...and just like that we've flipped from "early 2025" to "late 2025." I don't know about you but I'm ready for 2026 to hurry up and arrive. As always, we have no insider information or financial interest in any of these projects, and no one at Retronauts has been compensated for including anything on this page. To the best of my ability I have not (and never will) endorse any campaign built around AI assets. Also, in light of the ongoing pandemic, we recommend only backing crowdfunding campaigns if you feel comfortable with your own security and stability.

Playing With History (ends July 3 estimated reward date Dec 2025)
Lots of video games take place in our past, so what can we learn from them? Originally a series of articles, Playing With History by Ade Burrows and Jim Hargreaves will now become a book that the authors describe as a "time-travelling companion."

Sega Mania Magazine Issue 9 (ends July 5 estimated reward date Sep 2025)
I'd call the focus of this magazine self-evident, but this upcoming ninth issue will cover 1996 and the transition from 2D to 3D (and 16-bit to CD consoles).

Nemunai (ends July 6 estimated reward date July 2025!)
I'm used to indie developers creating loving tributes to 90s survival horror, but Nemunai takes an unusual approach by using melee combat instead of guns. Who needs a shotgun when you can combo monsters with your bare hands?

WALK (ends July 12 estimated reward date Oct 2026)
By sheer coincidence, here's another throwback survival horror game, this one began life as part of the Haunted PS1 Demo Disc 2021. Now the developers seek to expand the concept into a full-length experience; you can play the original demo a la carte before investing in the campaign.

Triangle X Squared O (ends July 16 estimated reward date Oct 2025)
In this corner, returning money-raiser Sandeep Rai, now seeking funds to print a book entirely about wrestling video games. While not strictly retro as the finished version will include material on modern releases, there's plenty to say about the history of the sport and its place in gaming.

Skyless Blind (ends July 20 estimated reward date Aug 2026)
I've grown increasingly invested in playing and learning more about RPGMaker horror games—and here's another one! "Vibrant pixel art, environmental visual effects, ambient sound design and music work together to bring to life the immersive and emotive universe of Skyless Blind." You can play a beta version on itch.io.

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