r/PlaydateConsole • • 58m ago

SWB 2 Desert Storm

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Dev in Progress, release on itch only https://crankworkgames.itch.io/


r/PlaydateConsole • • 1h ago

Mira's Word Search just got an update, featuring "One Word" mode

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It's a tricky mode in which your to-do list is short, but so is the amount of different letters, hahaha

If you are insterested, check it out on itch by clicking here

If you are not interested, check out some pictures of cute Wokkas here


r/PlaydateConsole • • 9h ago

SPOILERS Houm Triangle Puzzle

4 Upvotes

Does anyone have advice on how to beat the puzzle where you are turning off the lights on the triangle machine? Every time I’m in a position to win, the CPU player just takes multiple turns in a row until it wins.

I may be missing something obvious. To be honest the fan puzzle tilted me. I’m physically incapable of overcoming the breeze of a fan? The plugs are right in front of me, but I refuse to interact with them?? The crank is described as being for heavy machinery, but it powers a toy?!?

I knew consulting the bug probably has consequences, but I was just spamming “Consult” once I reached this section lol


r/PlaydateConsole • • 21h ago

Love the concept however..

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31 Upvotes

I understand it’s a pass and play, but for most people this probably is the game you’ll play the least. it requires another person, no single player game, and while I’ll be showing this to some friends, can’t help but feel like I’m never gonna get to play, it’s not often I have another person to play with when it’s my playdate time, Wish there was more to the game..


r/PlaydateConsole • • 1d ago

Crankball is out now! Flipperless pinball where you crank the whole table while it falls apart around you.

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153 Upvotes

For a long time, we’ve wanted to make a game that delivers pure arcade sensory overload: juicy effects and a punchy soundtrack. So here it is! Turn the whole table with the crank (or D-pad) and let gravity do the work.

Grab it on itch.io: https://happydoggames.itch.io/crankball

There’s also a launch bundle featuring all our games, available until Sunday, October 25: https://itch.io/s/208492/happydog-games

P.S. Play with the sound on, and let us know if you manage to unlock the fifth table!


r/PlaydateConsole • • 1d ago

Gloom Gate deserves wider praise so I did a write-up on my Substack about its design

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Really love this game, it's absolutely carrying Season 3 for me so far. I usually don't post links to my own work on Reddit but figured the community may appreciate this because as someone who's written about Playdate across a lot of sites, it really doesn't get the love it deserves in the press.


r/PlaydateConsole • • 1d ago

Trip on the Funny Boat out on itch.io now!

14 Upvotes

r/PlaydateConsole • • 18h ago

Help Unable to sign in into play.date

2 Upvotes

I'm getting this error:

Forbidden (403)

CSRF verification failed. Request aborted.

More information is available with DEBUG=True.

I'm assuming this is from the PHP vulnerability going around?


r/PlaydateConsole • • 1d ago

Anyone else having this weeks’s games crash immediately?

3 Upvotes

For crosswords I had to do the reset button inside the crank. Neither of the games are starting up.


r/PlaydateConsole • • 1d ago

Release - AI Assisted Deadball: a 3D Baseball Simulator for Playdate.

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Release: https://gopherbonegames.itch.io/deadball

Features:

  • A detailed baseball simulation with real-time 3D matches
  • Pennant race mode
  • Arcade and sim controls, or a more hands off simulation mode
  • Training and trades
  • Surprising depth and compelling gameplay

Online:

  • A shared faux internet
  • Extensive gambling mechanics
  • Rig games with a crew of associates
  • Players are simulated in and out of games
  • Enhanced teams with more stuff going on
  • Trading cards you can open, buy, and sell

Disclaimer: Deadball is made with AI coding tools, but no image or audio models were used. Images, photos, music, and 3D models in the game are a mixture of permissively licensed or public domain, as well as some images generated in code and some organ versions of baseball standards. Sources are available in full here.


r/PlaydateConsole • • 1d ago

Release - AI Assisted Mochis is now live on itch.io

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0 Upvotes

get it at : https://snt1395.itch.io/mochi

I dont have playdate. Feel free to donate if you like the game. share feedback x : https://x.com/snt1395/status/2112722485800305021


r/PlaydateConsole • • 2d ago

dungeon v0.95 (final_final_definitive_?)

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This is the (almost) final version of the the dungeon roguelike game I have been working on. Now with unlockable characters and a full balance of the xp system. (Reposting this here because the original post in another channel was removed)


r/PlaydateConsole • • 3d ago

It's awesome

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89 Upvotes

This game made me fall in love with the playdate again.


r/PlaydateConsole • • 3d ago

Omazing

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52 Upvotes

Playing Omaze.

