Rainbow Arts Software GmbH
Founded in 1984 in Gütersloh by Marc Alexander Ullrich and Thomas Meiertoberens, Rainbow Arts began as a German microcomputer software house that shifted into publishing and occasional in‑house development through the 1980s and 1990s. Based initially in Gütersloh and later associated with Düsseldorf and the Rushware/Softgold group, the company released numerous C64, Amiga and PC titles. Key people linked to its era include Ullrich and Meiertoberens and collaborators such as Chris Hülsbeck and Manfred Trenz. Notable releases attributed to the label include Katakis, Madness and the Z-Out/X-Out family of shooters. The game entries below, including versions and later rereleases grouped in this archive, span systems such as Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, Amstrad CPC, Windows, ZX Spectrum, Arcade, Genesis, and Nintendo Switch.
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Apprentice
Amiga · Atari STReleased1990 7.2/10Step into the shoes of an aspiring magician on a daring quest to vanquish the fearsome dragon Fumo and secure your place among the realm’s greatest…Read more -

Berlin 1948
Amiga · Atari STReleased1989 6.1/10Immerse yourself in the high-stakes intrigue of post-war Berlin, where multiple powers vie for control of a city teetering on the edge of chaos. As an…Read more -

Black Gold
Amiga · Atari STReleased1989 7.5/10Gear up to outwit, outmaneuver, and outbid rival oil tycoons in this high-stakes strategy epic. Four competing oil companies, each controlled by humans or AI, vie…Read more -

Blockout
Amiga · Apple IIgsReleased1989 7/10Dive into a fresh twist on the classic puzzle formula with Blockout, the thrilling 3D variant of Tetris. Instead of stacking flat pieces, you’ll manipulate polyhedral…Read more -

Circus Attractions
Amiga · Atari STReleased1989 7.1/10Step right up to Circus Morelli, where you’ll embark on a pulse-pounding adventure under the big top! Take charge of five spectacular acts—trampolining, tightrope-walking, juggling, knife-throwing,…Read more -

Conqueror
Acorn 32-bit · AmigaReleased1990 7.2/10Conqueror plunges you into a thrilling isometric battlefield where every decision counts. With polygonal graphics and an intricate control scheme that mirrors real tank mechanics on…Read more -

Danger Freak
Amiga · Commodore 64Released1989 6.4/10Leap into the heart-pounding world of high-speed stunts as you take on the role of a fearless stuntman. Strap onto a roaring motorcycle, weave through blazing…Read more -

Day of the Pharaoh
Amiga · Atari STReleased1989 6.5/10Step into the sandals of Nil Dieu Vivant, the exiled royal scion determined to reclaim the golden throne of Cairo. In this action-packed strategy epic, you’ll…Read more -

Galactic Attack
Arcade · Nintendo SwitchReleased1997 7.6/10Galactic Attack thrusts you into a high-stakes showdown to reclaim Earth from Con-Human, a once-benevolent eco-supercomputer that fused with a cloned human consciousness and plunged the…Read more -

Garrison
Amiga · Commodore 64Released1987 7.2/10Garrison plunges you into a classic yet fresh top-down action adventure where you and up to four allies carve a path through over 100 perilous dungeon…Read more -

Garrison II: The Legend Continues
AmigaReleased1987 6.7/10Garrison II starts from a sturdy old-school proposition: fight through fantasy danger, work around puzzle-flavored obstacles, and keep pushing toward the next of more than 100…Read more -

Graffiti Man
Amiga · Atari STReleased1988Dive into the underground art scene as a daring graffiti artist on a four-stage, fast-paced urban tour. Dodge a barrage of projectiles—flowerpots lobbed by irate neighbors,…Read more -

Grand Monster Slam
Amiga · Atari STReleased1989 7.5/10Step into the thrilling world of GHoLD’s Grand Monster Slam, where every five years the mightiest races battle it out to claim ultimate supremacy. You’ll face…Read more -

Hurra Deutschland
DOSReleased1994 6.3/10Hurra Deutschland throws you into a razor-sharp political satire set in 1994 just before Helmut Kohl’s re-election bid, featuring the cheeky puppet cast from Germany’s own…Read more -

Imperium Romanum
DOSReleased1996 6.5/10Discover a stunning 20th-century Roman Empire in this traditional graphic adventure, where Julius Caesar’s rule never ended and the totalitarian state looms at every corner. You…Read more -

In 80 Days Around the World
Amiga · Atari STReleased1987 6/10Step into the pages of Jules Verne’s classic adventure as Phileas Fogg, wagering £20,000 at London’s prestigious Reform Club that he can circumnavigate the globe in…Read more -

In the Hunt
Arcade · Nintendo SwitchReleased1997 7.2/10Dive into “In the Hunt,” a pulse-pounding 2D side-scrolling shooter that puts you at the helm of a nimble attack submarine. When the sinister Dark Anarchy…Read more -

Jinks
Amiga · Amstrad CPCReleased1988 6.2/10Jinks reinvents the classic Breakout formula with a bold new twist: take control of a triangular paddle that moves freely in both horizontal and vertical directions…Read more -

Katakis
Commodore 64Released1988 8.2/10Katakis throws you into the cockpit of the H-75 Eagle Fighter on a desperate mission to free a tranquil planet from a relentless machine invasion. Drawing…Read more -

Katakis
AmigaReleased1988Blast off into the heart of the Katakis planetary defense in this action-packed shoot ’em up for the Amiga, inspired by the legendary R-Type. You pilot…Read more -

Khalaan
Amiga · Atari STReleased1990 6.6/10Khalaan transports you to the heart of the ancient Arabic world, inviting you to carve out an empire through cunning strategy and wise leadership. In this…Read more -

Legend of Faerghail
Amiga · Atari STReleased1990 7.6/10Something terrible has befallen the elves: driven mad without warning, they now besiege the peaceful city of Thyn. As their rampage threatens to engulf the realm,…Read more -

Log!cal
Amiga · Atari STReleased1991 7.4/10Log!cal plunges you into a surreal, color-soaked puzzle universe where every move must be meticulously planned. You’ll juggle green, purple, blue, and yellow spheres across a…Read more -

Lollypop
Amiga · DOSReleased1994 7.4/10Young Lolly awakens from her slumber with an insatiable sweet tooth and a spark of life—courtesy of a lightning strike! Now, this animated doll is on…Read more
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