RetroWar

RetroWar is a collection of 8-bit arcade games focused on single-screen multiplayer for people playing together locally. Most games do not have a single-player mode. The collection currently includes seven games:

Games

• Spaceships: use vector thrust in the tradition of SpaceWar, Asteroids and Subspace.
• Droids: play a fast-paced twin-stick shooter.
• Tanks: take part in a tactical sniping game.
• Bomb Bots: drop bombs to blast opponents while avoiding the explosions yourself.
• Ghost Jumpers: race across platforms and jump over spooky enemies to finish first.
• SnakeEaters: play the classic snake game.
• Balloonacy: mash buttons to fill your balloon.

The UniBlaster engine

RetroWar runs on the UniBlaster game engine, designed around the specifications of a fictional 1980s console akin to an NES, with modern standards for framerate, aspect ratio and controller input. The engine is extensible, letting you mod games, combine different games or create your own.

Local multiplayer and modding

The games support up to 16 local players. You can play with modern controllers, a keyboard and mouse, or an NES- or SNES-style controller. Games use low-resolution graphics with consistently sized pixels, soundtracker music and 8-bit chiptunes. You can change the music, graphics and rules, or write your own games.