Games like Stepz 2600

Background This is my first attempt at developing for the Atari 2600, one of the ultimate challenges for a retro game developer. As a learning exercise I decided to port a fairly simple game I had enjoyed playing recently, with a view to taking the lessons learnt and creating a more ambitious game in the future that might be good enough to be published by AtariAge. This initial version is NTSC onl…

Spice Invaderz for Spectrum Next Instructions:------------- Installation:-  On Real Hardware;  From inside the zip, extract the SNX file from root and the PAK file from the data folder and place into a directory of your choosing on your Next file system.   Run the SNX file. On CSpect; Unpack all the files and folder structure into a sub folder at the top level of the CSpect emulator, ie c:\cspect\…

SCRAPYARD SKEDADDLE ZX   Spectrum 48K : Top-Down Arcade-Style Maze Race Game. "A fictional 1980s arcade game gets a home port." DESIGNERS : ARP & CER. COPYRIGHT : The game design, graphics, associated promo artwork, storyline, font, names & characters are copyright © 2025 by antp.ARP.   SOFTWARE : Jonathan Cauldwell's MPAGD ENGINE. PLAYTESTED : TheSpectrum2024, Speccy 4.8 DOWNLOAD : Free …

Background In July 2019, Simon Jameson aka Shallan50K, developer of Doc Cosmos among others, began streaming the development of a competitive single-screen platformer on Twitch, taking inspiration from titles such as Bubble Bobble, with episodes later uploaded for posterity on Youtube.  Community members contributed ideas, graphics, level designs, music and SFX as well as pointing out mistakes mad…

How To Play Move around the maze using joystick, avoiding the ghosts and collecting all the pellets.  Collect the flashing power pellets to turn the tables. Now for a brief period you can eat the frightened ghost that have turned blue. Eat all four for the maximum bonus. Hold a direction just before a turn to 'slide' round corners and gain a speed advantage over chasing ghosts Go through the tu…

Chimkens is a creative and entertaining game that allows you to build your own levels using an intuitive editor and then share them with the community via Steam Workshop. With its simple building mechanics, players can easily create custom levels and share them with friends or other players online. The game features a local cooperative mode (COOP) where two players can play together on the same c…

HYPERVOX is a music video game where players perform the vocal melody of songs. The game uses 12 keys corresponding to each musical note (C through B), with each key having its own dedicated lane. When notes reach the judgement line, press the corresponding key to hit the note and recreate the vocal melody in real-time. Aim for the highest score possible by hitting each note with precise timing…

MASH VP! Re:VISION is a rhythm game centered on mashups, blending multiple tracks into unique new songs. Featuring over 150 playable tracks from renowned international artists and vocalists, it offers a rich and diverse musical experience. Seasonal events like "VIRTUAL PATH" and "GHOST BATTLE Rank Match" provide ongoing challenges and entertainment.

"Spin Rhythm XD" is an arcade-style rhythm game featuring local multi-player for up to 2 players, with compelling gameplay that involves spinning, flicking, and tapping to match colors and beats. The game boasts ingenious graphics, masterful music with 60 licensed tracks, and customizable levels. It offers 5 difficulties, extensive customization options, and a level editor, providing lots of grinding and replayability opportunities.

Tempest 4000 is a fast-paced, arcade-style shooter game where you control a claw-like ship blasting enemies as they approach through a geometric tunnel. With up to 100 levels, the game features improved graphics and audio over its predecessors, as well as an unlockable classic mode for a nostalgic experience. Your mission is to survive wave after wave of enemies while navigating through challenging, geometric environments.