An authentic Commodore 64 throwback

Jungle Joe is a multi-platform puzzle-adventure game developed for the Commodore 64, in which you build paths to new levels while avoiding enemies.

Similar to other games for the Commodore 64 and games released during that same period, such as Project Paradroid and the C64 Commando Remake, Jungle Joe features 8-bit retro graphics that look right at home alongside classic 80s and 90s games.

Nostalgic fun for video game buffs

For modern audiences, Jungle Joe may not offer the thrills of contemporary gaming. But for video game buffs and amateur historians who love retro gaming from the heyday of the Commodore 64, it’s a perfect addition to classic games. With 8-bit graphics and music, this 2D platformer looks and feels much like the games it’s emulating.

Play as Jungle Joe, an adventurer traversing the wilderness, and use your ability to build ladders to make it from one level to the next, all while avoiding deadly enemies. Each level is divided into three checkpoints, offering you the ability to save your progress with passwords.

How can I play Jungle Joe?

Jungle Joe was developed for the Commodore 64, a computer that was most popular for its video games during the mid to late 80s. Though it has since been discontinued, Jungle Joe is still playable on the original hardware.

For users who don’t have a Commodore 64 to play on, Jungle Joe can still be played using TheC64 replicator or VICE emulator. The game will also run in PAL and NTSC modes, though it’s not optimized for NTSC.

A taste of retro gaming for a new generation

Jungle Joe successfully recreates the look, feel, and sound of the classic Commodore style for modern players in a game that can be played authentically or with the use of an emulator. Between the 8-bit graphics, midi music, and challenging gameplay, it appeals to niche and nostalgic players.