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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 10h

Today is Halloween, so a ton of free games are horror-related. Still, we also have platformers, top-down shooters, and games related to typing, somehow.

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#freegames #indiegames #freegamesonsteam #horrorgames #horror #platformers #typing #topdownshooter

Friday’s Free Games! It’s Halloween! So There’s Horror (Again), but Also Platformers and Typing Games?

Today is Halloween, so obviously a ton of the games this week are horror-related. Still, today also has multiple platformers, top-down shooters, and games related to typing, somehow.

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 22h

Exploring gaming history is one of my hobbies and a reason why I enjoy writing my blog. One game I've wanted to play is Taito’s Space Invaders, released in 1978.

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#GameReview #GameReviews #taito #spaceinvaders #arcadegames #arcade #shooter #ClassicGames

Space Invaders Review – Very Old, but It Still Has Some Fun if You Give It a Chance!

Exploring gaming history is one of my hobbies and a reason why I enjoy working on this blog. One I’ve wanted to try is Taito’s Space Invaders which was released in 1978.

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 2d

I seriously doubt we are going to have to deal with money after we die. Yet, Debtor is a Puzzle Platformer that has you do just that!

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#GameReview #GameReviews #indiegames #segagenesis #segamegadrive #Evercade #puzzleplatformer

Debtor Review – A Fun SEGA Genesis Puzzle Platformer on Evercade With Indie Heroes Collection 1!

I seriously doubt we are going to have to deal with money after we die. Yet, Debtor is a Puzzle Platformer that has you do just that!

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 3d

This week we’re loaded with bundles! Some include Life is Strange, one for busy moms, a cheap $1 each one, a small indie games one, and more!

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#gamedeals #gamebundles #indiegames #squareenix #bandainamco #horrorgames #lifeisstrange #LittleNightmares

Tuesday’s Deals – Bundles for Life Is Strange, Busy Moms, Crimson, Dream Road, Dark Pictures, and More!

This week we’re loaded with bundles! Some include Life is Strange: True Colors, one for busy moms, a cheap $1 each one, some small indie games from Indie Gala, and more!

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 4d

Today’s news includes info on two recently announced consoles! One is the Vectrex Mini, and the other is THEA1200 from Retro Games Limited.

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#GameNews #vectrex #vectrexmini #thea1200 #commodoreamiga #retrocomputing #MiniConsole

Monday’s News – Vectrex Mini and THEA1200 Consoles Announced!

Today’s news includes info on two recently announced consoles! One is the Vectrex Mini, and the other is THEA1200 from Retro Games Limited.

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 6d

A cool little side-view space ship shooter with impressive animation and sound effects on the PICO-8!

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#gamereview #GameReviews #indiegames #shmups #oldschool #itchio #pico8

Galactic Wars Review – Inspired by Galaga, but Side View Instead?

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 7d

Unsurprisingly, this week’s Friday’s Free Games has a lot of horror games! Other standouts have card-based elements and one teaches a little Japanese!

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#FreeGames #freegamesonsteam #indiegames #horrorgames #Halloween #cardbased #japanese #languagelearning

Friday’s Free Games! Halloween Is Soon, So Horror Is Here! Along With a Couple of Card-Based Games!

Unsurprisingly, this week’s Friday’s Free Games has a lot of horror titles available! Other standout games have card-based elements and there’s one that helps you learn a little Japanese!

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 8d

For 2D Platformers, it's difficult for them to stand out. But Doodle World has a charming character that makes it enjoyable. Especially for kids!

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#gamereview #GameReviews #indiegames #cutegames #kidfriendly #nintendoentertainmentsystem #evercade

Doodle World Review – An Enjoyable Little Kids Platformer for the Evercade From Indie Heroes Collection 1!

With 2D Platformers being a very popular genre, it’s difficult for games of that type to stand out and find an audience. Yet, Doodle World has a charming character about it that makes it rath…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 9d

Anguna: Warriors of Virtue is an older indie title that wants to be a lot like a Zelda game. Is it well done, or does it stumble?

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#gamereview #GameReviews #indiegames #FreeGame #GBA #nintendodsgames #Evercade #topdown #actionadventure

Anguna: Warriors of Virtue Review – An Early Zelda-Like Adventure on the Evercade From Indie Heroes Collection 1!

It’s difficult to review an older indie title when you know the developer has tried hard and achieved a lot, yet it doesn’t seem to come together. That’s the case for Anguna: Warriors o…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 10d

This week's assortment of bundles include noir-focused games, Train Sim World 6, Destiny 2, Capcom horror games, Railway Empire and Tropico, and story-rich titles!

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#gamedeals #gamebundles #indiegames #trainsimworld6 #Destiny2 #residentevil #Tropico6

Tuesday’s Deals – Six Bundles Again This Week, With Some Being Really Great!

This week we have another diverse assortment of bundles to explore! These include noir-focused games, Train Sim World 6, Destiny 2, Capcom horror games, Railway Empire and Tropico, and story-rich t…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 11d

This week's news is negative, with 12 Psikyo shmups on Steam being delisted at the end of October, 2025. Find out more by checking my post!

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#gamenews #Psikyo #shmups #Delisting #strikers1945 #gunbird #zerogunner2 #samuraiaces

Monday’s News – Sales of Psikyo Shmups Are Ending on Steam on October 31, 2025!

