Instructions: Hold the spa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trick Shoot TEN by Jim Happel.

ZXFont ====== Written by Matthew Begg for the 2023 BASIC 10-liner competition Description =========== The Sinclair Spectrum has a fixed font stored in ROM, but there is a trick that allows the computer to use custom fonts. This is a font editor written in just ten lines of BASIC code that lets the user create their own fonts and save them to tape for use in their own BASIC programs. Usage ===== To… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZXFont (ZX Spectrum) by Matthew Begg.

====================================================================== Ka-Boomer   2021 BASIC 10 Liner Submission   By David A. Gershman - @dagershman ====================================================================== Ka-Boomer is a game which pays homeage to the 'ol Atari 2600 game "KaBoom!".  The name variation, "Boomer", is proof this version was written by an "older" person. :) ===========… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kaboomer by dagershman.

BASIC 10 Liner entry Game Name: Trick Shoot-TEN Category: PUR-80 Computer/BASIC: Commodore PET 2001 BASIC 1 (Original buggy ROMS) Game Description: Trick shooting contest! Raise the ball to the right height, drop it on the ramp, and bounce it into the basket. As you make more and more shots, the baskets get smaller appear at more random locations. How many trick shots you can make in a row? Game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trick Shot TEN by Jim Happel.

Aqualique 10 Aqualique 10 is a strategy game in real-time, written in 10 lines in BASIC for Commodore 64/128 computers. Written for the Basic 10-Liner Contest 2025 in the PUR-80 category. Story Year 2010. The days when Earth was called the Green Planet are long gone. Global human activity has led to the destruction of natural resources. Acid rain, soil erosion, poor air quality, and undrinka… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aqualique 10.

ZX Alarm Clock == ===== ===== Written by Matthew Begg for the 2023 BASIC 10-liner competition Description =========== 'ZX Alarm Clock' recreates the classic bedside alarm clock with 7 segment displays. It uses the 24 hour clock system. Designed for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum 16k/48k/128k. Usage ===== To start using the clock, load the program via LOAD "" or 'Tape Loader'. The clock shows '8888' fl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZX Alarm Clock (Sinclair Spectrum) by Matthew Begg.

[WAVE INVADERS] --------------------------------------------------------------- BY LUIS PIERI [COMPO] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CATEGORY  : PUR-120 LINK      : https://lupoman.itch.io/Wave_Invaders           DATE      : 04-FEB-2025 TO 25-MAR-2025 COMPO     : BASIC 10 LINER CONTEST             https://gkanold.wixsite.com/homeputerium/rules2025 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wave Invaders (Sinclair ZX Spectrum) by lupoman.

# Aqualique 10 Aqualique 10 is a strategy game in real-time, written in 10 lines in BASIC for Commodore 64/128 computers. Written for the Basic 10-Liner Contest 2025 in the PUR-80 category. ## Story Year 2010. The days when Earth was called the Green Planet are long gone. Global human activity has led to the destruction of natural resources. Acid rain, soil erosion, poor air quality, and und… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aqualique 10 (Commodore 64) by Bago Zonde.

90%Game Brain Score

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90% User Score Based on 9,984 reviews

The number one word game! With smart AI and built-in definitions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Classic Words Solo.

Fill Screen With Zeros game (Sharp PC-1211 Pocket Computer) by aldweb [BASIC 10Liner 2025] [PUR-80] Submission: 14th edition of BASIC 10 Liner Contest, "PUR-80" category Author: Laurent Duveau (aldweb), coded with fun in 2025, copyleft (but please mention authorship) System requirements: Sharp PC-1210, PC-1211, PC-1212, Radio Shack Pocket Computer System information: https://www.aldweb.com/ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fill Screen With Zeros game (Sharp PC-1211 Pocket Computer) by aldweb.

Mimizuku Saga 10============= This is my first ever 10-liner written in BASIC for Commodore 64 and the second game released in BASIC. When I was much younger, I used to write in BASIC a lot, butafter several years spent in 6502 assembly - with the 10-liners challenge given -  it was still a lot of stuff I needed to learn, the "nasty" stuff! This game has been submitted to the Basic 10liner Contest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mimizuku Saga 10 by Bago Zonde.

49%Game Brain Score

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49% User Score Based on 121 reviews

Magic duels are the way to solve any dispute in a kingdom conquered by the cruel witch. Every monster will challenge you, but magic will help you destroy the enemy. Master the destructive power of the spheres and become the most fearsome mage ever! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marble Duel.

