Hack and Slay drops players into a stickman-styled dungeon crawl crafted for the Amiga by developer quantumclodemonk. Inspired by a classic BBS game called Hack and Slash, this homegrown tribute keeps things simple, turn-based, and dangerously addictive. With a file size under 100kB and compatibility across a wide range of Amiga setups, Hack and Slay proves small games can still carry a sharp blade.
The game runs on any Amiga with at least 1MB RAM and a 640×400 screen, starting with OS 2.0. It supports four different character classes—Knight, Thief, Wizard, and Serf—each with their own strengths and quirks. Whether it’s the Knight’s brute force or the Serf’s ability to patch up wounds, players can pick their poison and hack their way through five monster-filled levels.
Hack and Slay stands out for its turn-based system, auto-mapping, and the tiny footprint it leaves on your hard drive. It’s written in Blitz Basic, plays in a high-res stickman style, and doesn’t pretend to be anything it’s not. It’s exactly what the name suggests—a dungeon romp that lets you crack skulls with charm and efficiency.
Watch the video for a closer look at how this stickman RPG punches above its weight—without needing a CD-ROM, a patch, or even a loading screen longer than a coffee break.
