- Quick patch release, v0.60.02! - 1 December 2025
Quick patch release, v0.60.02! Here's what's new: - Boom!(bomber game) no longer hurts you on friendly fire explosions, so you can now throw your bombs at will! (Thanks jknifgijdfui!) - M.O.M. now reacts to the snow when she first sees it - Boss Rush lv.2+ is now locked until you beat the end game (progression flow fix)
- New Update! Snow Effects, Boss Rush, and the End Game with a new Boss Battle! - 1 December 2025
New Snow Effect!Here's a new update for all you people! One of the most requested feature is in: a new snow effect!For this snow effect, I've worked on it to act very similar to the one I've made over 20 years ago. I've studied the old code and even used the same positioning and velocity table values from the old source code to generate the effect. However, to unlock this, you'll need to work for it! It unlocks once you beat the end game. New Boss Rush Mode!So what's in the end game? Well, first you'll finally get to see what's behind that door to your left. Then you'll need to defeat the boss rush mode. You'll encounter all your previous boss battles, but this time they will all team up together against you.Once you beat it, you'll be free to go outside and explore!However, M.O.M. has always warned you about the dangers of going outside. So what challenges will you encounter? I'll let…
- 52 Games!! Major Early Access Goal Reached! New Accessibility Features! - 25 November 2025
Finally! A major milestone has been reached with 52 games in Retro Endurance 8bit! This is one of the major goals for Early Access. It's not done yet out of Early Access however as I still need to create a proper end game, then start converting these games into full arcades. But it's getting closer and closer!New in this version are four new games:49th game - Turtle vs HareIt's your classic turtle vs hare fairy tale, except that the turtle's got a rocket pack attached. Spam the button to get the turtle rocketing at super duper speeds.50th game - Volcano BugPlay as this gravity defying bug that shoots out lava from its top. This one is a bit tricky to learn how to control, so spend some time getting to know this little bug.51st game - Burgers Yum!Quickly assemble those hamburgers for those hungry customers. But watch out for those with strict dietary needs!52nd game - Robo BustersPlay th…
- Bug fix release - v0.48.02! - 31 October 2025
Hey everyone! Here's a quick bug fix release (v0.48.02) to fix the following issues: Fixed boss skip bug where you play a daily challenge while a boss is active Bosses that were previously skipped will now appear when there is no current boss or new game unlocked Fixed memory leaks while in the HUB area Anti Virus game now can collect gems during the gem event Improved collision detection of Toy Climber Added score when jumping over enemies in Toy Climber, added new SFX Optimized Boost Master game switching speed Timer display fixed in speed run modes in end game and the main menu Other misc fixes Plus I want to also say thank you all for your support, kind messages, as well as playing the game!
- Steam Deck Compatibility - Share your Experiences! - 25 October 2025
Hello there!I'm creating this post to gauge what your experience is when playing Retro Endurance 8bit on Steam Deck if you have one. Apparently, in order to get out some sort of information on Steam Deck compatibility, I'll need to create a Steam Event Post on it so that I can link it from the game page. So far, I've received multiple reports that this game works great on the Steam Deck, but I would greatly appreciate it if some of you can confirm this. Thanks so much!
- Retro Endurance 8bit hits 48 games! New boss battle and various improvements! - 20 October 2025
New boss battle!Here's a new boss battle for you! This will be the 5th boss battle facing a little squeaky guy! He's got less hit points than the other bosses, but he's also quite a bit more technically challenging than the other bosses. Good luck!Four new games!As mentioned in the last update, I'm going to be just focusing on adding new games to the shuffler mode. Once I hit 52 games, then I'll shift my focus over to adding more games to the arcades. We're almost there! Just 4 more games to go! But for now...A new game approaches! This is the 45th game in Retro Endurance called Rocket Upwards. Use the button to accelerate and use the controls to move the rocket. Avoid all the junk in your way. Can you make it to space?Another game approaches! 46th game called Fill Screen. It's a Qix clone, but it's faster paced and has additional elements such as collectables and spikes. Just in time f…
- v0.44.01b update - 8 October 2025
No new content in this build. Just updated the game with Unity's security update patcher just for some peace of mind.
