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Exile is a single-player action-adventure video game originally published for the Acorn Electron and BBC Micro in 1988 by Superior Software and later ported to the Commodore 64, Amiga, CD32 and Atari ST, all published by Audiogenic. Exile's game physics engine qualifies it to be the first game to have a complete Newtonian motion model. At the time of its release it was considered to push the bound… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exile.

Prove that you're the best gamer of the 90s. Take on everything from legendary baseball to electrifying street basketball, winter and summer sports and try to beat five games that made history: Hardball!, Hardball II, Hoops Shut Up And Jam!, Winter Challenge and Summer Challenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Accolade Sports Collection.

Have you ever dreamed about a journey far beyond the known regions of the universe? Close to Alpha Centauri, Olivia Lund is on the trail of one of mankind's greatest secrets and a thousand-year-old mystery. After nearly 20 years in hypersleep, she wakes up alone on her stranded ship, the Polaris-7. The artificial intelligence Io seems to be her only remaining friend now. Hibernated 1 - This Place… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hibernated 1 (Director's Cut).

After crashing your plane at sea, you end up drifting to a small island, with not much to survive. You explore, and find out the island was inhabited, years ago. But why did the people leave? And why is there a fence around the white house at the top of the hill? "Sizzler! [...] Outstanding, one of the best modern text adventures to date." -- ZZap!64"The game's density is very satisfying. More th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tristam Island.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

79% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Jumpman is a platform game written by Randy Glover and released by Epyx in 1983. Originally developed for the Atari 8-bit family, versions were also released for the Commodore 64, Apple II, IBM PC, and ColecoVision. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jumpman (C64/MSDOS).

Ballblazer is a 1984 computer game created by Lucasfilm Games (later LucasArts Entertainment). It was originally released for the Atari 8-bit systems, such as the Atari 800 and the Atari 5200. It was also ported to other popular platforms of the day, such as the Apple II, ZX Spectrum (by Dalali Software Ltd), Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Atari 7800, and the NES. The Atari 800 version was called Ball… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ballblazer.

Loopz is a puzzle video game originally designed and programmed by Ian Upton for the Atari ST in 1989. He previously worked as head game designer for Audiogenic, who acquired exclusive rights to the game, then in 1990 arranged for Mindscape to publish it for computers in North America and consoles worldwide. The Nintendo Entertainment System version (programmed by Bits Studios) and the Game Boy v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loopz.

The Ghosts of Blackwood Manor is an award-winning interactive horror from Stefan Vogt, the acclaimed author of Hibernated and The Curse of Rabenstein. Take on the role of novelist Thomas King and his wife Cora as they move into a remote Scottish manor house, just days before Christmas 1986. Seeking inspiration for his next book, Thomas begins to explore the history of Blackwood Manor, only to unc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ghosts of Blackwood Manor.

My 8-Bit Syndrome is a zine dedicated to the golden era of retro computer gaming, focusing on iconic 8-bit systems from the 1970s and 1980s, including the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad, Atari, Oric, BBC Micro, and more. Produced in Greece and written in English, My 8-Bit Syndrome is your gateway to rediscovering the charm and nostalgia of classic computer gaming. You can order a physical cop… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My 8-Bit Syndrome zine Issue #02.

Captain Dynamo is a platform game developed by Codemasters and released in 1992. Versions were published for the Commodore Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, and MS-DOS. Captain Dynamo, an aging superhero, is brought out of retirement to recover a haul of stolen diamonds from the trap-infested rocket-ship of the villainous Austen Von Flyswatter. The game is a vertically… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Dynamo.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

50% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Critic Score 45%Based on 2 reviews

Tempest is a 1981 arcade game by Atari Inc., designed and programmed by Dave Theurer. It takes place on a three-dimensional surface, sometimes wrapped into a tube, which is viewed from one end and is divided into a dozen or more segments or lanes. The player controls a claw-shaped spaceship (named Blaster) that crawls along the near edge of the playfield, moving from segment to segment. Tempest wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tempest.

