I've spritzed up the graphics a bit, and added sound effects. It's still only at 943 compressed bytes, so I might try to make a version that fits into 1k uncompressed, as a challenge!
#PICO8 #pico1k

Back to work on this! I think I have to leave the (very basic) AI as it is; I had an idea for it to seek out groups of 3 as well as 4, but I ended up with inelegant execution which didn't actually work. So I think I'll just polish this up!
#PICO8 #pico1k

BBS Blog Post: Digable Planetoids

// how to fit a planetoid procgen game into 1024 bytes for #pico1k (gif shows a slowed down version) + bonus Lexaloffle news at the end.

www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=159...

Play from #pico8 > LOAD #DIGABLE_PLANETOIDS

⭐🪐⭐ NEW RELEASE: Digable Planetoids ⭐🪐⭐

A procgen planetoid digger in 1024 bytes for #pico1k

Play Online: zep.itch.io/digable-plan...
Or from #pico8: LOAD #DIGABLE_PLANETOIDS

(BBS dev post coming soon!)

Well, I don't think I have time for a full game or demo for #pico1k, but I made a little procedural art sketch :)

Calling all #PICO-8 #devs! If you would like your #game featured on the PICO-8 #Gaming #Fun #Livestream, send me a DM/email.
#indiegames #gamedev #videogames #8bit #arcade #demake #cozygaming #pico8 #shmup #rpg #pixelart #lexaloffle #dailycarts #gamejam #demoscene #Pico1k #pico-8 #retro #LOWREZJAM

proudly presenting THRORBS, a small arcade game made for the #pico1k jam about having a little bit, but not too much

managore.itch.io/throrbs (web)

Only 1 week left of #Pico1k jam! ⌛
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Finally found some time to finish and submit my #pico1k game #pico8 daviddurham.itch.io/hort

more planet generation for #pico1k #pico8

Since 2021, #js13k has grown into five games, each within 13 KB: Space Arcade, Enchanted Dungeon, XIII Floor, Catapoolt and UNxR.

Along the way: Miniracers, a 64×64 px PICO-8 racer for #LOWREZJAM.

Latest: SUPAPONG - PONG × SUPERHOT in less than 1 KB for #pico1k.

So far ↓

My new game, SUPAPONG 🏓

PONG meets SUPERHOT - time moves only when you move.

843 compressed bytes, made for the PICO-1K Jam 2026 ✨

Play now:
glebv.itch.io/supapong

#pico8 #pico1k #sizecoding #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames

It's still over 1k, but the code is still documented; there's loads of stuff to cut out to trim it down, even before structural optimisations. I think I'll be able to squeeze a few presentation niceties into the finished game.
(video rip is a little busted but it's smooth in-person!)
#PICO8 #pico1k

The AI is implemented! It even blindsided me once during testing😅
#PICO8 #pico1k

fly into space for a new planet seed
#pico8 #pico1k

I got win-state detection going! That '8' in the corner shows that colour 8 (red) has a winning line.
#PICO8 #pico1k

I'm starting to put a little something together for the #pico1k jam! I thought it would be a fun challenge to make a playable single-player version of Connect Four in 1k, but I'm not sure if it's possible yet (if not, I can default to 2 player only!)

blast wisely
#pico8 #pico1k

I made a game for #pico1k !
Just click to jump on a lilypad, but time it well! :)
you play here : benjamin-soul.itch.io/lily-leap
#gamedev #pico8

I submitted a small game for #pico1k jam! Had to cut a lot from the initial implementation, but still pretty pleased with how it came out and fun doing #pico8 development once in a while! Play it on itch: toastergames.itch.io/escape-rope-1k