- v0.44.01 update, 4 new games! Now with a total of 44 games! - 12 September 2025
Hey there!A new version awaits! This time, we've got 4 new games to a total of 44 in shuffler mode. No changes to the arcades as now I actually want to finish all 52 games in shuffler mode first, then focus on converting them to full arcades. 8 more games to go before we reach 52 games!So here are the new games:Water Racing - Well, okay, not really a racing game. More of a shooter game with racing elements that takes the racing game spot in the shuffler mode. In this game, you need to selectively attack the various objects to maximize your points. Some obstacles take more hits than others but give you a bigger score. Just don't collide into them!A Mine Sweeper Clone (with a twist)- Here's a mine sweeper clone, and it plays almost like the original except for a couple of changes to make it work better with a one button time limited shuffler style gameplay. Firstly, you don't lose the ent…
- v0.40.02 update - 5 July 2025
Hello! A quick patch update here to improve arcade experiences. Some improvements are done to Super Speed Racer and the game over screen now appears immediately after timer is at 0 rather than waiting for a couple of seconds. Thanks for playing!
- v0.40.01 update. 40 game milestone hit! New full arcades! - 23 June 2025
Finally! This game has reached 40 games in total in shuffler mode!On top of that, it also has reached 20 full multi-stage arcade games!Here are the new games:Game #36 - Back in the days, if you played Marble Madness, here's a clone of it! Controls like the original too!Game #37 - Here's a vertical shoot 'em up. You control a dragon destroying a more modern world filled with buildings, boats, and tanks.Game #38 - inspired by Donkey Kong, you control a teddy bear working your way up a construction factory.Game #39 - Remember Gauntlet? Here's a new game inspired by it:Game #40 - Here's a one screen shooter where you move a hummingbird that apparently shoots nectar. Dogs, cats, and mice float up in balloons attacking you. Pop their balloons and watch them fall!And the new arcades:I've got 5 new full multi-stage arcades for you!Super Speed Racer - Play the racing game inspired by the racing…
- New v0.35.12 update, based on the most popular request for this game. - 23 May 2025
A New Update has been Released! This one is based on the most popular request out there for this game. Many of you asked for full length arcade games. So for this update, I've converted all the existing arcades into much longer full multi-stage challenging arcade experiences and I hope this build delivers. All arcades are also finite in length and have an ending. They each have custom music jingles for their intro, stage complete, and game over states. Some of them even have short minimal storylines. Moving forward, all new arcades will be built as full experiences. Not just that, but I've also added an 'Arcade Only' save slot. So if you want to play just the arcades and not bother with the shuffler game modes, you are now free to do so. Here's What's New: All existing arcades have been converted to full experiences. Currently, the longer games have 3-4 stages and the shorter games have…
- Epic Update! Lots of new features, 5 new games, & a debut of full arcade games! - 26 April 2025
So I've got a treat for all of you who have been waiting for this update. Lots of great new features in this build. To summarize: Multiple save slots, 5 new games including a metroidvania style game, an epic boss battle, new special events system with 4 new special events, new stage variation engine applied to multiple early games, a new full arcade system applied to 4 arcades, a new star item that lets you pick whatever game you always want included, a new speed run mode, and a new insane mode, Firstly, let me introduce to you the new save slot system: https://i.imgur.com/U9ZEgjN.png Now you can pick and play using up to 3 different save slots and delete any that you don't want. As a bonus, I've made sure that the score submitted to Steam achievements is based on the total score of all 3 save slots. Feel free to start a new game if you're chasing that last score achievement. 5 New game…
- New Early Access Goals, up-coming Arcade Changes - 21 March 2025
Hello Everyone! Firstly, thank you all for your continued interest in this game! You are all amazing!!! I'm definitely having a blast building this game and I hope you all are having fun! So I just want to talk about a change of plans for getting this game out of Early Access. The original plan is to get out of Early Access once I put in a major boss battle that reveals the player's purpose for this game. Well, I'm pretty close getting there and that boss battle is going to happen soon. But now I'm feeling that Early Access shouldn't end there. Now I'm feeling more ambitious and I want to change the Early Access Goals, pushing to make it as good as possible before switching it to a Full Release. So .. *drum roll* here are the new goals: Goal #!: Build 52 games! At the time of writing, we are at 30 games. So I'll be building another 22 games before we are out of Early Access. Why 52? It'…
- Retro Endurance hits 30 Games! Here's to many more! - 18 March 2025
