colortablesexmaple

by taxicomics

Cart #colortablesexmaple-0 | 2025-05-28 | Embed ▽ | License: CC4-BY-NC-SA

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TLDR:

Color tables are basically free to use because the gfx pipeline uses one by default. By modifying it we can achieve effects-in this case we add 2 colors that allow us to draw "shadows" and add lit areas. Copy the function below and give it a 64x64 sprite as a color table. Now draw shapes with color 32 and 33 to apply the effects.

My attempt at explaining color tables

I've struggled with understanding color tables, but thanks to @washburnello I finally got it. He is using a sprite to visually represent the color table, which makes it much easier to plan.
This small function allows you to do the same and use a 64x64 sprite to visually represent and plan the color table. It then memmaps it into the appropriate spot in memory.

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amongcraftyay

by PizzaMaster8743

Cart #amongcraftyay-0 | 2025-05-28 | Code ▽ | Embed ▽ | No License

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This is something i have worked on for a while, and was wanting feedback!

Controls:
X - Switch selected block (block abouve head)
Z - place selecte block
Up arrow - jump
Down arrow - break block below and put in inventory, or, if pushed with Z, places a block below player
left arrow - moves left and places block to left when using Z
right arrow - same as left arrow but flipped

if you have any questions, just ask!

Is it golf? Is it not golf? It's glof!!!!!!

After spending the past week on this game I have something playable! 30 levels and 3 worlds, and 8 different mechanics!

glof

by fuzzl3

Cart #glof-1 | 2025-05-28 | Code ▽ | Embed ▽ | License: CC4-BY-NC-SA

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This game is very unfinished, so if you encounter any issues or have feedback/ideas for the future, please comment them here.

Have fun!

PIXOTHELLO

by mikamembert

Cart #zziwebuki-0 | 2025-05-28 | Code ▽ | Embed ▽ | License: CC4-BY-NC-SA

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PIXOTHELLO is a colorful and strategic twist on the classic game of Othello, built with a retro-inspired aesthetic. Battle against the computer or test your tactics solo as you flip your opponent's pieces and dominate the board.

The game starts with the traditional four-piece setup, then evolves dynamically as you choose your moves and watch the board change in real-time. Every move counts—capture corners for maximum points and outmaneuver the AI’s logic.

Can you control the grid and claim victory in black or white?

Press ❎ to start flipping!

Feel free to check out my other games too ! https://www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?uid=91692

I've been considering using Pico-8 Education Edition to teach kids the cozy world of game-dev in pico8. But one friction I've had is that using a tablet (most kids nowadays have access to one), it's impossible to hit the escape key (I've tried it with a couple of bluetooth keyboards).

Again, it's meant for kids, so I'm not really looking for a roundabout complex solution.

It would be great if this educational tool had an alternative way to hit [esc]. I'm open to any possible alternatives really, but I do think it would open the door to a lot of kids to play with the tool and have fun with it.

Any thoughts on this?

Jose

saturn91_matrix_wallpaper

by Saturn91

Cart #saturn91_matrix_wallpaper-1 | 2025-05-27 | Embed ▽ | License: CC4-BY-NC-SA

An animated Matrix inspired wallpaper.

I did opt to only update the background chars when beeing hovered by the mouse, that way it isn't to distracting

Montezuma's Revenge on Pico8

Montezuma's Revenge

by levster

Cart #jimagefobe-0 | 2025-05-27 | Code ▽ | Embed ▽ | License: CC4-BY-NC-SA

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Well here it is, finally 99% completed, only a few items to add, not to mention more rooms and pyramids.
The only unworking item is the amulet.
It is only a part of the first pyramid due to Pico8 size limitations...
I will hopefully get Pyramid 1 complete at least...

Thank you so much to Krajzeg for the sprites!

A few things I added that were not on the original Monty:
-ducking
-bats (a reason to duck, to avoid them)
-jewels and other treasure
-extra life heart
-spears (act exactly like the sword)

I hope you all like it, it took some time to complete to this point.

hazimunika

by petayaberry

Cart #hazimunika-0 | 2025-05-27 | Code ▽ | Embed ▽ | License: CC4-BY-NC-SA

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press any button

maybe learn how to create objects from this simple cart

bubblewrap

by petayaberry

Cart #bubblewrap-0 | 2025-05-27 | Code ▽ | Embed ▽ | License: CC4-BY-NC-SA

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Hello, this is my first published cart! Enjoy popping this virtual bubble wrap :D

(Only supports mouse and keyboard for right now)

(Press the Menu button to toggle the bonus...)