Story Your balloon goes down over an island inhabited by dinosaurs. Your goal is to escape. This game was written with Adventuron Classroom (scroll down page for more information). Look at Source Code. DX Version Escape from Dinosaur Island DX is a (gentle) remaster of Escape From Dinosaur Island (by Richard Pettigrew), which was an IFComp 2018 entry, and one of the first Adventuron games released… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Dinosaur Island DX.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

71% User Score Based on 31 reviews

The crazy inventor Heinrich Von Schinker is dead. Or so we thought until the nightwatchman told us his fantastic tale of the haunting of Von Schtinker's old castle. Yes it has been confirmed. Heinrichs' sprit (a.k.a. Bubble Ghost) has been blowing a bubble throughout the macarbe halls of his ancestral home. Your job is to help Bubble Ghost move the bubble through the 35 rooms of the castle, past a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bubble Ghost.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Carrier Command is a landmark 1980s computer game available on Amiga, Atari ST, PC, ZX Spectrum, Apple Macintosh, Commodore 64 and Amstrad CPC computers. Described by The Games Machine as a "seminal game destined to change the state of gaming", Carrier Command won accolades from across the industry. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carrier Command.

Encerrada en una fría celda en una isla, no recuerdas desde cuándo estás allí, pero hoy todo va a cambiar. ERINIA es un relato interactivo programado inicialmente en PAWS para ordenadores ZX Spectrum. Escribe AYUDA en cualquier momento del juego para recibir unas indicaciones básicas. El 1/12/2023 se subió la versión DAAD de la aventura, que ahora es multiplataforma, para AMSTRAD CPC, ZX Spectrum… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Erinia (2020).

SOKO64+ is a  game written in ugBASIC and that runs on various 8-bit home computers like AMSTRAD CPC 664, ATARI 400/800, ATARI XL/XEGS, COLECOVISION, COMMODORE 128, COMMODORE 64, DRAGON 32/64, MSX, OLIVETTI PRODEST PC128, SEGA SG-1000, THOMSON MO5, THOMSON TO8,  TRS-80 COLOR COMPUTER 1/2/3, ZX SPECTRUM 48K. Sokoban (Japanese: 倉庫番 or "warehouse keeper") is a puzzle-type video game in which t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SOKO64+.

One of the earliest Dungeon Crawl games. Written in 1983 for the Atari 8-bit computer line by John Palevich and published by Atari in their APX catalog. Dandy is an up to 4 player cooperative dungeon crawl. The game was ported to the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64 and Amstrad CPC. It was the inspiration for games like Dark Chambers and the very popular Gauntlet series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dandy.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

The popular 1990's arcade adventure Slightly Magic has been remastered and restored by the original author/programmer Colin Jones. Combine objects with spells to activate, turn into a bird, a fish or even invisible! Complete with director's commentary, a newly-remastered soundtrack by legendary games musician Allister Brimble, enjoy this slice of gaming history! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slightly Magic: 8bit Legacy Edition.

44%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

44% User Score Based on 14 reviews

The homebrew SNES port of Chip's Challenge, originally for the Atari Lynx. Does not feature the original music. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chip's Challenge.

Dizzy Down the Rapids is an arcade style action video game that was published in 1991 by Codemasters for the Amstrad CPC, Spectrum, DOS, Atari ST, Commodore 64 and Amiga. The game involves Dizzy riding barrels down a river avoiding obstacles and enemies. This was another game derived from a minigame game found in The Fantastic Adventures of Dizzy like Bubble Dizzy. The game was based on the game p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dizzy Down the Rapids.

Theatre Europe is a turn-based strategy video game developed and published by Personal Software Services. It was first released in the United Kingdom for the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC and Atari 8-bit home computers in 1985. It was later released in France by ERE Informatique in 1986, and was released in the United States by Datasoft later that year. It was also ported to the Tatung Ei… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Theatre Europe.

"Quadron is an original arcade style game for the 48K ZX Spectrum created in the mould of the 1980s Williams classics. Set in the Quadron complex, you are charged with the task of defending the crystals mined by the relentless onset of marauding aliens. Featuring fast arcade style gameplay, multiple weapons, enemies, collectables, powerups, and a pointer based status screen and scanner, the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quadron.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 59 reviews

A tribute to the golden era of Retro gaming that brings together 7 iconic titles for the first time. This is more than a collection; it's a celebration of gaming history and the preservation of pioneering games from the '80's & '90's allowing you to relive the C64, Amiga and Spectrum versions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games.

