GBDK-2020
@gbdk2020.gbdk.org
Cross-platform C based development kit for vintage gaming consoles (Game Boy, Game Gear/SMS, NES, Analogue Pocket, Megaduck, etc).
Official project account.
https://gbdk.org/
Official project account.
https://gbdk.org/
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GBDK-2020
@gbdk2020.gbdk.org
· May 24
#GBDK 2020 v4.4.0 is out!
- Improved #NES support
- SDCC 4.5 compiler
- Added Linux ARM binaries
- Many fixes & features
New examples!
- #MegaDuck Laptop hardware
- Text Dialog @laroldsjunkyard.bsky.social
- #GameBoy MBC7 Accelerometer & MBC3 RTC
github.com/gbdk-2020/gb...
#gbdev #smsdev #nesdev
- Improved #NES support
- SDCC 4.5 compiler
- Added Linux ARM binaries
- Many fixes & features
New examples!
- #MegaDuck Laptop hardware
- Text Dialog @laroldsjunkyard.bsky.social
- #GameBoy MBC7 Accelerometer & MBC3 RTC
github.com/gbdk-2020/gb...
#gbdev #smsdev #nesdev
#ZGB, #CrossZGB and #GBDK #GameBoy games in #gbcompo25:
CrossZGB
oshf.itch.io/tomato-do
ZGB
distractedcoder.itch.io/luigi-mansio...
GBDK Entries
retrobitninja.itch.io/bomb-tracker
urbanzero.itch.io/bunkerboy
thedarktiger.itch.io/crate-pusher
dij.itch.io/d-u-b
drludos.itch.io/dmg-vs-super...
1/3
CrossZGB
oshf.itch.io/tomato-do
ZGB
distractedcoder.itch.io/luigi-mansio...
GBDK Entries
retrobitninja.itch.io/bomb-tracker
urbanzero.itch.io/bunkerboy
thedarktiger.itch.io/crate-pusher
dij.itch.io/d-u-b
drludos.itch.io/dmg-vs-super...
1/3
Tomato-do by _oshf
Productivity Timer Tool
oshf.itch.io
September 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Lots of new, cool #GBDK #GameBoy releases lately.
The one below is even open source on github
github.com/NesHacker/La...
The one below is even open source on github
github.com/NesHacker/La...
LABYRINTH OF THE DRAGON //
"...is a D&D inspired 8-bit RPG. Play as an adventurer who's been locked in a dungeon and work your way through eight floors, solving puzzles, fighting monsters, leveling up, and collecting treasure."
#GameBoy
neshacker.itch.io/labyrinth-of...
"...is a D&D inspired 8-bit RPG. Play as an adventurer who's been locked in a dungeon and work your way through eight floors, solving puzzles, fighting monsters, leveling up, and collecting treasure."
#GameBoy
neshacker.itch.io/labyrinth-of...
August 11, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Lots of new, cool #GBDK #GameBoy releases lately.
The one below is even open source on github
github.com/NesHacker/La...
The one below is even open source on github
github.com/NesHacker/La...
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My new #gameboy game is out! 😊
'Game of Life Kuzushi' is a mix between Conway's famous Game Of Life, and a block breaker game.
Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=igAN...
Home page: tardigrade-nx.itch.io/game-of-life...
'Game of Life Kuzushi' is a mix between Conway's famous Game Of Life, and a block breaker game.
Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=igAN...
Home page: tardigrade-nx.itch.io/game-of-life...
Trailer: Game of Life Kuzushi, my new Game Boy game
YouTube video by Robert Glucose
www.youtube.com
August 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
My new #gameboy game is out! 😊
'Game of Life Kuzushi' is a mix between Conway's famous Game Of Life, and a block breaker game.
Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=igAN...
Home page: tardigrade-nx.itch.io/game-of-life...
'Game of Life Kuzushi' is a mix between Conway's famous Game Of Life, and a block breaker game.
Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=igAN...
Home page: tardigrade-nx.itch.io/game-of-life...
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Are you ready to hop onto your CLQ-Dashers and defeat the Neeskools? Check out the brand new Q-Dash Mission for Game Boy!
bipedal-studios.itch.io/q-dash-mission
#gameboy #gbdev #homebrew #retro #pixelart
bipedal-studios.itch.io/q-dash-mission
#gameboy #gbdev #homebrew #retro #pixelart
Q-Dash Mission by Bipedal Studios
Defeat the Neeskools with your brand new CLQ-Dasher vehicle!
bipedal-studios.itch.io
August 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
D*Fuzed is out now!
