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Breathing Retro @breathing-retro.bsky.social · 26d

Block falling game for #GameBoyAdvance, actually, with sand replacing the blocks

github.com/mxple/Sandtr...

#retrodev #retrogaming #gbdev #gbadev #gba #gameboy #homebrewgame

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Breathing Retro @breathing-retro.bsky.social · 18d

NieNie - homebrew #GameBoyAdvance business sim game with anime-style girls, quirky mini-game collection inspired by WarioWare

Demo version is available below, there is also a crowdfunding campaign

#retrodev #gamedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #gbdev #gbadev #retrogaming

NieNie-Demo by Meatom

Revive your Dao… one massage at a time~♥

meatomdev.itch.io

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Tony Wang @wangrenxin.bsky.social · 11d

GB BASIC v1.2 is available now with web Tutorials, various bug fixes, and feature improvements.
#gbbasic #screenshotsaturday #gbdev #gameboy #gamedev

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Breathing Retro @breathing-retro.bsky.social · Aug 25

Two homebrew games by Nightwolf-47 for #SEGAGenesis #MegaDrive

KłełeAtoms MD: github.com/Nightwolf-47...

#Minesweeper MD: github.com/Nightwolf-47...

#SGDK #retrodev #homebrewgame #retrogaming

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i ❤️ pizza @iheartpizzallc.bsky.social · 8d

BIG update on our new Sega Genesis / Mega Drive game, Go For It! There are 2 versions of the game:

The original version made in NextBasic is nearly finished, but has some issues...

...so we're rebuilding the game from scratch with SGDK.

It's HARD work, but we're doing our best! Chasing greatness!

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Two Black Cats @twoblackcats.jp · 3h

After several months of writing, we've finished the 1.0 version of the MD Engine docs!

We're reviewing the spelling + grammar and finishing the examples web versions!

You can check them here:
mdengine.dev/docs/

(っ˘ω˘ς )

#sgdk #megadrive #mdengine #gamedev #indiedev

Home | MD Engine

MD Engine is a visual engine to create games compatible with the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis consoles.

mdengine.dev

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 14h

It’s really fun to play

BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 1d

Hayato's Journey (2024) is a FREE action-adventure for Sega Genesis by @masterlinkueibr It's an epic 90s-style homebrew where you wield the Dragon King's sword!

Full review in BrewOtaku 003 is live now:
www.brewotaku.com/2025/10/haya...

#HayatosJourney #SegaGenesis #RetroGaming #Homebrew

Hayato's Journey (2024) Sega Genesis » BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine

Hayato’s Journey for Sega Genesis is a homebrew action-adventure where you battle demons, wield the Dragon King’s sword, and rescue Sakura.

www.brewotaku.com

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 3d

Hahaha it’s addictive right

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 3d

Agree we loved both, original and Hoffman’s creation for Amiga

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 4d

Ever heard of Cecconoid? It's a flawless twin-stick shooter (with Eugatron included!) that dropped for Amiga OCS!
Read full online insights in BrewOtaku 003: www.brewotaku.com/2025/10/cecc...

Will you be adding this masterpiece to your collection?
#Amiga #Cecconoid #Brewotaku #Homebrew

Cecconoid (2024) Amiga OCS » BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine

Cecconoid delivers fast twin-stick shooting, explosive retro action, and a killer soundtrack on the Amiga OCS. A must-play for fans of Cybernoid.

www.brewotaku.com

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 7d

Kien (2024): The 22-Year Resurrection. Not a remake,this is original GBA action-platformer from 2003, finally completed by @Incube8Games. Explore 23 non-linear, RPG-style levels.
Read on complete article here: www.brewotaku.com/2025/10/kien...

#Kien2024 #Incube8 #BrewOtaku #GBA

Kien (2024) Game Boy Advance » BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine

After 22 years, Kien finally arrives on GBA. A tough action RPG platformer with 23 levels, two heroes, and nonstop retro challenge.

www.brewotaku.com

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 8d

BrewOtaku @ GameCity Vienna, co-hosted by Kautzner-Computer-Museum. Andreas will have a few issues at hand and our editor-in-chief will be also lurking around! See you in Vienna! 😎

#gamecity #wien #vienna #brewotaku

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 8d

Aliens, Plasma Guns & Chewing Gum is a smooth, challenging, and FREE Atari VCS shooter from Magovinna. It's tough, but the "charm" and great gameplay had us hooked!

