Retrogamers, Rejoice! They’re Still Making New Gameboy Games. Kind of.
ModRetro keeps physical Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges flowing into 2026 with fresh indie titles and re-releases built for the Chromatic handheld and original Nintendo hardware.
Here’s the TL;DR...
ModRetro Chromatic bundles a new Tetris cart and plays all original GB/GBC games plus exclusives at $199.99.
Standout new carts include Dragonyhm (RPG hit), Croc: 25th Anniversary Edition, Rayman, and Atari ‘90s Rewind Collection.
Spacebot Interactive just announced a Dragonyhm sequel in development for Chromatic/GBC.
Most carts cost $44.99; bundle deals save up to 25% on the ModRetro site.
What Is the ModRetro Chromatic Handheld?
The Chromatic runs on FPGA tech for pixel-perfect Game Boy accuracy.
Its 2.56-inch 160x144 IPS screen matches the original, housed in a tough magnesium shell available in seven colors like Cloud and Inferno.
Every unit ships with a brand-new Tetris cartridge, nodding to classic Game Boy bundles.
Which New Physical Cartridges Fit the Chromatic?
All ModRetro releases work on Chromatic, original Game Boy, and Game Boy Color.
Indie devs use tools like GB Studio for authentic carts—no flash carts or hacks.
Stock rotates fast; best-sellers often sell out.
What Are the Best New Game Boy Games Out Now?
Dragonyhm tops the list as a turn-based RPG blending exploration, puzzles, and epic boss fights across nine main dungeons.
Players control a dragon-riding hero in vibrant GBC visuals; it’s sold out at $44.99 but worth watching.
Buck and the Cursed Cartridge stars GameStop’s bunny in a platformer packed with retro charm.
Is Croc’s 25th Anniversary Edition Worth Grabbing?
Croc: 25th Anniversary Edition revives the 3D platformer on GBC hardware.
Argonaut Games handled the port, available now for $44.99 with updated packaging.
It captures the PS1 original’s caveman antics in 2D side-scrolling form.
How Does Rayman Look on Modern Hardware?
Ubisoft partnered with ModRetro for a faithful GBC Rayman re-release.
The cart includes a manual, charm accessory, and exclusive secret level—$44.99 total.
Late GBC graphics shine: limbless hero, lush worlds, precise controls.
What’s in the Atari ‘90s Rewind Collection?
This $99.99 three-pack remasters Asteroids (1992), Centipede (1998), and Super Breakout (1999) in full color.
Each gets new music and a Chromatic charm; individual carts coming later.
Arcade perfection for GBC, dodging rocks and bugs never felt fresher.
Which Other Recent Releases Stand Out?
Self Simulated explores surreal puzzles at $39.99; Sabrina: Zapped! reboots a canceled GB game.
Wave two added Wicket Plague, First Contact Protocol, and Gravitorque DX—all $44.99.
GameStop stocks exclusives like Dragonyhm with buy-two-get-one deals.
Dragonyhm Sequel: What’s Known So Far?
Spacebot Interactive revealed the Dragonyhm follow-up on January 14, 2026, via X.
A trailer teases deeper story, more dungeons, and dragon action on GBC/Chromatic.
No release date yet, but dev Dracula: Dark Reign hints at their packed pipeline.
Fans snapped up the original fast; expect physical via ModRetro.
Where Can You Buy These Cartridges?
ModRetro.com handles direct sales with bundle discounts up to $60 on starter packs.
GameStop carries select titles online and in-store.
Physical carts ship worldwide; check stock often as they vanish quick.
Why Are New Game Boy Games Still Happening?
ModRetro founder Palmer Luckey champions cartridge revival to preserve tangible gaming.
They license classics while backing indies pushing GB limits.
Over 20 titles launched since 2024; 2026 brings more via partnerships like Atari and Ubisoft.
Chromatic demand stays high—permanently in stock now after sellouts.
Physical Game Boy gaming thrives in 2026. ModRetro’s Chromatic pairs perfectly with these carts, blending nostalgia and fresh content without emulation compromises. Grab a bundle before the next wave—like that Dragonyhm sequel—sells out.
Hat Tips
ModRetro Games Collection / modretro.com/collections/games
ModRetro Homepage / modretro.com
“The Future is Retro” Blog Post / ModRetro / July 9, 2025 / modretro.com/blogs/blog/the-future-is-retro
SPACEBOT INTERACTIVE X Post on Dragonyhm Sequel / January 14, 2026 /
Argonaut Games X Post on Croc / October 31, 2025 /
RetroDodo on Dragonyhm Sequel / January 14, 2026 / retrododo.com/a-dragonyhm-sequel-is-officially-in-development-from-spacebot-interactive
GameSpot on Croc and Buck / October 31, 2025 / gamespot.com/articles/croc-and-buck-the-gamestop-bunny-star-in-new-modretro-chromatic-titles-out-soon/1100-6535788
Article Compiled and Edited by Derek Gibbs on January 19, 2026 for Clownfish TV D/REZZED.
The ModRetro Chromatic feels like a solution to a problem nobody expected to still exist in 2026. Pairing FPGA accuracy with physcial carts gives that tangibility modern releases lost, kinda like how vinyl came back for audiophiles. I picked up a GBC cart last summer at a retro shop and the nostalgia factor was way higher than running the same ROM on an emulator.