Skilled Explorer Creeps 'Round Every Tunnel (S.E.C.R.E.T.)

s_e_c_r_e_t

by lumbar527

Cart #s_e_c_r_e_t-0 | 2025-01-01 | Code ▽ | Embed ▽ | No License

This was my submission to the 2024 Github Game Off.
You are an explorer in some secret caverns or something.
Itch: https://lumbar527.itch.io/skilled-explorer-creeps-round-every-tunnel

Controls

⬆️⬇️⬅️➡️ to move.
❎ to shoot.
🅾️ to reload.
Tab to switch between gun and torch.

Map Editor

s_e_c_r_e_t_editor

by lumbar527

Cart #s_e_c_r_e_t_editor-0 | 2025-01-01 | Code ▽ | Embed ▽ | No License

Copy and paste the snippet below into your HTML.

Note: This cartridge's settings do not allow embedded playback. A [Play at lexaloffle] link will be included instead.

<iframe src="https://www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/widget.php?pid=s_e_c_r_e_t_editor" allowfullscreen width="621" height="513" style="border:none; overflow:hidden"></iframe>

This is the editor I made to create the S.E.C.R.E.T. maps.

How to Use

ESDF move the camera around. Arrows control the player (the red circle with the blue line to determine facing).
NEW POINT adds a new map point in front of the player.
STOP CONNECTING: When you add a new point, it automatically creates a line between the two. If you push
this before adding a new point, it will not connect.
MOUSE toggles between using the map for adding points (right-click) and using player movement+NEW POINT button.
MINIMAP toggles whether to show the map or not. Useful for looking around in your maps.
ENEMY TOGGLE toggles whether or not adding a new point adds an enemy there. Enemies are represented by empty circles.
SAVE MAP lets you copy the map. Below is an example of the copied map.

m={{x=2,y=-22,z1=0,z2=20},{x=15,y=-15,z1=0,z2=20},{x=20,y=-2,z1=0,z2=20},{x=20,y=10,z1=0,z2=20},{x=19,y=26,z1=0,z2=20},{x=16,y=51,z1=0,z2=20},{x=10,y=59,z1=0,z2=20},{x=-6,y=65,z1=0,z2=20},{x=-22,y=64,z1=0,z2=20},{x=-38,y=56,z1=0,z2=20},{x=-41,y=45,z1=0,z2=20},{x=-41,y=45,z1=0,z2=20},{x=-44,y=36,z1=0,z2=20},{x=-47,y=21,z1=0,z2=20},{x=-47,y=7,z1=0,z2=20},{x=-43,y=-5,z1=0,z2=20},{x=-36,y=-12,z1=0,z2=20},{x=-26,y=-17,z1=0,z2=20},{x=-18,y=-20,z1=0,z2=20},{x=-7,y=-21,z1=0,z2=20},{x=2,y=-22,z1=0,z2=20},{x=-9,y=44,z1=0,z2=20},{x=-33,y=22,z1=0,z2=20},}, l={{1,2},{2,3},{3,4},{4,5},{5,6},{6,7},{7,8},{8,9},{9,10},{10,11},{11,12},{12,13},{13,14},{14,15},{15,16},{16,17},{17,18},{18,19},{19,20},{20,21},{22,22},{23,23},}, enemies={{h=0,s=0,d=0,id=22,spd=0},{h=0,s=0,d=0,id=23,spd=0},}

Note: Don't make your walls too long because I don't currently have clipping and they will be hidden if any part of them goes off the screen.

m has all the map points.
l connects the points.
enemies is a list of enemies.

Enemies

h is health (the gun does 1 damage).
s is sprite (2x2).
d is damage to player.
id is the map point the enemy is (do not change).
spd is speed.

The entire copied text, once edited, can be placed inside the lvl list of the game.

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Krupuk 1.0

by UmeBlume

Cart #wowazikaha-0 | 2025-05-27 | Code ▽ | Embed ▽ | License: CC4-BY-NC-SA

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Krupuk

A cute Pong-like Squash-Game for 2 Players only.
Up+Down to move your Crab. Press x while moving to speed up the Crab.

