Escape from the Planet of the Robot Monsters

Escape from the Planet of the Robot Monsters is one of those arcade games that deserved a far bigger crowd than it ever got. Released in July 1989 by Atari Games, this is a full-on isometric multidirectional shooter with co-op support, and it plays today with the same frantic energy it had when it first showed up in arcades over 35 years ago.

The setup is pure 1950s sci-fi B-movie gold. Planet X, a synthetic industrial planetoid, has been seized by an alien race called the Reptilons. They've captured the research facility's lead scientist, Dr. Sarah Bellum, and are forcing the enslaved human population to churn out a robot army aimed at conquering Earth. You step in as Jake or Duke, part of an interplanetary SWAT team, armed with a ray gun and a very short patience for robot nonsense.

What makes this one stand out is the detail Atari packed into it. The arcade original used Hall effect joysticks offering 16-directional control, a genuinely advanced setup for 1989. You work through isometric maze levels hunting levers to activate escalators, collecting gems to power up your ray gun, and breaking into food lockers to recover health along the way. Every hostage rescued adds to your score, and the pressure never lets up.
Only 371 dedicated cabinet units were ever produced for the US market, with an original selling price of $2,245. A further 1,000 conversion kits were made at $1,015 each. That rarity alone tells you why so few people got a proper run at it back in the day. The game was designed by Mark Stephen Pierce, the same creative mind behind Atari bangers like RoadBlasters and Klax. The code even contains a hidden message reading: HI LISA, ROBIN, MOM and DAD.

The game received home ports to the Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, SAM Coupe and MS-DOS, published by Domark. Today MAME gives it back in full arcade form, exactly as Atari intended.
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Galacticon

Galacticon is a retro inspired arcade shooter developed by Radin Games and published by Flynn’s Arcade, originally released in 2022 for PC. Inspired by legendary arcade classics like Defender, Joust and Jetpac, the game delivers fast paced action, pixel art visuals and score chasing gameplay built around classic early 80s arcade design.

In this gameplay and commentary video, we jump into Galacticon on PC to experience its frantic arcade action, smooth controls, secret bonuses, progressive difficulty and worldwide leaderboard system. The game features infinite levels, hidden secrets on each stage and authentic retro arcade presentation designed to feel like a genuine lost arcade cabinet release.

If you love retro gaming, arcade shooters, indie games, pixel graphics, classic PC action games and modern retro inspired releases, this is a must watch. Subscribe for more gameplay, commentary, hidden retro gems, arcade classics, indie retro games and PC gaming videos every week.

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Available from  https://store.steampowered.com/app/1737980/Galacticon/

Dr. Margo

Dr. Margo is a puzzle game for the Commodore Plus/4 inspired by the classic Dr. Mario formula, bringing fast paced retro puzzle gameplay to one of Commodore’s most underrated systems. This video features gameplay and live commentary captured on MiSTer FPGA for an authentic Commodore Plus/4 experience.

The Commodore Plus/4 continues to receive attention from the retro gaming community, with developers and enthusiasts still creating and preserving games for the platform decades after its original release. Dr. Margo stands out as another fun addition for Plus/4 fans and retro puzzle gaming enthusiasts alike.

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In this video:
• Dr. Margo gameplay on Commodore Plus/4
• MiSTer FPGA capture
• Live gameplay commentary
• Retro puzzle gaming action
• Classic Commodore gaming content

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Available from https://plus4world.powweb.com/software/Dr_Margo.

Munchy Worm

Munchy Worm is a brand new Commodore 64 game released in 2026, proving once again that the C64 homebrew scene is still delivering fresh retro gaming experiences decades later. In this video you will see full gameplay and live commentary running on MiSTer FPGA for an authentic Commodore 64 experience.

If you enjoy discovering new C64 games, modern retro releases, Commodore 64 gameplay, MiSTer FPGA videos, and commentary driven content, this channel is built for you. New viewers are always welcome, and there is plenty more retro gaming content on the way covering both new releases and classic videogames.

The Commodore 64 community continues to produce impressive new games in 2026, and Munchy Worm is another example of why retro gaming remains as addictive and entertaining as ever.

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Available from https://antibodysoftware.itch.io/munchy-worm.

Blindwalker

Blindwalker is a brand new puzzle game released for the Sinclair Spectrum in 2026, bringing fresh retro gameplay to one of the most iconic home computer platforms ever created. In this video we take a look at the game running on MiSTer FPGA with full gameplay footage and live commentary throughout.

The Sinclair Spectrum continues to receive impressive new releases from passionate developers, and Blindwalker is another example of the modern retro gaming scene keeping the platform alive for a new generation of players. If you enjoy puzzle games, classic home computer gaming and modern releases for vintage systems, this is a game worth checking out.

This video features gameplay, commentary and first impressions while showcasing the visuals, puzzle design and atmosphere of this new 2026 Spectrum release on MiSTer FPGA hardware.

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Available from https://endaraues.itch.io/blindwalker.

Grid Rider

Grid Rider is a new 2026 arcade shooter from Paul Hammond, created for Picotron and inspired by the classic grid based arcade action style made famous by Jeff Minter games. This release includes multiple gameplay modes including Vanilla, Tornado, Mystery and Popsicle, each offering a different style of play and challenge.

In this video you will see full gameplay and live commentary as we dive into one of the newest arcade experiences available on Picotron in 2026. If you love fast paced retro gaming, score chasing action, classic arcade energy and modern indie creations inspired by the golden age of gaming, this is one you need to see.

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Game features include:
• Multiple gameplay modes
• Playable on Picotron, Windows, macOS and Linux
• Created by Paul Hammond

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Available from https://pahammond.itch.io/grid-rider.
 

MFME Showcase

Welcome to another MFME Showcase featuring Loot 'N' Khamun and Lucky Dip, two memorable fruit machine experiences recreated in MFME for fans of classic British amusement gaming.

MFME has become a favourite among retro gaming and fruit machine fans for preserving classic machine layouts, sounds and gameplay experiences on modern PCs. If you enjoy arcade history, vintage gambling style games, retro gaming culture and classic amusement entertainment, you are in the right place.

Expect regular gameplay videos, commentary, retro discoveries and classic gaming content designed for both longtime enthusiasts and new viewers discovering these machines for the first time.

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Arcade Kiosk
https://www.desertislandfruits.com/forum/index.php?/topic/21040-gpc-arcade-kiosk/

Loot 'N' Khamun
https://www.desertislandfruits.com/forum/index.php?/files/file/1810-loot-n-khamun/

Lucky Dip
https://www.desertislandfruits.com/forum/index.php?/topic/21422-lucky-dip-dx-maygay-mmm/