Discover the nostalgic appeal of Alphaworks classic retro games on Windows Phone! Titles such as Sky Invaders, Brick Buster, Planetoids, and Batty brought timeless arcade thrills to Microsoft’s mobile platform, featuring simple yet addictive gameplay, nostalgic pixel art, and straightforward controls inspired by the golden age of 70s and 80s gaming. These beloved games captured the essence of classic shooters, brick-breakers, and endless dodgers, delighting players worldwide. Please note that these titles are now legacy and no longer available on the Microsoft Store, as Windows Phone support has ended—though fans can still enjoy similar Alphaworks retro experiences on current platforms like Android, iOS, and Amazon Fire Tablets.
During the heyday of Windows Phones (versions 7, 7.5, and 8), Alphaworks jumped onto the platform and released a small number of mobile games that captured the hearts of retro gaming fans worldwide.
Titles like the smash-hit Sky Invaders proved extremely popular, amassing over 25,000 downloads from more than 100 countries and delighting players for years with its classic shoot ’em up action inspired by 70s arcade legends. Alongside it, other addictive classics such as Brick Buster, Planetoids, and Batty brought timeless brick-breaking, asteroid-dodging, and cave-flying thrills, all featuring nostalgic pixel art, simple touch controls, and escalating challenges perfect for on-the-go play.
As a dedicated supporter of Windows Phone since version 7.0, Alphaworks delivered pure retro fun—though these beloved titles are now legacy and no longer available on the Microsoft Store due to the end of platform support. Relive the nostalgia today with similar Alphaworks retro games on current platforms like Android, iOS, and Amazon Fire Tablets!
When the platform died we had an additional title in the works, basically completed but for some fine tuning and beta testing called SNAKE. A colour modernised version of the good old Nokia game of the same name. Maybe one day we’ll bring this back on one of the other platforms, or make it a web game.