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Vision BASIC is a commercial development environment for the Commodore 64 released in 2022, created by American programmer Dennis Osborn. His goal was to create a BASIC language that is not only easy to learn, but can also be compiled into machine code, thus maximizing the performance of the C64. C-64 BASIC might be your …
DotBASIC Plus is a powerful and elegant extension to the classic Commodore 64 BASIC language which introduces over 100 new commands. If you are interested in BASIC programming for the C-64, then you have probably used a BASIC Extension at some point. Other than Simon's Basic it offers a clean, unified command structure. Every new …
Video Chess 2025 is a direct port and reimplementation of Atari's original 4 KB chess engine, adapted for the Commodore 64 and VIC-20. It supports all chess rules, including castling, en passant, pawn promotion, and checkmate. Video Chess is a chess game released by Atari in November 1979 for the Atari VCS / 2600, programmed …
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Nikolav The Vampire is an atmospheric platform game currently in development by Patagonia, but you can try the demo now where Nikolav the brave vampire needs to rescue his beloved Lunara. The game is currently in its final stages of development. We have made a DEMO version available for testing. The story combines classic rescue …
Bonkers is a platform game currently in development, created by Ole Mogensen for the Commodore 64. Designed in the tradition of flick-screen games, it consists of 20 interconnected screens filled with dangers, puzzles, and strange mechanisms. Although still in development, the game already shows strong creative vision and technical finesse. Bear Bob was flying his …
Meshtastic 64 is a unique project by Jim_64 that connects the Commodore 64 to the Meshtastic LoRa network. It combines old hardware with modern communication protocols and enables decentralized text messaging via a retro interface. The goal was to create a Meshtastic-compatible radio module that plugs directly into the Commodore 64’s User Port. The developer …
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The Chat64 Cartridge is a modern expansion module designed and developed by Bart Venneker and Theo van den Beld for giving new life into your Commodore 64. It transforms your retro machine into a communication hub, bridging the gap between old computing technology and today's digital world, while preserving the charm of the original hardware. …
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A game developed by Karsten Senkel, which is very impressive in the space shooter category and should not be missed. Action-packed space spectacle that will keep you glued to the screen for hours. After starting you first have to navigate through an asteroid field defended by alien spaceships. Unlike other similar games, your spaceship has …
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After a long period of quiet, Wild Wood has formed a new alliance with the game development team Knights of Bytes. This partnership aims to reignite the vision of the game’s creator, Hend, who dreamed of Wild Wood in his youth. With artistry and code as their tools, the team is committed to crafting a …
Tiny Quest 2 is a forthcoming platform-adventure that preserves the series’ emphasis on precise level design and rewarding exploration while adopting a cleaner, more contemporary visual direction. Overview Tiny Quest 2 is built around a compact, focused experience meant to deliver tight play sessions and meaningful discoveries. The game’s structure centers on concise goals and …
