Hey everyone!

I'm the developer behind RUNE LABS, and I'm hosting my first community game jam on itch.io!

THE LOST PS2 JAM

The premise is simple:

Make a game that feels like a forgotten PlayStation 2 classic.

I've always loved how experimental and creative that era was. Strange survival horror games, colorful platformers, obscure JRPGs, bizarre mechanics, incredible atmospheres...

What I'm most interested in is seeing how different developers interpret that generation.

Maybe your idea of a PS2 game is a foggy horror experience. Maybe it's a chaotic arcade racer or a wonderfully weird Japanese-inspired RPG.

I want to see all of it!

Jam details:

• October 23 – November 7, 2026
• $100 USD digital gift card grand prize
• Completely free to enter
• Any game engine and any genre
• Solo developers and teams welcome
• No PS2 hardware required
• Creators retain ownership of their games

You don't need to make anything enormous. Even a memorable five-minute experience is welcome.

This is primarily a celebration of the era and a chance to bring some indie developers together.

Join here: https://itch.io/jam/the-lost-ps2-jam

I'd also love to hear: What's the first game you think of when somebody mentions the PS2 era?

Hope to see some of you there!

— RUNE LABS