Introduction In the wild West, the tin star is the symbol of law and order. The men who wear the tin star are respected by the community, as they face violent and cunning criminals nearly every day. After a group of criminals kidnapped your wife and daughter and almost took your own life, you decided to join the ranks of these brave lawmen and became a sheriff in the town of Tucson, Arizona. For… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tin Star.

Introduction In the years following the American Civil War, you lead a simple life as a cowboy. Despite the low wage, you scrimp and save and manage to buy a small ranch near Tucson, Arizona, where you live with your wife Sarah and daughter Betty. You dream of a bright future for your daughter and work hard every day to earn the money needed to provide her with a good education. Then, one day, y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild West.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

67% User Score Based on 63 reviews

ATARI PRESENTS is a series of titles geared toward the preservation of cult classics, forgotten favorites, and titles that would otherwise be lost to time. In the spirit of that, each ATARI PRESENTS title is presented unchanged from its original version other than providing the means to play them on modern hardware. Even the store description below is the very same language used to describe the ti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zapper: One Wicked Cricket.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

8 Bit Space is a 2D platformer inspired by games from the 8-bit era of gaming and with particular emphasis on the ZX Spectrum. Explore 25 alien planets in the search of your goal, valuable gems are also scattered within each planet, can you find them all? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 8 Bit Space.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

87% User Score Based on 117 reviews

Cosmo is a perfectly made action jumping arcade. You control a child alien Cosmo who is lost and searches for his parents. His journeys however will bring him to many strange parts of the universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

93% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Critic Score 46%Based on 7 reviews

An unfinished ’80s classic returns, now complete and fully evolved in 2.5D style! Explore 100 tricky chambers, dodge traps and try to escape with your treasures (and your life)! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Montezuma's Revenge.

My 8-Bit Syndrome is a zine dedicated to the golden era of retro computer gaming, focusing on iconic 8-bit systems from the 1980s and 1990s, including the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad, Atari, Oric, BBC Micro, and more. Produced in Greece and written in English, My 8-Bit Syndrome is your gateway to rediscovering the charm and nostalgia of classic computer gaming. You can order a physical cop… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My 8-Bit Syndrome Zine Issue #03.

The Attic Archive presents a curious collection of forgotten games from the 1980s. Originally published for the Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, and Sinclair ZX Spectrum home computer systems, these games are authentically reproduced in all their 8-bit glory. Featuring classics from Ocean Software, Artic Computing, Imagine Software, and Atlantis. With platformers, shooters, exploration games, and more… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Attic Archive.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization

83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Four legendary titles in one definitive collection. Play the Amiga editions of Lure of the Temptress and Beneath a Steel Sky, plus the PlayStation editions of Broken Sword 1 and 2. Relive the 1990's from Revolution Software and the timeless adventures that shaped a genre. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Revolution Editions: Shadow & Steel.

Mystery Isles is a text adventure game written in PunyInform for the ParserComp 2024 itch.io jam. You are stranded on a deserted island and must solve puzzles and figure out a way to escape. You were looking forward to a quiet day fishing in your new fishing boat. After a couple of hours catching nothing (and a few beers) you lay back for a rest and drift off to sleep ... You wake a few hours l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Isles.

In this bouncy sequel, released in 1987 for the Commodore 64, take on the role of an eternally bouncing tennis ball once more, travelling over a surreal landscape, but now equipped with powerful weapons and tasked with saving the world from evil aliens! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Re-Bounder.

Originally released in 1987 for home microcomputers, this unique top-down shooter from prolific software house Ocean Software saw players take on the role of a lone pilot of a scout ship fighting to eliminate the threat of the Macro-Genetic-Mutoids, bio-engineered organisms that threaten to destroy mankind. Now, relive those days in this remastered emulated version. Contains the Commodore 64, Ams… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mutants (C64/Amstrad/Spectrum).

