Pokémon Arena is a fan-made ROM hack that merges the retro sprite-based battle look of classic handheld Pokémon games with gameplay mechanics reminiscent of the Pokémon Stadium series. via retrododo.com
Solo developer Tyler Lombard has started a Kickstarter campaign for Essencelord, a new top-down RPG for the Game Boy Color. Players choose between a Warrior or Wizard class as an apprentice adventurer exploring the kingdom of Oren, dungeon-crawling and battling monsters while rivaling classmate Marty Butterblatt Jr. via timeextension.com
Developer Mjnurney has released Number 10, a simulation and strategy title for the ZX Spectrum 48K, priced at £1. The game uses 2D pixel art and was made with AI-assisted code. via itch.io
MacAllu has released Pente, a strategy board game, for the Commodore 64, with download files including a cartridge image and disk image. An Android version is also available, and the release involved AI-assisted code. via itch.io
Edia has announced Psikyo Memories, a collection of classic Psikyo shoot 'em ups including Gunbird, Samurai Aces and Strikers, revealed via its Tokyo Game Show 2026 catalogue. The compilation is due for physical release on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 in February 2027. via timeextension.com
Developer vosges6128 has released Pedrisco, a free gem-swapping puzzle game for the ZX Spectrum, currently listed as in development. The game uses AI-assisted code, graphics and sound. via itch.io
Bonnie Studios has released Celeste Classic Collection, combining Celeste Classic and Celeste 2: Lani's Trek, originally made for PICO-8, as native PS1 homebrew. The games were rebuilt using the developer's own PSoXide SDK, with the original logic rewritten to run on the console, retaining features like the jump and air dash system. via psxhomebrewgames.com
Further details have emerged on the official Toki conversions announced by New Old Pixels, with the ZX Spectrum and Amstrad CPC among the classic computer and console platforms being targeted for the 1989 arcade game. via console-classics.com
Developer tuklusan has released ZX Carrom, a free homebrew game for the ZX Spectrum 48K that simulates the carrom board game with physics, four computer-controlled opponents, Queen/Due rules and 1-bit chiptune music. The game was made with AI-assisted code. via itch.io
Developer rickyderocher has released a free conversion of Wing Commander: Secret Missions for the Commodore Amiga, adapting the original mission disk expansion. The project uses AI-assisted code. via itch.io
Developer Ursimon has released Labyrinth of Ur, a first-person 3D dungeon crawler for the Commodore 64 inspired by Dungeon Master and Eye of the Beholder. The game was built from scratch in C for unexpanded PAL machines with the help of AI, casting players as a warrior named Lance exploring a dungeon. via indieretronews.com
Developer Mjnurney has released Necrosis, a horror-themed platformer for the Commodore 64/128, available on itch.io for £1.00. The game carries Halloween and horror themes with pixel art visuals, and comes with a printed manual alongside the disk image. via itch.io