Read the full take in BrewOtaku #003: www.brewotaku.com/2025/10/alie...

#AliensPlasmaGunsChewingGum #AtariVCS #IndieGame #BrewOtaku

Aliens, Plasma Guns & Chewing Gum (2024) Atari VCS » BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine

Blast aliens on Atari VCS with plasma guns, upgrades, and even green chewing gum in Aliens, Plasma Guns & Chewing Gum.

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Orebody Inc. @orebodyinc.bsky.social · 10d

Fighting giant monsters in a soccer stadium? Sure, why not?

Mega Kaiju Boom Ball is now live on Kickstarter!

Re-posts and shares are welcome. :)

Link below.

#nesdev #neshomebrew #indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev #retrogames #videogames

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 10d

Ready for deep dive into high replayability? Streaming Ningami 2 on Game Boy! We've got 4 unique characters and 3 board types to master, but real mission is to find secret 4th board author hinted at!

Watch it here: youtu.be/dJR4v1FOpXg?...

#BrewOtaku #Ningami2 #Bownly #GameBoy

Ningami 2 (Game Boy) (2025) BrewOtaku Quick Gameplay

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 10d

Decathlon DX for GBC by Rajcsányi László, is an incredible homage to the 1983 Atari classic! You get 8 grueling events, like 100m dash and javelin throw that demand razor-sharp timing.

Read full online review:
www.brewotaku.com/2025/10/deca...

#GBC #DecathlonDX #BrewOtaku #Homebrew

Decathlon DX (2024) Game Boy Color » BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine

Decathlon DX for Game Boy Color revives Activision’s classic with 8 athletic events, authentic retro visuals, and challenging gameplay.

www.brewotaku.com

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 13d

New GBC quickplay is live🕹️We're checking out Day of the Breach.A killer single-screen shooter with major Centipede vibes!

What's longest intro/splash screen you've ever sat through on GBC?
Live now: youtu.be/A7X42iZTo0Q?si…#GBCB#RetroGamingn#Homebrewe#DayOfTheBreachc#brewotakuku

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 14d

Grab your sword! In Mute Crimson DC, you must jump, climb walls, and defeat demons to save the world. It’s all about precise moves!

Watch our quick gameplay on YouTube and enjoy: youtu.be/lSJXjFKgWpY?...

#MuteCrimsonDC #DC #BrewOtaku #Homebrew #Dreamcast #gameplay #gaming #retrogaming

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Wesley Marques @wesleymarques.com · 21d

Hello everyone. It took a long time, but we finallyhave a Demo of NightVein. So if anyone can help test it and report bugs, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks!!

Team

Programming: Wesley Marques
Pixel Art: Yargo @yarghu.bsky.social
Music: Diggo Silva

Download ROM:
retrohammer.com

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 15d

Need a FREE, addictive puzzle game? Squirrel Domino for NES by 'Nova Squirrel'. is it. Great music, clean look, and super fun to play.
Read the full online review covered in BrewOtaku #003
www.brewotaku.com/2025/10/squi...

#BrewOtaku #Homebrew #Addictive #Retro #NESGaming #SquirrelDomino #gaming

Squirrel Domino (2024) NES » BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine

Squirrel Domino for NES reimagines Dr. Mario with faster gameplay, new themes, and versus mode. A fresh puzzle tribute packed with charm.

www.brewotaku.com

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 15d

You're a battled-hardened bird fighting the undead in stunning gothic castle.🦇 Anzu Castle Gracula is challenging platformer by RainbowCemetery.Read
full online review in BrewOtaku #003
www.brewotaku.com/2025/09/anzu...
#Platformer #IndieGaming #BrewOtaku #AnzuCastleGracula #Homebrew #MSDOS #gaming

Anzu Castle Gracula (2024) MS-DOS » BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine

Battle undead as a fierce bird in Anzu Castle Gracula for MS-DOS. Gothic visuals, flail combat, and retro charm make this a must-play platformer.

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 15d

#BrewOtaku #008 is in the layout and quality department!

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 17d

Lights out, brain on! 💡 BrewOtaku dives into “In the Dark 2” on Game Boy Color — a super pretty puzzler by Pearacidic Games with levels for daysss. 🔥🕹️

Watch our quick gameplay and have fun: youtu.be/ZL4m_Ss5BoU?...

#InTheDark2 #RetroGaming #BrewOtaku #PuzzleVibes #GBC #GamerLife #Homebrew

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 17d

Wow looks good

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