VHZC joins 9bit Robot
We are excited to welcome VHZC as an official 9bit Robot partner. Led by Vladimir Zuñiga, VHZC has become one of the most respected names in the Atari homebrew scene, known for polished design, strong gameplay ideas, and a clear creative identity. Their work stands out for feeling fresh while still respecting the spirit of […]
ZikWorks joins 9bit Robot
We are proud to welcome ZikWorks as an official 9bit Robot partner. Founded by Stephen Kazmierczak, ZikWorks focuses exclusively on creating premier titles for the Atari 2600 and Atari 7800. Stephen is a developer shaped by the foundational era of the 1980s, and he has deliberately chosen to build on the hardware that sparked his […]
Pixel Licker joins 9bit Robot, bringing Slayin to the Atari 7800 later this year
9bit Robot is excited to welcome Pixel Licker as an official partner. Pixel Licker is an independent developer and publisher, and also a freelance pixel artist and illustrator, with releases across Switch, PC, iOS, and Android. After 12 years in the games industry as a 3D artist, Pixel Licker launched Slayin on iOS in 2012, […]
HAMMERSDEV joins 9bit Robot
Please welcome HAMMERSDEV to the 9bit Robot lineup. Christian Hammers is one of the newest breakout developers on the Atari 2600 scene. He only started developing for the system last year, and in that short time he has already released three games and earned eight award nominations across all of them. That is not just […]
MuddyVision Joins 9bit Robot as Our First Exclusive Partner
9bit Robot is proud to welcome MuddyVision as our first exclusive publishing partner. If you have been following modern Atari homebrew, you already know the name. MuddyVision has been releasing games for Atari systems since 2019, earning six Annual Homebrew Awards, and building a reputation for games that feel both creative and polished. This partnership […]
What happens next
Now that 9bit Robot is live, here’s what happens next. We’ll start revealing projects for Atari 2600 and Atari 7800 one at a time so each one gets its moment. You’ll also see more behind the scenes on how we approach packaging, manuals, and physical production. For now, this site is the foundation. The rest […]
9bit Robot is live!
Today we’re officially turning on the lights for 9Bit Robot. A new home for original Atari releases, focused on publishing and producing premium retro games for the Atari 2600 and Atari 7800. We are here to respect the classics and the people who make them, through developer first publishing and meticulous physical production that treats […]
Built for players, collectors, and creators
Retro gaming is a small world, and that’s what makes it special. 9bit Robot exists to keep classic hardware alive in a way that respects everyone involved. Players get games that feel authentic and polished. Collectors get physical releases that are worth owning. Creators get a publisher who treats their work, their name, and their […]