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Title: Simple COVID-19 Simulator Platform: MSX Author: Oscar Urra (Twitter: @o_urra) Language: MSX-BASIC Category: SCHAU PROGRAM DESCRIPTION This is a small simulator somehow inspired by the classic Conway's Game of life. In our case, we simulate the propagation of the COVID-19 in a grid, starting with the following parameters: - Initial infections: Number of initial cells that are infected, set t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Simple COVID-19 Simulator.

# 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

# 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.

# 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.

[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.

--= 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… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barcode Battle (ZX Spectrum) by Matthew Begg.

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.

--= 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.

[WALL81] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- BY LUIS PIERI [COMPO] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CATEGORY  : PUR-120 LINK      : https://lupoman.itch.io/Wall81           DATE      : 04-FEB-2025 TO 21-FEB-2025 COMPO     : BASIC 10 LINER CONTEST             https://gkanold.wixsite.com/homeputerium/rules2025 DEADLIN… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wall81 (Sinclair ZX81] by lupoman.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Micro Gauntlet 10 Liner BASIC Contest 2021 - https://gkanold.wixsite.com/homeputerium Category: WILD Author: IvanBasic (Twitter @_IvanBasic_) Platform: ZX Spectrum 48K Language: Sinclair BASIC Emulator advised: Spectaculator Format: .tap After loading, the game starts by itself since it was saved using SAVE "GAUNTLET" LINE 1 Controls: O-P-Q-A and M for using a potion. The plot As it is in the orig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Micro Gauntlet by IvanBasic.

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.

10LINER JUMP (c) 2021 by Kobi Tyrkel This is a 10-liner jump game. Game written for NOMAM's BASIC 10-liners Contest 2021 Should qualify for PUR-120 using abbreviations as in attached code image will not exceed 120 characters per logical line. Developed for ATARI 800XL (Other atari 8bit should work, tested on real atari 800XL and on ALTIRRA emulator v3.1 RAM basic): Requires: - Atari XL/XE (or emul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jump by Koby Tyrkel.

################################# # BASIC Tenliners Contest 2025  # #                               # # Battleship 10Liner            # # (c) 2025 Roman Werner @romwer # # email: [email protected] # ################################# Battleship 10Liner is the interpration of the classic game Battleship (or "Schiffe versenken", "Seeschlacht", "Flottenmanöver" in German). Note: To take i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battleship 10Liner (C64) by romwer.

CORRIDORS81 -----------------------------------------------------------------  BY LUIS PIERI  ZX81 BASIC to be converted using ZXText2P              (http://freestuff.grok.co.uk/zxtext2p/index.html)                DATE      : 08-FEB-2024 TO 09-MAR-2024  CONTEST   : https://gkanold.wixsite.com/homeputerium/copy-of-rules  DEADLINE  : March 16th, 2024  CATEGORY  : PUR-120  LINK      : https://lupoma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corridors81 (Sinclair ZX81) by Luis Pieri.

KING'S FIELD 25th PROJECT Please join www.patreon.com/swordofmoonlight to spread interest in this project. Alternatively, here http://www.swordofmoonlight.net/support/ is PayPal information. (People here at itch.io have asked for a PayPal way to donate.)This game app demonstrates my ongoing project to use Sword of Moonlight: KING'S FIELD Making Tool to preserve the classic PlayStation game King's… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KING'S FIELD 25th PROJECT.

C64 Studio is a .NET based IDE.The program supports project based C64 assembly or Basic V2. The internal assembler is using the ACME syntax.In connection with Vice the IDE allows you to debug through your code and watch variables/memory locations, registers and memory.Any other emulator can be set up as well if it's startable via runtime arguments.C64 Studio allows you to compile to raw binary, .p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to C64Studio.

# Overview Platform: Sinclair ZX81 Author: Steven Goodwin (aka Marquis de Geek) Language: Sinclair BASIC Category: PUR-120 (longest line is 118 character, at line 4) # The Game 10 Line Dino is a minimal version of the "no internet" game, found in Chrome. After loading hit 'R' to RUN, followed by return. As the dino runs along the screen, press 'Q' to jump. You have 3 lives, losing one e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10 Line Dino (ZX81) by Marquis de Geek.

SABOTAGE Sabotage is the Amstrad CPC version of the game of the same name released on ZX81 (written by Don Priestley and published by Macronics 1982). In this version you play the saboteur only. Keyboard arrows are used to move the saboteur and space to put a charge. You need to put 10 charges and destroy a maximum of ammunitions represented with blue cylinders. (Video inverse X in the original ve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sabotage (Amstrad CPC) by Copper France.

"In 1978 Dan Bricklin invented the interactive VISIble CALCulator. In 2021 I turned it into a BASIC 10-Liner." ____ _ _ ___ ____ __ _ ___ ___ _ (_ )( \/ )/ __)( ___)( ) / )(__ \ | __) / ) / /_ ) (( (__ )__) )(__ / / / _/ |__ \/ _ \ (____)(_/\_)\___)(____)(____)(_/ (____)(___/\___/ (c) 2021 Nick Shche… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZXcel / 256 by Nick Shcherbyna.

# Autobang - Commodore 64 10 Liner PUR-80 game         ****  AUTOBANG!  BY  DR.P  2021  ****                     C64  -  BASIC  10  LINER  CONTEST  -  PUR80            READY. **\*\* WARNING! CODE CONTAINS A LINE OF 81 CHARS: PLEASE READ "CODE STATS AND JOKES" FOR DETAILS \*\***      **Auto!(bang)** is an **old-school home computer game** for **Commodore 64 BASIC v2**. I developed this (very well … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Auto!(bang) by Dr. Prodigy.

