Our Playdate favorites. Updated on June 2024.
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Reel-istic Fishing
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!
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Summit
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.
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Mars After Midnight
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.
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YOYOZO
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.
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Resonant Tale
Resonant Tale
by Orange Thief Ltd
Staff note: A giant little adventure that reimagines what is possible with Pulp.
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First in... Line?
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.
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Faraway Fairway
Faraway Fairway
by Hedgehog Dreams
Staff note: Golf at your own pace while listening to music that'll put you in a mellow mindset. No high scores, no rushing to the end. Just you, the golf ball...and sometimes sea creatures.
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Touch Egg
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.
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P-Racing
P-Racing
by Risolvi Productions
Staff note: A pinnacle of technical achievement on the 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.
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Doink!
Doink!
by Mostly Bits
Staff note: It's simple to learn, easy to pick up and put down, very goofy, and really fun. Never the same game twice. Make sure to turn on Kyle Mode for best results.
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Escape the Arcade
Escape the Arcade
by Julie Bjørnskov
Staff note: Solving puzzles in this cute arcade themed escape room will leave you feeling cozy inside!
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Root Bear
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.
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Factory Farming
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.
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Angel Pop
Angel Pop
by Nnnn
Staff note: It's one of the most satisfying and impressively fast bullet hells on the Playdate.
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Under The Castle
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!
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oom
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.
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Shift II
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!
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Sparrow Solitaire
Sparrow Solitaire
by Mac & Matt
Staff note: Winner of the 2023 Playdate Community Awards for Best Puzzle Game—beautiful, thoughtful, and relaxing.
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Mega Dystopia Micro Architect
Mega Dystopia Micro Architect
by Gytis Žaltauskas
Staff note: A relaxing, pocket-sized city puzzler with a chill soundtrack. It's infinitely replayable.