Homebrew & Indie

3 Dwarfs Puzzle Platformer Released for C64

Developer Konstantinos Patronas has released 3 Dwarfs, a puzzle platformer for the Commodore 64 priced at 4.99 euros. The game is distributed as a 128 KB C64 cartridge and challenges players to guide three dwarfs, each with a unique ability, through 31 rooms until all three reach the exit, in a style reminiscent of Lost Vikings. A free six-room demo cartridge is also available, playable in the browser via EmulatorJS and VICE using the MEGA65 Open ROMs. The release includes a PDF manual and was made with AI-assisted code, graphics, sound and text. via itch.io

ready64 Releases World Championships 100m Sprint for C64

ready64 Releases World Championships 100m Sprint for C64

Developer ready64 has released World Championships 100-Meter Sprint, a free sports game for the Commodore 64. The game is a singleplayer title built around the 100 metre sprint event. It is listed as released on itch.io under the sports genre, tagged for Commodore 64 and retro play. ready64 has previously released other free sports titles for the C64, including Kayak 3. via itch.io

Build Dangerous Released as Free C64 Platformer

Build Dangerous Released as Free C64 Platformer

Developer Revive8Bit has released Build Dangerous, a name-your-own-price platformer for the Commodore 64. Players control Thanos, an immortal building inspector who must check buildings about to open to the public for hazards like live wires, a hungry guard ferret and a mysterious compactor room before owners' insurance runs out. The game was made with AI-assisted code, graphics, sounds and text, and is available on disk and tape with English and Greek manuals. via itch.io

140+ Pokémon GBA ROM Hacks Get French Translation Patches

A fan effort has released French-language translation patches for more than 140 Pokémon Game Boy Advance ROM hacks. The patches are distributed in BPS format, a common patch type used by the ROM hacking community to apply changes to existing game files. The project covers a large swath of the GBA Pokémon fan-hacking scene, making a wide range of hacks accessible to French-speaking players who previously had to rely on English or other language versions. via reddit.com/r/PokemonROMhacks

Sonic Hacking Contest 2026 Kicks Off

Sonic Hacking Contest 2026 Kicks Off

The Sonic Hacking Contest, an annual event organized by Sonic the Hedgehog fans to showcase ROM hacks and fan games, has opened its 2026 edition. The contest has run for many years as a yearly tradition in the Sonic fan community, inviting creators to submit hacks for judging and public play. Entries typically range from small gameplay tweaks to full overhauls of classic Sonic titles across Sega systems. via retrorgb.com

Civilization Ported to the Neo Geo Pocket

Civilization Ported to the Neo Geo Pocket

Homebrew developer Chris Ahchay has ported Sid Meier's Civilization to the Neo Geo Pocket. The 1991 4X strategy game, which spawned numerous sequels and imitators, had never previously appeared on SNK's handheld. The port is noted as being made without AI assistance, built instead through manual homebrew coding effort. Civilization's original release helped establish the 4X genre, and the series has continued with new entries ever since. via timeextension.com

Pokemon Banana Version Hack Updated to 1.3

Pokemon Banana Version, a fan-made ROM hack built on Pokémon FireRed (US v1.0) for the Game Boy Advance, has been updated to version 1.3. Created by Jace.of.Hearts, the complete hack is premised on all Pokémon having mysteriously turned into bananas. The project is available through Hackdex, continuing a long line of FireRed-based fan hacks that rework the original's premise and content. via pokecommunity.com

Tiltrune Puzzle Game Ported From C64 to Amiga

Gaboo Arts Entertainment has ported Tiltrune, its puzzle game originally made for the Commodore 64, to Amiga computers with 1 MB of RAM. The game challenges players to clear over 80 rooms hidden inside a mountain, collecting gems to reach a treasure chamber, without jumping or climbing. Instead, players move crates and rotate entire rooms by 90 degrees, causing objects to fall into new positions, with the goal of gathering every gem and reaching the exit. The game was built with AI assistance and sells for USD 7.49, with a free demo covering the first ten rooms. via amiga-news.de