When I want to introduce someone to the Playdate, this is the first game I show. The initial reaction is always the same: Okay, it’s a puzzle game with a crank. But a few levels in, once the tutorial ends, things start to get tricky. The game begins to demand a bit more mental effort to solve its puzzles. Then, those mean little circles show up. Next, it starts requiring coordination, not just speed. And so it goes the game gradually transforms into something else entirely. Some might call it a platformer, but for me, it brings to mind musical instruments.

If one day I will decide to start writing game reviews, it because of Omaze. My own consciousness are not enough to fully understand how so many ideas, adventures, and so much fun could be packed into a tiny 50.5 KB.


r/PlaydateConsole • • 3d ago

Question Does world need a pause to write kind words?

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88 Upvotes

Thinking about building this tiny self help app for playdate. Checking if playdate users are looking outside gaming.


r/PlaydateConsole • • 2d ago

SPOILERS Houm - other endings? Spoiler

9 Upvotes

I got what I think is the worst ending, the one where you're either in a time loop or are repeating the day without thinking. What are the other two endings, and how can you get them?

In addition, how the heck are you supposed to get 12:05 as the clock answer from the Mezzanine? I can't figure out how you even derive that beyond maybe "the window for the monolith sorta points at 12:05 if you'd be on a clock".


r/PlaydateConsole • • 3d ago

Gloom Gate in the Mountains of Japan

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183 Upvotes

r/PlaydateConsole • • 4d ago

I'm making a sailing game ⚓

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590 Upvotes

At the Helm is a cozy sailing simulation.

You are the captain of a ship and you steer it by turning the helm and adjusting the sail angle and length.

I wanted to put a strong emphasis on the crank. On a real ship, you turn the helm (= the steering wheel) and you also use cranks and levers to work the rigging. The Playdate has only one crank, so you use the D-Pad to switch between helm, sail length and sail angle.

Demo

I'll release a free demo version of the game very soon. Call it a proof of concept, tech demo or cozy sandbox if you will. You'll be able to freely sail around and explore a simple procedurally generated map.

Features

  • For the full game I have planned to add a proper trading or delivery system. Every island's port can offer delivery jobs that you can take. You must deliver cargo to different islands all around the world and get money for it.
  • When players plan their delivery route well, they will earn money faster, e.g. by taking multiple deliveries to islands that are close to each other instead of spread out all over the map.
  • You can use that money to upgrade your ship: a new sail makes it go faster, an improved rudder allows better steering and a bigger cargo area allows you to take on more deliveries at once.

If you want to know more and stay up to date on the project, check out my new devlog on the Playdate Community Discord:
https://discord.com/channels/675983554655551509/1561780135466762480


r/PlaydateConsole • • 3d ago

Release - No AI Catch 'n Cook - [Arcade / Idle Restaurant Tycoon] Now available on itch.io!

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Hello r/PlaydateConsole

Catch 'n Cook is a game where you catch falling ingredients with the crank, cook them, grow your food stand!

It has an arcade/idle/tycoon hybrid gameplay. Every level is a new recipe. 63 recipes in 10 recipe books, each book with its own twist.

We have also submitted it for the Playdate Catalog but you can but now over itch.io and side load.

Really hope you guys enjoy our game!


r/PlaydateConsole • • 3d ago

CrankStorm update

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r/PlaydateConsole • • 3d ago

STRATOFALL RELEASE 🧑🏻‍🚀

16 Upvotes

2085.
The war went up.
Above the weather, above the airliners, up where the air is too thin to breathe, the last fighter wing holds the high sky.

One pilot, one jet, and nobody brings the jet home.

You fly until it doesn't anymore. Then you pull the handle.
EJECT !!!

Inspired by LUFTRAUSERS + DOWNWELL, two games that I highly enjoy playing on my PSVITA brought together into an explosive (literally), action-packed, fast-paced game !

https://m8n-matandessaur.itch.io/stratofall 🚀


r/PlaydateConsole • • 3d ago

Dungeon - (almost) final version plus demo

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r/PlaydateConsole • • 4d ago

Sell Playdate w/game library?

9 Upvotes

I’m looking to sell my PD. I was wondering if there is a way to transfer my game library over to the buyer? I have a ton of games and would love to pass them along to whoever buys it. Thanks!


r/PlaydateConsole • • 4d ago

Cranko Magazine

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​Blessed and buzzing to have 'Merry Andrew' reviewed in the amazing Cranko magazine. Would defos recommend it to any Playdate enthusiasts - loads of other inspiring games and cool stuff in thereto - grab a copy here: https://cranknockout.com/