Games, stories, and modern tips about a legendary computer
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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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 …
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 …
Battle for Frost is a turn-based wargame for up to four players that emphasizes unit combinations, terrain use, and supply planning to win battles. The galaxy is controlled by a few powerful dynasties, that are constantly fighting each other for influence and wealth. Gameplay and mechanics The game’s core decisions revolve around composing complementary unit …
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One of the most fascinating retro projects of recent years is underway: LittleBigPlanet, the iconic PlayStation 3 platformer, is being reimagined for the Commodore 64. Even more remarkable, the developer behind this demake is none other than Marcos Healey, co-founder of Media Molecule and creative director of the original game. How Did the Idea Begin? …
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On August 23, 2025, the legendary Quantum group dropped a fresh release for the LuheCon #25 event that thrilled retro gaming fans: Impossamole +12HDGF (v2) for the Commodore 64. This isn’t just a nostalgic throwback—it’s a technically refined and feature-packed version of the classic platformer that originally debuted in 1990. What Is Impossamole? Originally developed …
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Developed by Alberto (BCO) Sgaggero in 2024, The Slot-tastic C=64 Slot Machine is a compact slot machine simulation written in Commodore 64 V2 BASIC. Originally created for the VIC-20 as part of the “Slot Machine Game Simulation Challenge” organized by the Facebook group Retro Programmers Inside, it was later ported to the C64. Gameplay Start …
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A World Where Winter Comes Too Soon The Tribe is a decision-driven survival game set in the Stone Age, crafted for the legendary Commodore 64. Your tribe has hunted the same lands for generations, but nature is changing. Winters arrive earlier and last longer. To survive, you must guide your people to new hunting grounds—and …
Many retro gamers fondly remember the action-platformer version of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade on the Commodore 64. But few know that a graphic adventure adaptation—based on the SCUMM engine used in the 16-bit versions—was once in development for the C64. This showcase dives into a remarkable, unfinished project that aimed to bring that …
