The 8-bit Shack is a modern software development group for the Apple ][ family of computers.
Producing new software as games, demos, tools and enhancements for the Apple ][ platform with an 8-bit experience.
Welcome to a pocket-sized arcade built for the Apple ][. Vector Pursuit drops you into a sci-fi survival scramble as Veyra Quill—outsmart deadly robots, grab ship parts, and escape the brutal world of Robot Kharon Array. Marbles serves up fast, satisfying puzzle play: stack matching marbles, clear columns, and keep your cool as each level demands bigger combos. Maze Runner is pure exploration and efficiency—uncover a hidden maze step by step, avoid painful “ouch” moments, and finish in the fewest moves for the best score.
Whether you’re chasing high scores, solving puzzles, or surviving robot-infested doom, this 3-Pack delivers crisp retro fun with that unmistakable Apple ][ charm. Brought to you by 8-Bit Shack—because your disk drive deserves adventure too.
Three games.
Action.
Puzzle.
Exploration.
All on the Apple ][
PIXEL PARTY
Pixel Party is a new graphics tool for the Apple II that makes it easy to create artwork in the rarely used Double LoRes graphics mode. Built for the Apple ][, it gives you direct control over 80×48, 16-color bitmap graphics with a workflow designed around the machine’s native memory layout. From pixel-level editing to copy-and-paste and grid-based precision, Pixel Party turns an obscure graphics mode into a practical creative tool for retrocomputing enthusiasts, game development, and Apple II developers.
Feature list
Built specifically for Apple II Double LoRes graphics
Supports 80×48 resolution with 16 colors
Writes pixels directly to display memory
Designed around the Apple II interleaved main/aux memory layout
Includes precise pixel editing
Includes grid display for accurate placement and editing
Supports copy and paste of pixel regions
Ideal for graphics creation, game development, demos, and low-level experimentation
A true open world “role playing game” set in a completely self-contained world with fantastic game play with over 90 individual hand drawn screens and 48 hand drawn Islands complete with fantasy characters and interlinked back stories.
In a world where sleek designs and minimalist interfaces dominate, it’s easy to forget the raw charm of yesteryears. Welcome back to the era of the Apple ][ — the heart and soul of early computing! Imagine the start-up beep, the floppy drive whirring, and the double low-res graphics appearing — all developed in BASIC or assembly language, where every byte counted and creativity reigned supreme.
Producing software for these 6502 pixelated pioneers is not just about coding; it was about crafting retro spins on role-playing games, arcade games with animation and music — all with limited resources. Armed with modern tools and insights, we take this nostalgic spirit, mixing retro aesthetics with contemporary design — bringing new life to Apple ][ and 6502 architecture, ensuring it dances through today’s screens with a playful twist.
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