Games like 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…

--= BARCODE BATTLE =-- System Requirements: Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48k/+/128k/+2/+3/Next  Written by Matthew Begg for the 2025 BASIC 10-Liner Competition (EXTREME-256 category) Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 Players: 0, 1 or 2 --= INTRODUCTION =-- The BARCODIANS have arrived!  These enigmatic beings, disguised as barcodes on everyday products, possess incredible abilities. Now, it's your turn to harn…

"Luxor 2 HD" is a match-three puzzle game set in ancient Egypt. Fire balls along the game board to destroy matching colored spheres before they reach the pyramid at the end. With various game modes, power-ups, and increasingly challenging levels, players must strategize and think quickly to earn high scores and advance through the game.

JezzBall Classic was created to be just like how the original JezzBall was 25 years ago! The graphics, the sound, the scoring, the physics, the tempo... they are all the same as they were in the original. Of course there are improvements as well; for example there's a much higher frame rate and fixed glitches. Plus a lot of bonus stuff, such as new game modes! Gameplay: In JezzBall there are a …

Star Shooter is a divergence from your typical RPG Maker RPG scene yet at the same time marries nicely with most modern RPG games which have a flight scene tacked on here and there. Star shooter is a rather complex plugin (especially for MV users as the plugin command feature is really lacking) but at the same time, once you get it, it's rather easy to setup. First off, the features: Top-down and …

"Temple of Snek" is a puzzle game where you play as a giant snake defending a temple from intruders. The temple is filled with traps and puzzles that change based on your rhythm and actions. Explore five distinct environments, discover secret powers, and customize your snake's pattern. With a level editor and procedural music, the game offers a unique and immersive experience.

Infected Mushroom Pinball offers a surreal pinball experience where music and gameplay intertwine, causing players to question reality and lose track of time. Featuring multiple game modes and skill shots, players unlock new challenges by completing modes and executing combos. The game promises a mind-bending journey with hypnotic visuals and addictive replayability.

"Battle Ram" is a top-down shooter game where players control a battle ram vehicle, upgrading it with weapons and abilities to survive waves of enemy attacks. The game features procedural generation, ensuring a unique experience every playthrough. Players can also challenge their friends in online multiplayer matches, working together to defeat enemy hordes or competing to see who can survive the longest.

Deep Sixed is a narrative-driven space exploration game where you play as a disgraced spaceship pilot forced to work for an unscrupulous corporation. As you complete dangerous missions, you'll uncover a conspiracy that threatens the entire galaxy. Your choices and actions will impact the story and determine your ultimate fate.

"Chainsaw Warrior" is a single-player Turn Based Strategy game, based on the classic board game, that offers around 10 hours of playtime. Players have 60 minutes to navigate a dangerous labyrinth in an abandoned urban slum in New York, represented by cards, and kill the entity Darkness before it destroys the city. The game features pretty visuals and intense action with a nail-biting atmosphere, providing a challenging and immersive experience for players.