Developer gminustwo released version 1.0 of RondoRecomp, a fan-made static recompilation project for Konami’s 1993 PC Engine CD game Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, according to a November 11, 2026 report by Gamersky. It runs on Windows and Linux, with native Steam Deck support.
The project uses local files from the original game and does not require a separate System Card BIOS. The report says it supports original and English-, Japanese- and Chinese-translated PC Engine CD images, as well as resources from the Wii and Wii U Virtual Console versions.
Reported features include up to 30 minutes of rewind, save states, 4K output, widescreen and ultrawide display options, retro filters, RetroAchievements support, leaderboards and a hardcore difficulty setting. It also adds dedicated buttons for sub-weapons, Item Crash and backdash; lets players use Maria in the prologue; and unlocks the running ability from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.
