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Chantey

$39.99 USD
$39.99 USD
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A rhythm RPG where music powers every spell. Story-driven, chill, and packed with original songs.

Sail the seas as a stowaway on a Spanish merchant ship in a world where pirates and metal collide. Navigate an open world, collect mystical sea chanteys, and battle with rhythm-based combat in a unique genre blend.

  • Mix of top-down adventure and rhythm combat
  • Massive nonlinear open world
  • Distinctive pixel art and pirate metal soundtrack
  • Deep, immersive gameplay
  • Premium Cartridge
  • Instruction Manual
  • Chromatic Charm featuring game-specific character
  • Genre: Rhythm, RPG
  • Platform: Chromatic
  • Developer: Gortyn Code
  • Players: Single player
  • Play Time: 10 Hours
  • Replayability: Medium
  • Supported Languages: English
  • Compatible With: Chromatic, Game Boy®, Game Boy Color®
  • Target Age: Teen
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About the Developer

Bio

Name / Studio Name

Gortyn Code

Location

Heraklion, Crete, Greece

How It Started

Making my own games has been a dream since childhood. I studied Computer Science to pursue that path, and ever since graduating, I’ve been developing personal projects in my spare time alongside my professional work.

Other Games / Projects

Since 2015, I’ve been creating and self-publishing a variety of games – mostly free-to-play and experimental interactive experiences built from scratch.

Fun Fact

I believe history and heritage are incredibly rich sources of inspiration – and they deserve deep respect. I often spend a huge amount of time doing meticulous research for each project to ensure authenticity, even for details players might never see or notice.

The Idea

Why I Made This Game

Chantey is an homage to everything I love and can’t stop talking about – retro games, pirate mythology, and pirate metal. It’s exactly the kind of game I would’ve loved both as a kid and as an adult.

What Makes This Game Special

It’s my first real step into commercial game development, and the fact that it runs on real Game Boy hardware makes it even more meaningful. My earliest game development dreams started while playing on my sister’s DMG-01 back in the '90s, so this really feels like things coming full circle.

You'll Love This If...

You enjoy open-world exploration, puzzle-solving inspired by classic adventure games, and rhythm-based gameplay. If you’re curious how those mechanics work on the Game Boy and you’re into story-driven games with quirky characters and rich lore, you’ll feel right at home in Chantey.

Inspiration / Influences

The game draws from classics like Pokémon, Zelda, and Guitar Hero, but also blends in modern and retro ideas.

Favorite Feature

The story stands out most. Without giving away too much – let’s just say it’s a wild, surprising adventure packed into just 4 megabytes of a Game Boy cartridge!

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4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 111 reviews
111 reviews
  • Thanos D.
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    24 seconds ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Amazing !

    Very well made

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  • Neal N.
    Verified Buyer
    17 hours ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Great Game!

    Delightful gameplay experience. Beyond a fun storyline, I greatly appreciate the lighthearted dialogue and how the game keeps you focused on the active tasks at hand.

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  • Dana R.
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nothing like this ever seen before!

    Fantastic exploration music game!

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  • Greg F.
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Creative & Unique RPG Music Adventure

    So much to say about this gem! Winner of the 2025 Indie Game Awards. This is one of the best modern Gameboy Color games available. This game is easy to get into with a balanced challenge. The art is excellent too! Lots of fun!!

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  • Jeremy C.
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Great rhythm based game

    The Chantey on ModRetro is a standout indie rhythm-RPG that blends open-world exploration with beat-driven combat in a pirate metal-themed adventure. Sail between towns, collect mystical chanteys, and groove through rhythm battles while enjoying standout pixel art and an original soundtrack — all on classic handheld hardware. A creative, music-powered journey that’s earned rave reviews from fans of retro games and rhythm titles alike.

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