RetroBoy - Platformer
Retro action platformer
$2.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Enter code SEETHETRUTH in Settings/Data for 250 bonus chips! Reality is a lie — flip to 8-bit to uncover what HD hides.
Put on the shades. See the truth.
RetroBoy is a handcrafted retro action platformer where a single tap flips the entire world between modern HD and raw 8-bit reality — changing the art, music, physics, abilities, and even the paths you can take.
Nemo's world is a lie. His shades reveal the 8-bit code hidden underneath — and inside the code, he becomes more powerful. Run faster, jump higher, double-jump, and ride walls.
But Nemo can only stay in the 8-bit world while his energy lasts. When the bar empties, reality snaps back to HD. Grab energy pickups to recharge, then switch at exactly the right moment — platforms, doors, enemies, and entire secret rooms can exist in one reality but not the other.
Master both worlds to uncover the truth.
FEATURES
• Two realities, one tap — transform every level between modern HD visuals with full 3D character models and chunky 8-bit pixel art
• 6 handcrafted levels — explore server rooms, neon rooftops, a towering corporate HQ, the corrupted Glitch Zone, the Architect's core, and a final trip to the other side
• 5 boss battles and a boss-rush finale — with skippable intro cinematics
• Secrets everywhere — 12 hidden rooms behind mode-exclusive doors, 27 data fragments, and 12 elusive pigeons
• 3 weapons to master — fists, an energy blaster, and a laser sword
• 28 upgrades earned through play — spend the chips you collect on new powers, all the way up to the Mech Suit
• Built for replayability — 18 stars to earn, Normal / Hard / Brutal difficulty, and New Game+ prestige runs
• A synchronized dual soundtrack — every track has an HD and a chiptune version that swap seamlessly with the world
MADE FOR MOBILE
• 3 touch layouts — reposition and resize every button to suit your style
• Full game-controller support — touch controls tuck away automatically
• Play the whole game offline — ideal for flights and commutes
• Colorblind modes, haptic feedback, adjustable text size and screen shake
• No ads, no in-app purchases, no account required
The truth is waiting. Put on the shades.
Game Center is here!
• Best-time leaderboards for all six levels, plus Total Score
• 12 achievements to unlock
• Challenge your friends to beat your best runs
The developer, Peter Hodges, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Peter Hodges
- Size
- 786.1 MB
- Category
- Action
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 5 more
- English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
- Age Rating
9+
- 9+
- Infrequent
Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
Guns or Other Weapons
- Copyright
- © 2026 Peter Hodges
