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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M.U.D.S.: Mean Ugly Dirty Sport
Amiga · DOSReleased1990 7.5/10M.U.D.S. (Mean Ugly Dirty Sports) throws you into a gloriously savage arena where victory comes by scoring at least 7 of 14 goals or by mercilessly…Read more -

Mad TV
Amiga · DOSReleased1991 7.6/10Step into the eccentric world of Mad TV as Archie, an average guy who can’t shake the image of a mysterious woman he spots on late-night…Read more -

Madness
Commodore 64Released1986Madness drops you into a pulse-pounding platform adventure spanning 30 screen-sized levels, each a race against the clock. Your mission: ignite every torch scattered throughout the…Read more -

Masterblazer
Amiga · Atari STReleased1991 7.2/10Masterblazer catapults you into the high-octane world of futuristic arena sports where you pilot sleek hovercraft called Rotofoils in a race to score a glowing orb,…Read more -

Mega Turrican
Amiga · GenesisReleased1994 8/10Join the USS Freedom Forces and dive into a pulse-pounding adventure as the Dark Forces rise again after generations of peace. You’ll blast through sprawling, intricately…Read more -

Mystery of the Mummy
Amiga · Commodore 64Released1988 6.8/10Mystery of the Mummy hooks you with a better detective fantasy than most adventures of its era: you are not hunting for a bizarre inventory combination,…Read more -

Nibbler
Amstrad CPCReleased1985 7.4/10Nibbler turns a simple collect-the-charms loop into a steadily tightening panic attack. You guide a snake through nine garden sections, trying to clear enough charms to…Read more -

Realm of the Trolls
Amiga · Atari STReleased1988 5.7/10Battle hordes of rampaging trolls and save humanity in this classic-style platformer packed with over 200 thrilling screens. Arm yourself with a powerful gun and crackling…Read more -

Rock ‘n Roll
Amiga · Amstrad CPCReleased1990 7.3/10Rock ’n Roll is a fast-paced real-time puzzle adventure that puts you in control of a friendly, spotted ball trapped inside a treacherous labyrinth. Using simple…Read more -

Sarcophaser
AmigaReleased1988 6.9/10Step into the cockpit of the Sarcophaser, a souped-up spaceship built for high-speed, horizontally scrolling combat. You’ll charge through relentless waves of alien foes, weaving through…Read more -

Shufflepuck Cafe
Amiga · Amstrad CPCReleased1989 7.2/10Get ready to face off against a relentless AI in this high-octane, Air Hockey–style showdown set to a rousing “Cantina Band”–inspired soundtrack. Slide your bat across…Read more -

Sky Fighter
Amiga · Atari STReleased1987 6.4/10Sky Fighter grabs you with the clean, old-school urge to stay alive for one more stretch of scrolling space. You pilot a ship through flying attackers…Read more -

Spaceball
Amiga · Atari STReleased1988 5.3/10Spaceball gets its hooks into you in the oldest possible way: a ball is moving, your paddle is a fraction out of place, and one missed…Read more -

Spherical
Amiga · Amstrad CPCReleased1989 7.3/10Evoking the spirit of Solomon’s Key, this action-puzzler challenges you to guide a ball to the spot marked ‘In’ by creating and removing blocks to reshape…Read more -

StarTrash
Amiga · Atari STReleased1990 6.4/10StarTrash gets its hook from a simple, mean little challenge: guide a ball up large isometric mountains, recover the objects left around each level, and try…Read more -

Street Cat
Amiga · Amstrad CPCReleased1988 7/10Get ready to unleash your inner feline athlete in this high-octane sports adventure! You play as an agile cat, sprinting, leaping, and sliding through a series…Read more -

Sunny Shine on the Funny Side of Life
Amiga · Atari STReleased1990 5.2/10Sunny Shine on the Funny Side of Life starts with a wonderfully silly problem: a steamroller has flattened Sunny’s car, and you have to track down…Read more -

The Baby of Can Guru
Commodore 64Released1987Get ready for a heart-pounding adventure with The Baby of Can Guru, a Trial & Error platformer that challenges you to guide a fearless kangaroo through…Read more -

The Curse of Ra
Amiga · Atari STReleased1990 7.4/10The Curse of Ra turns a simple matching rule into a surprisingly stubborn escape-room puzzle. You guide Scarab around a pyramid, lining up identical stones in…Read more -

The Great Giana Sisters
Amiga · Atari STReleased1988 7.6/10The Great Giana Sisters brings classic 2D side-scrolling action to your screen with vibrant pixel art, catchy tunes, and tight platforming reminiscent of beloved arcade heroes.…Read more -

Thunder Boy
AmigaReleased1988 7/10Thunder Boy starts you out exposed: Julian can only move right, dodge enemies, and keep an eye out for fruit before hunger drains away his life.…Read more -

Turrican
Amiga · Amstrad CPCReleased1991 8/10When the three-headed demon Morgul begins warping innocent dreams into living nightmares, only the legendary hero Turrican can restore peace. Dive into a fast-paced, side-scrolling shoot-’em-up…Read more -

Turrican II: The Final Fight
Amiga · Amstrad CPCReleased1995 7.7/10Turrican II: The Final Fight delivers blistering platformer and shooter thrills, tailor-made for home computers from the ground up. You play Bren McGuire, lone survivor of…Read more -

Vision: The 5 Dimension Utopia
Amiga · DOSReleased1992 6.8/10Set sail for an astonishing future with Vision: The 5th Dimension Utopia, a uniquely crafted promotional title commissioned by German building society LBS and offered at…Read more
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