Retro Commander

Noble Master LLC

Released: Nov 24, 2023
Platforms: WindowsmacOSLinux
Last updated: 05 Sep 2026, 07:56 GMT

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02 Sep 2026Developer post
Update 2.35.173
Bugfix crashes when placing walls in hidden territory.
02 Sep 2026Developer post
Update 2.35.172 - Super Powerful Units (SPUs)
SPU Platform: the SPU platform allows building of SPUs (Super Powerful Units). SPU "Bulwark": a tank with very large health, difficult to destroy. To be constructed on the SPU Platform. Also needs to be researched. EMP T.R.E.D.: there is a new T.R.E.D. (Tactical Remote Explosive
SPU Platform: the SPU platform allows building of SPUs (Super Powerful Units).
SPU "Bulwark": a tank with very large health, difficult to destroy. To be constructed on the SPU Platform. Also needs to be researched.
EMP T.R.E.D.: there is a new T.R.E.D. (Tactical Remote Explosive Device) that produces an EMP pulse.
Jammer Tank Fix: was not actually jamming the rader, i.e. added missing jamming capability.
Jammer Tank (Balancing): reduced the radar range, as it's not a radar tank.
Map Building: only allowed now in visible areas. Prevents an exploit which allows detecting enemy locations.
Map Building: only allowed where you have relevant units close by. Prevents an exploit where you can build in enemy locations.
Game Setup: all scenarios are now open by default for clarity. Some other minor improvements also.
Game Setup: removed the popup that forces to choose a server. Now automatically determined based on game config and location.
Balancing: Aircraft Carrier now about 30% cheaper.
Balancing: Cruise Missiles shot from Missile Ship now cost 2 Matter per shot (was 1 Matter/Shot).
Balancing: T.R.E.D. now available in the Hover Factory (was previously in the Robotics Factory).
Balancing: no action entry when a game is paused.
Balancing: loot crates cannot be razed or destroyed by e.g. placing a building on top.
Balancing: limited troops and structures, e.g. the Ore Refinery, cannot be captured anymore by assimilating troops. They will be destroyed instead.
Balancing: units now only gain experience against other properly armed troops and structures. The increase is now double compared to before.
AI Bugfix: the aliens weren't unfolding the MCVs in their bases (e.g. "4 Player Alien Match" scenario).
Lightning: integrated lightning animation for clouds.
Graphics: gravel & structure surface more subtle, so it blends nicer with terrain.
Graphics: using star '*' (instead of plus '+') for new [New Game] button.
Mouse Pointer: improved performance, i.e. 1% faster.
Mouse Pointer: correct diagonal movement when out of window bounds.
Mouse Pointer: correct movement when out of game window for Mac/Linux.
User Profile: option added to add a link too (not just a quote).
Server API: play info JSON now also listing other details such as map, game settings and turn configuration.
Server API: support to also retrieve all the users for a game (not only the games a user has joined).
Server API: endpoint to also retrieve all the unhidden users in the main chat.
Manual: section "What is considered cheating?" added to explain what is tolerated or not.
Language: latest translations added - Thanks :-D
Maintenance: upgraded to libGDX version 1.14.2.
Bugfix: some structures were wrongly enabled for constructions by the aliens.
Bugfix: Power grid now visible for areas power by own structures, even if in fog of war.
Bugfix: sound FX not played if in hidden area.
Bugfix Crashes: when map control was changed and a non-joined player executed an action.
Bugfix Crashes: when a campaign was played without missions.
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29 Jul 2026Developer post
Retro Commander: Hellfire Huey
This is an intro to the Hellfire Huey in Retro Commander.
01 Jul 2026Developer post
Retro Commander: Nukes & Strategic Bombers
This is an intro to nukes and strategic bombers in Retro Commander.
22 Jun 2026Developer post
Bugfix Modding
Bugfix for modding. The template files didn't work anymore.
22 Jun 2026Developer post
Update 2.34.170 - Watch AI vs. AI & Missile Ship Patch
Watch AI vs. AI: option for single player games to watch AI vs. AI games. In "Player Options" during game setup as "Watch AI vs. AI". Also supported by in-game editor. Watching Games (Single & Multiplayer): option to select the player you want to watch, or everything visible.
Watch AI vs. AI: option for single player games to watch AI vs. AI games. In "Player Options" during game setup as "Watch AI vs. AI". Also supported by in-game editor.
Watching Games (Single & Multiplayer): option to select the player you want to watch, or everything visible.
Watching Games (Single & Multiplayer): more panels are now shown to be able properly watch humans and AI play.
Watching Games (Single Player): speed-control option shown for single player games.
Map Control: "God Mode" option added which allows all players, including players that watch, to control troops for a game! Available during game setup under "Game Options" and "Map Control".
Battle Map 01: "4-Player Alien" Match scenario added, i.e. alien vs. alien.
Campaign Maps: some comic slides updated (minor). Pixels and spelling was partly wrong.
Missile Ship (Balancing): shooting a cruise missile now costs '1' matter eath.
Balancing: Dolphins, Missile Ship & radar jamming troops & structures more expensive.
Balancing: Dog melee attack slightly weaker.
Balancing: Airfields regenerate troops also by default ditto Aircraft Carriers (can be turned off).
Graphics: Ship shadows updated for better 3D-effect.
