CHAMP GAMES PRESENTS
MORE DEVELOPERS, MORE GAMES!
Established in 2024, Champ Games Presents gives Champ Games the opportunity to publish and highlight amazing games that are developed by other talented programmers in the Atari community!
Originally conceived to provide a way to re-publish previously released games so players could have an opportunity to experience them, Champ Games Presents is now offering all-new games too!
2025
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2024
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Chaotic grill
ABOUT THE GAME
Philip Blackman brings an all-new version of the burger-building arcade classic home to the Atari 2600! You’re Pete the Chef, living your worst nightmare as chaos reigns all around you - forced to make gigantic hamburgers while living foodstuffs have decided to
put you on their menu! Can you keep up the pace, or will they have it their way?
Chaotic Grill features all of the enemies and levels from the arcade game, arcade-quality graphics and sounds, and SaveKey/AtariVox support for saving high scores!
FEATURES
- 1 player
- Multiple skill levels
- Includes the six arcade levels plus six bonus levels!
- Level Editor to create up to four custom levels!
- Up to five high scores per skill level
GAME DETAILS
- For the Atari 2600 and compatible systems
- 32K (DPC+)
- NSTC or PAL60
- Joystick controller supported
- AtariVox/SaveKey support for high scores and custom levels
COMPATIBILITY
Digital ROMs
- Harmony and Harmony Encore multi-carts
- Stella 6.7, Gopher2600, Stellerator and Stella DS emulators
- RetroN 77 with the latest Stella community build
Physical Cartridges
- Atari 2600 and 100% compatible systems
- Atari 2600+ (requires firmware 2.0.1.4)
- Atari 7800+
NOTE: Chaotic Grill cartridges do NOT work on the RetroN 77.
HOW TO PLAY
- Download the Demo ROM
The full version (digital ROM and physical cartridge) will be available for purchase in the Champ Games store in November of 2025.
CREDITS
- Coding, graphics and sound: Philip Blackman
- Additional coding: John Champeau
- Sprites: Nostalgae37
- Packaging Illustrations & Layout: Nathan Strum
- Testing: James O’Brien (ZeroPage Homebrew), Jürgen Oster (Bomberman94), and Nathan Withee (McCallister)
- Special thanks: Kurt Woloch (assistance with enemy logic and sound)
- Published by: Champ Games
Copyright © 2025 Philip Blackman
Squish 'Em Deluxe
ABOUT THE GAME
Bob Montgomery gives the Deluxe treatment to his classic 2600 homebrew Squish ‘Em! Avoid or squish critters while climbing to reach the money at the top of each building - but watch out for falling bricks!
Squish ‘Em Deluxe features new critters, new bonus items, new music, multiple gameplay options, in-game voices (with AtariVox) and SaveKey/AtariVox support for high score saving.
FEATURES
- 1 player
- Multiple skill levels
- Updated graphics and sounds!
- All-new 'Speed Challenge mode. Race to the top as fast as you can!
- High scores for each game mode.
GAME DETAILS
- For the Atari 2600 and compatible systems
- 8K (F8)
- NSTC or PAL60
- Joystick controller supported
- AtariVox/SaveKey support for high scores
COMPATIBILITY
Digital ROMs
- Harmony and Harmony Encore multi-carts
- Stella 6.7, Gopher2600, Stellerator, JavaTari and Stella DS emulators
- RetroN 77 with the latest Stella community build
Physical Cartridges
- Atari 2600 and 100% compatible systems
- Atari 2600+ (may require a firmware update)
- Atari 7800+
NOTE: Squish 'Em Deluxe cartridges do NOT work on the RetroN 77.
HOW TO PLAY
- Download the Demo ROM
The full version (digital ROM and physical cartridge) will be available for purchase in the Champ Games store in November of 2025.
CREDITS
- Original game design: Tony Ngo, 1983
- Programming and manual text: Bob Montgomery
- New Graphics: Nathan Strum
- Music: Tommy Montgomery
- Packaging illustrations: Dave Dries and Nathan Strum
- Packaging layout: Nathan Strum
- Code Optimization: Thomas Jentzsch
- Testing: James O’Brien (ZeroPage Homebrew), Steve Ramirez (sramirez2008), Jürgen Oster (Bomberman94), Nathan Withee (McCallister)
- Published by: Champ Games
Copyright © 2007, 2025 Bob Montgomery
Dino Eggs
ABOUT THE GAME
Carlos Centeno brings this classic 8-bit game to the Atari 2600. You’re a time traveler, determined to save the dinosaurs from extinction by collecting their eggs and transporting them to the future! But complicating things are hostile creatures bent on your destruction, and a very protective Dino Mom, intent on turning you into a giant footprint!
