Retro Evolved: Game Challenges

Oliver Woods
3 hours ago
2 min read

Experience Your Favourite Games in a Whole New Way

At Antstream, we don’t just preserve the classics—we evolve them. Our Challenges feature is our unique twist on retro gaming, breathing new life into the titles you know and love.

We’ve taken legendary games and modified them to create bite-sized, intense mini-challenges.

Whether you are looking for a quick five-minute fix or a hardcore competitive session, our challenges transform standard gameplay into a battle for global dominance.

How It Works

Forget simply beating the game. Can you survive without weapons? Can you score big with only one life? We currently feature over 600 unique challenges across our library, offering new ways to play the old school greats.

Our Challenge Modes Include:

Score Attack: Pure arcade perfection. Get the highest score possible.
Time Attack: Race against the clock to complete the objective.
Survival: One life. Endless waves. How long can you last?
Carnage: Cause as much destruction as possible.
Pacifist: The ultimate test of skill—survive without shooting.
Boss Rush: Skip the levels and go toe-to-toe with the big bads.
Collection & Speed Runs: Gather items or finish stages in record time.

Competition & Tournaments

Climb the Leaderboards & Win Gems

Think you’re the best? Prove it. Every challenge features a global leaderboard, allowing you to compete against friends and the wider Antstream community.

Join our Weekly Tournaments to face off against fellow retro-heads. Grind for the high score, climb the ranks, and win Gems to spend in the arcade. It’s not just about nostalgia; it’s about glory.

The Antstream Team's Top 5 Picks

Not sure where to start? We asked the Antstream team for their absolute favourites. Here are the Top 5 challenges you need to play right now.

1. The Gravity Bender

Game: Asteroids

Challenge: Massteroids

Type: Score Attack

The Mission: These dense tungsten asteroids exert a gravitational pull on your ship! Play a game with these new physics and get the highest score possible.

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2. The Sharpshooter

Game: Space Invaders

Challenge: Laser Accuracy

Type: Score Attack

The Mission: With 1 life, hit an alien or UFO with each shot. Don't miss!

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3. The Mannequin Challenge

Game: Bomb Jack

Challenge: Freeze Jack

Type: Time Attack

The Mission: Stay still for as long as you can before you lose your life. If you're moving, you aren't scoring!

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4. The Bio-Mechanical Nightmare

Game: R-Type

Challenge: Restricted Access

Type: Carnage

The Mission: Take the controls of your R-9A Arrowhead and scream through endless corridors of bio-mechanical horror, as you annihilate the Bydo Empire in this stone-cold classic arcade shooter.

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