Joe & Mac Retro Collection Launches October 29 for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 8 hours ago / 533 Views
Publisher Red Art Games announced Joe & Mac Retro Collection will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on October 29.
Physical editions will launch in early 2027 for PS5 and Switch.
Read details on the collection below:
A Dino-mite Collection: Three Prehistoric Classics in One
Grab your hammer, the Stone Age is back and bigger than ever!
For the first time, three legendary adventures from the Joe & Mac universe are united in a single collection. Step back in time and join your favorite cavemen in their wildest escapades through jungle mayhem, fighting dinos, and stone-age fun.
- Joe & Mac Caveman Ninja – The original arcade hit that started it all. Rescue the village’s women from a gang of Neanderthals and face off against deadly dinos.
- Congo’s Caper – A wacky spin-off full of high-flying action, mischievous monkeys and even more prehistoric madness
- Joe & Mac Lost in the Tropics – A tropical sequel where our heroes get new weapons, face new enemies and must defend the Tiki Village
Three full games, one epic Stone Age experience. Whether you are a nostalgic fan or a curious newcomer, this collection is your ticket to relive or discover the colorful chaos of Joe & Mac.
Welcome to the pre-hysterical jungle!
Level Up Your Stone Age Adventure With New Features
Get ready to experience Joe & Mac like never before! With a whole suite of fresh features, your prehistoric journey just got smoother, sharper and more fun than ever.
- Rewind – Missed a jump or made a wrong move? No worries, rewind time get back into action. Just like in the good old days, but with a modern twist!
- Savestates – Never lose your progress again! Save your game at any point and pick up right where you left off, no matter how many dino battles you’ve survived.
- CRT Filter – For the true retro experience, turn on the CRT filter and enjoy the authentic old-school vibes, complete with that pixel-perfect charm and grainy goodness
- Custom Frames – Personalize your adventure! Choose from a variety of custom frames to make you Stone Age experience feel uniquely yours.
- “Boss Rush” Mode – A new game mode exclusive to the Collection: prepare yourself to face bosses from each of the three games in the compilation one after the other, and challenge yourself to defeat them all the fastest you can!
Whether you’re reliving the classic games or playing for the first time, these features ensure your Joe & Mac adventure is as fun and accessible as ever.
A Lush Prehistoric World
Three games, three unique environments to explore.
Travel through colorful and perilous landscape, each with its own visual style and prehistoric flavor.
Across all three games, you’ll experience a wide range of settings, from jungle chaos to volcanic traps… even the stomach of a dinosaur!
Each game offers its own distinct world and a lineup of increasingly fearsome bosses. Get ready for a wild ride through the Stone Age!
A Legendary Duo in Prehistoric Cooperative Play
Because bashing dinos is better with a buddy! Play together, just like back in the day.
Staying true to the arcade spirit of the ‘90s, this collection lets you relive the joys of local multiplayer on the same screen, old school style.
Face dinosaurs, avoid traps and survive bosses together in local two-player cooperative play.
- Local two-player multiplayer on the same screen.
- Classic cooperative mechanics—each player manages their own health, competing for meat and helping each other amidst the chaos.
- An intact arcade spirit: no modern gimmicks, just two players and tons of dinos to bash.
- Joe & Mac is better with two players. Whether you’re replaying with an older friend or introducing the game to someone new, get ready to relive the Stone Age as a team!
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.
