Category: ZX81
Zevious: The legendary vertical shooter, finally landing on the ZX81 by zx81keyboardadventure Bringing a touch of fast paced vertical scrolling arcade action to the ZX81: Not exactly renowned for its high speed action games, it’s time to “write” some wrongs, punish some aliens, and prove the hardware doubters wrong by pushing the ZX81 to its 16K limits in the form of ‘Zevious…
by Loudscotsbloke ALTAIRIS is a game for ZX81. This is a Tetris style game with the same game play and principles as the original, only tastefully adapted for the hardware. The rules are almost the same as the original. You must try and complete a solid line in order to clear it and gain lots of points. Like the original…
Platformer game by Animated Alex ZX81 16K BASIC game A platform game where your mission is to make your way around the platforms climbing ladders to collect the dollars ($), avoid the nasty stars (**) and be careful when dropping off the platforms you’ve only one life to complete 2 levels! Download, here Source:https://animatedal.itch.io/ladders-dollars
After D&D spent years on Robotack (a game they themselves admit disappeared quietly into the ZX81 ether), they took on a more ambitious challenge: bringing Williams’ 1982 arcade masterpiece Joust to the humble ZX81. One of them said it was impossible. The other smiled and did it anyway. Months later, Zoust was born — and it’s a delightful little…
by Animated Alex ZX81, 1K game programmed in BASIC. Jump and collect the money (£) and deliver to the safe (X) make sure you land on the platforms or you’ll lose the money you’ve collected, how much money can you collect? Download, here Source:https://animatedal.itch.io/zx81-money-grabber
A role-playing adventure for the ZX 81 (16 kb) and compatible machines by Naranjito Games The Legend of Zedd is a game for Sinclair ZX81 After liberating the Dungeons of Zedd from the evil Skull Kings, you return to your land, just to discover it frozen by some kind of evil spell. Only the four parts of the Amulet have…
by virtualjames A text adventure game written in BASIC for the ZX81 With permission, this game is based on the book written by my friend, James R. Bateman in 2024. The game sees you as Lavek, a savior of lost souls in his quest to save Sally. You have points that decrease with each move. A map updates to help you see…
Edición 2026 del afamado Concurso Un año más, fiel a la cita, y ya van unas cuantas ediciones, regresa uno de los Concursos más consolidados y con solera, en el desarrollo de videojuegos para 8 bits: Basic 10Liner Contest. Los requisitos son simples, juego desarrollado en Basic y en un máximo de 10 líneas. ¿Fácil, verdad? Más información, aquí Fuente:https://www.homeputerium.de/
Gunnar Kanold has announced the 2026 rendition of the Homeputerium Annual BASIC 10-Liner Programming Contest. Running through the 22nd of March with the winners announced on the 3rd of April 2026. The contest is open to users of all 8-Bit platforms. This year’s rules and categories are as follows: 15th Edition of BASIC 10 Liner Contest Legal systems: All 8-bit…
The famed producer of the PBS television programs Computer Chronicles and Net Cafe, Stewart Cheifet, has passed away on 28 December 2025. The 87 year old Stewart most famously was known for highlighting the growing personal computer realm in the 1980’s with his relaxed professional style, along side other luminaries in the computer field including George Morrow, Gary Kidall and…