2048 By D. Scott Williamson For the PUR-80 category of the 2025 BASIC 10 Liner contest Table of contents: Included Files Description Startup & Emulator Instructions Description Rules Winning the game How to Play Strategy Program features Grid Movement and accumulation Use of conditional expressions as integers (booleans) Proof of 10 lines less than 256 columns Progra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2048 (Atari 8 Bit) by D. Scott Williamson.

73%Game Brain Score

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84% User Score Based on 38 reviews

What if dancing could save the world? In Dance Magic, it can. What if scientists invented a brand new form of biological energy able to convert dancing moves to real power? Then the fate of the whole human race would depend on the most skilled dancer’s will. Do not let this energy be used for destruction! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dance Magic.

Find the Exit Red Story: Red is now stuck within a Rectangular grid and has to Find the location of the Exit which has been randomly placed somewhere on the Grid.  As well as the Exit to Find, Red has to avoid Grumpy whose out to get him, though Red can only Visit a Square Once, so he must be careful not to cut himself off from a Square which is the Exit!  Like the original there's 5 Levels to ge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Find the Exit Red (Amstrad CPC) by Out Bush.

--- Rings Of Saturn --- Written by Sander Alsema for the 10-liner competition 2023. Language: Commodore 64 Basic v2 Category: PUR-80 --- Description & Instructions --- Space Exploration can be a tricky business. Having finally reached Saturn, you discover that this planet has more rings than previously known. In order to continue your mission, you have no choice but to manoeuvre straight through… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rings of Saturn (C64) by Sander Alsema.

In a training session, a red firefighter helicopter must extinguish a bonfire. You have just to release the water by pressing any key. A game consists in 9 rounds. To score a point, water must fall on the vertical of the bonfire. To release the next waterbomb you have to wait the previous touches the ground.   Waterbomb runs on Sinclair ZX Spectrum and its emulators. This program was develop… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waterbomb with the red firefighter helicopter (ZX Spectrum) by Alberto Apostolo.

61%Game Brain Score

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61% User Score Based on 1,691 reviews

Hours of fun with this classic game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Domination (risk & strategy).

76%Game Brain Score

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76% User Score Based on 80 reviews

Typinc. is a roguelike deckbuilding typing game. Complete typing jobs presented to you to unlock perks which affects the score you make.                          Features: Typing stats such as Best Typing Speed, Average of Last 10 and Accuracy.  Roguelike Deckbuilding Unlock different perks for different effects If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TypInc..

62%Game Brain Score

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62% User Score Based on 820 reviews

Chess app with gorgeous graphics Dedicated for all chess lovers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Real Chess.

83%Game Brain Score

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83% User Score Based on 1,140 reviews

Pure Logic: single player Einstein Riddles, or live competition If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Einstein's Riddle Logic Puzzle.

80%Game Brain Score

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80% User Score Based on 3,794 reviews

Play one of the most famous board game in the world: Backgammon! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backgammon: Dice Board Game.

57%Game Brain Score

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57% User Score Based on 87 reviews

YOU are Titan City's resident superhero in this interactive graphic novel! Fight crime and solve clues to discover FEAR's fiendish plot! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Appointment With FEAR.

76%Game Brain Score

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76% User Score Based on 84 reviews

A new take on Tower Defense Combining mechanics from the beloved tower defense genre with auto battlers such as Autochess and Dota Underlords, this game features exciting gameplay, new challenges and great replay-value! Enemies and Bosses Defend your kingdom from hordes of monsters! Factions Each tower belongs to a faction, build multiple of the same faction to gain powerful buffs! Upgrade Towe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Banners.

57%Game Brain Score

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57% User Score Based on 68 reviews

Fast-paced, single-player FPS inspired by early 3-D shooters of the nineties. Become terrifying monster who tries to protect its lair from incoming waves of human enemies. Try to survive as long as possible using your fiery breath and super fluid movement system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cathedral 3-D.

# Mandelbrot Explorer for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum A character-based Mandelbrot-Set explorer in BASIC (in 10 lines or less!!) Prints a Mandelbrot Set as characters. Since calculating the Mandelbrot is quite intensive for an 8-bit machine, and the ZX Spectrum is a 1980's computer, this takes some time to execute and complete. Originally started for the BASIC 10 Liner contest https://gkanold.wixsite… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mandelbrot Explorer by Rob and Kenny.

77%Game Brain Score

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77% User Score Based on 111 reviews

Command your Squad of Survivors in a game where Line of Sight is extremely important, you cannot shoot what you cannot see. Develop your formations, move as a unit and cover every corner. Leave no man behind! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survivor Squad: Gauntlets.