Sound FX: effect for snatching enemy tech updated.
UI: Comic slides can now be file-dropped to the list of slides for a campaign mission.
Language: latest translations added - Thanks :-D
Maintenance: storing additional purchase info such as user & request ID in database for better lookup.
Maintenance: Age Signals integrated into Droid (for Texas, Brazil etc.).
Maintenance: IntelliJ and build system updated.
Maintenance: .gitattributes added for line endings.
Bugfix: Missile Turret cannot be place in a cave anymore.
Bugfix: Air troops such as airships can now also be attacked when hovering above a cave.
Bugfix: Power grids are only visible if we have vision, i.e. detecting enemy power grids not possible in shroud or fog of war.
Bugfix Crashes: when some of the graphical assets were not available anymore due to future changes.
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17 Jun 2026Developer post
Retro Commander: Base Attack with Jammer
This is an intro on how to attack an enemy base with radar jamming troops.
12 Jun 2026Developer post
Retro Commander: Spies
This is an intro on how to use Spies in Retro Commander. Spies can be used to infiltrate enemy bases.
10 Jun 2026Developer post
Retro Commander: Toxic Tanks
This is an intro on how to use Toxic Tanks in Retro Commander. Toxic Tanks shoot napalm weapons.
08 Jun 2026Developer post
Retro Commander: Alien Drones
This is an intro on how to use Alien Drones in Retro Commander. Alien Drones are able to capture enemy troops.
06 Jun 2026Developer post
Retro Commander: Tech Snatchers
This is an intro on how to use Tech Snatchers in Retro Commander. How to steal enemy technology.
04 Jun 2026Developer post
Retro Commander: Tele Defense Towers
This is an intro on how to use Tele-Defense Towers in Retro Commander.
01 Jun 2026Developer post
Retro Commander: Assimilators
This is an intro on how to use Assimilators in Retro Commander to capture enemy structures.
29 May 2026Developer post
Retro Commander: Missile Ships
This is an intro on how to use Missile Ships in Retro Commander.
29 May 2026Developer post
Update 2.33.168 - Jammer Tank & Complete Tech
New Unit "Jammer Tank": a take that is capable of jamming enemy radar. Can be countered by an Omni-Radar. Game Setup Option: option to also give all factions the "Complete Tech" at game start (overrides the default). FAST Tournaments: there is now a popup asking to go to the next
New Unit "Jammer Tank": a take that is capable of jamming enemy radar. Can be countered by an Omni-Radar.
Game Setup Option: option to also give all factions the "Complete Tech" at game start (overrides the default).
FAST Tournaments: there is now a popup asking to go to the next game once it becomes available.
Tournament Awards: awards are now given out also if only one human player is in the game. They were previously only given out if at least 2+ human players with different ranking were in a game.
Default Map: updated again based on feedback. Coastlines and plateaus are now better configured.
AI Actions: the AI was producing a lot of actions placing bogus rally points.
AI Base Building: AI base building improved by creating better inter-connected area.
Refactoring: renamed "Power Grid" to "Energy" and moved a few structures there from other categories.
Submarine Shadows: added submarine shadows for better depth perception.
Graphics incl. Shadows: reduced texture space required for e.g. units shadows (will load faster now also).
Graphics Fix: Alien Factory was rendering in the wrong z-Plane making units appear on top (rather than inside).
Language: latest translations added - Thanks :-D
Maintenance: past proguard files for Droid now also in source control.
Maintenance: improved layout on texture atlas by using backing image height (not display-height).
Maintenance: new iOS min. version is 15.0.
Bugfix: file drop works properly now, even if the menu bar is open.
Bugfix: when dragging the scenarios in the in-game editor, the selection was not updated (potentially with wrong index).
Bugfix: searchable dropdown correctly displays the selected button if opened again.
Bugfix: translation system didn't accept some bubble dialog texts (didn't exclude the tags when checking).
Bugfix: image file drop wasn't working for popups (wrong offset).
Bugfix: check added making sure all major events have an award.
Bugfix: re-joining a game during initialization would allow to select the technology, even if not possible before.
Bugfix: another attempt to get the Droid login back to work for some users (improved thread selection & updated sign-in options).
Bugfix: radar jamming wasn't properly working if shroud was enabled but fog of war disabled.
Bugfix Crashes: when running an older version and some assets were not available ('null').
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27 May 2026Developer post
Retro Commander: Satellite Base Station
This is an intro on how to Satellite Base Stations in Retro Commander.
25 May 2026Developer post
Retro Commander: Airship Counter
This is an intro on how to counter airship attacks in Retro Commander with fighter jets.
22 May 2026Developer post
Retro Commander: Radar Jammers
This is an intro to Retro Commander's radar jammers. It explains how hide your bases.
20 May 2026Developer post
Retro Commander: Stealth Attacks
This is an intro to Retro Commander's Stealth troops. It explains how to use them more effectively.
17 May 2026Developer post
Retro Commander: How to Use EMP and PSY Towers
This is an intro to Retro Commander's EMP & PSY Tower. It explains how to counter stun caused by the towers.