This week’s news is negative, with 12 Psikyo shmups on Steam being delisted at the end of October, 2025. But at least there are other ways to purchase the games on consoles!

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 14d

Today's games are more consistent with the genres represented than other weeks. The strongest showing is from horror titles. Meanwhile, platformers are also well represented.

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#freegames #freegamesonsteam #indiegames #horrorgames #platformers #horror

Friday’s Free Games! There’s Multiple Horror and Platformer Games This Week!

This Friday’s games are more consistent with the genres represented than some other weeks. The strongest showing is from multiple horror titles. Meanwhile, platformers are also well represent…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 15d

Typically action platformers don't have a compelling narrative. Yet, Rise of the Badger has a strong story, lots of gameplay styles, and takes place in the world of Firefly!

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#gamereview #GameReviews #FreeGame #freegames #ActionPlatformer #firefly #itchio

Rise of the Badger Review – A Fan-Fiction Game That Takes Place in the World of Firefly?

Typically, with action platformers one doesn’t expect a compelling narrative. Yet, Rise of the Badger has a strong story, lots of gameplay styles, and it takes place in the world of Firefly!

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 16d

KUBO 1 is a hidden game on Evercade that was developed for the NES, and is essentially an overhead action-adventure game. Is it worth playing?

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#gamereview #GameReviews #nintendoentertainmentsystem #nes #FreeGame #actionadventure #topdown #kidfriendly

KUBO 1 Review – A Hidden NES Game on the Evercade, but Is It Worth Playing?

KUBO 1 is a hidden game on Evercade hardware. It was originally developed for the NES, and is essentially an overhead action-adventure game. Is it worth playing?

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 17d

Today's bundle deals include a lot of indie releases, classic Bethesda games, and strategic war titles!

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#GameDeals #gamebundles #indiegames #bethesda #quake #wolfenstein #fallout #strategygames #wargames

Tuesday’s Deals – Lots of Indie Games, Bethesda Legends, and Strategic War Battles!

Today’s bundle deals include a lot of indie releases, classic Bethesda games, and strategic war titles!

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 18d

Today's news has info on Final Fantasy VII, VIII, and IX on Nintendo Switch 1. System Shock 2, and Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers.

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#gamenews #squareenix #jrpgs #finalfantasy #FinalFantasyVII #FinalFantasyIX #systemshock2 #fatalfury #fightinggames

Monday’s News – Final Fantasy VII, VIII, and IX On Switch 1 (Again), System Shock 2, and Real Bout Fatal Fury 2 The Newcomers!

Today’s news may not be the most exciting, but it still has some quality games mentioned! These include Final Fantasy VII, VIII, and IX on Nintendo Switch 1. System Shock 2, and Real Bout Fat…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 21d

This week's free games are filled with good showings by a variety of genres! These include platformers, FPS titles, visual novels, and more!

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#FreeGames #freegamesonsteam #indiegames #platformers #3dplatformers #fps #fpsgames #visualnovel #visualnovels

Friday’s Free Games! Lots of Platformers, Along With FPS Titles, Visual Novels, and More!

This week’s free games are filled with good showings by a variety of genres! These include multiple platformers, FPS titles, visual novels, and more!

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 23d

When playing titles closer to in order of release, one may play games that you’re not very excited about. Galaxian was one such game for me.

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#gamereview #GameReviews #nintendoentertainmentsystem #famcom #spaceship #shooter #ArcadeStyle #bandainamco

Galaxian Review – This Early Famicom/NES Shooter Is Better Than Expected!

Sometimes when playing titles closer to in order of release, one may play games that you’re not very excited about. Galaxian from Bandai Namco was one such game for me.

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 24d

Today, we have six bundles to consider! Topics include stories from Latin America, a charity bundle from GreenMan Gaming, and more! There's also the titles for October's Prime Gaming.

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#gamedeals #gamebundles #indiegames #WarhammerGames #primegaming

Tuesday’s Deals – Six Bundle Offers, and Prime Gaming’s Titles for October!

Today, we have six bundles to consider! Topics include stories from Latin America, a charity bundle from GreenMan Gaming, indie legends, Warhammer, platinum titles, and close combat! There’s …

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 25d

Some gamers may want to play more classic titles on the Nintendo Switch 2, or perhaps some remasters and remakes. This guide lists the retro video games available for the system, or coming soon.

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#NintendoSwitch2 #retrogames #retrogaming #gamelist

What Retro Video Games Are on the Nintendo Switch 2?

While the Nintendo Switch 2 has a number of new titles to play, some gamers may want to play more classic titles on it, or perhaps some remasters and remakes. This guide lists the retro video games…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 27d

Here's my Buyer's Guide for the Steam Autumn Sale 2025! To help readers decide what to buy, I'm showcasing a lot of the high quality deals available for retro and retro-inspired titles!

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#gamedeals #GameDiscount #SteamSale #STEAM #buyersguide #steamgames

Steam Autumn Sale 2025 Recommendations – Great Retro Gaming Buyer’s Guide!

Last week, Valve began their Steam Autumn Sale for 2025. To help readers decide what to buy, I’m showcasing a lot of the high quality deals currently available for retro and retro-inspired ti…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 28d

Surprisingly, there isn’t consistenty in genre for this week. However, there are a couple of rhythm games, some action roguelikes, and a text-based RPG where you are a wrestler!

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#FreeGames #indiegames #freegamesonsteam #rhythmgame #actionroguelike