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GLOBBER (10 LINER CONTEST 2026) by Sönke Schultz Author: Sönke Schultz (Metzelwurst) Platform: C64 Language: Commodore BASIC V2 Category: EXTREM-256 (goto https://schultz-fl.de/globber/ for more Information) **** GAME DESCRIPTION **** You are GLOBBER, a brave creature with googly eyes! Race through the highway full of dangerous stones! Collect hearts for bonus points and reach the finis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Globber (C64) by Metzelwurst.

ColorFusion (C64) by Sönke Schultz (Metzelwurst) Retro-Game for the BASIC 10Liner Contest 2024 Author: Sönke Schultz (Metzelwurst) Platform: C64 Language: Commodore BASIC V2 Category: PUR-120 (read the "ReadMe-ColorFusion.pdf" for more Information) ### Control / Steuerung ############### [1] MOVE BLOCK TO THE LEFT  (nach links schieben)    [2] ROTATE BLOCK/COLORS     (Farben rotieren)    [3] MOVE … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ColorFusion (Commodore 64) by Metzelwurst.

SNAKE Star (C64) by Metzelwurst Retro-Game for the BASIC 10Liner Contest 2023 Author: Sönke Schultz (Metzelwurst) Platform: C64 Language: Commodore BASIC V2 Category: PUR-120 ### Control / Steuerung ###############  [W] = move snake UP (nach oben bewegen)  [A] = move snake LEFT (nach links bewegen)  [S] = move snake DOWN (nach unten bewegen)  [D] = move snake RIGHT (nach rechts bewegen) ### Descri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SNAKE Star (C64) by Metzelwurst.

BASIC TENLINER CONTEST 2022 Title: ViperTen64 Language: Basic v2 for Commodore 64 Category: PUR80 Author: Felix Nardella aka "Kimono" Goal: ==== The goal of this game to control a snake to move and collect food (the numbers from 1 to 9) in the screen map. If you collect all the 9 numbers, you win and the game is over. If you try to move the snake with a movement contrary to its movement (eg move … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ViperTen64 (C64) by Kimono.

**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.

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.

BASIC TENLINER CONTEST 2022 Title: ViperTen128 Language: Basic v7 for Commodore 128 Category: PUR80 Author: Felix Nardella aka "Kimono" Goal: ==== The goal of this game to control a snake to move and collect food (the numbers from 1 to 9) in the screen map. If you collect all the 9 numbers, you win and the game is over. If you try to move the snake with a movement contrary to its movement (eg mov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ViperTen128 (C128) by Kimono.

BASIC TENLINER CONTEST 2022 Title: ViperTen16 Language: Basic v3.5 for Commodore 16 - Plus/4  Category: PUR80 Author: Felix Nardella aka "Kimono" Goal: =================== The goal of this game to control a snake to move and collect food (the numbers from 1 to 9) in the screen map. If you collect all the 9 numbers, you win and the game is over. If you try to move the snake with a movement contrar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ViperTen16 (C16) by Kimono.

-= PrgTaxi                    =- -=                            =- -= Written by Doczens         =- -= 2024 Basic 10Liner Contest =- -= C64 (PUR-80)               =- This year I was thinking to bring a game which is connected also to programming, so I figured out a concept to give a path description with some very simple commands and iteration possibility, to traverse through a map.  To give … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PrgTaxi (Commodore 64) by Doczens.

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.

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

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.

BASIC TENLINER CONTEST 2022 Title: ViperTen20 Language: Basic v2 for Commodore Vic-20 Category: PUR80 Author: Felix Nardella aka "Kimono" Goal: =================== The goal of this game to control a snake to move and collect food (the numbers from 1 to 9) in the screen map. If you collect all the 9 numbers, you win and the game is over. If you try to move the snake with a movement contrary to its … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ViperTen20 (VIC20) by Kimono.

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.

--- 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.

--= 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.

Hibotchi is an exciting blend of Tetris, Slay the Spire, and Diner Dash—a real-time cooking game with cards. If you're new here, I recommend starting with the tutorial (accessible from the "Choose Level" option). Gameplay Your objective is to fulfill the orders of your customers. To achieve this, you need to match the falling foods by strategically using the cards in your deck. Play cards from… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hibotchi.

Tiles ===== Commodore 64 Game - BASIC 10 Liner Contest, 2025 Author: Josip Retro Bits (Josip Kalebic) Platform: C64 Language: Commodore BASIC V2 Category: PUR-80 Play and rules: =============== The goal of the game is to fill the whole game area with tiles collect and collect all numbers in ascending order. There is only one rule: Moving in the same direction cancels the previous tile, wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiles (C64) by Josip Retro Bits.

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.

Track Day Racing high-speed racing experience for the F256 family of retro computers, created for the Oct-Dec 2025 F256 Game Jam. Overview Track Day Racing is a top-down racing game featuring 80s arcade-style physics, AI-controlled opponents, and several racers to choose from. Race against three computer-controlled opponents on a scrolling race track with parallax effects and rea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Track Day Racing.

-= PrgTaxi2p                  =- -=                            =- -= Written by Doczens         =- -= 2024 Basic 10Liner Contest =- -= C64 (EXTREME-256)       This year I was thinking to bring a game which is connected also to programming, so I figured out a concept to give a path description with some very simple commands and iteration possibility, to traverse through a map.  To give it som… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PrgTaxi2P (Commodore 64) by Doczens.

This is my third 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 Polish poster from the 70s entitled "Klowni" by Jan Młodożeniec for "The Clowns" movie directed by Federico Fellini. Plot This is the first game in The Trick Triptych series. A promising clown (although that was what they said about… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Give him the hook 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.