Developed in cooperation with the games’ original developer, David H. Schroeder, Dino Eggs includes all of the enemies, gameplay, and action of the home computer classic!
FEATURES
- 1 player
- Multiple skill options
- Nine challenging levels to defeat!
GAME DETAILS
- For the Atari 2600 and compatible systems
- 32K (DPC+)
- NSTC or PAL60
- Joystick controller supported
COMPATIBILITY
Digital ROMs
- Harmony and Harmony Encore multi-carts
- Stella 6.7, Gopher2600, Stellerator, JavaTari and Stella DS emulators
- RetroN 77 with the latest Stella community build
Physical Cartridges
- Atari 2600 and 100% compatible systems
- Atari 2600+ (may require a firmware update)
- Atari 7800+
NOTE: Dino Eggs cartridges do NOT work on the RetroN 77.
HOW TO PLAY
- Download the Demo ROM
The full version (digital ROM and physical cartridge) will be available for purchase in the Champ Games store in November of 2025.
CREDITS
- Programming: Carlos J. Centeno
- Game Design: Carlos J. Centeno and David H. Schroeder
- Graphics: Carlos J. Centeno and Nathan Strum
- Music and Sounds: Carlos J. Centeno and David H. Schroeder
- Testing: Gisselle M. Centeno, Jürgen Oster (Bomberman94), James O’ Brien (ZeroPage Homebrew), Nathan Withee (McCallister)
- Packaging Illustrations: David Exton
- Packaging Design: Nathan Strum
- Published by: Champ Games
Copyright © 1983 David H. Schroeder
Copyright © 2025 Carlos Centeno
BOOM!
ABOUT THE GAME
Chris Walton brings the bomb-dropping NES classic to the Atari 2600! Can you escape all 50 levels? An unlimited supply of bombs won't be enough! Can you track down the hidden power-ups and bonuses and blow up the bad guys real good? Set up massive chain-reactions, but don't get caught in the blast!
FEATURES
- 1 player
- Enhanced graphics and digital music!
- Continue feature
- High scores
GAME DETAILS
- For the Atari 2600 and compatible systems
- 32K (CDFJ)
- NSTC or PAL60
- Joystick controller supported
- Sega Genesis 2-button controllers supported
- AtariVox/SaveKey support for high scores
- QuadTari supported
COMPATIBILITY
Digital ROMs
- Harmony and Harmony Encore multi-carts
- Stella 6.7, Gopher2600, Stellerator and Stella DS emulators
- RetroN 77 with the latest Stella community build
Physical Cartridges
- Atari 2600 and 100% compatible systems
- Atari 2600+ with firmware 2.0.1.5 or higher*
- Atari 7800+ with firmware 2.0.1.5 or higher*
*Atari 2600+ and Atari 7800+ firmware 2.0.1.5 is not available as of 7/31/2025, but is planned for release sometime in 2025. Please visit Atari's official website for more details.
NOTE: Boom! cartridges do NOT work on the RetroN 77.
CREDITS
- Programming: Chris Walton
- Additional Development: John W. Champeau
- Game Graphics: Nathan Strum
- Packaging Artwork: Nathan Strum
- Testing: Jürgen Oster (Bomberman94), James O’Brien (ZeroPage Homebrew)
- Hardware: Freq Quimby
- Published by: Champ Games
Copyright © 2025 Chris Walton
LUCKY CHASE
ABOUT THE GAME
Carlos Centeno brings a more faithful version of the arcade classic home to the Atari 2600! You're the master thief Lupin, and you've got four determined detectives hot on your trail! Can you scoop up the loot and escape the bank before they catch you and throw you in the slammer? You can lock them behind gates to stop them, but only for a moment, then the chase is on again!
FEATURES
- 1 player
- Novice and Expert skill levels
- SaveKey support for high scores
GAME DETAILS
- For the Atari 2600 and compatible systems
- 32K (DPC+)
- NSTC or PAL60
- Joystick controller supported
- AtariVox/SaveKey support for high scores
COMPATIBILITY
Digital ROMs
- Harmony and Harmony Encore multi-carts
- Stella 6.7, Gopher2600, Stellerator and Stella DS emulators
- RetroN 77 with the latest Stella community build
Physical Cartridges
- Atari 2600 and 100% compatible systems
- Atari 2600+ (requires firmware 2.0.1.4)
- Atari 7800+
NOTE: Lucky Chase cartridges do NOT work on the RetroN 77.
