Personalised video game gift
A personalised video game is a short retro arcade game made for one person. It has their name on the title and win screens, a hero that looks like them, scenery and a banner for the occasion, and a message from you when they finish. It opens from a link in any browser, so it works as a gift for a birthday, Christmas, an anniversary, or no reason at all.
BUILD A GAMEFrom £6.99. Ready in seconds. Plays on phone, tablet and computer.
How it works
- Choose a game. There are nine: Maze Runner, Platformer, Space Shooter, Coin Chase, Brick Bash, Block Line, Crypt Bomber, Road Rush and Ghoul Patrol. Not sure? Tell us the occasion and we suggest one.
- Make it theirs. Add their name, build a pixel hero that looks like them with the character builder, choose the occasion and write your message. The builder shows a live preview and lets you play level 1 before you pay.
- Pay and play. Pay by card and your game is built on the spot, with a private link that is yours to keep.
- Send the link. Forward it, send it as a gift email or write the link inside a card.
What you can personalise
- Their name, on the title and win screens
- The hero: a full pixel character builder, with face, hair, beard, glasses, hat and outfit
- The occasion, with a banner and themed scenery such as snow, hearts, pumpkins or confetti
- Your own message, shown when they finish
- 10 levels in every game, each harder than the last
- A scanline filter you can switch on or off in every game
Packs and prices
| Pack | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Solo | One game of your choice | £6.99 |
| Trio | Three games with the same name, hero and message, plus a downloadable copy of each | £12.99 |
| Arcade | All nine games, a downloadable copy of each, and the free Angry Chef bonus game (limited time only) | £19.99 |
One payment, no subscription, hosted for life.
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Questions
What is a personalised video game gift?
It is a short, original retro-style game made for one person. You choose the game, build a pixel hero that looks like them, add their name and a message, and RetroFabs makes it for you. You receive a private link that opens the game in any browser.
Can you make it look like a game I already know?
No. Every character, maze and tune is original, so we cannot copy characters, logos or levels from existing games. What we can do is match the style of play and put your own theme on it.
Can I send a photo and get a pixel-art likeness?
Not from a photo, but you build the hero yourself, so it looks like them. Every game includes a pixel character builder: face, eyes, hair and colour, beard, glasses, hat, outfit and more. Your hero appears in the game you give them.
How long does it take?
Straight away. Build it, pay, and your game link appears as soon as the payment goes through. The builder itself takes about five minutes.
Do they need to download anything?
No. The game opens from a link in any modern browser on a phone, tablet or computer. Trio and Arcade also include a single file for each game that you can keep, which works without internet.
Can I share the link with friends?
You can send it to the person it is for, and they can open it on up to 5 different phones, tablets or computers, so family can join in. If you want to give the game to more people, order another pack.