Poor Deef, a bomb disposal robot, reluctantly finds himself on a journey to save his friends. A big bad boss has appeared, raining chaos and destruction on this once peaceful land. Deef must rescue his friends while defusing bombs and avoiding hazards.
Poor Deef, a bomb disposal robot, reluctantly finds himself on a journey to save his friends. A big bad boss has appeared, raining chaos and destruction on this once peaceful land. Deef must rescue his friends while defusing bombs and avoiding hazards.
July 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
An interesting thesis project / #GameBoy paint program (made with #gbdk).
The author (Nikolai Delhaize) is looking for people to submit pictures drawn in the paint program.
The author (Nikolai Delhaize) is looking for people to submit pictures drawn in the paint program.
"for my thesis book i thought it would be cool to have a collection of scribbles and doodles made by users online testing the app, so i released the prototype rom of painter on my website"
July 15, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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Droneboy 1.08 is out now!
This update brings lower-sounding wave types, a basic chord sequencer with BPM control, MIDI support, and more.
github.com/purefunktion...
This update brings lower-sounding wave types, a basic chord sequencer with BPM control, MIDI support, and more.
github.com/purefunktion...
GitHub - purefunktion/Droneboy: Drone music application for Gameboy
Drone music application for Gameboy. Contribute to purefunktion/Droneboy development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
June 2, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Droneboy 1.08 is out now!
This update brings lower-sounding wave types, a basic chord sequencer with BPM control, MIDI support, and more.
github.com/purefunktion...
This update brings lower-sounding wave types, a basic chord sequencer with BPM control, MIDI support, and more.
github.com/purefunktion...
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4 days left until #gbcompo25 kicks off and we still have a few sponsor seats available (starting at $150).
If you publish homebrew games and want to support the retro dev scene while showcasing your products and/or services, that's your perfect chance! Learn more about the event and reach out!
If you publish homebrew games and want to support the retro dev scene while showcasing your products and/or services, that's your perfect chance! Learn more about the event and reach out!
Game Boy Competition 2025
A game jam from 2025-05-31 to 2025-09-30 hosted by avivace, bbbbbr & Larold's Retro Gameyard. Stay updated on https://bsky.app/profile/gbdev.io Create original games, demos, homebrews tools and music ...
itch.io
May 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
4 days left until #gbcompo25 kicks off and we still have a few sponsor seats available (starting at $150).
If you publish homebrew games and want to support the retro dev scene while showcasing your products and/or services, that's your perfect chance! Learn more about the event and reach out!
If you publish homebrew games and want to support the retro dev scene while showcasing your products and/or services, that's your perfect chance! Learn more about the event and reach out!
CrossZGB v2025.0 is out!
Game Engine for #GameBoy #SMS #GameGear #MegaDuck
New features
- Coroutines (cooperative multi-tasking for logic)
- Custom build rules
- Collision groups
- Improved SMS/GG audio drivers
- Var width font & Dynamic map examples
- Features & fixes
github.com/gbdk-2020/Cr...
Game Engine for #GameBoy #SMS #GameGear #MegaDuck
New features
- Coroutines (cooperative multi-tasking for logic)
- Custom build rules
- Collision groups
- Improved SMS/GG audio drivers
- Var width font & Dynamic map examples
- Features & fixes
github.com/gbdk-2020/Cr...
May 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM
CrossZGB v2025.0 is out!
Game Engine for #GameBoy #SMS #GameGear #MegaDuck
New features
- Coroutines (cooperative multi-tasking for logic)
- Custom build rules
- Collision groups
- Improved SMS/GG audio drivers
- Var width font & Dynamic map examples
- Features & fixes
github.com/gbdk-2020/Cr...
Game Engine for #GameBoy #SMS #GameGear #MegaDuck
New features
- Coroutines (cooperative multi-tasking for logic)
- Custom build rules
- Collision groups
- Improved SMS/GG audio drivers
- Var width font & Dynamic map examples
- Features & fixes
github.com/gbdk-2020/Cr...
#GBDK 2020 v4.4.0 is out!
- Improved #NES support
- SDCC 4.5 compiler
- Added Linux ARM binaries
- Many fixes & features
New examples!
- #MegaDuck Laptop hardware
- Text Dialog @laroldsjunkyard.bsky.social
- #GameBoy MBC7 Accelerometer & MBC3 RTC
github.com/gbdk-2020/gb...
#gbdev #smsdev #nesdev
- Improved #NES support
- SDCC 4.5 compiler
- Added Linux ARM binaries
- Many fixes & features
New examples!
- #MegaDuck Laptop hardware
- Text Dialog @laroldsjunkyard.bsky.social
- #GameBoy MBC7 Accelerometer & MBC3 RTC
github.com/gbdk-2020/gb...
#gbdev #smsdev #nesdev
May 24, 2025 at 7:52 AM
#GBDK 2020 v4.4.0 is out!
- Improved #NES support
- SDCC 4.5 compiler
- Added Linux ARM binaries
- Many fixes & features
New examples!
- #MegaDuck Laptop hardware
- Text Dialog @laroldsjunkyard.bsky.social
- #GameBoy MBC7 Accelerometer & MBC3 RTC
github.com/gbdk-2020/gb...
#gbdev #smsdev #nesdev
- Improved #NES support
- SDCC 4.5 compiler
- Added Linux ARM binaries
- Many fixes & features
New examples!
- #MegaDuck Laptop hardware
- Text Dialog @laroldsjunkyard.bsky.social
- #GameBoy MBC7 Accelerometer & MBC3 RTC
github.com/gbdk-2020/gb...
#gbdev #smsdev #nesdev
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Check out our new game! Scroll Space is a fast-paced, 2D infinite scroller for the original Game Boy with procedurally generated maps and destructible terrain.
cailangames.itch.io/scrollspace
#GameBoy #GBDK
cailangames.itch.io/scrollspace
#GameBoy #GBDK
April 19, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Check out our new game! Scroll Space is a fast-paced, 2D infinite scroller for the original Game Boy with procedurally generated maps and destructible terrain.
cailangames.itch.io/scrollspace
#GameBoy #GBDK
cailangames.itch.io/scrollspace
#GameBoy #GBDK
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SCROLL SPACE //
"is a fast-paced, 2D infinite scroller for the original Game Boy (the "DMG" from 1989) with procedurally generated maps and destructible terrain."
#GameBoy
cailangames.itch.io/scrollspace
"is a fast-paced, 2D infinite scroller for the original Game Boy (the "DMG" from 1989) with procedurally generated maps and destructible terrain."
#GameBoy
cailangames.itch.io/scrollspace
April 19, 2025 at 5:26 AM
SCROLL SPACE //
"is a fast-paced, 2D infinite scroller for the original Game Boy (the "DMG" from 1989) with procedurally generated maps and destructible terrain."
#GameBoy
cailangames.itch.io/scrollspace
"is a fast-paced, 2D infinite scroller for the original Game Boy (the "DMG" from 1989) with procedurally generated maps and destructible terrain."
#GameBoy
cailangames.itch.io/scrollspace
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#GBCompo25 is on the way!
We're looking for help designing this year's #GBCompo logo! There's a modest $250 USD bounty.
If you're a graphic designer w/ retro & #pixelart & logo experience, reply w/ portfolio link or dm for email info!
For reference here's GBCompo 21&23 logos
#GameBoy #Retrogaming
We're looking for help designing this year's #GBCompo logo! There's a modest $250 USD bounty.
If you're a graphic designer w/ retro & #pixelart & logo experience, reply w/ portfolio link or dm for email info!
For reference here's GBCompo 21&23 logos
#GameBoy #Retrogaming
March 11, 2025 at 8:53 AM
#GBCompo25 is on the way!
We're looking for help designing this year's #GBCompo logo! There's a modest $250 USD bounty.
If you're a graphic designer w/ retro & #pixelart & logo experience, reply w/ portfolio link or dm for email info!
For reference here's GBCompo 21&23 logos
#GameBoy #Retrogaming
We're looking for help designing this year's #GBCompo logo! There's a modest $250 USD bounty.
If you're a graphic designer w/ retro & #pixelart & logo experience, reply w/ portfolio link or dm for email info!
For reference here's GBCompo 21&23 logos
#GameBoy #Retrogaming
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This Kickstarter marks the very first two physical NES games making use of gbdk-nes - the NES backend of gbdk-2020 which powers a good deal of the BB Studio engine.
These two puzzle games will have a physical space on my shelf... as well as a fuzzy feeling inside.
#gbdk-2020 #nesdev #retrogaming
These two puzzle games will have a physical space on my shelf... as well as a fuzzy feeling inside.
#gbdk-2020 #nesdev #retrogaming
Tomorrow (March 7) at 1 PM EST, @dalyengames.bsky.social will be launching the kickstarter campaign for all of these games... thanks for making it happen! Stayed tuned.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jd3...
#homebrew #gbdev #nesdev #nes #gameboy #retro
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jd3...
#homebrew #gbdev #nesdev #nes #gameboy #retro
March 7, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This Kickstarter marks the very first two physical NES games making use of gbdk-nes - the NES backend of gbdk-2020 which powers a good deal of the BB Studio engine.
These two puzzle games will have a physical space on my shelf... as well as a fuzzy feeling inside.
#gbdk-2020 #nesdev #retrogaming
These two puzzle games will have a physical space on my shelf... as well as a fuzzy feeling inside.
#gbdk-2020 #nesdev #retrogaming
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Here's a new game I made in three or four days: PixPlus! This Game Boy game is based on Kakurasu, so if you like logic puzzles make sure to check it out:
bipedal-studios.itch.io/pixplus
#puzzle #gameboy #gbdev #homebrew #retro #pixelart
bipedal-studios.itch.io/pixplus
#puzzle #gameboy #gbdev #homebrew #retro #pixelart
PixPlus by Bipedal Studios
Math-based Game Boy puzzles that turn into pictures.
bipedal-studios.itch.io
February 27, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Reposted by GBDK-2020
Wandering Slime demo available on Itch 🎮
- Play as a slime!
- 30 minutes of old school RPG gameplay ⚔️🛡️
- Fully playable on real #gameboy hardware
- Analogue Pocket and web versions also available
- Made with #gbdk-2020
- Lots of rats 🐁 and bats 🦇
Play now at: adrianjg.itch.io/wandering-sl...
- Play as a slime!
- 30 minutes of old school RPG gameplay ⚔️🛡️
- Fully playable on real #gameboy hardware
- Analogue Pocket and web versions also available
- Made with #gbdk-2020
- Lots of rats 🐁 and bats 🦇
Play now at: adrianjg.itch.io/wandering-sl...
February 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Wandering Slime demo available on Itch 🎮
- Play as a slime!
- 30 minutes of old school RPG gameplay ⚔️🛡️
- Fully playable on real #gameboy hardware
- Analogue Pocket and web versions also available
- Made with #gbdk-2020
- Lots of rats 🐁 and bats 🦇
Play now at: adrianjg.itch.io/wandering-sl...
- Play as a slime!
- 30 minutes of old school RPG gameplay ⚔️🛡️
- Fully playable on real #gameboy hardware
- Analogue Pocket and web versions also available
- Made with #gbdk-2020
- Lots of rats 🐁 and bats 🦇
Play now at: adrianjg.itch.io/wandering-sl...
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Here's my new NES game, R-G-Bleeki!, developed in just... three days.
bipedal-studios.itch.io/r-g-bleeki
#nesdev #gamedev #homebrew #retro #pixelart
bipedal-studios.itch.io/r-g-bleeki
#nesdev #gamedev #homebrew #retro #pixelart
R-G-Bleeki! by Bipedal Studios
The little creature that lives inside your monitor.
bipedal-studios.itch.io
January 24, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Reposted by GBDK-2020
The Year Wrapped for #GBDK!
2024 was a good year for releases, here's a quick browse of #GameBoy, #NES & #SMS/#GameGear games people made with #GBDK2020.
Check out the gallery & give some a try, most are free to download & play.
gbdk-2020.github.io/gbdk-2020-ga...
#indiedev #retrogaming #retrodev
2024 was a good year for releases, here's a quick browse of #GameBoy, #NES & #SMS/#GameGear games people made with #GBDK2020.
Check out the gallery & give some a try, most are free to download & play.
gbdk-2020.github.io/gbdk-2020-ga...
#indiedev #retrogaming #retrodev
January 1, 2025 at 5:46 AM
The Year Wrapped for #GBDK!
2024 was a good year for releases, here's a quick browse of #GameBoy, #NES & #SMS/#GameGear games people made with #GBDK2020.
Check out the gallery & give some a try, most are free to download & play.
gbdk-2020.github.io/gbdk-2020-ga...
#indiedev #retrogaming #retrodev
2024 was a good year for releases, here's a quick browse of #GameBoy, #NES & #SMS/#GameGear games people made with #GBDK2020.
Check out the gallery & give some a try, most are free to download & play.
gbdk-2020.github.io/gbdk-2020-ga...
#indiedev #retrogaming #retrodev
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2024 is almost coming to a close, but guess what: here's a new game! After almost a year of frequently interrupted development, the NES sequel to Anctrayl, Return to Anctrayl, is finally out!
bipedal-studios.itch.io/return-to-an...
#nesdev #nes #homebrew #retro #pixelart
bipedal-studios.itch.io/return-to-an...
#nesdev #nes #homebrew #retro #pixelart
Return to Anctrayl by Bipedal Studios
The box-pushing energy snake is now on the NES!
bipedal-studios.itch.io
December 28, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Reposted by GBDK-2020
GB Studio is an amazing tool for making real Game Boy games.
But what if Big Brother NES wants to play too?
