v1.0.0.alpha.01
Pre-release
🎉 First official release of Retro Paddle Ball!
Retro Paddle Ball is a cross-platform arcade-style game built in C++20 using SDL3. Inspired by childhood gaming nostalgia and a shared passion with my kids, this game is a love letter to retro gameplay—rebuilt for modern screens, devices, and input styles.
🚀 Features
- Cross-platform: Windows, macOS, Android (.apk), Linux-ready
- Supports keyboard, gamepad, mouse, and touch
- Optimized for phones, tablets, Android TVs, and even 80" displays
- Realistic physics with retro arcade vibes
- Multiple input types and screen resolutions
📦 Downloads
Grab the binary for your platform below ⬇️ (see Assets section)
🧪 Notes
This release marks the beginning of community testing and feedback. Future updates will include:
- AI paddle opponent (trained on human gameplay)
- Multiplayer (local & LAN)
- Power-ups and alternate game modes
🙏 Thanks
Thanks for being part of this journey! This project was built in the spare hours of evenings and weekends, not just to revive an old genre, but to inspire others that technical depth, family time, and leadership can all go hand-in-hand.
I am looking for closed Android testing. You can sign up here:
🕹️ Retro Paddle Ball – Closed Testing Sign-Up
Stay tuned, play on, and share feedback!