Genesis: Indie, Homebrew & New Releases

Notable projects not yet on IGDB:
-SupraKillMinds
-Sega Master System Brawl
-ASCII Wars
-T-Gun II
-Code Eliminator
-Mega Q*Bert
-Germ Squashers
-Miniplanets
-Mega Cheril Perils
-Mega Marble World
-Handy Harvy
-Omega Blast
-16bit Rhythm Land
-Metal Blast 2277
-Smiley & Smiley
-Sumo Slam
-Astebros
-The Cursed Knight
-ZPF
-Untitled STG by Yuzo Koshiro & co.
-Aratu & Shaolin
-Tourmaline
-Crazy Driver
-Mighty Mighty Missile

Darius
Darius
New homebrew port by Hidecade, polished by M2. Features all content from Plus and Alpha's Boss Rush mode. Included on Genesis Mini.
Darius: Extra Version
Darius: Extra Version
Cartridge version of Darius MD. Includes bugfixes, Old/New/Extra version's gameplay differences, continue system and additional control features
Spatter
Spatter
New port by M2
Super Locomotive
Super Locomotive
Space Harrier
Space Harrier
New port using mock 'Marv V' system specs that allows sprite scaling. On Genesis Mini 2.
Space Harrier II
Space Harrier II
New port using mock 'Marv V' system specs that allows sprite scaling. On Genesis Mini 2.
Fantasy Zone
Fantasy Zone
New fanport by Hidecade, polished by M2. On Genesis Mini 2.
Vs. Puyo Puyo Sun
Vs. Puyo Puyo Sun
New VS-only port of PP Sun by M2. Includes rebalances to original Sun mechanics.
Sonic the Hedgehog Megamix
Sonic the Hedgehog Megamix
By Team Megamix, new fangame w/ 5 characters using disassembly of original Sonic 1 ROM. Also on Sega CD.
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros.
Port of NES game, by Mairtrus
Final Fight
Final Fight
New port w/ additional characters by MXRetroDev, release TBA
Real Bout Fatal Fury Special
Real Bout Fatal Fury Special
New port by RheoGamer using HAMOOPIG fighting game engine, release TBA
Doom
Doom
New 32X port, "Resurrection", using new SGDK-powered engine and content carried over from Jaguar and PSX ports. Technically a 'patch' and not a new rom, but included due to immense number of changes.
Wolfenstein 3D
Wolfenstein 3D
Port by gasega68k
Silent Hill: Play Novel
Silent Hill: Play Novel
Homebrew port of GBA visual novel, by Iupus
Battle City
Battle City
Remake of NES game, by Krikzz.
Berzerk
Berzerk
Port by Paul Lee
Magic Pockets
Magic Pockets
Platformer, ported by Bitmap Brothers and JoshProd
2048
2048
Port by Oerg866
Microsoft Minesweeper
Microsoft Minesweeper
Port by PSCD.ru
Teenage Queen
Teenage Queen
Poker game originally for Atari ST, ported by Pascal-O-Rama
Oh Mummy Genesis
Oh Mummy Genesis
Port of Amstrad CPC puzzle game, by 1985 Alternativo
Pier Solar and the Great Architects
Pier Solar and the Great Architects
RPG by Watermelon. 8MB cartridge. Supports Sega-CD for redbook music.
Demons of Asteborg
Demons of Asteborg
Metroidvania by Neofid Studios.
Tanzer
Tanzer
Strider-esque action platformer, by Mikael Tillander.
Tanglewood
Tanglewood
Adventure platformer using Assembly, by Big Evil Corporation
Xeno Crisis
Xeno Crisis
Top-down shooter by Bitmap Bureau with music by Savaged Regime. Also on Dreamcast, Neo Geo and modern platforms.
Paprium
Paprium
Beat-em-up by WM's Magical Game Factory. Uses 10MB cart with additional chips for bonus visual and audio effects. Controversial due to issues with kickstarter publishing and producer-backer communication.
Uwol: Quest for Money
Uwol: Quest for Money
Arcade-platformer by Mojon Twins. Port of ZX Spectrum game. Music was stolen for Felix the Cat and Mario 3/4 bootlegs.
The Curse of Illmoore Bay
The Curse of Illmoore Bay
Halloween-themed platformer by Second Dimension
Irena: Genesis Metal Fury
Irena: Genesis Metal Fury
Shmup by White Ninja Studio, release TBA
Phantom Gear
Phantom Gear
New action platformer by Mega Cat Studios, release TBA
Coffee Crisis
Coffee Crisis
Beat-em-up by Mega Cat Studios.
Little Medusa
Little Medusa
Puzzle game by Mega Cat Studios.
FX-Unit Yuki: The Henshin Engine
FX-Unit Yuki: The Henshin Engine
Action-platformer homage to PC Engine, also on PCE and Dreamcast
Sacred Line Genesis
Sacred Line Genesis
Text adventure game by Sasha Darko. Uses WAV-compressed soundtrack.
Project MD
Platformer + tech demo for VFX by Sik.
Papi Commando: Second Blood
Papi Commando: Second Blood
Top-down shooter by Studio Vetea
Fix-It Felix Jr.
Fix-It Felix Jr.
Fanport of flash game. 2 versions exist, by Future Driver and Airwalk Studios respectively.
30 Years of Nintendon't
30 Years of Nintendon't
Quiz/minigame spoof by Dr Ludos.
The Question
Port of Ren Py visual novel using choice4genesis engine, by Haroldo-ok
Zooming Secretary
Zooming Secretary
Deskjob arcade game by AfroMonkeys
Old Towers
Old Towers
Action game by Retro Souls, published by Mega Cat Studios
Eyra: The Crow Maiden
Eyra: The Crow Maiden
Action platformer by Second Dimension
Misplaced
Misplaced
Puzzle-action game by Retro Souls
Kromasphere
Kromasphere
Adventure game by CMC Games
Devwill Too MD
Devwill Too MD
Platformer sequel to Devwill by Manganga Team.
Yazzie
Yazzie
Puzzle-platformer by Retro Souls
Gluf
Gluf
Platformer by Retro Souls
Arkagis Revolution
Arkagis Revolution
Top-down shooter by Sik. Uses special screen rotation tech and supports mouse/keyboard
Romeow & Julicat
Romeow & Julicat
Puzzler by Mega Cat Studios.
FoxyLand
FoxyLand
Platformer by PSCD Games. Originally for PC via Construct engine.
Alien Cat 2
Alien Cat 2
Puzzler demo by PSCD Games.
Mikeyeldey95
Mikeyeldey95
Recreation of Windows 95 by mikeyeldey
Dino Fighters
Dino Fighters

2 Comments


I didn't know about most of these!
Did you ever see the port of Cave Story? I believe it was completed recently, actually, but I never really followed its development.

1 year ago

Yes, I've played it actually! It's really good. Have that and a few other homebrew ports I forgot to add like that sotn project


Last updated: