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Games That Weren't Commodore 64 digest update - May 2026
More lost games, prototypes and unseen material added to the GTW64 archives in our latest update. May's update (a bit late due to holiday) includes 4 brand new entries and 22 updates to existing cases. Plenty to dig into:
Cancelled & Unreleased Video Games
Koshimo - A Glimpse of a Console Quality Commodore 64 Fighter That Never Was
Koshimo looked set to be a stunning Kung Fu Master-style title on the Commodore 64, with huge sprites and a real console feel. Despite strong early previews, development stalled and the game was never finished.
More details:
https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/koshimo/
Bounty Hunter - Amstrad CPC prototype recovered with possible Raffaele Cecco links
Bounty Hunter (Amstrad CPC) is a new prototype release at Games That Weren't and quite advanced stage multi-screen platform action. There are possible links to Raffaele Cecco too - so was this one of his, or perhaps a game that inspired Exolon?
https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2026/06/bounty-hunter/
With a huge thank you to Dean Hickingbottom for allowing us to preserve.
Tarot (Amiga) - A Lost Tir Na Nog Inspired Mystery Unearthed by Games That Weren't
A mysterious, unfinished project with strong Tir Na Nog vibes. Only early code and visuals survive, but enough to hint at something special. Today its been preserved by Games That Weren't:
https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2026/05/tarot/
Streetbeat (Apple Macintosh) - A convincing 80s arcade game that never was, with a hidden twist
At first glance, Streetbeat looks like an authentic 80s arcade game. But the reality behind it is a little more unusual. Learn more about this cool breakdancing game at Games That Weren't:
https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2026/05/streetbeat/
Video courtesy of Chewed Tapes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rMBTqRq6gQ&t=575s
Virtua Hamster (SEGA 32X and Saturn) - One of SEGA's stranger lost projects
Virtua Hamster is one of SEGA's more unusual lost projects. Think S.T.U.N Runner with rodents. Nearly finished on 32X, but cancelled before release, with a Saturn version never even started.
More details:
https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2020/10/virtua-hamster/
The Munsters (PC DOS) Prototype Versions from 1989 and 1992 Preserved
Two prototype builds of The Munsters uncovered, spanning 1989 to 1992. An early glitchy version and a later smoother build, with subtle differences to explore. Can you spot anything interesting?
More details:
https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2026/05/the-munsters-pc-dos-prototypes/
Los Angeles S.W.A.T - Did a version for the Commodore 16/Plus 4 ever exist?
Advertised for the Commodore 16/Plus 4, but did Mastertronic's Los Angeles S.W.A.T ever really exist, or was it simply a magazine mistake and pure vapourware? We investigate what is known so far, and whether a conversion may once have been started:
Yet another lost Commodore 16/Plus 4 title from Mastertronic, and this time in the shape of Los Angeles S.W.A.T - which sort of splits opini
Bombuzal - The Lost ZX Spectrum and Amstrad CPC Conversions
Bombuzal was in development for ZX Spectrum and Amstrad CPC in 1988, but suddenly cancelled with no explanation. Surviving letters and materials give a glimpse into what might have been. Check out our new post on the development:
https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2026/05/bombuzal/
Stuntman (1986) - A lost Palace Software game spotlighted
A lost Palace Software title from 1986. Stuntman is a fascinating game that never was, uncovered through rare behind the scenes footage. Gaming historian Kate Willært has put together a brilliant deep dive:
Nobody knew that Palace Software was working on another game at the same time as Cauldron II and Antriad, only to abandon it.
Wing Star: The Archimedes Star Fox That Never Was
What if the Acorn Archimedes had its own Star Fox? Wing Star is a 90s 3D demo that pushed the system in impressive ways, blending ideas from Star Fox and Afterburner.
You can try it yourself too at Games That Weren't.
More details and download:
https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2022/03/wing-star/
Vindicators (Atari Lynx) - More Advanced Prototype Recovered
A newly recovered Atari Lynx prototype of Vindicators also surfaced via the AtariAge recovery, revealing a much more advanced and playable build with multiple levels to explore. A major step forward in uncovering this long lost title.
More details:
https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2020/09/vindicators/
With thanks to Marty Goldberg, Mike Lee, Tempest and Dutchman2000 at AtariAge for the recovery, and Ross Sillifant for the heads up and scans.
Feature: My Collection Of - Unreleased Video Games with Games That Weren't
I was very kindly asked to take part on a new "My Collection Of" website, where they interview people about the things they collect. Of course, most of what we do is a digital archive - but creator Adam Starr was still keen do ask some questions, so here we are. Many thanks to Adam for the invite!
A short conversation with Frank Gasking, who has been hunting down and preserving unreleased video games the world was never meant to see si
Monster Demolition (Atari Lynx) - Lost Rampage Prototype Recovered
A lost Atari Lynx prototype of Monster Demolition has been recovered by the AtariAge community, offering a fresh look at this early take on what became Rampage. Featuring multiple levels and large scale characters, it is a fascinating glimpse at an alternate direction.
More details:
https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2026/05/monster-demolition/
With thanks to Marty Goldberg, Mike Lee, Tempest and Dutchman2000 at AtariAge for the recovery, and Ross Sillifant for the heads up and scans.
Star Wars: Ewok Adventure - The Lost Atari 2600 Glider Assault
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - Ewok Adventure is one of the more unusual but very neat lost Atari 2600 titles, with you piloting an Ewok hang glider to take down the shield generator. Cancelled despite being complete with prototypes still surviving today.
There is something especially appealing about smaller cancelled games. Not the giant, headline-friendly projects that get brought up every f
Cancelled Manga-Style Shooter CatGun: Victory Mission G with PC (DOS) Builds
CatGun: Victory Mission G is a promising manga-style PC shooter that was sadly left unfinished. Two early demos exist with playable levels, and there are signs of a more complete version still missing. Can it be found?
https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2026/05/catgun-victory-mission-g/
Post thanks to Toppy!
Early Atari ST IK+ Prototypes and Unseen Assets Recovered, plus Amiga build and more
Early IK+ prototypes and assets for Atari ST (plus a curious Amiga build) added to Games That Weren't today. Unused effects, sample finds and a wealth of graphics uncovered. Take a look and let us know what you spot:
More details and downloads here:
https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2026/05/ik-atari-st-and-amiga-prototypes-and-assets/