Sand-stormer

Sand-stormer is a desert survival adventure game for the Commodore 16/Plus4 computer. It was an entry into the PUR-80 category of the 2025 Basic 10Liner competition.

The game was developed by RoePipi, and was the overall winner of the PUR-80 category.

More info from the BASIC 10Liner itch.io page on the game:

INTRODUCTION

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Desert survival exploration game. Escape in any direction from the heart of the desert! Navigate wisely, and you might succeed. Rocks block your path, your water supply constantly dwindles - replenish it from palm tree trunks. The heat keeps rising, but you can cool down in scattered stone bunkers - though your water will still decrease... Good luck!

FEATURES

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- a classic arcade game that needs only the arrow keys

- 277 different screens of scorching desert

- fitting sound effects

- delicious palm trees and chill rock bunkers included

- you can even draw your own map!

GAME INSTRUCTIONS

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At the start, you'll immediately see the desert screen, with your water depleting and your body temperature rising rapidly.

Use the arrow keys to navigate the desert. Your goal is to get far enough from the starting point - to where the grass is green... well, where there's any grass at all. It should be around 10 screens away, at least horizontally.

You'll encounter 3 different objects:

1. Small rocks - You can't pass through them.

2. Palm trees - Press against their trunks to get 10 sips of water. You can hold a maximum of 99 sips.

3. Rock bunkers - You can step inside their entrance (if it's not blocked) to slowly cool down. Your body temperature ranges from 35–50°C, with anything above 50 being deadly.

That's it! The desert layout never changes, so you can plan your route wisely, remember where the bunkers are, or even make a map!

Have fun!