CREDITS
- Programming, Graphics & Sounds: Carlos Centeno
- AI-generated cover art: Michael Thomasson
- Packaging design: Michael Thomasson
- Manual content and layout: Leonard Herman
- Additional packaging layout: Nathan Strum
- Testing: Jürgen Oster (Bomberman94), James O’Brien (ZeroPage Homebrew)
- Published by: Champ Games
- Authorized distributor: Good Deal Games
Copyright © 2025 Carlos Centeno
TOMAHAWK 777
ABOUT THE GAME
Carlos Centeno brings the arcade shooter to the Atari 2600! You're the last line of defense against an invading alien armada. But what can a lone submarine hope to do against dive-bombing aliens bent on world domination? Well, your sub is packed with Tomahawk missiles, and you're about to find out!
FEATURES
- 1 player
- Novice and Expert skill levels
- SaveKey support for high scores
GAME DETAILS
- For the Atari 2600 and compatible systems
- 32K (DPC+)
- NSTC or PAL60
- Joystick controller supported
- AtariVox/SaveKey support for high scores
COMPATIBILITY
Digital ROMs
- Harmony and Harmony Encore multi-carts
- Stella 6.7, Gopher2600, Stellerator and Stella DS emulators
- RetroN 77 with the latest Stella community build
Physical Cartridges
- Atari 2600 and 100% compatible systems
- Atari 2600+ (requires firmware 2.0.1.4)
- Atari 7800+
NOTE: Tomahawk 777 cartridges do NOT work on the RetroN 77.
CREDITS
- Programming, Graphics & Sounds: Carlos Centeno
- AI-generated cover art: Michael Thomasson
- Packaging design: Michael Thomasson
- Manual content and layout: Leonard Herman
- Additional packaging layout: Nathan Strum
- Testing: Jürgen Oster (Bomberman94), Steve Ramirez, James O’Brien (ZeroPage Homebrew)
- Published by: Champ Games
- Authorized distributor: Good Deal Games
Copyright © 2025 Carlos Centeno
RUBYQ
ABOUT THE GAME
Silvio Mogno’s rubyQ features all of the gameplay of the original cube-hopping arcade classic, but adds many extras including: two-player cooperative play, “Funky” and “Mad” modes which add new enemies and challenges, five difficulty settings, AtariVox support for in-game voices and high score saving, and more!
FEATURES
- 1 or 2 player (co-op)
- 3 play modes: Classic, Funky and Mad Mode!
- 5 skill levels, from Easy to Turbo Play!
- Multiple graphic modes
GAME DETAILS
- For the Atari 2600 and compatible systems
- 32K (CDFJ Melody-enhanced)
- NSTC or PAL60
- Joystick controllers supported
- AtariVox/SaveKey support for high scores
- QuadTari support for co-op modes
COMPATIBILITY
Digital ROMs
- Harmony and Harmony Encore multi-carts
- Stella 6.7+, Gopher2600, Stellerator and Stella DS emulators
- RetroN 77 with the latest Stella community build
Physical Cartridges
- Atari 2600 and 100% compatible systems
- Atari 2600+ with firmware 2.0.1.5 or higher*
- Atari 7800+ with firmware 2.0.1.5 or higher*
*Atari 2600+ and Atari 7800+ firmware 2.0.1.5 is not available as of 7/31/2025, but is planned for release sometime in 2025. Please visit Atari's official website for more details.
NOTE: rubyQ cartridges do NOT work on the RetroN 77.
CREDITS
- Coding: Silvio Mogno (@silvio mogno)
- Starting Code: Collect3 Demo by Darrell Spice, Jr. (@SpiceWare)
- Testing: Jürgen Oster (@Bomberman94), John Champeau (@johnnywc)
- Manual, label and box design: Vladimir Zu–iga (@vhzc)
- Published by: Champ Games
Copyright © 2022, 2024 Silvio Mogno
STAR CASTLE ARCADE
ABOUT THE GAME
Chris Walton, Thomas Jentzsch and Ivan Machado team up to bring this legendary coin-op home to the Atari 2600. Blast away at the Star Castle’s shields
to take your shot at destroying its core. Star Castle Arcade features arcade-like gameplay, multiple difficulty settings and on-cart high score saving (no SaveKey required).
FEATURES
- 1 player
- Multiple difficult settings
GAME DETAILS
- For the Atari 2600 and compatible systems
- 32K (FA2)
- NSTC or PAL60 (selectable in-game)
- Joystick controller supported
- High score saving included (no SaveKey required)
COMPATIBILITY
Digital ROMs
- Harmony and Harmony Encore multi-carts
- Stella 6.7+, Gopher2600, Stellerator and Stella DS emulators
- RetroN 77 with the latest Stella community build
Physical Cartridges
- Atari 2600 and 100% compatible systems
- Atari 2600+ with firmware 2.0.1.5 or higher*
- Atari 7800+ with firmware 2.0.1.5 or higher*
*Atari 2600+ and Atari 7800+ firmware 2.0.1.5 is not available as of 7/31/2025, but is planned for release sometime in 2025. Please visit Atari's official website for more details.