Now there's BB Studio - a hacked version of GB Studio, to run your GBS games on the GB's Big Brother!
NOW YOU'RE PLAYING WITH WALL POWER.
#gbstudio #nesdev #retrogaming
But what if Big Brother NES wants to play too?
Now there's BB Studio - a hacked version of GB Studio, to run your GBS games on the GB's Big Brother!
NOW YOU'RE PLAYING WITH WALL POWER.
#gbstudio #nesdev #retrogaming
December 3, 2024 at 1:04 AM
GB Studio is an amazing tool for making real Game Boy games.
But what if Big Brother NES wants to play too?
Now there's BB Studio - a hacked version of GB Studio, to run your GBS games on the GB's Big Brother!
NOW YOU'RE PLAYING WITH WALL POWER.
#gbstudio #nesdev #retrogaming
But what if Big Brother NES wants to play too?
Now there's BB Studio - a hacked version of GB Studio, to run your GBS games on the GB's Big Brother!
NOW YOU'RE PLAYING WITH WALL POWER.
#gbstudio #nesdev #retrogaming
Reposted by GBDK-2020
Toxa has released a new version of #CrossZGB (multi-console #retrodev game engine based on original #ZGB)
- PSGLib music support for #gamegear #segamastersystem
- Quality of life improvements
- Sprite and other optimizations
- More examples
#retrogaming #gameboy #gbdev
github.com/gbdk-2020/Cr...
- PSGLib music support for #gamegear #segamastersystem
- Quality of life improvements
- Sprite and other optimizations
- More examples
#retrogaming #gameboy #gbdev
github.com/gbdk-2020/Cr...
Release Cross ZGB v2024.1 · gbdk-2020/CrossZGB
CrossZGB is a multi-platform game engine that lets you write your own games in C or asm for the several consoles.
New Features
PSGLib music support for the SMS/GG
Sprite manager performance optimi...
github.com
November 30, 2024 at 9:10 AM
Toxa has released a new version of #CrossZGB (multi-console #retrodev game engine based on original #ZGB)
- PSGLib music support for #gamegear #segamastersystem
- Quality of life improvements
- Sprite and other optimizations
- More examples
#retrogaming #gameboy #gbdev
github.com/gbdk-2020/Cr...
- PSGLib music support for #gamegear #segamastersystem
- Quality of life improvements
- Sprite and other optimizations
- More examples
#retrogaming #gameboy #gbdev
github.com/gbdk-2020/Cr...
Piropa, a virtual pet #gameboy game made with #gbdk gets a review segment in an extensive video on Game Boy digital pets by @astoryinpieces.itch.io .
zenzoa.itch.io/piropa
There's another GBDK #virtualpet game by Piers Bishop called Pet House, released in 2019
piersbishop.itch.io/pet-house
#gbdev
zenzoa.itch.io/piropa
There's another GBDK #virtualpet game by Piers Bishop called Pet House, released in 2019
piersbishop.itch.io/pet-house
#gbdev
November 21, 2024 at 9:13 AM
Piropa, a virtual pet #gameboy game made with #gbdk gets a review segment in an extensive video on Game Boy digital pets by @astoryinpieces.itch.io .
zenzoa.itch.io/piropa
There's another GBDK #virtualpet game by Piers Bishop called Pet House, released in 2019
piersbishop.itch.io/pet-house
#gbdev
zenzoa.itch.io/piropa
There's another GBDK #virtualpet game by Piers Bishop called Pet House, released in 2019
piersbishop.itch.io/pet-house
#gbdev
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GBDev community is now on Bluesky! Follow us for #GBDev and #GBADev related news and announcements.
Find guides on getting started with Game Boy & Game Boy Advance homebrew development, useful resources and ways of connecting with the community on our websites:
GBDev — gbdev.io
GBADev — gbadev.net
Find guides on getting started with Game Boy & Game Boy Advance homebrew development, useful resources and ways of connecting with the community on our websites:
GBDev — gbdev.io
GBADev — gbadev.net
Game Boy dev resources
A curated list of awesome Development resources, tools, docs, related projects and homebrews.
gbdev.io
November 19, 2024 at 10:08 PM
GBDev community is now on Bluesky! Follow us for #GBDev and #GBADev related news and announcements.
Find guides on getting started with Game Boy & Game Boy Advance homebrew development, useful resources and ways of connecting with the community on our websites:
GBDev — gbdev.io
GBADev — gbadev.net
Find guides on getting started with Game Boy & Game Boy Advance homebrew development, useful resources and ways of connecting with the community on our websites:
GBDev — gbdev.io
GBADev — gbadev.net