Crankoids

Spin the crank. Dodge the rocks. Blast them all.

Crankoids is a crank-powered Asteroids game built for Playdate. Steer your ship by spinning the crank, thrust with A, and shoot with B -- all rendered in crisp 1-bit vector graphics. Destroy asteroids, rack up points, and chase your high score in this arcade classic reimagined for the little yellow console.

Features

• Crank-driven steering -- rotate your ship by spinning the crank, the way Playdate was meant to be played
• Classic arcade action -- shoot asteroids, dodge debris, survive as long as you can
• Asteroids split on impact -- large rocks break into smaller, faster fragments
• High score tracking -- your best score is saved between sessions
• Clean 1-bit vector aesthetic designed for Playdate's crisp black-and-white screen
• Progressive difficulty -- more asteroids spawn as your score climbs

Controls

• Crank: Rotate ship
• D-pad Left/Right: Rotate ship (alternative)
• A button: Thrust
• B button: Shoot

How to Install on Playdate

1. Download the .pdx.zip file from this page
2. Go to play.date/account/sideload in your browser
3. Sign in with your Playdate account
4. Upload the .pdx.zip file
5. The game will appear on your Playdate!

Requires a Playdate console to play.