NOTE: Star Castle Arcade cartridges do NOT work on the RetroN 77.
CREDITS
- Game Programming: Chris Walton and Thomas Jentzsch
- Game Artwork: Nathan Strum
- Sound Effects: Ivan Machado and Thomas Jentzsch
- Title Music: Richard "Kulor" Armijo
- Cartridge label, box and manual: Jordi Cabo
- Cartridge Hardware: Fred Quimby
- Special Thanks for the Help and Support from the Great Folks on www.AtariAge.com
- Published by: Champ Games
Copyright © 2014, 2024 Team Antonym
JUNO FIRST
ABOUT THE GAME
Chris Walton’s best-selling homebrew features all of the frenetic action of the arcade original. Destroy wave after wave of the attacking enemy fleet, capture alien astronauts and blast your way through hyperspace for maximum points! Juno First features AtariVox support for in-game voices and high score saving.
FEATURES
- 1 player
- Auto-fire and Rapid-fire weapon options
- Continue feature
- In-game speech (AtariVox required)
GAME DETAILS
- For the Atari 2600 and compatible systems
- 32K (F4)
- NSTC or PAL60
- Joystick controller supported
- AtariVox support for speech
- AtariVox/SaveKey support for high scores
COMPATIBILITY
Digital ROMs
- Harmony and Harmony Encore multi-carts
- Stella 6.7+, Gopher2600, Stellerator and Stella DS emulators
- RetroN 77 with the latest Stella community build
Physical Cartridges
- Atari 2600 and 100% compatible systems
- Atari 2600+ with firmware 2.0.1.5 or higher*
- Atari 7800+ with firmware 2.0.1.5 or higher*
*Atari 2600+ and Atari 7800+ firmware 2.0.1.5 is not available as of 7/31/2025, but is planned for release sometime in 2025. Please visit Atari's official website for more details.
NOTE: Juno First cartridges do NOT work on the RetroN 77.
CREDITS
- Game Programming: Chris Walton
- Label and Manual Artwork: Dave Dries
- Game Graphics and Manual Layout: Nathan Strum
- Title Music: Erik Ehrling
- AtariVox Speech: Glenn Saunders
- Published by: Champ Games
Copyright © 2008, 2024 Chris Walton
THE END
ABOUT THE GAME
Carlos Centeno brings home this arcade classic, where you must stop space bandits from stealing pieces of your defense bases and using them to craft a sinister message of doom for humanity! The End features options to play both the original Konami version and
the Stern variant.
FEATURES
- 1 player
- Novice and Expert skill levels
- Select between having defense bases above or below your ship
GAME DETAILS
- For the Atari 2600 and compatible systems
- 32K (DPC+)
- NSTC or PAL60
- Joystick controller supported
COMPATIBILITY
Digital ROMs
- Harmony and Harmony Encore multi-carts
- Stella 6.7, Gopher2600, Stellerator and Stella DS emulators
- RetroN 77 with the latest Stella community build
Physical Cartridges
- Atari 2600 and 100% compatible systems
- Atari 2600+ (requires firmware 2.0.1.4)
- Atari 7800+
NOTE: The End cartridges do NOT work on the RetroN 77.
CREDITS
- Programming and Graphics: Carlos Centeno
- Illustration and Manual Design: David Exton
- Published by: Champ Games
Copyright © 2019, 2024 Carlos Centeno
STRATOVOX
ABOUT THE GAME
Carlos Centeno captures all of the action of the first arcade game to feature voices! In Stratovox, you must prevent alien attackers from kidnapping stranded astronauts. As the aliens become more numerous and aggressive, how many astronauts will you be able to
save? Stratovox features AtariVox support for in-game voices and high score saving.
FEATURES
- 1 player
- Novice and Expert skill levels
- In-game speech (requires AtariVox)
GAME DETAILS
- For the Atari 2600 and compatible systems
- 32K (DPC+)
- NSTC or PAL60
- Joystick controller supported
- AtariVox support for speech
- AtariVox/SaveKey support for high scores
COMPATIBILITY
Digital ROMs
- Harmony and Harmony Encore multi-carts
- Stella 6.7, Gopher2600, Stellerator and Stella DS emulators
- RetroN 77 with the latest Stella community build
Physical Cartridges
- Atari 2600 and 100% compatible systems
- Atari 2600+ (requires firmware 2.0.1.4)
- Atari 7800+
NOTE: Stratovox cartridges do NOT work on the RetroN 77.
CREDITS
- Programming and Graphics: Carlos Centeno
- Illustration, Box, Labels and Manual Design: Corey Kramer
- Published by: Champ Games
Copyright © 2022, 2024 Carlos Centeno