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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 …
Retro gaming fans, rejoice! Developer Jörg Karwath is breathing new life into the legendary Lemmings franchise with a stunning new version built entirely for the Commodore 64. But this isn’t just a nostalgic remake - it’s a technical tour de force that pushes the boundaries of what an 8-bit machine can do. What’s the Project …
The Facebook group of the development team called PIGGY 18 discusses the development of several exciting new Commodore 64 games, especially the sequels to the iconic A Pig Quest. Here are the games with latest information. The Last Pig (working title) The sequel to A Pig Quest is officially in development. Tentatively titled The Last …
Step into the pixelated paws of a curious city cat in CityCat: Prowl, a brand-new isometric adventure game in development for the legendary Commodore 64. Created by Robert Ramsay, this game is a nostalgic tribute to the golden age of C64 graphics, with a fresh twist: no ninjas, no warriors - just whiskers and wonder. …
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The Last Ninja Construction Kit is an advanced development tool created by Luigi Di Fraia, designed to let users explore, edit, and even create new levels and games in the style of the legendary Last Ninja series for the Commodore 64. It builds upon Luigi’s Integrator 2012, a cross-platform GTK+ 2.x-based viewer and editor that …
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Wolfling Reloaded is a modern retro platformer developed by Matthias Bock (aka Lazycow) and published by poly.play for the Commodore 64. Originally conceived as a NES homebrew project, the game has evolved into a full-fledged cartridge release, complete with collector’s edition packaging. It blends gothic fantasy storytelling with smooth gameplay mechanics and technical finesse, offering …
A very rare and hidden gem I've found recently and recommend to all of you for the weekend to explore and enjoy. Its originally from the 90's years of the Commodore 64 life which is an adventure with trading/delivery elements. Gun Runner is one of those scrappy, late‑cycle C64 curios: a compact sci‑fi adventure that …
Jim Orlando, known as jimbo9757, has crafted a remarkable retro experience with Escape From PETSCII Castle, a first-person shooter inspired by Wolfenstein 3D and built for the Commodore 64. This game is a technical marvel, blending PETSCII graphics with a custom-built 8-bit ray casting engine to deliver a dungeon-crawling adventure unlike anything seen before on …
