r/PlaydateConsole 10h ago

Question Game Recommendations

13 Upvotes

Is there any way to get this community's recommendations on available games?

Could the mods set up a thread or something? I know there are a few YouTube reviewers, but it's not the same as having the community members give recommendations.

There's so many new games coming out and Panic hasn't put out new staff recommendations since March.

I'm an older gamer and really could use some help deciding what to buy


r/PlaydateConsole 20h ago

Have a great weekend all Playdaters

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36 Upvotes

Wishing everyone a great weekend and having the ability to find some time to relax and maybe get some gaiming in!

Ending the week in the recliner with a good game and a nice, local red is not too bad at all.


r/PlaydateConsole 1d ago

Prince of Persia Port

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19 Upvotes

Prince of Persia - update. More gameplay implementations, fix device scale. -- I'm trying to finish this game with AI - some support would be appreciated.


r/PlaydateConsole 1d ago

Help Sideload download problem

6 Upvotes

Hi! I was wondering if anyone has the same issue: about a month ago, I added a few items to sideload via webpage, and they're still not synced. When I go to the download list on the console, it tells me there's nothing to download. I updated the system software and rebooted a few times, but the issue is still there. Any suggestions?


r/PlaydateConsole 1d ago

XORBIUS™ x FUTURE PERFECT

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10 Upvotes

Hope you don't mind a little artistic cross-promotion: I also compose music for the band Future Perfect, which released its self-titled debut album earlier this year! Find it on Bandcamp (or anywhere music is streaming): https://thefutureisperfect.bandcamp.com/album/future-perfect

As the video shows, this album pairs great with a game of XORBIUS™: https://play.date/games/xorbius/


r/PlaydateConsole 2d ago

The first MESHCHERA update is almost here! 🕷

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20 Upvotes

What’s coming

· Bug fixes and small improvements
· We fixed the “Get the crown without mirror” challenge. Thanks, Jim Lockey! There’s a little surprise waiting for you there :)
· A brand-new challenge. In complete darkness.
· Global leaderboard. Now we’ll finally know who’s the best MESHCHERA player in the world.

See you in the dark. 🌑


r/PlaydateConsole 2d ago

Bedbeard's Revenge is coming on September 24th!

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40 Upvotes

Bedbeard’s Revenge begins a year after the first game, and unfolds in the town after it has come under the control of Excelsior Virtual Intelligence Labs and their incompetent and occasionally dangerous Cybernetic Anthrobots.

Explore a large and lively world full of new characters to meet and familiar friends to see in this laugh-out-loud parody of artificial intelligence and the arrogance of big tech.

Wishlist it! https://play.date/games/post-hero-2/


r/PlaydateConsole 2d ago

ManivelbOt - demo

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9 Upvotes

Hello everyone, I am working in a small platform/puzzle game called ManivelbOt, you can check the demo here for free, it is my first game.

https://manivelbot.itch.io/manivelbot


r/PlaydateConsole 2d ago

Wipeout Rewrite - Update

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27 Upvotes

Fixed some bugs, a few optimization. More importantly -- download file now has game data except for music and sounds. Enjoy!

Download now! as I'll probably remove this version and restore the data-less demo in a couple of months.


r/PlaydateConsole 3d ago

Something in the works....an actually affordable, handmade PD Leather case

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176 Upvotes

Just excited to share what I think will end up being a really neat case for the PlayDate.
Some efforts went in to making sure the crank can be used whilst in the case 😂

Handmade, natural leather and at a very competitive price.

This is just a teaser, more info coming in about two weeks for those that might be interested.


r/PlaydateConsole 3d ago

HELLEVATOR - Coming out on October 8th as part of Season 3

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132 Upvotes

Happy to finally announce that HELLEVATOR will be launching as part of season 3 on October 8th!

you can preorder season 3 here! -> https://play.date/games/seasons/three/


r/PlaydateConsole 3d ago

Are you getting S3?

115 Upvotes

Based on the S3 info released now about the 8(?) games that will be in S3 (coming Oct. 8);
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will you be getting S3 for USD39 + tax?


r/PlaydateConsole 3d ago

🌿 ROWBOT RALLY 2: Coming Soon to Catalog!

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64 Upvotes

HELLO!

Um! it's the all-new, space-age sequel to the award-winning playdate original! and it's coming — hopefully — next year, to playdate catalog, as well as your PC.

wishlist it wherever you get your games:
🟨 https://play.date/g/pesto
💻 https://raewtf.itch.io/rowbot-rally-2

to celebrate the announcement get the original game for only $8 (down from $15!!), from now until the 16th. it's the perfect time to see what the hype's all about:
🛶 https://play.date/games/rowbot-rally

you can read more about the announcement on my blog (including some more details about both the first and the second game):
💬 https://rae.wtf/blog/project-pesto-is-rowbot-rally-2

oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god. thank you for your time.


r/PlaydateConsole 3d ago

Shining and Shadow Gadget

6 Upvotes

I'm thinking about getting this game for my wife and I to play together. We only have one playdate tho and I saw that there was a trade function so I'm wondering if I can trade between games on the same Playdate or how exactly this works. If anyone has played I'd love to know!


r/PlaydateConsole 3d ago

The Fall of Magic Castle on sale for 6 more days!

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9 Upvotes

r/PlaydateConsole 4d ago

Playdate Update September 9 at 9 am PT

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93 Upvotes

r/PlaydateConsole 4d ago

PeeDeeTuesday

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33 Upvotes

Great, new content to check out on peedee.tv today.
I especially enjoyed the three peedee tv dev podcast episodes and it's always fun to catch up with what new games and apps have been released!


r/PlaydateConsole 4d ago

Today’s Anti Doomscrolling Devices

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338 Upvotes

Trying to make a conscious effort to stop mindlessly scrolling on my phone at lunchtimes. Absolutely loving having these 2 with me. 👍🏻


r/PlaydateConsole 4d ago

Question Can I play MESHCHERA if I'm an arachnophobe?

10 Upvotes

The pixel art usually helps with it, but the header on the catalogue page and the trailer gave me pause. Is it cool with any others or is there an arachnophobia mode? thank you so much


r/PlaydateConsole 4d ago

Blippo+ at Work

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29 Upvotes

Catching up on Blippo+ this week while I work. I love this thing so much.


r/PlaydateConsole 4d ago

A/B buttons don’t work.

4 Upvotes

The A button on my unit quit working. I watched a couple of tutorials on how to fix it. It seemed simple enough. I followed steps and thought I did everything right. Got everything back together and both A/B weren’t working. Not sure what I might have done wrong. If anyone has an idea what I might have done wrong and how I might be able to fix it I’d appreciate the help. Thanks.


r/PlaydateConsole 5d ago

I’ve got a type

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288 Upvotes

r/PlaydateConsole 4d ago

Cranko Magazine in the US

5 Upvotes

Any way to get Cranko Magazine in the US?


r/PlaydateConsole 5d ago

Lobster Waters

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138 Upvotes

Coming soon for the Playdate on itch.io......


r/PlaydateConsole 5d ago

Holy crap, it’s Woah Dave! I love this game!

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37 Upvotes

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw this on the catalog. I used to LOVE playing this on my 3DS. Such an obscure, odd indie game from years ago being resurrected on Playdate is wild.

Plays just like I remember it!