Gaming console.
For mobile gamers who miss the feeling of real buttons.
For those overwhelmed by massive game libraries.
For those who are tired of ads and microtransactions.
For those who cannot commit 16-30 hours of their life for a single game.
How Playtiles works?
Stop playing the same retro games, discover a new catalogue.
Your Playtiles Season: Weekly Games, in your pocket
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Season 1 includes a handpicked selection of indie games made with GB Studio.
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12 weeks of handpicked indie gems
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New bite-sized games delivered weekly via Playtiles OS
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All genres included
What are the games like?
We’re keeping the lineup under wraps — but expect retro-inspired visuals paired with modern, thoughtful game design. Some can be completed in an evening and other enjoyed in numerous short sessions.
Action, Adventure, Horror, Platformer, Puzzle, Racing... They're not lengthy but focused on the essence of what makes a great video game: gameplay.
Hungry for more?
You can also sideload your own games with Playtiles OS, there is more
than 1 300 games
available on itch.io that you can now experience with physical buttons.
The Playtile layout
is also compatible with the Delta simulator,
if
you feel like indulging in some retro gaming.
Anatomy of Playtiles Season 1
Playtiles are pocket-sized, electronic-free mobile gamepads that come with a season of indie games.
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QR CodeInstant Gaming. online & offline
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GripHook on the screen without any glue.
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Buttons2 action buttons + 4-way D-pad.
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Weight~6g
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Size68mm x 40mm x 2mm
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Games12 weeks of handpicked indie games.
Playtiles are still in development. Final design may vary.
Plug & play, anytime, anywhere.
⚪ Playtiles OS - to side-load any GB Studio game and play offline.
- Access to an
exclusive
Discord channel with
Behind-the-scenes (Coming soon)
channel
⚪ Playtiles OS - to side-load any GB Studio game and play offline.
⚪ Season 1 - a handpicked selection of games delivered weekly over 12 weeks.
- Access to an
exclusive
Discord channel with
Behind-the-scenes (Coming soon)
channel
⚪ Playtiles OS - to side-load any GB Studio game and play offline.
⚪ Season 1 - a handpicked selection of games delivered weekly over 12 weeks
⚪ x1 exclusive "Midnight" Playtile delivered to your door at the end of Season 1.
- Access to an
exclusive
Discord channel with
Behind-the-scenes (Coming soon)
channelYour journey from dreamer to game developer starts here.
With Playtiles Game Dev Kit, become a game developer and create games, even if
you've never written a single line of code.
The Dev kit is made in collaboration and
actively maintained by Tom Lockwood (aka Gumpy Function)
In other words, this is your
all-in-one launchpad into the world of game development!
The Playtiles Game Dev Kit is available now for pre-order and will be shipped in Q4 2025
This is more than a course, it’s your first step into the Playtiles universe.
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Learn by doing13 hands-on lessons in a beautifully crafted PDF course that walks you step-by-step from zero to your first finished game by Gumpy Function, the master himself.
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Learn by playingA custom ROM that lets you play every lesson. Learn how games work by playing through them.
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Project files includedTinker, modify, break, and rebuild. You get all the project for every lesson and can edit edit in GBStudio the no-code visual editor.
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Instant gratificationBuild your game, load it on your phone, share it with your friends. Get the end user experience instantly, No gatekeepers.
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Play the right way!A limited-edition Playtiles set to playtest and showcase your creations on your mobile. No batteries. No pairing. Just tap and play.
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Publish your gameSubmit your creation to Playtiles. If it fits the spirit, you could get published in an official Season and be fairly compensated for your work.
