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This is my fourth ever 10-liner written in BASIC for Commodore 64. This game has been submitted to the Basic 10-Liner Contest 2022 in PUR-80 category. Inspired by the old demo called "3 adventures" I did back in the 90s. Plot Not too many people know that Harry Pitfall has a brother, and his name is Pete. Your goal is to help Pete in his adventure as he travels through 32 worlds full of pits. Ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Petefall 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 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.

# 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 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.

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.

Aim of the game In this game, you control a bouncing ball that jumps between platforms. The screen scrolls to the left, so keep the ball in the visible area. Attention! Colour of the ball matters! When ball hits the platform, colour of the ball changes to the colour of the platform. When the ball bounce off the platform, two things may happen: platform will break if colour of the ball is differen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incrediball 10.

--- Amphibian Assault --- Written by Sander Alsema for the 10-liner competition 2024. Language: Commodore 64 Basic v2 Category: PUR-80 --- Description & Instructions --- Where did things go wrong? You just went out to run some errands, and now look what happened. Lost in a swamp somewhere in the middle of the night. A quite harrowing predicament to be in for a mere firefly. Uneasily you try to f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amphibian Assault (Commodore 64) by Sander Alsema.

--- Zombie Menace --- Written by Sander Alsema for the 10-liner competition 2026. Language: Commodore 64 Basic v2 Category: PUR-80 --- Description --- Graveyard shift at the cemetery. Brian O'Donnelly took a swig from his hip flask. Nineteen years of loyal service to the force, and for what? It seemed like everybody got ahead at some point, except for him. Yesterday was a new low. A co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Menace (C64) by Sander Alsema.

Aim of the game In this game, you control a bouncing ball that jumps between platforms. The screen scrolls to the left, so keep the ball in the visible area. Attention! Colour of the ball matters! When ball hits the platform, colour of the ball changes to the colour of the platform. When the ball bounce off the platform, two things may happen: platform will break if colour of the ball is diffe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incrediball 10 (Commodore 64) by Bago Zonde.

This game was written for ASCII Basic Game 10Liner competition 2021. It's inspired by classic quiz games I remember from some newspapers and also just from several matchboxes. Aim of the game Try to solve as many equations as possible, and as quickly as possible! Find the right equation by moving one match from one place to another only. Signs of the equation cannot be changed, you can modify num… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mathsticks 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, but after 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 2021 in PUR-80 category. Co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mimizuku Saga 10.

--- Panzerjaeger --- Written by Sander Alsema for the 10-liner competition 2025. Language: Commodore 64 Basic v2 Category: PUR-80 --- Description & Instructions --- The days of peace are a distant memory. Intense fighting on both sides has led to a death toll of unprecedented proportions. Somewhere in all this carnage a tank battalion was on manoeuvres. Unfortunately however, during the night… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panzerjaeger (C64) by Sander Alsema.

--- No Fly Zone --- Written by Sander Alsema for the 10-liner competition 2024. Language: Commodore 64 Basic v2 Category: PUR-80 --- Description & Instructions --- Up till now you had it fairly easy. Stationed in sector ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha, your job mainly consisted in drinking coffee while watching pitch-black computer screens monitoring open space. Sometimes you even wondered whether they were sw… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Fly Zone (Commodore 64) by Sander Alsema.

This game was created for The C64 'Cassette 50' Charity Competition and will not be released until the competition is over. You can still play it in a browser. This competition is about creating a brand new compilation tape - with any proceeds to be donated to Special Effect Charity - featuring games by C64 developers of all levels of experience, focusing on great gameplay in a mini-game format wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asterocrash.

--- 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.

--= 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.

# 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.

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.

For Category "PUR-80" Title: "100-line maze" Platform: Commodore 16 / Plus/4 Language: Commodore BASIC V3.5 INTRODUCTION ============ Wander through a binary maze (editable through program line 0), optionally measure your time. FEATURES ======== - Fast action - Joystick control (port 2 only) - Diagonal movements - 100(+4) screen rows of maze (editable through program line 0) - Measure your time … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100-line maze by RoePipi.

Magic Carpet Ride - BASIC 10Liner Contest 2024 ============================================== Author:   Eric Carr Language: Atari BASIC Rev B/C Platform: Atari 8-bit Category: PUR-80 Video: Requirements: System: Atari 8-bit w/ 48KB+ memory (XL/XE) w/ Joystick Emulator: Atari800MacX (on Mac) or Altirra (Windows) BASIC ROM Cartridge if on emulator - REV B attached with submission Background =======… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic Carpet Ride (Atari 8 Bit) by Eric Carr.