Thanks to:

• my Daughter for the kawaii GFX
• Nerdy Teachers for the great Tutorials

Gorpslosh

by skipperd

Cart #gorpslosh_1-3 | 2025-06-10 | Code ▽ | Embed ▽ | License: CC4-BY-NC-SA

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Hi all, I'm new to the wonderful world of Pico-8. I picked up programming a while ago as a hobby and have had this idea for a gorpy game enemy that reassembles its self as you fight it. I was hoping to see it in Doom or Doomlikes but never have so I gave it a go on a scale that was manageable to me. It used to have little critters that would fly off the slaughter (there was a sword first) to feed from the gorp and lay eggs but I could not fit that into the cart with a life and score system which forced me to focus on gameplay. I LOVE these limitations and the past two weeks got me further than I thought I would.

I appreciate it when games let you figure them out so I tend not to give any instructions apart from controls. Feel free to share what you think about this, feedback and ideas are more than welcome.

What's this?

Gorpslosh is a top-down hack 'n' slash with ignitable goop and matches.

How does it work?

• [arrows] to move in absolute direction

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maid2fish

by sMattGuy

Cart #maid2fish-1 | 2025-05-27 | Embed ▽ | License: CC4-BY-NC-SA

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Maid 2 Fish

The Picotron sequel to the PICO-8 Maid to Fish
Files can be downloaded here

Controls

Overworld:

• Arrows/WASD to move
• Z/F to talk/interact
• X/G to run

Fishing:

• Arrows/WASD for directional inputs
• Z/F to move target

Game modes

• Timed mode: Catch as many fish as possible within the set time!
• Fish mode: Catch the set number of fish as fast as possible!

Credits

• Code: Matt GitHub

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Hello! The web Picotron player seems to have an uneven pixel scaling issue. I'm seeing it in both Firefox & Brave at 100% size.

Firefox 100%

Brave 100%

I did manage a temp workaround by finding a browser scaling that fixes it, though the results are weird. I have to scale Brave to 80%, FF to 120%.

Firefox 120%

Brave 80%

I'm running Win11 at 2560x1440. No issues with real Picotron.

I tried editing "Fullscreen", "Pixel Perfect", "Stretch", & "Allow High DPI" in the web version but they don't seem to do much in the web player?

Apologies if this is a duplicate. I looked around & didn't see anything.

golf8 1.0

by ericpar

Cart #golf8-0 | 2025-05-26 | Code ▽ | Embed ▽ | No License

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Welcome to golf8 a classic 3 button golf game. Play through 18 holes featuring:

• Variety of terrain
• Slopes
• Trees
• Wind
• Shot shaping

How to Play:

z to view the hole
left/right to aim
up/down to switch clubs

Press x to start a shot
x to set the power level
x to set the accuracy

While the bar is moving:
left/right - curve the ball opposite this direction
up - top spin
back - back spin

This is my first ever game published so please have fun! And give constructive feedback.
There's enough room in the cart for another course if people are interested.

Thank you for playing! Post your scores!

shapeart

by Chimiruha

Cart #shapeart-1 | 2025-05-28 | Code ▽ | Embed ▽ | License: CC4-BY-NC-SA

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Hey everyone! I made a cartridge you make art by pasting squares and triangles. It was inspired by Rhythm n' Face, a game where you move shapes to the rhythm to make a face.

Controls:
D-pad/arrow keys = move shape
X + up = change shape
X + left = rotate shape 90 degrees counter-clockwise
X + down = change shape's color
X + right = flip shape across its shorter flat side
O/Z = paste shape

You can access various options through the menu.

Kikkervisje
A side project that might be gettingout off hand a bit.
Finally heppy with how the things that want to eat you turn out.

Maybe a bit of a niche feature request, but it would be nice if we had memset variants for blocks of values that take up multiple bytes, like how peek & poke now have variants for i16, i32, and i64 with peek2/poke2, peek4/poke4, and peek8/poke8 respectively. As it stands, initializing/filling a memory-mapped block of n values of anything other than bytes requires n instructions plus the cost of a for loop, so having the ability to reduce that to a single function call would be a great boon!

This game started as something completely different. My kids (under 4) wanted to play my game. So I decided to just cut/not follow through on some more complicated concepts in favor of something they can play and "feel" like they're actually doing something (and something I could finish on the weekend..) If you play around with some other controls you'll find it does some things that are left over from the previous version of what it was.

Gem_GrabV1.2

by Jaron_Y

Cart #gemgrab-1 | 2025-05-26 | Code ▽ | Embed ▽ | License: CC4-BY-NC-SA

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This is an old cart I made a couple years back

kegizatufi

by Left Lane

Cart #kegizatufi-0 | 2025-05-26 | Code ▽ | Embed ▽ | No License