Playdate Staff Picks

Zero Zero: Perfect Stop

by Hunter Bridges

Staff note: Zero Zero is the ultimate train simulator game for the Playdate! Try playing it the next time you're riding on the train for some train-ception.

Propeller Rat

Staff note: The crank-operated propeller will truly test your crank skills. It's another fun game by the talented Squid God -- be sure to check out his tutorials on Youtube to learn how to make your own Playdate game!

Echo: The Oracle's Scroll

by bumbleborn

Staff note: This game is perfect for anyone who dislikes fighting monsters but loves solving puzzles. It is a stunning, atmospheric, non-violent metroidvania where you'll have a great time solving riddles and tackling the puzzles with jumps.

Frizzle

by Unicorner Games

Staff note: A short and twisted little adventure with a cute virtual pet. Unsettling clues start to emerge as you feed, play with, and take care of your new and mysterious friend Frizzle. The writing and humor in this game is great and keeps you hooked until the very end!

Reel-istic Fishing

by ToadleyUnderControl

Staff note: 2023 Playdate Community Awards Game of the Year Winner. Collect fish, paddle around, and upgrade tools. This game will get you reel-ly hooked on fishing!

Summit

by Pixelated Opus LLC

Staff note: A challenging but fun puzzle platformer that will make you "boulder" each time you die. Because you will die...a lot.

Resonant Tale

by Orange Thief Ltd

Staff note: A giant little adventure that reimagines what is possible with Pulp.

Mars After Midnight

by Lucas Pope

Staff note: The most eagerly anticipated new Playdate game is here—it's a charming, silly, gorgeous take on what it's like to be alien, and what's it like to be human.

YOYOZO

by Matt Sephton

Staff note: YOYOZO is a perfect execution of a simple idea. As you master the game, you'll discover new techniques and climb the global leaderboards.

First in... Line?

by Rae

Staff note: Extremely fun and quick to pick up! You're an actor having to memorize your lines in the correct order. This game is for anyone who loves memory games.

Touch Egg

by Joelle

Staff note: An egg-cellent game built in Pulp with a simple goal: touch egg. The goofy art and quick game rounds definitely keep you feeling hooked and coming back to try for new high scores, all while The Egg Man looms overhead.

P-Racing

by Risolvi Productions

Staff note: A pinnacle of technical achievement on Playdate. The ghost system lets you race against friends and competitors from the Playdate community. It's easy to lose track of time while you're shaving seconds off your track records.

Root Bear

by TEAM ROOT

Staff note: Root Bear became an overnight sensation on TikTok, and it's easy to see why: it's the perfect game to share with friends. Approachable, immediately understandable, and extremely funny.

Factory Farming

by Tim Martin

Staff note: This title will satisfy your cravings for a challenging strategy game! Build a farm and automate it–your space will be filled with endless conveyor belts in no time.

Angel Pop

by Nnnn

Staff note: It's one of the most satisfying and impressively fast bullet hells on the Playdate.

Under The Castle

by Dani Diez, ZCorbs, VolcanoBytes

Staff note: Complete dungeons and gather more items to take with you as the quests get more difficult. This game was beautifully made in every way!

oom

by Gregory Kogos

Staff note: If you liked the Season One game Omaze and you want more puzzles, check out this spiritual successor with a new rhythm component. It feels like making music.

Shift II

by Scenic Route Software

Staff note: This sequel is as fun as the first game! Shift II adds a twist to the original, with more shapes to match and more modes. Our favorite new mode is The Tactical, where you must maintain your streak to keep playing!

Mega Dystopia Micro Architect

by Gytis Žaltauskas

Staff note: A relaxing, pocket-sized city puzzler with a chill soundtrack. It's infinitely replayable.

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