Traffic Jam

Traffic Jam

Made by Rae

Guide the traffic to the beat, don't get swept up off your feet.

Nebulous construction work's a tough job, and somebody has to manage the traffic going in and out. Luckily, you happened to be around when they were scrambling in a blind panic to find somebody who could do it! Can you master the new rhythm-based method of guiding these overzealous cars?

Traffic Jam is a fun endless rhythm game that uses the Playdate's crank in a fun way. Watch out for four car types with distinct cue patterns, keep the beat (as well as you can, at least) while the tempo gets ever faster, and try to avoid a nasty collision! Features classic non-stop rhythm-action fun, in-depth statistics, and an unlockable Hardcore Mode to really test your skills.

⭐️ A nice review from Playdate Unofficial!
  • Art, code, music, and SFX — Rae
  • Cuberick and Nontendo fonts — Panic
  • Transmit truck cameo — Panic
  • Achievements library — Playdate Squad
  • Playtesters — Lav, ocean, xenwow, Lyman, PurpleMoustache, and Ledbetter
  • Thanks — Tengu, Toad, 2DArray, Lav, and the rest of the Playdate Squad!

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Scoreboards

Normal Mode - Best Scores

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Buizy
297
2
buildz
237
3
rae
215
4
Nott
207
5
OneBitDinosaur
205
6
LarcenyOctober
201
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4683910987435851
197
8
Dimitri
191
9
spacekid
190
10
7148827708686729
184

Hardcore Mode - Best Scores

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Buizy
224
2
buildz
199
3
Anomalocaris
163
4
OneBitDinosaur
161
5
Dotumn
143
6
8654153863955869
141
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@jsit@social.coop
140
8
ocean
129
9
IndieAlpaca
122
10
Glorito
120
  • 789.0 KB.
  • First published 04/08/2025, last updated 05/20/2025.
  • This game's developer created it without the use of generative AI.
  • We think this game is appropriate for everyone, though there are some very cartoonish depictions of vehicular collisions.
  • This game uses the crank or the A and B buttons, and requires a fair amount of rhythmic skill to wave cars through in-time. The use of the crank is relatively binary. Audio plays an important role in gameplay; headphones are recommended.
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