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The first half of October has been chock-full of bangers for PortMaster fans. Individual setup instructions are available on the PortMaster website.
Guardian Sphere
Ready-to-Run
These ones are the easiest to get going: just download from PortMaster and play. This list of freeware, demos, and open-source projects is ready to play on dozens of devices.
- Ikemen Engine – An open-source fighting game engine that supports MUGEN resources.
- Slash/Jump – Bounce and slash your way through this short and sweet, uniquely controlled precision platformer!
- PacMan ROM – Recent reports have talked about strange symptoms when trying this corrupted ROM of the classic Pacman, we can’t confirm or deny it, play it at your own risk.
- OpenRA – OpenRA is an open source project that recreates and modernizes classic real time strategy games, like Red Alert, Command & Conquer, and Dune 2000.
- Guardian Sphere – A fast-paced shoot ’em up where you spend your own life points as currency to buy upgrades.
- Crazy Cook – Cook fast and become the best chef!
- Chao Resort Island – Chao Resort Island is a 2.5D Chao raising game originally available for PC and Mac and now on PortMaster!
- Watch Ducks Legacy – You watch ducks???
- Inferna – Charge and burn your way through a labyrinthine complex as a ball of fire!
REDPULSE
Free (Additional Files Required)
These titles are also free, but require one extra step, such as providing a specific BIOS, a freeware data file from another website (like itch.io), or a legally-owned ROM. Where possible, a link to the files is provided.
- Tiny Rally: Turbo Tour – Low-res arcade racer made for #LOWREZJAM2020
- Düm 2 Heck On Earf – A Doom inspired arcade style shooter, made in 1 month for the Awful Summer Jam 2017.
- Skull Pong – A reimagining of the classic Pong game, but with a Halloween theme!
- REDPULSE – A run ‘n gun game inspired by bullet hell shooters that encourages speedy and aggressive gameplay.
- Adventure Rush – Demo is playable for free with linked files. To play the full game, purchase from Steam.
Quest of Graal DX
Paid Games
These ports bring fantastic commercial games to your handheld, but require you to provide the data files from a copy you own on a platform like Steam or GOG.
- WORDSCOOP! With Gelato the Otter – Find words by connecting adjacent, contiguous scoops! When the word is ready, click again on the last scoop to submit.
- Quarion – A short 2D pixel-style metroidvania where you explore, fight bosses, acquire items and abilities and find secrets.
- October Panic – Super cute platformer with five levels and no saving/loading. A small trick-or-treat bag packed to the brim with both treats and tricks.
- The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood – Play this Visual Novel as Fortuna, a fortune-teller Witch condemned to exile on her asteroid home. Craft your own Tarot deck, regain your freedom, and shape the fate of the cosmic Witch society.
- For A Vast Future – Explore a dystopian landscape and build weapons from scrap parts to use in battle. Recruit companions and travel in style in your trusty motorbike as you uncover the depths of a deep government conspiracy.
- Quest Of Graal DX – Fast-paced platform racer where players battle through monsters, traps, and magical mayhem to reach the golden cup first.
- LOOSEPO – An ultra-lightweight Top-Down shooting game with roguelike elements.
- Detective Case and Clownbot in: The Express Killer – A classic point-and-click adventure game featuring engaging puzzles, witty dialogue, and a fun narrative.
Let us know what you’re playing from the list in the comments below, and chat with us in our Discord!
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