What Kind of Games Does Locomalito Create?

Locomalito makes "new-classic" video games: original titles built in the style of 8-bit and 16-bit arcade and console games. If you like pixel art, chiptune music, and challenging action, the catalog is aimed at you. The games are not modern remakes or emulations of old titles — they are new games designed to feel like they came from that era.

The core style

The developer describes himself as "an experienced amateur creating new classic video games," and the site's own framing sets the expectation directly: pixel art, chiptunes, and challenging action. That combination defines the whole catalog.

• Visuals: pixel art in a retro, low-resolution style.
• Audio: chip tunes rather than orchestral or modern soundtracks.
• Difficulty: games are described as challenging, leaning toward arcade-style demands on reflexes and pattern learning rather than story-driven, forgiving play.

Genres in the catalog

The library spans several classic arcade and console genres rather than sticking to one:

The names most often associated with the developer are Maldita Castilla, Hydorah, The Curse of Issyos, l'Abbaye des Morts, Gaurodan, Darkula, and Verminest.

Who these games are for

Locomalito's work suits players who:

• prefer arcade-style challenge over long tutorials and hand-holding;
• enjoy pixel art and chiptune sound as a deliberate aesthetic, not a limitation;
• want new games that recreate the feel of 8-bit and 16-bit titles rather than reissues of actual old games.

If you want modern production values, voice acting, or a gentle difficulty curve, this catalog is probably not the right fit.

Where to start

The site lists the full catalog with years, so you can browse by era or by genre. For a first look, the shoot 'em ups (Hydorah, Super Hydorah) and the action platformers (Maldita Castilla, The Curse of Issyos) are the most representative of the style described on the site.