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Covert art for the magazine by OK_Letterhead1848! Imitating a playroom with shelves full of games, the artists showcases cool games from this year, such as snekburd and absolute classics in the middle in the shape of the PICO-8 logo, such as yelpi, buns bunny survivor and celeste! Various other toys and game references scattered around the shelves

Do you like #pico8? Of course you do! 🕹️

@nerdyteachers.bsky.social published this years PICO-View full of amazing articles! Reviews, dev articles, showcases, everything your heart might desire!

Cover Art by OK_Letterhead1848

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Pico-8 creator Zep brings us home with the finale of the 2025 Pico-8 Advent Calendar game collection. Elf Cannon is a fun mash up of physics games. Off the charts cute and super fun to play. Nothing beats the feeling you get when you launch an elf and clear a massive load of gems from the board.

2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar – Day 25
Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅🏼

Elf Cannon by @lexaloffle.bsky.social!

Launch elves out of a cannon to smash through ice blocks and collect gems. An age-old Elven tradition! #pico8

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We've been releasing #pico8 advent calendar cartridges each morning over in the Western Hemisphere. In countries like New Zealand, or Japan, it's already Christmas Day! We have one more special cartridge to release, and it would be great if everyone could enjoy it on Christmas... 🤔🎅🏼🕖

2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar – Day 24

Snowdrifts by kozm0naut

You are a new snowball in a field of fresh-driven snow. Grow and explore a relaxing landscape while finding some surprises on the way. #pico8

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2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar – Day 23

Costume Cat by Smellyfishstiks

Open presents and battle baddies to put together the best outfit possible before the time runs out! The yule lads will gladly accept your extra accessories. 🎁 #pico8

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2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar – Day 22

Present Placer by @BryterGames

Can you help place all of Santa's lost presents? Glide across the ice, safely step on snow, place the presents and return to your sled across 48 levels! #pico8

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2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar – Day 21

Gift Gatherer by @nerdyteachers.bsky.social

Help Santa sort the gifts! How many can you sort into the correct bags? #pico8

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2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar – Day 20
Stocking Stuffers!

OBSI – One Button Santa Invaders by kc00l

Shoot, dodge and collect power-ups in this single button space invaders inspired holiday game. #pico8

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2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar – Day 20
Stocking Stuffers!

Toy Maker by Eyobayeyo

Collect toys from the conveyor belts and deliver them in the required order. #pico8

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2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar – Day 20
Stocking Stuffers!

Jungle Bells by Guidouil

Santa must swing from vine to vine to reach the South pole. Dodge the flying obstacles and do your best to complete all 64 levels! #pico8

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It's the last Saturaday before Christmas, and that means we have three more stocking stuffers coming to you in the 2025 #pico8 advent calendar today!

GAME DEVS! TOY BOX JAM starts today!

It's the easiest game jam ever -- I give you all the assets, you make a game in two weeks! Use any game engine!

Plus there's a fun, puzzly mystery to solve for more assets! 700+ Jammers -- COME JAM WITH US!

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2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar – Day 19

Laser Light Logic by exsolacyst

Direct lasers at holiday lights in an effort to get them all to light up with the least amount of tools possible. You can even design your own levels in the playground! #pico8

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2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar – Day 18

Baa! by bikibird

Help complete the nativity by herding the flock of sheep to the corral. Follow that star! #pico8

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2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar – Day 17

Return Policy by lightcoast

After a mediocre Christmas haul, Atnas travels North to return his subpar gifts and confront the man responsible. Combines shmup mechanics and endless runner physics. #pico8

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2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar – Day 16

Deck the Halls by OctogorbSlayer and Pyroqua

Play Blackjack, upgrade your deck and try to deal your way back onto the nice list in this Balatro-like card game! #pico8

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2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar – Day 15
Text Adventure ⌨️

Mad Scientist by @thattomhall@mastodon.social

A scientist has gone missing at a secret scientific lab in the mountains, after he sent erratic messages. Can you find him and uncover what happened? #pico8

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2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar – Day 14

Coffee Run by Werlex and A_bit_of_Leo

Grab a cup and hurry up. A tiny arcade runner in which you are a lost skier in an endless forest. Pick up coffee to keep warm and dodge obstacles! #pico8

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2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar – Day 13
Stocking Stuffers!

holiday snake by kd2718

Collect light bulbs to light up the tree and get the high score. Each time you turn in a string of light the next string needs to be longer! #pico8

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2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar – Day 13
Stocking Stuffers!

elf training by eriond

Jump, double jump, wall jump, and dash through Santa's obstacle course and become an elf! #pico8

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2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar – Day 13
Stocking Stuffers!

Santaban by skutter-de

Santa is delivering presents to a big industrial building, but the presents are all out of place. Help Santa move the present to their correct locations! #pico8

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We've made it to Saturday again, which means it's time for another collection of stocking stuffers in the #pico8 advent calendar! We have three more great games for you to try out today:

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2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar – Day 12

Pi Goes North by SailorJelli

An elf named Pi is lost in the winter wilderness with only a lantern to her name. Learn how to survive by trading, crafting and foraging to forge a path back to the north-pole. #pico8

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2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar – Day 11

Grinch Survivor! by picoter8

The noise and festivities of Christmas are too much. You've got to gather up all the presents and put a stop to Santa's mayhem! Throw eggs, steal gifts, and upgrade your skills. #pico8

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2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar – Day 10

Glorious Lights by shadowphiar

A relaxed puzzle game about spreading Christmas Cheer by wiring up the lights in the right order. #pico8

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2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar – Day 9

Pantri Panic by @rhyswynne.bsky.social

Help Mari Lwyd feed her mini maris by creating lines in her pantry full of Christmas Treats! #pico8

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2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar – Day 8

Danmaku Before Xmas by donswelt

Santa has run into trouble while delivering gifts in a Japanese town. Someone has unleashed hundreds of yurei (ghosts). Can you fight off the evil and deliver all of the gifts? #pico8

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2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar – Day 7

Pico Present Swap by deustex

Unwrap a holiday puzzle challenge! Match gifts, dodge coal, and power up in the fast-paced Naughty Mode, or enjoy nearly-endless festive vibes in the cozy and forgiving Nice Mode. #pico8

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2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar - Day 6
Stocking Stuffers!

Chillmas by nexusnecromance

Grab a cup of coffee or hot cocoa, customize your holiday vibes, and take a moment to relax in this busy holiday season. #pico8

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