# Dan The Digger 10 This game was written for the Basic 10-Liner Contest 2024 in the PUR-80 category. It's written for Commodore 64/128 computers. ## Aim of the game In this game, you control Dan who once used to play in a sandbox. By following his passion he become a great digger. Help him to find as many diamonds as you can by digging holes down. In order to get out to the surface, you can u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dan The Digger 10 (Commodore 64) by Bago Zonde.

This game was written for the Basic 10-Liner Contest 2024 in the PUR-80 category. It's written for Commodore 64/128 computers. Aim of the game In this game, you control Dan who once used to play in a sandbox. By following his passion he become a great digger. Help him to find as many diamonds as you can by digging holes down. In order to get out to the surface, you can use a ladder by pressing fir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dan The Digger 10.

# Roguelike 10 This game was written for the Basic 10-Liner Contest 2023 in the PUR-80 category. It's written for Commodore 64/128 computers. ## Aim of the game As in all rogue-like games, your aim is to explore as many randomly generated dungeons as possible, not get slain and find as much gold as you can carry! With joystick in port 2, your hero character can move and attack only in 4 direction… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roguelike 10 (C64) by Bago Zonde.

This game was written for the Basic 10-Liner Contest 2023 in the PUR-80 category. It's written for Commodore 64/128 computers. It took 5th place and regarding Commodore 64 computers only, it end up at the 2nd place. Aim of the game As in all rogue-like games, your aim is to explore as many randomly generated dungeons as possible, not get slain and find as much gold as you can carry! With joystic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roguelike 10.

43%Game Brain Score

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43% User Score Based on 860 reviews

Classic and magic super Ludo game of 2022. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ludo Talent - Game & Chatroom.

82%Game Brain Score

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82% User Score Based on 1,219 reviews

In Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road, gather what resources you can to defend an ever-moving city. Are you ready to take on a never-ending army of darkness in a tower-survivor, action-rogue-lite on wheels? Fortify: The city must endure! Choose from a selection of town halls, place towers and create your own builds to maximise destruction. Equip defensive structures to repel monsters from the gates … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monsters are Coming!.

Overview Elvin Atombender is seeking world domination again. This time through an Oric near you! Impossible Mission was an absolute classic game on the Commodore 64 with conversions for most other micros of the era. The aim of the game is to locate puzzle pieces hidden in furniture spread across all the rooms in a large underground complex then assemble the pieces into punchcards that will form… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Impossible Mission (Oric).

75%Game Brain Score

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75% User Score Based on 122 reviews

Lead a group of toads as they fight against Baron Samedi’s evil forces in a challenging mix of turn-based tactics and roguelike deckbuilding. Synergise card effects, build a settlement and engage in strategic combat to thrive in the cursed bayou. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toads of the Bayou.

81%Game Brain Score

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81% User Score Based on 170 reviews

An RPG Roguelike with card based combat. The dead arise and only you can stand against them. Travel the lands to slay monsters, acquire new cards, survive harrowing encounters and claim powerful equipment to enhance your deck. A final showdown with The Lost awaits you at...The Last Hex! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Hex.

65%Game Brain Score

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65% User Score Based on 348 reviews

Dimmdrive is a RAM-based hard drive software built by gamers, specifically for gamers. With Dimmdrive, you will be able to turn your PC’s RAM into an incredibly fast hard drive. This incredibly fast hard drive can be hundreds if not thousands of times faster than a conventional hard drive. By playing your game on a faster hard drive: Take full advantage of up to (and over) 10,000+ MB/s … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dimmdrive :: Gaming Ramdrive @ 10,000+ MB/s.

56%Game Brain Score

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56% User Score Based on 118 reviews

Grand Guilds is a story-driven, tactical RPG with unique card combat mechanics. Follow the adventures of Eliza and her crew as they struggle to prevent a needless war. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grand Guilds.

84%Game Brain Score

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84% User Score Based on 547 reviews

CrossCells is an ambient logic puzzle game. Use number clues to remove tiles and solve the puzzle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CrossCells.

87%Game Brain Score

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87% User Score Based on 238 reviews

Immortal Defense has been widely praised for the game's storytelling and unique twist on the tower defense genre, many consider it a cult classic of the subgenre. Its story was written by novelist Jeanne Thornton, and its universe is based on the novel Raberata by Robert Bisno. This new Steam release features many improvements over the original release: Steam achievements which grant gameplay bonu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Immortal Defense.

76%Game Brain Score

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76% User Score Based on 82 reviews

In the 26th century, humanity has become utterly and irreversibly stupid… more so. Only a lovable tub of goo by the name of U.H. Wutt demonstrates an acceptable level of intelligence, but the droids and robots who now run the world don’t take kindly to U.H. Wutt’s non-moronitude. Because of it, U.H Wutt has been sentenced to Death by Game Show. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death by Game Show.