Chase ===== Commodore 64 Game - BASIC 10 Liner Contest, 2025 Author: Josip Retro Bits (Josip Kalebic) Platform: C64 Language: Commodore BASIC V2 Category: PUR-80 Play and rules: =============== To put this game in one sentence would be "Run for your life or die!". Use the joystick to control the player and run from the enemy. You can kill the enemy by dropping a bomb (hold the fire butto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chase (C64) by Josip Retro Bits.

POTHOLES ======= Written by Peter Caspari for the BASIC 10Liner Contest 2023. Language: Commodore 64 Basic v2 Category: PUR-80 The game ---- Race the 60 second timer to see how far you can get.  Hitting potholes or the side of the track will slow you down. With the compiled version I got 4.64KM  The Compiled version uses the same BASIC Code with the following exception. line 7:  D=D+0.75 rather t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potholes (C64) by Peter Caspari.

--- 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.

# XLN Bikes XLN Bikes is a single player game inspired by the classic Tron Lightcycles. Player moves in a restricted grid using cursors. AI will try to take them on. # How to see the code Press CTRL+STOP and the game will stop, then you can LIST. If you insert the disk after the emulator has booted, you can do: LOAD "autoexec.bas", and then LIST # Design decisions The MSX only allows for 2 color… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to XLN Bikes (MSX) by PlattySoft.

Game Title: Space Splat Author: Wiremu Te Kani Language: Locomotive BASIC 1.1 (Amstrad) Category: EXTREM-256   .WAV file (tape) attached.     A new game for the 10-Liner Compo for 2022.   "You're doomed. Earth is overthrown by Duploids: A space-race that colonizes planets with pre-fabricated bug ships. All you can do now is avoid getting stomped (left/right keys). Go… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Splat (Amstrad CPC) by Wiremu Te Kani.

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.

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.

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.

Description After so many confounding labyrinths Fitzroy is now seeking a fresh new adventure. Fitzroy has decided to go treasure hunting, having arrived at a suitable tropical island paradise he is ready to begin. However, once Fitzroy arrives something is wrong, he is feeling decided odd, he is FEELING THE HEAT. A little heat on a tropical island might be expected but his core body tempera… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fitzroy Feels the Heat.

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.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

67% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Challenge yourself and enter the castle of the Legendary Sir Frank Jones V to destroy invading space aliens! Slash, blast, and dash your way to victory in this retro side-scrolling action/adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destroy Space Aliens.

# 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 is a simple 2D pong game made in C++ using SDL for rendering and sound. The playable web based version above is a simplified JavaScript port, created using Phaser. The graphics and audio are both created by me, using Aseprite for pixel art and jsfxr for 8-bit sound effects. This game includes 2 modes: an endless mode that uses an impossible AI to see how long you can last, and a 2 player loca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Simple Pong game in C++ using SDL (+ JavaScript web port).

--- 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.

     Title: No Internet   Platform: Unexpanded Commodore VIC-20      Video: PAL/NTSC  Interface: Keyboard only (spacebar = jump)  Game type: Arcade Written by: E W de Villiers   Released: 14 March 2024 The Plot:  --------- This game is based upon the dinosaur jumping over cacti game which one gets in the web browser Google Chrome which can be played when there is no internet connection av… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Internet (Commodore VIC 20) by Huffelduff.

# 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.

SLOT10L is a simple slot machine simulator in 10 lines of MSX2 BASIC v3. I made this game for the pleasure of participating in a GameJam competition. For other commitments I set myself a limit of 90 minutes to complete the project - the time of a boring football match of Euro 2020. MSX was not the platform of my childhood - I only owned Commodore computers - but it was a mature choice: I think i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SLOT10L.

Queso Run Part Duh: The Cheese Strikes Back 2023 octasoft In this highly anticipated sequel of the 2021 hit, Queso Run, Charles E. Queso attempts to extract his revenge on the pilot and occupants of the Millenial Falco by lauching cheese balls at them from his super space fortress, the Charcuterie Board. Your mission, should you choose it, is to pilot the Millenial Falco and avoid the fluffy flyin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Queso Run Part Duh: The Cheese Strikes Back (C64) by octasoft.

# 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.

C.H.A.I.R. Champions 0.3.2.3 ### JAPANESE TRANSLATION NOW AVAILABLE! ### Controls: PLAYER 1: move: arrows/controller d-pad/left analog stick Sit/stand: Enter/controller A button Player 2: move: W-A-S-D (Z-Q-S-D for French language)/controller d-pad/left analog stick sit/stand: E/Space/controller A button Choose one of 17 different characters (4 secret characters), buckle up on one o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CHAIR Champions 0.3.2.3.

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.

# Lader ## BASIC 10 Liner platformer for 8 bit computers by **Marco Varesio** ( Marco's Retrobits (https://retrobits.itch.io/)) Download/play online (https://retrobits.itch.io/lader) YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@marcosretrobits) English language blog (https://retrobits.altervista.org/) Italian language blog (https://somebitsofme.altervista.org) **Lader (https://retrobits.itch.i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lader (Atari 8 Bit, C64, ZX Spectrum) by Marco's Retrobits.

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.

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.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

80% User Score Based on 462 reviews

Official Clue Board Game. Join detectives to solve the murder mystery! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clue.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, character development

66% User Score Based on 99 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

A Fantasy Turn-based Tactical RPG, Forged of Blood places the fate of an entire world on your every decision. Engage in challenging tactical combat as you find your place in a morally grey fantasy world and decide whether the ends will ultimately justify your actions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forged of Blood.