DISK ERROR

The system is dying. You are its last line of defence.

It's 1986, and a computer has suffered a catastrophic system failure. Viruses have taken control, files are corrupted, and everything is falling apart.

You play as PATCH.EXE, the last surviving antivirus program, in a short, retro-inspired top-down roguelite.

Fight through six corrupted sectors, eliminate hostile programs, recover lost data and upgrade your abilities before confronting the ultimate threat: FATAL_ERROR.

Inspired by classic arcade shooters and the computers of the 1980s, DISK ERROR was created by four friends for Ludum Dare 60, based on the theme OLD TECH.

One computer. Six sectors. One last chance.

SYSTEM RECOVERY INITIATED...

Comments19

artemeda19 Oct 2026, 14:13

nice

CptDrusha19 Oct 2026, 14:14

An interesting room-based shooter! I really liked the visuals and how punchy the shooting feels.

I tried beating the boss a few times, but each time I seemed to die even though it hadn’t hit me. :(
It looked like a bug to me, but the gameplay is fast-paced and fun.
The sounds are really punchy and cool too.

I Like it!

Planetary19 Oct 2026, 19:10

I like the idea to be honest! The graphics are really into the theme too.

I'm more familiar with moving using WASD and shooting using my mouse, I had to adapt my playstyle... And, without even noticed, I beat the boss not once, but twice, I was thinking that I have to beat 6 bosses, not 6 sectors / rooms, after seeing the same boss for the second time I noticed this.

The sounds really fit into the game. Found some bugs (not the enemies 😂 ) at the pause menu and can't access a button... I might be incompetent after all...

But I like the idea, good job!

maxxxMAX19 Oct 2026, 23:04

Cool monitor effect. It’s great that there’s a boss. The music doesn’t get tiresome. Not bad for a game jam.

DingoHLM19 Oct 2026, 23:15

A really great atmosphere! the visuals and sounds are very reminiscent of the aesthetic of old PCs, and the controls feel very good when using a controller. Unfortunately, every time I reach the first boss, I end up getting killed even though it doesn't even touch me. Well done on your work!

digital bacon20 Oct 2026, 03:07

Terrific little arcade game! Loved the glowing CRT aesthetic, and nippy gameplay. Took me a minute to get coordinated between shooting and moving.

Excellent work, well done!

Dywanix20 Oct 2026, 12:01

fun idea!

BjoernM20 Oct 2026, 15:28

Cool game with funky music. The corona viruses get stuck on corners sometimes, otherwise very well executed and #noAi gang 👍

HagamosVideojuegos20 Oct 2026, 16:05

I really liked the concept and found it quite immersive. I wish you'd had more time to develop it and make it a bit longer, because I think one of the best things you can say about a game is that it leaves you wanting more. And I literally played through it twice! It really reminded me of the way hackers were portrayed in 1980s movies, and the music fits that atmosphere really well. Overall, it was a really fun experience. Great job!

YibiRabbit00720 Oct 2026, 16:59

This color scheme idea is really great! I love the bold fonts and thick lines. 👍

AO-8520 Oct 2026, 18:56

Cool game with funky music.

rat-balls20 Oct 2026, 21:10

Pretty fun game. I love the artstyle you've got going on, it looks very good.
I thought I died when I won the first time lmao, but it is what it is. Great job !

Eugenik21 Oct 2026, 11:45

The setup of having your last defense against a failing system is fantastic, and it immediately hooked me. It's really cool to see how well the gameplay captures the chaotic desperation of a corrupted machine trying to fight back.

LogovoStudio21 Oct 2026, 15:05

Funny, love the music and art

Div0021 Oct 2026, 16:43

Playing as an antivirus inside a dying 1986 computer is a great take on the theme, and the CRT look sounds spot on. Hope the boss hit detection gets sorted. Fun concept!

Chef21 Oct 2026, 16:47

Love the retro CRT look, the bold aesthetic, and that funky soundtrack, it really nails the dying 80s computer vibe. The room based shooter loop is super snappy and punchy. The boss hitboxes feel a bit unpredictable though, as you can easily take damage out of nowhere. Still, really fun concept and great work for a jam!

slay a stone21 Oct 2026, 18:52

The atmosphere was great, and it was a fun little shooter; few points of feedback:
1. The screenshake with each bullet was a bit too much
2. I died like 3x at the first boss with no clue why, I just suddenly died? No clue what happens there.
3. It was a bit confusing sometimes when entering exiting a level on the left side, but then also entering the new level at the left side.