3 New Games! Monster Attack - You are a monster, destroying trees, buildings, and tanks! Hold the button to constantly fire and strafe to destroy everything around you! https://i.imgur.com/wW1Dz8M.png Doors & Elevators - For this game, my oldest son really wanted to help build a game, so I let him give some design inputs and helped compose the music. Inspired by Elevator Action, use elevators and doors to strategize climbing the multi floor building and destroy the aliens! https://i.imgur.com/nDUfBxK.png Pinball - It's like the classic Pinball game. Use the paddles to guide the ball to hit the bumpers, switches, and slot machine! https://i.imgur.com/eXw0NBP.png 4 New Arcades! Ski - Finally a racing game that is put into the arcade mode. Play the Ski game from start to finish! Boom! - Play the bomb throwing game and see how far you can get! Wall Wrecker - Play the match 3 + platformer ga…
- Update v0.27.01 - 3 New Games, New Boss Battle, 5 New Arcades, and more! - 24 February 2025
3 New Games! A classic game featuring a girl with a hammer, inspired by Mr.Do's Castle and classic Mario Bros. https://i.imgur.com/EyutEDd.png A racing game inspired by top-down games like RC Pro-am and Micro Machines. https://i.imgur.com/iBKSLE3.png A bit like Tetris, but it's a platformer. You can speed up or slow down the blocks by pressing down or up. https://i.imgur.com/HzIPuWQ.png 5 New Arcades, complete with knock-off sounding names: The Dungeon - Seek out the boss and beat it within the time limit! Dig Dig Dig - Play the digging game at a longer time and gets harder as you go deeper! Final Punch - Play the brawler game. It gets harder as time goes by. To The Sky - That jumping game where you try to jump higher and higher. Wild Journey - It's the RPG game, but now you can play it for longer! Updates to Previous Arcades: Shooter - You can now complete the arcade by facing and beat…
- Update v0.24.01 - New Arcade Mode, New Game, and More! - 11 February 2025
https://i.imgur.com/oLqM44j.png New arcade mode! - Play each game on their own in the arcade! Arcade mode unlocks at level 5. - Currently contains 6 arcades, each with their own custom pixelated cabinet design, title screens, progression, and leaderboards! I will keep adding more arcades with each main update. - You can now collect coins from the endurance games! Use them to purchase arcade machines from M.O.M. - For existing players, you get free extra coins, 5 for each level you've reached beyond level 1 - M.O.M. only sells 3 arcades at a time. The arcades will either refresh after some time (currently 30 minutes) or if you buy all the arcades and leave then come back New game! Pipe Land - Arcade only game! This one is a challenging one that just doesn't work well in endurance mode. It's inspired by pipe dream, except that you can use the water to help destroy blocks to help reach new…
- Watch Jeff Gerstmann play Retro Endurance 8-bit! - 6 February 2025
Long time veteran games journalist Jeff Gerstmann, co-founder of Giant Bomb, plays Retro Endurance 8-bit. He gives useful critiques and enjoyed the game in the end. He recommended his followers to get the game. Watch it here:
- Update v0.23.02, Feb 1, 2025 - A tuning pass patch - 1 February 2025
Hello! I've updated the game once again. This time, it's a quick tuning patch based on player feedback from focus testing to make sure the game is as fun as possible! Here are the changes: Paddle Game - Ball regeneration time reduced from 3 to 2 seconds. Less time = more balls on screen! Digger - Reduced time it takes to dig so the game now plays faster and more fun Jumper - Reduced player speed a bit in 2x mode as it was feeling a bit too crazy Truck Maze - Reduced player speed a bit in 2x mode, but made up for it by giving an extra speed boost while holding the button for those who know that holding diagonal lets you take the next corner (shhh... it's a secret between us!) Have fun!
- Update v0.23.01, Jan 31, 2025 - 2 New Games! - 31 January 2025
A new game approaches! Game #22! It's a fast paced shooting gallery with lots of things to shoot at. Cans! Bottles! Targets! Baseball! UFO! Birds! wait.. birds? https://i.imgur.com/aR14dUC.png A new game approaches! Game #23! It's like Punch-Out! But you're boxing a robot. Hey! No fair! He also bends the rules and sometimes throws bombs at you! Yikes! But you're strong, right? Right???? https://i.imgur.com/DcmBs21.png New features! Two new challenges awaits in the challenge room with leaderboards! Can you beat my score? Daily leaderboards now lets you travel back in time and see your leaderboards from the past. You can now view your friends leaderboard And some game improvements: Digger: New enemy! He lies in wait, only to start shooting at you. Shows up at Level 13. Turbo Racer: Added new ramps and holes. Platformer: New enemy! Unexpectedly comes flying at you from the right. Shows up…
- Retro Endurance 8bit has now been released to the public on Early Access! - 23 January 2025
Retro Endurance 8bit has now been released to the public on Early Access! Not only is it selling for an affordable low price, but it is also 20% off for a limited time! Come and play the craziness of being constantly switched between games from the current collection of 21 retro inspired games representing multiple genres including racing, platformer, adventure, RPG, card, shoot 'em ups and more!