Have you ever wondered what the robot spider did when it went into the wall to help Olivia? In this Hibernated 1 addon, you will see the events on the stranded alien ship through the eyes of an unusual and rather unexpected protagonist: Vermin Extermination Unit 4 aka Vlad. Eight Feet Under reveals a previously unknown part of the Hibernated 1 events, so it's essential to complete the main game fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eight Feet Under - A Hibernated 1 Addon.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Critic Score 58%Based on 1 reviews

Boulder Dash® Gem collecting puzzle action in an update of the classic game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boulder Dash.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

58% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 6 reviews

Four classic games from SEGA's influential platforming series If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wonder Boy Collection.

Savage is an action video game developed by Probe Software and published by Firebird Software in 1988 for ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST and MS-DOS. In 1989 Firebird published a version for the Amiga. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Savage.

WHAT THIS GAME IS 1-Bit Cinematic puzzle-platformer Multiple routes from a central hub Slapstick character animation and dark humor Precise movement, aimed combat and room-sized puzzles where observation, timing and persistence are everything Before precision platforming had a name, Dark Castle was already testing players with deadly timing, comic hazards, and unforgettable black-and-wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Castle.

Background This game is an adaptation of the Italian adventure Murray Shannon: L'Orrore di Goldmine City by Bonaventura Di Bello. It was originally published on the cover tape of Explorer, no. 8, June 1987 for the Commodore 64 and MSX. It has now been translated to English and rewritten for a modern audience with the original author's permission. This new version includes many enhancements that … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Horror of Goldmine City.

Background This game is an adaptation of the Italian adventure Dimensione Sconosciuta by Bonaventura Di Bello. This was his first game. It was originally published on the cover tape of Load'n'Run, no. 37, April 1987 for the ZX Spectrum. It was later rewritten as Amos Newton: Incubo and published on the cover tape of Explorer, no. 8, June 1987 for the Commodore 64 and MSX. It has now been transla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unknown Dimension.

Background This game is an adaptation of the Italian adventure Alan Simmons: Bucaneer by Bonaventura Di Bello. It was originally published on the cover tape of Viking, no. 8, September 1987 for the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64. It has now been translated to English and rewritten for a modern audience with the original author's permission. This new version includes many enhancements that weren't … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caribbean Treasure.

IntroductionBubble Bobble C64 Remastered is a fan-made radical enhancement—with all-new graphics—of the Commodore 64 version of Taito's Bubble Bobble, originally developed by Software Creations and published by Firebird in 1987.  The game was met with critical and player acclaim upon release and is still regarded today as a great classic for the C64, as well as one of the best games ever released… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bubble Bobble C64 Remastered.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

90% User Score Based on 99 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 12 reviews

42 of the weirdest, trippiest, sheepiest games ever created. Enter the mind of Jeff Minter, the legendary creator of Attack of the Mutant Camels, Gridrunner, and Tempest 2000, in this interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

88% User Score Based on 103 reviews

Critic Score 56%Based on 3 reviews

The first entry in the D series and one of the first games released by the company, it dealt with taboo content such as violence and cannibalism, featured 3D CGI full-motion video and a first-person perspective, It was the first game to star the digital actress, Laura. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to D.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

75% User Score Based on 40 reviews

JIm Power: The Lost Dimension in 3-D utilizes the revolutionary Nuoptix 3D graphics, allowing you to experience the thrill of virtual reality without a virtual reality system. 3D glasses facilitate the incredible depth experience, but the thrill and the horror of "The Lost Dimension" may be fully experienced with or without 3D glasses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jim Power -The Lost Dimension.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

76% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Go to catch the bad thief! Just explore in the awesome world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wimp: Who Stole My Pants?.

The chronicles of Anar have long told the legend of a mystical sword, and its accompanying shield whose magical aura protected the inhabitants of Anar for many centuries. The sword and shield were supposedly guarded by the ancient Corsarians, but their existence, and possible whereabouts are now purely part of folklore. The evil wizard Suzar has assembled a fighting force of mutated humanoids and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend of the Sword.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

58% User Score Based on 48 reviews

Bob is an angel ordered by God himself to go and clean up the putrid world of the future. He has been given the power of possession so that he can sneak up on any person, animal or genetically engineered being and leap right into their souls! The rules are up to you - enjoy the freedom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Messiah.