At 8-Bit Shack, we’re passionate about creating new games for classic computers. From the pixelated paradise of the Apple ][ to the colorful world of the Commodore 64 and beyond, we’re bringing fresh adventures to the machines that helped define a generation of gaming.
Our games range from immersive role-playing adventures and challenging puzzles to fast-paced arcade action and strategy. Whether you’re exploring mysterious worlds, solving tricky puzzles, or chasing a new high score, there’s always another adventure waiting. While our games are primarily developed for the Apple ][, we’re bringing select titles to the Commodore 64 and other retrocomputers, preserving their original charm while embracing the unique graphics, sound, and capabilities of each platform.
All the games that we offer for free can be found here.
SEAN’s GARAGE GIVEAWAY
Every retro computer collector has heard some version of the story: a forgotten garage, shelves stacked to the rafters with beige treasures. For years, legendary collector Sean has turned that dream into reality — once a year he opens his garage and gives away pieces of his personal collection. Beside him stands his oldest friend, James, guided by one simple rule: Use them. Love them. Never sell them. Now that legendary event is a game you can play any time.
Sean’s Garage Giveaway drops you into the middle of that legendary event. As the garage door rolls open and the crowd surges forward, your mission is simple: collect as many retro computers and hidden treasures as you can before the table is picked clean. But keep your eyes open. Somewhere on those shelves sits a small red box. Nobody knows what’s inside. We’re not saying it’s worth extra points. We’re not saying it isn’t. And don’t be surprised if a legendary figure wanders through the garage with sharpie in hand. A signed machine might become one of your most valuable finds… if you can catch him. Just don’t let him keep you chatting too long, or another collector may walk away with the prize you were about to grab.
3-Pack OF GameS
Three games.
Action. Puzzle. Exploration.
All on the Apple ][
Welcome to a pocket-sized arcade built for the Apple ][. Vector Pursuit drops you into a sci-fi survival scramble as Veyra Quill—outsmart deadly robots, grab ship parts, and escape the brutal world of Robot Kharon Array. Marbles serves up fast, satisfying puzzle play: stack matching marbles, clear columns, and keep your cool as each level demands bigger combos. Maze Runner is pure exploration and efficiency—uncover a hidden maze step by step, avoid painful “ouch” moments, and finish in the fewest moves for the best score.
Whether you’re chasing high scores, solving puzzles, or surviving robot-infested doom, this 3-Pack delivers crisp retro fun with that unmistakable Apple ][ charm. Brought to you by 8-Bit Shack—because your disk drive deserves adventure too.
UNDEAD
You have found yourself on a strange timeless land populated by tortured souls and carrying an overpowering feeling of dread. Work your way through the dark scenes, uncover the clues and solve the puzzles. Remember to question the inhabitants, if you dare. Your mission is to explore and solve the puzzles you will encounter on your way and find a way out of this dreadful nightmare.
Angry birds
Angry Birds for the Apple ][ is a tribute to the original game. Its the birds -vs- the green pigs! Launch either the yellow, blue or red bird using the joystick adjusting your angle and how much power to use. With a great sound track and easy game play - there is a ton of slingshot shooting fun on the Apple //e (or better) with over 25 levels.
SKULL ISLAND
A true open world “role playing game” set in a completely self-contained world with fantastic game play with over 90 individual hand drawn screens and 48 hand drawn Islands complete with fantasy characters and interlinked back stories. We have incorporated true point and click control, for a more modern feel, with the authentic immersive experience you associate with an 8 bit era game. Navigate your way across the perilous Sea of Bones, where you will meet fellow sea captains and encounter unpredictable storms which can wreck your ship. Battle other captains, both friend and foe, in the realistic mini-game which will test your mettle and your ship. If you make it to port then you can trade goods to accrue gold, repair your ship, build your arsenal of weapons or meet the island leader and learn something of the islands uniqueness. As you progress you can choose to trade or become the pirate you always wanted to be!
Oubliette
Oubliette is a unique puzzle game which presents new challenges on each of the 6 levels. You need to escape each dungeon using a sequence of doors and keys. Don’t rely on linear thinking, things are not always as they seem!
Oubliette 2021
Hark! The rogue knight Lord Adlington hath trapped your heart the Princess Prestbury in his Oubliette. Use your chosen keys to move Sir Shrigley around the maze. Every time you land on a pressure pad a door will open or close. Rescue the Princess and every blessing shall be yours!!
Oubliette 4
Yet another installment of the Oubliette series of games with even more puzzles to solve! Help Sir Edward go forth and solve the levels.
The Pudding strikes back
Your mission is to defend Santa Claus and his friends against the evil Christmas pudding and other foes that are attacking Santa's home planet. So get into your X-Wing and engage your engines for Santa's rescue!
Planet INVASION
A simplified low-resolution Apple ][ version of the arcade classic ‘Defender’ game from the 1980’s, also known as ‘Planet Invasion’ on the ‘Dragon 32’ computer.
Venture out and defend the planet from the invading aliens.
WITCH TRIAL
Somewhere in medieval Middle England lies the small parish of Woodford. It's the year of the Lord 1641 and you have been accused of witchcraft. Can you prove your innocence to save you from the gallows? Your mission is to explore the parish and collect items which are needed by the inhabitants of the village and return the items to them. If you solve all quests the hangman will let you go in peace.
MINESWEEPER
Minesweeper is a double lo-res version of the class MS Windows game for the Apple ][. There are three levels of increasing difficulty to master to be rewarded a special winning screen at the end!
Mad Max
Mad Max is a hi-res action adventure game, where Mad Max, a beagle, has to avoid the killer pumpkins and collect all the bones.
Apple Explosion
Apple Explosion (a spin of Minesweeper for the Apple ][ line of computers), where the “Apples” are the bombs. As you move your cursor around, it will tell you how many square bombs are near, once you mark all the “Apples”, you win the game!
SLiding Puzzle
An Apple ][ lo-res version of the hand-held classic game where you slide pieces to an empty space to re-arrange the tiles into the correct order. There are 5 different puzzles that offer different levels of difficulty.
PIECES OF EIGHT
A game concept that has a single level that you must solve after finding clues and shooting the correct pirate. See if you can solve it!
MINED OUT
A twist on the Minesweeper game, where you navigate around looking for bomb to defuse.
MUltiDROP
A game concept that is still fun to play. You are a delivery driver who gets a “drop” location, and have to delivery a package to the correct house to get a point (best 10 out of 10). An easy version and hard version exist as you learn to play.
Sean’s Garage GiveAWAY
DEMO VERSION
This is the demo version of the Sean’s Garage Giveaway game released in 2026. You can learn more about the game here.