67%Game Brain Score

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76% User Score Based on 51 reviews

Critic Score 43%Based on 3 reviews

From the inventor of the acclaimed web-swinging movement in *Spider-Man 2* comes the extreme sport of the future! Swing on a line of pure energy to perform death-defying stunts and insane parkour moves! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Energy Hook.

--- A is for Aardvark --- Written by Sander Alsema for the 10-liner competition 2025. Language: Commodore 64 Basic v2 Category: PUR-80 --- Description & Instructions --- While wandering through the savannah, Kevin suddenly feels an appetite building up. If he were a human being, then he would have had a serious problem. Kevin, however, is not a human being but an aardvark. For him the ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A is for Aardvark (C64) by Sander Alsema.

CAVE ESCAPE ======= Written by Josip Retro Bits for the BASIC 10Liner Contest 2023. Language: Commodore 64 Basic v2 Category: PUR-80 The story ---- Your ship is trapped inside a large cave on an unknown planet. You need to escape from the cave while the alien ship is blocking your way.  There is not much time left until the bomb that you set up goes off! Controls and play -------- Press any key … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CAVE ESCAPE (C64) by Josip Retro Bits.

For some reason, you thought it really was a good idea to take your robot exosuit into that deep dark hole. It couldn't possibly be infinite could it? And if there's as much energy down there as your scanner says there is, you could be set for life. Never mind that your exosuit's battery can't hold a charge (it leaks like a sieve), and oh—there's horrible energy sucking spikes that are suddenly ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to C64-Well.

79%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

82% User Score Based on 182 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Guide the princess of the tiny nation of Easania, along with her unusual but reliable companions, and explore a vibrant world of humans, beasts, and dragons, while escaping the clutches of a mysterious cult in hot pursuit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tenth Line.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:stability, optimization

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90% User Score Based on 91 reviews

SHMUP Creator allows you to create and build your own shoot 'em up. This tool is easy to use and powerful enough for more experienced users. Thanks to the included assets you can start right away to have fun! Test your game anytime with the simple press of a button Create 2D and 3D games Vertical, horizontal, or multi-directional levels Free assets included: 3D models, sprites, sounds, m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHMUP Creator.

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.

66%Game Brain Score

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78% User Score Based on 103 reviews

Critic Score 8%Based on 1 reviews

Algo Bot is a coding-based puzzle game that takes place deep inside the Europa, a pan-galactic colonisation ship, where a recycling mission goes horribly wrong. Use your algorithm special skills to command Algo Bot, a service droid, and help PAL, a cantankerous line manager, to contain the crisis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Algo Bot.

====================================================================== 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.

--= 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.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

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74% User Score Based on 149 reviews

Comet 64 is a programming puzzle game. The year is 1984. All you got is a Comet 64 home computer and the operator's manual it came with. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Comet 64.

64%Game Brain Score

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74% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Armed only with your grappling hooks and fearless nature, run, leap and swing your way across a dreamy skyscape to reach the pillar of light. Welkin Road is an elegant, first-person puzzle-platformer that combines parkour and grappling-hook-powered aerobatics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welkin Road.

79%Game Brain Score

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86% User Score Based on 43 reviews

Button Tales is a breathtaking and challenging Match 3 game with innovation mechanics. This is a real fresh perspective on the Match 3 genre. Meet cute characters and explore the breathtaking environment. The wonderful music and effects will help you delve right into the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Button Tales.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION =================== Two canaries peck for their own good, unintentionally increasing their scores - perfect for some competitive fun. 2 players only. GAME INSTRUCTIONS ================= Use two (real or emulated) joysticks to control two canaries as they peck at wiggling worms. Move around and spot one of the two ever-wiggling worms to try and peck it. Position yourself … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Two canaries pecking (C16 / Plus4) by RoePipi.

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.

82%Game Brain Score

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82% User Score Based on 204 reviews

Youkai have overrun Gensokyo! There's no resolving this incident, just try to survive! Touhou: Gensokyo Survivors is the latest take on the survivor genre, this time with the unique twist of a grid-based inventory system. Hoard as many items as possible if you want to survive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou: Gensokyo Survivors.

75%Game Brain Score

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75% User Score Based on 121 reviews

The incredibly challenging and addictive Super Splatters! With elastic suicidal blobs and extraordinary liquid physics that actually affect the way you play, Super Splatters delivers fresh gameplay, ripe with tons of tricks to explore. Play it causally or get into the combo-hungry-fast-paced-action-packed-arcade-mayhem - it’s really up to you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Splatters.

58%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

81% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 2 reviews

It’s a challenging 2D arcade game where you are a master of time. Set it to past, present or future to control various mechanisms, and make sure that a mechanical bird will safely reach the end of the level. Prepare to die a lot – you will be sliced, squashed and crushed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Green Game TimeSwapper.

64%Game Brain Score

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64% User Score Based on 88 reviews

Tile Miner is a top down sandbox adventure game. Explore an infinite, randomly generated world and then mold it to your liking. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tile Miner.

31%Game Brain Score

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31% User Score Based on 59 reviews

Algotica is an educational adventure-puzzle game about programming, along with a story that breaks the fourth wall. If you wanted to start learning programming but it seems too difficult to understand, you don't have enough time, or you're just not sure that you need it - this game is a great place to start. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Algotica Iterations.

79%Game Brain Score

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79% User Score Based on 1,295 reviews

A classic Sci-Fi RPG set in the harsh environment of deep space. Gather your team, equip your ship and explore the far reaches of deep space. Bringing back the nostalgia, excitement and wonder of classic RPG's, Stellar Tactics will thrill you with a compelling narrative, deep strategic turn based ground combat system and rewarding open world space exploration. Build your team, equip your ship, ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Tactics.

82%Game Brain Score

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82% User Score Based on 345 reviews

Can you push all the buttons ? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PUSH.

38%Game Brain Score

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38% User Score Based on 2,215 reviews

Folk Tale is a single-player fantasy village builder RPG game in which you lead a ragtag band of peasants in growing a small settlement into a thriving market town, while dastardly minions plot your downfall. Sound the rallying call and head out into the wilds with parties of heroes and fight back the tide of evil in a game of endless possibilities. Rule with tyranny and oppression, or liberalism… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Folk Tale.

ARCHER10 Some weeks ago I had notice of a retro programming contest, yes through one of these wasap groups, the 10th Edition of BASIC 10 Liner Contest. The main idea is that you develop a game in BASIC with no more than 10 lines of code for 8 bit legacy computers. There are different categories depending on the maximum number of characters per line allowed. Simple, isn't it? I decided to go for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Archer10 by Humberto Martinez Barbera.

--- Maternal Instinct --- Written by Sander Alsema for the 10-liner competition 2022. Language: Commodore 64 Basic v2 Category: PUR-80 --- Description & Instructions --- In ancient China, farmers and dragons could peacefully coexist. Of course there were some minor issues, but usually these could be easily overcome with a little mutual understanding. This all changed when the farmers let greed in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maternal Instinct (C64) by Sander Alsema.

Jumpman - BASIC 10Liner Contest 2023 ==================================== Author:   Eric Carr Language: FastBasic 4.6 Platform: Atari 8-bit (tested on 130XE NTSC) Category: EXTREM-256 Video:    Requirements: System: Atari 8-bit w/ 48KB+ memory (800, xe, etc) w/ Joystick Emulator: Atari800MacX (on Mac) or Altirra (Windows) *** NTSC / PAL NOTE: This game was designed on NTSC. All SOURCE/LISTING/S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jumpman (Atari 8-Bit) by Eric Carr.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

86% User Score Based on 69 reviews

Explore gorgeous raytraced voxel lands, meet the local mutated wild-life, find out what went wrong, and quest, craft, loot, build, destroy and shoot your way to the top of the foodchain! Play alone, or with friends! Assuming you know how to share.. EXPLOREEmbark on a dangerous journey through meticulously crafted, raytraced voxel landscapes, featuring captivating hand-designed locations at every t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voxile.

77%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

77% User Score Based on 2,619 reviews

Space Engineers 2 is an open world sandbox game where engineering meets exploration, construction, and survival in the vastness of space. Become a pioneer in the distant Almagest system, a new uncharted world with infinite possibilities for creativity and discovery. Build everything from starships to space stations as you craft your own path in this highly anticipated next chapter of the Space Eng… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Engineers 2.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

81% User Score Based on 1,426 reviews

Includes Base Game Starter Pack Welome to Amber Isle. Our Deluxe Edition offers you the best pack of items to get your Paleo adventure on the right track! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amber Isle.