The 5th annual PICO-8 1K Jam (#Pico1k) has now started! đĨŗ
đ https://itch.io/jam/pico-1k-2025
You have until the end of September to make cool things in PICO-8 (or Picotron)
...by using only 1K (1024) Compressed Bytes of code đī¸
No using of built-in Gfx, Map or Sound data (or external files)
ALL content must be created using code submitted.
It can be a:
đšī¸ Game
đī¸ Demo (Animated or Interactive)
đ ī¸ Tool or Utility
...whatever you can fit within 1KB, basically!
It's a relaxed, non-competitive jam, running for a whole month.
Please refer to the PICO-1K 2025 Jam page for Rules, FAQ & Resources & more info.
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Pico Ninja
A demake of Fruit Ninja!
How to play
Press Mouse 1 (left click, or just tap on touchscreen) and slide the little white ball around, to slice the "fruits" before they fall out of sight. Nothing groundbreaking.
Hit detection is a bit wonky; since the game is limited to 60fps, a collision may not register if you slice too fast. I've tried to remedy this by making the fruit check if the pixel at its center is white and thus is colliding with the cursor/trail. It remains jank.
Out of kindness to your ears, I have not tried to create music/sound effects.
Enjoy!
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A visual tool to explore files
gui_fm is a really simple file manager for Pico-8.
Use it to explore all folders and files saved on your Pico.
You can enter folders and load saved carts directly from it.
You can even use it to create new folders. Kinda...
To use
load #gui_fm save **filename** run |
Won't work if run directly from the BBS, as sandboxed carts don't have access to the file system.
Choose your input method
Use both controller inputs đŽ or mouse đą.
You can switch input method in the pause menu.
Launch saved carts with a single click...
...and go back to the file manager using the pause menu.
Create new folders
gui_fm streamlines the mkdir command.
Select the option to create a new folder and give it a name.
The console command for creating the folder will be copied to the clipboard.
Create new text files
You can use gui_fm to create new text file as .p8l (.txt won't show up in the file manager).
It's not particularly useful, since they are empty, but you can do it.
Limitations
While it is possible to create new folders and text files, I still don't have a solution for renaming and deleting folders and files.
I'll keep exploring new ideas on how to reach these goals, like the suggestion from @ChazBCook.
If you have any idea on how to make it possible, share it in the comments.
CHANGELOG
1.0:
- Initial release
1.1:
- Added scrolling
- Added mouse controls
- Added menu items:
Open folder in host os,
Go back to root folder,
Change input method - Added breadcrumb to launched cartridges. Go back to gui_fm using the pause menu
- Added warning page if runned in sandbox mode
1.2:
- Added functionality to create new folders
1.3:
- Added functionality to create new text files (.p8l)
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Fear not, it's not an horror game... au contraire, it's sexy
Full Map:
Controls:
âŦī¸âŦī¸âŦ
ī¸âĄī¸ Move with arrow keys
âī¸ [Z or C] Action: interact with objects
â [X or V] Attract others' attention
âŦī¸+âī¸ Place a piece while facing the flashing box (De-medusa)
[P or Enter] Pause Menu and options...
Gameplay:
Collect all the green flashing components to rebuild the De-Medusa device and bring your petrified partner back to life so you can leave the castle in time before the Time Warp!
A couple of crazed characters will try to kill you (specifically RiffRaff and Eddie) others will simply undress you, run away and drop your clothes (blue icon) somewhere. While in this... 'vulnerable' state you can't do much (collect pieces, keys, push buttons, open doors) well a couple things maybe... but you better to find those clothes to proceed with your adventure.
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fly around
change direction
speed up (Z) and slow down (X)
bounce of the edge (you are in a cube)
create a bubble everywhere you go
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I made this snake clone in one day as a challenge.
You can press X to turn the background grid on or off
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PICO-WEDDING is a game I developed to commemorate my wedding. Yes of course I will have memories, pictures and signed documents, but what better way to remember and celebrate my big day than with a game where you control my beautiful bride and myself!
All joking aside, this is a collection of wedding themed mini-games.
Controls
- Arrow keys to move the character
- X key (x on keyboard) for most interactions
- O key (c or z on keyboard) for secondary interactions
Rules
Each mini-game has its own rules as follows.
Cake baking
There are two phases, in the first you must catch all the ingredients using the arrow keys to move, during the second phase you must press the correct arrow keys at the right time to stir the ingredients.
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4th project! A snake clone. I took the foundations of the game from a youtube video (
Live Coding Snake con Pico-8 en 20 minutos https://youtu.be/jDSg6iEaMGc?si=B2EtfcI8zzHY9lsI)
because I couldn’t figure out how to make the snake grow. But I still had to add some things that weren’t there, like proper rabbit spawning, game limits, correct snake movement, and so on.
Also, this time I tried to make better art. Hope you like the game!
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Orbital Dance
A mesmerizing PICO-8 gravity puzzle game where simple physics creates complex beauty
Game Overview
Guide particles through gravitational fields to collect targets while avoiding dangerous enemy wells. What starts as a simple concept evolves into a strategic dance of orbital mechanics, creating unique procedural art with every playthrough.
How to Play
Controls
- Arrow Keys: Move your gravity well (blue circles)
- Goal: Guide all particles to collect the pulsing green targets
- Avoid: Red enemy gravity wells that destroy particles on contact
Game Mechanics
Your Gravity Well (Blue)
- Attracts nearby particles with gravitational force
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Crazy Kitty Time
End food to gain energy! Run out of energy and fall asleep! Eat food at full energy and enter Crazy Kitty Time!
It is quite obviously my first game!
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Juste a first silly project to learn Pico-8 !
Press x to click the clown! There's nothing more to it! <3
Thanks @Arsaitagame for the art!
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Features:
- Print hangul strings on screen. Outlines and general control characters are supported, but most of the kana(Japanese characters) are disabled.
- Import drag-dropped txt file(utf-8 only). p8scii special characters can be written in \000 ~ \256 (3 digits decimal) form.
- Type hangul by keyboard. Keyboard layout is ëë˛ė(two-set).
Technical details:
- Hangul characters are stored in 2 characters, which corresponds to 2-byte unicode, big endian. First byte of such code is 0xAC ~ 0xD7, so this blocks the usage of kana.
- Originally single-consonants or single-vowels correspond to 0x1100 ~ 0x11FF, but storing such value will conflict with regular ASCII. It is replaced to codespace of 0xD800~. 0xD800~0xD812 is single (first) consonant, 0xD820~0xD834 is single vowel.
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A simple demonstration of using a horizontally stored set of single screen levels in a vertical tower.
Move left and right and hold jump to rise.
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In late 2023 I had a yearly physical with my doctor.
The results? Not good.
I knew I was steadily gaining weight during/after covid, thanks to a sedentary lifestyle and joining in whenever my kids had ice cream, but I still was surprised with the results of the visit.
I was the biggest I've been in my life, a whopping 266 pounds, and my bloodwork wasn't that good either. Prediabetic with high-cholesterol.
Something had to change.
In early 2024 I focused on eating less frequently and consuming less overall, and put a conscious effort to walk often.
It wasn't really enough, though.
So I began running, like I used to 10+ years ago.
Starting with a Couch-to-5k program and developing into a true love for running, I've lost over 65 pounds.
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