##################################### # BASIC Tenliners Contest 2021 # # # # A Day In The Life Of A Teleporter # # (c) 2020 by Roman Werner @romwer # # email: [email protected] # # # # Original game (see disclaimer) # # (c) 2020 by Christian Gleinser # ##################################### Disclaimer =======… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Day In The Life Of A Teleporter by romwer.

SPACE INVADERS This is Space Invaders for the Amstrad CPC! Keyboard left and right arrows are used to move the laser and SPACE to fire. The goal is to defeat wave after wave of descending aliens to earn as many points as possible. TECHNICAL PART The game works on all Amstrad CPC (using only BASIC 1.0) 1) Control Characters The game use a lot of Control characters to replace MODE, PAPER, BORDER, I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Invaders (Amstrad CPC) by Copper France.

  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.

+----------------- PUR-80 BASIC GAME for Mattel Aquarius ----------- | (c) 2021 Nick Shcherbyna (Lviv, UA) [email protected] | +------------------------------------------------------------------- | Instructions / | | You are an alien imprisoned in the underground co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape by Nick Shcherbyna.

11th Edition of BASIC 10 Liner Contest (2022) --------------------------------------------- Game title: Meteor Storm 8-bit computer: C64 Language: Commodore 64 BASIC V2 Category: PUR-80 Sub-category: ACTION (shoot 'em up) Author: Sioban©2022 *** I agree the program can be immediately published. ╔════════════════════════╗ ║************************║ ║***** METEOR STORM *****║ ║*********************… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meteor Storm (C64) by Sioban.

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.

Last update of the game (ZX Spectrum tape):  1 September 2025 Last update of loaders for various other media:  14 October 2025 (10 October: new versions for Disciple / +D / Uni-DOS, Didaktik 40 / 80 / Kompakt and Wafadrive; 14 October: updated version for TR-DOS, and new versions for Timex FDD and Timex cartridge) This game is for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum computer and is based on the arcade g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Donkey Kong.

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.

Tile Based Moving Platform Engine for Gamemaker This is a tile based platform engine which uses efficient tiles for instance collisions, as well as incorporating those efficiencies into horizontal and vertical tile layer moving platforms. Some of the features of the engine : Tile Based Collisions : Tiles offer the fastest collision system in GamemakerMoving Platforms : My system uses fast Tile Bas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tile Based Moving Platform Engine for Gamemaker.

Event Spawner which recycles unspawned events! This event spawner is unlike other publicly available spawners in that it will automatically recycle unspawned events before spawning a new event. This greatly(completely if used properly) decreases performance loss over time due to event clutter. Tested up to 500,000+ spawns and unspawns with zero performance loss, this spawner should never encounter… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ritter Ultimate Event Spawner (RPG Maker MZ).

[REAKTOR87] ------------------------------------------------------------------- BY LUIS PIERI [COMPO] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CATEGORY  : PUR-120 LINK      : https://lupoman.itch.io/Reaktor87           DATE      : 25-MAR-2025 TO 31-MAR-2025 COMPO     : BASIC 10 LINER CONTEST             https://gkanold.wixsite.com/homeputerium/rules2025 CATE… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reaktor87 (Sinclair ZX Spectrum) by lupoman.

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.

--- 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.

Numbertron S for the Sharp MZ-80A, for PUR-80 category. Written in BASIC SA-5510 by Joachim Froholt. Instructions ------------ Numbertron S is a turn-based score-chasing puzzle game. You control the smiley using the numeric keyboard, and each turn you can (attempt to) move in one of eight directions (up, down, left right or diagonally). The number in the first tile in the chosen direction decides … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Numbertron S by Joachim Froholt.

Brief Description: This iteration now includes setting time limits, adjusting target size, dynamic score tracking, and starting the game via a start button. It also retains animation-focused enhancements like choosing which animations to see via a dropdown, adjusting animation speed via slider, reversing animations, allowing for simultaneous animations, and toggling the visibility of UI elements f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IT201_Project04_Anthony_Rodier.

PICOhaven 2 is a tiny, lo-fi, card-based tactical RPG inspired by my love of the board game Gloomhaven* (and less directly, of other 2D tactical turn-based games such as the GBA Fire Emblem and Into The Breach). It's built on the delightful PICO-8 fantasy console, which provides tight creative and scope constraints, such as a 128x128 pixel screen resolution, 16 preset colors, and only 32kB for cod… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Picohaven 2.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

48% User Score Based on 25 reviews

A powerful (but easy to use) branching dialogue editor designed for story-driven games like RPGs and Visual Novels. Create complex non-linear data structures in seconds, no programming experience required! Works with Unity, Unreal 4, Godot, Construct 3, GameMaker Studio 2 and many more!DIALOGUE DESIGNER in a nutshell: Create non-linear stories Design in-game cutscenes Write branching conversa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dialogue Designer.

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 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG Maker MV/MZ: Bullet Hell Maker.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics

75% User Score Based on 218 reviews

Take command of your games with your voice using VoiceBot! Sending commands to your games and applications is as easy as saying the command out loud. Use your voice to run keyboard shortcuts, click and move your mouse, and even execute complicated macros and scripts.Advanced Voice ControlTake control over your favourite games with VoiceBot's advanced voice recognition. Bind voice commands to in-ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VoiceBot.

**Yum Yum Donut** **Commodore 64 Game** - By Adam Whitney (Copyright 2023) - 2023 BASIC 10Liner Contest Entry (https://bunsen.itch.io/) - PUR-80 Category - Written for Commodore 64 BASIC V2 - YumYumDonut on GitHub (https://github.com/awhitney42/YumYumDonut)** ## Intro Yum Yum Donut is my first video game creation! It was inspired (and named) by my daughter, who loves pandas and believes that the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yum Yum Donut (C64) by Adam Whitney.