We’re in the middle of a retro revolution, with various compilations, collections, and re-releases deploying every day on modern platforms.
One of several publishers leading the charge is QUByte, a Brazilian publisher with a number of niche licenses under its umbrella, which it’s resurrecting for new audiences.
In a short 10-minute presentation earlier today, it announced 13 retro games will be returning on the PS5 and PS4 in 2026 and 2027.
They are as follows.
Gaelco Sports Collection (2026)
Gaelco, not to be confused with Jaleco, is a Barcelona-based arcade game publisher established in the 1980s. This new compilation will feature five sports-themed arcade games released between 1992 and 1996.
Squash (1992)
World Rally Championship (1993)
Touch and Go (1995)
World Rally 2: Twin Racing (1995)
Snowboard Championship (1996)
Biomechanical Toy (16th July)
Biomechanical Toy is a run-and-gun shooter, similar to the likes of Contra, originally released in arcades in 1995. It made its console debut on the Evercade a few years ago, and will now make its way to the PS5 and PS4 as a standalone digital release.
Thunder Hoop Collection (2026)
The Thunder Hoop Collection includes two more run-and-gun arcade games from Gaelco, with its protagonist modelled on Goku from the Dragon Ball franchise.
Thunder Hoop (1992)
Thunder Hoop Strikes Back (1994)
Invasion from Beyond (2027)
Also known as B-Movie outside of North America, Invasion from Beyond is a middling PS1 flight combat game inspired by 1950s sci-fi schlock.
Invasion from Beyond (1998)
Motor Mash (2027)
Another game from the PS1 era, Motor Mash was developed by UK studio Eutechnyx and looked and played a little bit like Micro Machines. Its lead programmer Ian Copeland actually worked on the Codemasters franchise previously, although this game didn’t attract the same critical acclaim.
TigerShark (2027)
Developed by US studio n-space, TigerShark’s hook was that you piloted a so-called war machine capable of operating both above and below the water – a hybrid boat and submarine, if you like. It’s another game that got middling reviews upon release, but an interesting relic nonetheless.
Free Updates to Existing Games (2027)
Two existing QUByte releases are adding PS1 versions for free next year. Those are: Glover and Street Racer Collection. If you own either of these already, you’ll be able to play the original PlayStation versions of these games at no extra cost. Nice!
Glover (1999)
Street Racer (1996)
Have any of these retro games taken your fancy? Will you be picking up any of these re-releases at all? Let us know below.