Panic marks the Playdate Catalog’s three-year anniversary with a limited-time sale on 423 games. Discounts make it ideal to build your library before the promotion ends on March 19 at 1 PM ET (10 AM PT). The event began March 5, offering savings on titles that deliver unique handheld experiences.
Season Two
Season Two bundles 12 standout games, fewer than the first season but with superior quality and diversity. Explore puzzles, epic adventures, and quick action sessions. Highlights include the post-apocalyptic journey The Whiteout, puzzle platformer Taria & Como, arcade shooter Fulcrum Defender, climbing challenge Tiny Turnip, and relaxed digger Dig! Dig! Dino!. Bonus: Blippo+, a quirky cable TV simulator.
Outside Parties
This horror scavenger hunt captivates with a massive image hiding over 150 scenes. Crank adjusts brightness to reveal shadows, unlocking eerie audio lore. The creepy atmosphere and extended playtime push Playdate hardware to its limits.
Crankstone
Experience a Wild West gallery shooter packed with minigames. Defend the town in story mode or enjoy saloon activities like card-shuffling challenges and crank-based mimicry. Vibrant aesthetics and music create a themed adventure park vibe.
Echo: The Oracle’s Scroll
A combat-free metroidvania emphasizes exploration and puzzles in underground realms plagued by the Blight. Guide a child delivering a scroll through magma lakes and hostile flora. Quirky characters, like a bouncy frog prince, balance the somber tone.
Carte Blanche
Classic card game fans rejoice in this parlor hosted by bird Blanche. Play Cribbage, Gin Rummy, Spades, Cassino, or Spite & Malice. Tutorials suit beginners, with winnings funding a slot machine full of trinkets.
Castle Kellmore
Navigate mazes in this first-person action title, battling floating-head monsters for keys and escapes. Sixteen levels track completion time and enemy kill rates. Hilarious sounds—like slurping foes and deadpan grunts—enhance dungeon crawling fun.
Piña Rollada
Roll a ball through tricky courses, collecting fruits before the exit, Super Monkey Ball-style. Tilt the console via accelerometer (or use D-pad) to avoid edges, obstacles, and moving platforms. Frustrating yet addictive precision gameplay demands focus.
More Playdate Gems on Sale
Explore additional titles like cheese-themed games and Spilled Mushrooms. Top picks include Summit, Bwirds, and wishlist favorites such as The Shape That Waits. Act fast to score these Playdate exclusives at reduced prices.
