The Vision

Retro-Rising is a love letter to the golden age of gaming - where nostalgia meets community.

Our mission is simple: Rediscover the games we loved. We curate the best retro gaming content from across the web, bringing together longplays, speedruns, reviews, and retrospectives all in one place.

Meet the Founder

Hi, I'm Chris – the creator and sole developer behind Retro-Rising. Gaming has been my passion since I first picked up a joystick in the 1980s, and I've been fortunate enough to turn that passion into a career spanning decades in the games industry.

Before Retro-Rising, I spent years at the forefront of mobile gaming during its explosive growth era. I was part of the team at Clickgamer and Chillingo, where we helped bring some of the most iconic mobile games to millions of players worldwide. Our first-published titles include Angry Birds, Cut the Rope, Feed me Oil and many more.

Those years taught me what makes games special: the joy of discovery, the thrill of mastery, and the connections we forge through shared experiences. Now, with Retro-Rising, I'm channeling that experience into preserving and celebrating the games that started it all.

Why Retro-Rising?

In an age of endless sequels and live-service games, there's something magical about revisiting the classics. These games were crafted with care, designed to be completed, and built to spark imagination with limited technology.

Retro-Rising exists to:

• 🕹️ Preserve gaming history – Every playthrough is a piece of digital archaeology
• 🌍 Build community – Connect with fellow retro enthusiasts who share your memories
• 📺 Curate quality – Hand-picked content so you can dive straight into the good stuff
• 💜 Celebrate creators – Shine a spotlight on the amazing people keeping retro gaming alive

Join the Journey

Retro-Rising is a passion project, built one feature at a time. Whether you're here to relive childhood memories, discover games you missed, or just enjoy the aesthetic of a simpler gaming era – you're welcome here.

Got questions, suggestions, or just want to chat about your favourite retro game? Send me a fax or drop an email to help@retrorising.com.

Let's rediscover the games we loved, together. 🚀