An arcade style city-life simulator

In Retroronto, You play an ambitious individual looking to find their place in the big city. Tackle the daily grind while exploring a retro-inspired metropolis, creating new opportunities and connections along the way.

The game takes place in a top-down pixelated rendition of downtown Toronto, Canada. A vibrant pixelated urban playground, with plenty of landmarks, restaurants, stores, and even people to discover.

Retroronto at its core is a game about community, perseverance, and self-discovery.

Retroronto Features

Arcade-Style Employment

Players can earn money in Retroronto by engaging in a variety of minigames representing urban professions.

Work in one job, or freelance at several others; player’s will need money to afford living in the city.

Urban Exploration

Uncover the best of what Retroronto has to offer, while learning about its history and inhabitants.

Replenish energy at restaurants, visit the city’s landmarks, find collectible items, and engage with other citizens.

City Connections

Meet and interact with a variety of diverse characters within the city, reflecting the spectrum of urban experiences.

Talk to and help people to unlock newer locations and job opportunities.


Retroronto DevBlogs

Feel free to explore and support Retroronto’s progress, as we aim to document our journey through our dedicated Devblog.

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