Hello Playdate Podcast

Top 10 Games of 2025

Hello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don take time to chat about our favorite Playdate games of 2025. Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: * Hello Playdate Pin [https://elephanteater.com/hpppin] * DRAINED on Vinyl [https://for-amusement-only-games-llc.square.site/product/drained-vinyl-soundtrack/QBUCUYCKFIKAR4TSO4WYSM2V?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false] Our Top 10 Lists for 2025: * Nick's List: * 10 Oquonie [https://play.date/games/oquonie/] by Hundred Rabbits * 9 Backbeat [https://play.date/games/backbeat/] by Scenic Route Software * 8 Chance's Lucky Escape [https://play.date/games/chances-lucky-escape/] by Goloso Games & Julia Minamata * 7 Magic Castle [https://play.date/games/magic-castle/] by Mateusz Michalak * 6 Coda [https://play.date/games/coda/] by nitebloom games * 5 Terratopia [https://play.date/games/terratopia/] by Kodiak Games * 4 Blippo+ [https://play.date/games/blippo/] by YACHT, Telefantasy Studios, & Dustin Mierau * 3 Shadowgate PD [https://play.date/games/shadowgate-pd/] by Pixel Ghost * 2 Totally Accurate Kissing Booth Simulator [https://play.date/games/totally-accurate-kissing-booth-simulator/] by Crowfriend Software * 1 The Whiteout [https://play.date/games/the-whiteout/] by Scenic Route Software * Ryan's List: * 10 Escape the Arcade [https://play.date/games/escape-the-arcade/] by Julie & Anders Bjørnskov * 9 Coda [https://play.date/games/coda/] by nitebloom games * 8 Inventris [https://kryptoid98.itch.io/inventris-prototype] by Kryptoid98 * 7 Bayou Boats [https://play.date/games/bayou-boats/] by Bryan Lian * 6 Negative Reinforcement [https://digikerot.itch.io/negative-reinforcement] by digikerot * 5 Lunorbit [https://play.date/games/lunorbit/] by Powerdive Games * 4 A Fool's Errand [https://play.date/games/a-fools-errand/] by IORAMA * 3 The Moon is our Friend [https://play.date/games/the-moon-is-our-friend/] by Paige Ruten * 2 Overseer [https://thestoff.itch.io/overseer] by thestoff * 1 Cranky Cove [https://play.date/games/cranky-cove/] by Jon Simantov * Don's List: * 10 The Moon is our Friend [https://play.date/games/the-moon-is-our-friend/] by Paige Ruten * 9 Totally Accurate Kissing Booth Simulator [https://play.date/games/totally-accurate-kissing-booth-simulator/] by Crowfriend * 8 Top Binz! [https://play.date/games/top-binz/] by Damos Games * 7 Dig! Dig! Dino! [https://play.date/games/dig-dig-dino/] by Dom2D & Fayer * 6 Pahtkest [https://play.date/games/pahtkest/] by Powerdive Games * 5 Backbeat [https://play.date/games/backbeat/] by Scenic Route Software * 4 Outside Parties [https://play.date/games/outside-parties/] by Adams Immersive * 3 Goblin Village [https://play.date/games/goblin-village/] by IrishJiminy * 2 Match-o-3000 [https://play.date/games/match-o-3000/] by YMGS * 1 Black Hole Havoc [https://play.date/games/black-hole-havoc/]by Cosmic Bros Pick of the Week: * Next Episode: SHIP HAPPENS [https://play.date/games/ship-happens/] by ZokerinoDev & GEM Contact: * Hello Playdate on Discord [https://discord.com/invite/4ZKUJux] * Hello Playdate on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/helloplaydate.bsky.social] * Hello Playdate on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@HelloPlaydatePodcast] * Hello Playdate on Threads [https://www.threads.net/@helloplaydate] * Hello Playdate on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/helloplaydate/] * Playdatepodcast.com [http://playdatepodcast.com/] * PDGames Pick of the Week Collection [https://pdgamez.com/shared/xzyEWqXTep5d3yjS] * Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io [https://itch.io/c/2614371/hello-playdate-podcast-indie-game-of-the-week] * Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com * Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671) * For Amusement Only Games Merch [https://foramusementonlygames.com/] * For Amusement Only Podcast [http://foramusementonly.libsyn.com/], Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast * Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series [https://anchor.fm/gameandcast] Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear

Speed Round - Cheese n' Crackers

Hello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don dish up some delightful holiday appetizers and jet through a STACK of Catalog and itch drops! You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more... Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: * Playdate Paper Model [https://help.play.date/orders/gifting-printout/] * Playdate Advent Calendar [https://playdateadvent.com/] * Blippo+ Boredome Merch [https://cottonbureau.com/p/KMDK8Y/shirt/boredome#/30883370/tee-men-premium-lightweight-black-100percent-cotton-s] * Blippo+ Sourcebook [https://theyetee.com/products/logos-from-planet-blip] * Nominations for the 2025 Playdate Community Awards [https://discord.com/channels/675983554655551509/967216888931319808/1449141717306441870] * New York Game Critic Awards [https://nygamecritics.com/2025/12/15/awards-all-the-15th-new-york-game-awards-nominees-right-here/#:~:text=Ghost%20of%20Y%C5%8Dtei-,Blippo%2B%C2%A0,-Excelsior%20Award%20for] * Resonant Tale in Concert [https://orangethiefgames.itch.io/resonant-tale/devlog/1139735/resonant-tale-in-concert] * Playdate Bluesky Feed [https://bsky.app/profile/play.date/post/3m74mqrz2gc2n] * Hello Playdate Pin [https://elephanteater.com/hpppin] * Cranko! Zine [https://cranknockout.com/?v=77e0cc5ce1c2] * PLAYDATEPRIME [https://forms.gle/7yXs6d4iXie7h9uB6] * Uncrank'd Coffee Table Books [https://uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/project-coffee-table-books] * Uncrank'd Zine Substack [https://uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/] * PDGames Weekly Question Page [https://pdgamez.com/weekly-question] * Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops [https://play.date/games/boogie-loops/] on Playdate Destination Update * Destination Playdate [https://www.youtube.com/@DestinationPlaydate/featured] * The Moon is Our Friend [https://youtu.be/tYyxCWKnFTM?si=R6p3lx09xHPU1aGG] * OUTSIDE PARTIES [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNv0KJnyXNE] * Agents of Groove [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XfqYpKFLls] * Four Corners: Square Off [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0W5nkoaegQ] * Echo Drop! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y0hKIFoJ_o] Indie Inventory: ( 00:18:40 ) * helloyellow [https://jonsimantov.itch.io/helloyellow] by jonsimantov * The Fall of Magic Castle [https://michalakweb.itch.io/the-fall-of-magic-castle] by michalakweb * P [https://joyrider3774.itch.io/playdoban]laydoban [https://joyrider3774.itch.io/playdoban] by joyrider 3774 * Pongerground [https://mechars.itch.io/pongerground] by mechars * Sticky Stacks [https://decadedecaf.itch.io/sticky-stacks] by decadedecaf * Blips by joyrider3774 [https://joyrider3774.itch.io/blips-playdate-windows-mac] * Sokobomb by shikoba [https://shikoba.itch.io/sokobomb] * Dig Pit Runner by CrankWorkGames [https://crankworkgames.itch.io/dig-pit-runner] * Mea'va by nanobot567 [https://shikoba.itch.io/sokobomb] * The 95th by colingroom [https://colingroom.itch.io/the-95th] * Gyrochord by soldship [https://soldship.itch.io/gyrochord-soldship] * Is That a Canadian? by lakewitch [https://lakewitch.itch.io/canadian] * A Fools Errand by IORAMA [https://play.date/games/a-fools-errand/] * Echo Drop! by GrimPros Games [https://play.date/games/echo-drop/] * The Shape that Waits by Glowtox Games [https://play.date/games/the-shape-that-waits/] * Multitasking by Will Read [https://play.date/games/multitasking/] * Masboshi's Arcade [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RhSaS3lH1g] * Playball by Martin Theriault [https://play.date/games/playball/] * Bunny Buffet by Timeflight [https://play.date/games/bunny-buffet/] * Sing Song Ding Dong by Grapefruitopia Industries [https://play.date/games/sing-song-ding-dong/] * Twincle Tarot by Pan-Gameworks.jp [https://play.date/games/twincle-tarot/] * Kidd Copter by Kid Desimo [https://play.date/games/kidd-copter/] * Four Corners: Square Off by Scenic Route Software [https://play.date/games/four-corners-square-off/] * Froggotten Recipes by Team Froggo [https://play.date/games/froggotten-recipes/] * Solo Defender by Khors Media [https://play.date/games/solo-defender/] * Molar Mayhem by organzola [https://play.date/games/molar-mayhem/] * Schrodinger's Dungeon by Alejandro Burgueno [https://play.date/games/schrodingers-dungeon/] * DIORA by Zachary Snyder [https://play.date/games/diora/] * Catalog Games Currently on Sale [https://play.date/games/tags/on-sale/] * PDGames on Sale [https://pdgamez.com/sales] Pick of the Week: ( 00:52:13 ) * Cheese n' Crackers [https://play.date/games/cheese-n-crackers/] by Scene Route Software * Next Episode: Top 10 of 2025 Contact: * Hello Playdate on Discord [https://discord.com/invite/4ZKUJux] * Hello Playdate on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/helloplaydate.bsky.social] * Hello Playdate on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@HelloPlaydatePodcast] * Hello Playdate on Threads [https://www.threads.net/@helloplaydate] * Hello Playdate on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/helloplaydate/] * Playdatepodcast.com [http://playdatepodcast.com/] * PDGames Pick of the Week Collection [https://pdgamez.com/shared/xzyEWqXTep5d3yjS] * Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io [https://itch.io/c/2614371/hello-playdate-podcast-indie-game-of-the-week] * Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com * Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671) * For Amusement Only Games Merch [https://foramusementonlygames.com/] * For Amusement Only Podcast [http://foramusementonly.libsyn.com/], Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast * Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series [https://anchor.fm/gameandcast] Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear

Hello 100

Hello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don celebrate one hundred episodes of the Hello Playdate Podcast. We wouldn't be here without your support. Thank each of you for listening, chatting in the Discord, [https://discord.gg/TxrpGbAKcJ] and being part of our Playdate crew. News/Links: * Hello Playdate Centennial Celebration Collection on Catalog [https://play.date/games/hello-playdate-podcast-100/] * OUTSIDE PARTIES [https://play.date/games/outside-parties/] by Adams Immersive * Gaming on Ten Podcast [https://gamingontenminutesaweek.libsyn.com/] * Hello Playdate Enamel Pin [https://elephanteater.com/hpppin] * Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops [https://play.date/games/boogie-loops/] on Playdate Timestamps * Stats ( 00:04:30 ) * Centennial Celebration Collection ( 00:28:10 ) Pick of NEXT Week: * Next Episode: DON - Cheese n' Crackers [https://play.date/games/cheese-n-crackers/] by Scenic Route Software * Discord Thread [https://discord.com/channels/467201818649296896/1445602151094292672] Contact: * Hello Playdate on Discord [https://discord.com/invite/4ZKUJux] * Hello Playdate on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/helloplaydate.bsky.social] * Hello Playdate on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@HelloPlaydatePodcast] * Hello Playdate on Threads [https://www.threads.net/@helloplaydate] * Hello Playdate on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/helloplaydate/] * Playdatepodcast.com [http://playdatepodcast.com/] * PDGames Pick of the Week Collection [https://pdgamez.com/shared/xzyEWqXTep5d3yjS] * Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io [https://itch.io/c/2614371/hello-playdate-podcast-indie-game-of-the-week] * Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com * Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671) * For Amusement Only Games Merch [https://foramusementonlygames.com/] * For Amusement Only Podcast [http://foramusementonly.libsyn.com/], Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast * Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series [https://anchor.fm/gameandcast] Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear

Totally Accurate Kissing Simulator

Hello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan and Don revel in the latest incarnation of the make-out club! You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more... Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: * Playdate Free Domestic Shipping [https://play.date/shop] * Taria & Como Nominated at the Indie Game Awards [https://indiegameawards.gg] * Playdate Update [https://youtu.be/uzrvY8iBRyQ?si=WxJ6U2FEB6-xkXA8] * Uncrank'd Coffee Table Books [https://uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/project-coffee-table-books] * 2025 Solstice Showcase Questionnaire [https://forms.gle/j2Er1oNBgLpTksKC8] * Uncrank'd Zine Substack [https://uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/] * PDGames Weekly Question Page [https://pdgamez.com/weekly-question] * Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops [https://play.date/games/boogie-loops/] on Playdate Destination Update * Destination Playdate [https://www.youtube.com/@DestinationPlaydate/featured] * Polku! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35bPmrV9iHQ] Indie Inventory: ( 00:13:27 ) * Waxel by TwigUnderWeapingWillow [https://twig-under-weapingwillow.itch.io/waxel] * UFO Mayhem by Mirror Door Interactive [https://mirrordoor.itch.io/ufo-mayhem] * Mazethingie by joyrider3774 [https://joyrider3774.itch.io/mazethingie-playdate] * Roller Blade by qwack! [https://joyrider3774.itch.io/mazethingie-playdate] * OUTSIDE PARTIES [https://play.date/games/outside-parties/] by Adams Immersive * Ship Happens [https://play.date/games/ship-happens/] by Zokerinodev and GEM * POLKU! [https://play.date/games/polku/] by Matthew Jennings * The Moon is Our Friend [https://play.date/games/the-moon-is-our-friend/] by Paige Ruten * Picross Date [https://play.date/games/picross-date/] by ithersta * Smolitaire [https://play.date/games/picross-date/] by Twenty Minute Mile * Mash Gadget [https://play.date/games/picross-date/] by Bipedal Dog * Catalog Games Currently on Sale [https://play.date/games/tags/on-sale/] * PDGames on Sale [https://pdgamez.com/sales] Pick of the Week: ( 00:30:00 ) * Next Episode: NICK - Totally Accurate Kissing Simulator [https://play.date/games/totally-accurate-kissing-booth-simulator/] by Crowfriend * Discord Thread [https://discord.com/channels/467201818649296896/1435443013491888189] Contact: * Hello Playdate on Discord [https://discord.com/invite/4ZKUJux] * Hello Playdate on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/helloplaydate.bsky.social] * Hello Playdate on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@HelloPlaydatePodcast] * Hello Playdate on Threads [https://www.threads.net/@helloplaydate] * Hello Playdate on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/helloplaydate/] * Playdatepodcast.com [http://playdatepodcast.com/] * PDGames Pick of the Week Collection [https://pdgamez.com/shared/xzyEWqXTep5d3yjS] * Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io [https://itch.io/c/2614371/hello-playdate-podcast-indie-game-of-the-week] * Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com * Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671) * For Amusement Only Games Merch [https://foramusementonlygames.com/] * For Amusement Only Podcast [http://foramusementonly.libsyn.com/], Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast * Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series [https://anchor.fm/gameandcast] Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear

Catalog Fall Sale - Ballistic Tilt

Hello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan and Don turn back the clocks to a nice tight sub-60-minute show! You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more... Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: * Catalog Games Currently on Sale [https://play.date/games/tags/on-sale/] * Panic LIVE [http://live.panic.com] * crank doesn't charge - Decal [https://cottonbureau.com/p/CBBS9X/sticker/playdate-the-crank-doesnt-charge-it#/29131736/white-vinyl-2-1.2] * Silly Bot Shirt [https://cottonbureau.com/p/MNSVUZ/shirt/silly-robot#/30016178/tee-men-premium-heavyweight-black-100percent-cotton-s] * Little Playdate Shirt [https://cottonbureau.com/p/UB97YU/shirt/pocket-console#/30015894/tee-men-premium-lightweight-gold-100percent-cotton-s] * Atlantic 41 Devlog [https://stephanrewind.itch.io/atlantic-41/devlog/1091130/visual-upgrades] * The Verge Playdate Article [https://www.theverge.com/games/811497/playdate-puzzle-game-reviews-lexgrid-togglebot-what-time-is-it?utm_content=buffer21a42&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bsky.app&utm_campaign=verge_social] * Ware-wolf Campfire Stories Announcement [https://bsky.app/profile/ldbrart.bsky.social/post/3m4gzjqfvo22k] * Love and Hate [https://serrotonin.itch.io/love-and-hate] * The Yulelog Fireplace [https://xanialasagna.itch.io/the-yulelog-fireplace] * Form Due Nov. 20 [https://forms.gle/wK5WUw8dFggCqypf6] * 2025 Solstice Showcase Questionnaire [https://forms.gle/j2Er1oNBgLpTksKC8] * Uncrank'd Live Form [https://forms.gle/9rvXJEMnCvazvp7r6] * Uncrank'd Pumpkin Patch + Play Showcase [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3HWYy5uM1o] * Uncrank'd Zine Substack [https://uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/] * RUBDUBDUB [https://playdate-wiki.com/wiki/RUBDUBDUB] * PDGames Weekly Question Page [https://pdgamez.com/weekly-question] * Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops [https://play.date/games/boogie-loops/] on Playdate Destination Update * Destination Playdate [https://www.youtube.com/@DestinationPlaydate/featured] * The Long Arc [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAVzAR2UmGs] * Row-Bot Rally [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiCECwrFV6Y] Indie Inventory: ( 00:24:44 ) * Ware-wolf Campfire Stories [https://ledbetter-games.itch.io/ware-wolf] by Ledbetter Games (and Friends) * Crankshot by lucasjorg [https://lucasjorg.itch.io/crankshot] * Xorbius Lite by cowtoolsbebop [https://cowtoolsbebop.itch.io/xorbius-lite] * Go Holmes! by RetroGamma [https://cowtoolsbebop.itch.io/xorbius-lite] * Catalog Games Currently on Sale [https://play.date/games/tags/on-sale/] * PDGames on Sale [https://pdgamez.com/sales] Pick of the Week: ( 00:32:22 ) * Ballistic Tilt [https://derekdumas.itch.io/ballistic-tilt] by DerekDumas * Discord Thread [https://discord.com/channels/467201818649296896/1430365750484533289] * Next Episode: NICK - Totally Accurate Kissing Simulator [https://play.date/games/totally-accurate-kissing-booth-simulator/] by Crowfriend * Discord Thread [https://discord.com/channels/467201818649296896/1435443013491888189] Contact: * Hello Playdate on Discord [https://discord.com/invite/4ZKUJux] * Hello Playdate on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/helloplaydate.bsky.social] * Hello Playdate on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@HelloPlaydatePodcast] * Hello Playdate on Threads [https://www.threads.net/@helloplaydate] * Hello Playdate on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/helloplaydate/] * Playdatepodcast.com [http://playdatepodcast.com/] * PDGames Pick of the Week Collection [https://pdgamez.com/shared/xzyEWqXTep5d3yjS] * Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io [https://itch.io/c/2614371/hello-playdate-podcast-indie-game-of-the-week] * Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com * Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671) * For Amusement Only Games Merch [https://foramusementonlygames.com/] * For Amusement Only Podcast [http://foramusementonly.libsyn.com/], Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast * Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series [https://anchor.fm/gameandcast] Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear