SQXRE is a simple incremental idle game for PICO-8, made by dus, that was built with the Miyoo Mini Plus in mind.
You control a bouncing square with Z, buy upgrades with X, and manage your selections with the arrow keys. It’s a fun, easy-to-pick-up game that can get you hooked.
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Take command of a naval cruiser in PICO Sub Hunter, a classic arcade game where you drop depth charges, dodge torpedoes, and fight off enemy submarines.
You control a ship moving left and right, dropping bombs to sink subs while avoiding their torpedoes. Ammo is limited, so every shot counts, and the goal is to rack up the highest score before you’re sunk or run out.
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Endurance Manager puts you in charge of an electric race car’s battery, where every pit stop decision can make or break your race.
This micro-strategy game from Charrrles asks you to balance speed and defense against your battery charge, calling pit stops at just the right moment to stay ahead of rivals. The controls are simple: use the arrow keys to call your car in and out of the pits, and adjust the race length on the title screen.
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Doom64 is a demake of the classic FPS, bringing the iconic shooter to the Commodore 64.
This version, by Kweepa, is tagged as action and ai-generated, with the code also being ai-generated. Consider it more a technical demo rather than a game for now.
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The Retro-Bit Origin8 wireless controller aims to bring the classic NES feel to modern setups, but does it live up to the promise?
In this German-language review, Blow It TV takes a close look at the Origin8, covering unboxing, build quality, ergonomics, the D-pad and buttons, the 2.4 GHz wireless connection, and the 9-pin receiver for the NES. The video also weighs pros and cons and gives a personal verdict, with a focus on real gameplay rather than just specs. The reviewer is a big fan of retro hardware and offers an honest opinion without marketing blah blah.
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Flipside (2026) by Marc Vittorini for Atari 2600.
No gravity, just you and a rock monster guarding its gems. Walk the floor or the ceiling to grab them, then hurl stones to blast a path through the cave.
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A Day at the Races (2026) by stacbats for C64. Study the form, weigh the turf, then place your bet.
It’s a simple loop with real depth, and an unpredictable streak keeps every race fresh. Can you reach the Main Event?
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Scrapyard II: Meltdown (2026) by J5 for C64. Ten batteries a floor, ten floors up, and every crew in the yard is hoarding them.
Tag machines with the paint bolt and turn their own turf against them.
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Bubble Pop: The Sea (2026) by J5 for C64.
Bubble Pop: The Sea by J5 for Commodore 64
A 6502 assembly bubble shooter where an ignored raft creeps to the rail and ends the room. Watch your angles!
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RetroMagazine World Issue 54-EN is here.
Summer = retro season, 120 pages, free to download: ZX81 deep dive, IT legend interview, 80s encyclopedias, 30+ new game reviews. Grab it and dive into the magic of retro tech.
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