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gbdev.io @gbdev.io · 2d

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gbdev.io @gbdev.io · 2d

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gbdev.io @gbdev.io · 2d

Alright, we've announced our shortlist, now it's YOUR turn!

Make sure you follow this account and reshare this post telling us what's your favourite contestant submitted to #gbcompo25 for a chance to win a Chromatic we and @modretro.bsky.social are giving away!

modretro.com/products/chr...

Chromatic + Tetris Bundle

Chromatic is the ultimate cartridge console for people who simply want to game. No downloads, no logins, no interruptions–just plug in a cartridge and start playing. It’s gaming the way it used to ...

modretro.com

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gbdev.io @gbdev.io · 2d

To qualify, make sure you are reposting with "Quote post" with your favourite entry from the competition.
Winner will be extracted next month among qualified reshares on BlueSky, Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon. Winner will be able to choose any color of the Chromatic with the Gorilla display.

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gbdev.io @gbdev.io · 2d

Alright, we've announced our shortlist, now it's YOUR turn!

Make sure you follow this account and reshare this post telling us what's your favourite contestant submitted to #gbcompo25 for a chance to win a Chromatic we and @modretro.bsky.social are giving away!

modretro.com/products/chr...

Chromatic + Tetris Bundle

Chromatic is the ultimate cartridge console for people who simply want to game. No downloads, no logins, no interruptions–just plug in a cartridge and start playing. It’s gaming the way it used to ...

modretro.com

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gbdev.io @gbdev.io · 2d

Zoryad by 'allalonegamez'
allalonegamez.itch.io/zoryad

#gbcompo25

Zoryad by allalonegamez

A New Metroidvania for The GameBoy

allalonegamez.itch.io

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gbdev.io @gbdev.io · 2d

PuzzleBoy: Logic Quest by 'dancar'
dancar.itch.io/puzzleboy-lo...

#gbcompo25

PuzzleBoy: Logic Quest by dancar

Sudoku, Binary puzzles (Takuzu), Minesweeper and Tents & Trees for the Game Boy!

dancar.itch.io

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gbdev.io @gbdev.io · 2d

Potion Panic by 'DevEd'
deved.itch.io/potion-panic

#gbcompo25

Potion Panic (Demo) by DevEd

A magical witch-em-up for Game Boy Color

deved.itch.io

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gbdev.io @gbdev.io · 2d

PocketWare by 'lavallure'
lavallure.itch.io/pocketware

#gbcompo25

PocketWare by lavallure

A microgame collection for the Game Boy Color in the vein of WarioWare

lavallure.itch.io

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gbdev.io @gbdev.io · 2d

Peasant Republic by 'Trollkonst'

trollkonst.itch.io/peasant-repu...

#gbcompo25

Peasant Republic by Trollkonst

Play your cards right and win your freedom!

trollkonst.itch.io

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gbdev.io @gbdev.io · 2d

Ningami 2 by 'Bownly'
bownly.itch.io/ningami-2

#gbcompo25

Ningami 2 by Bownly

Sugoroku Card Battles

bownly.itch.io

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gbdev.io @gbdev.io · 2d

Mount Crymore by 'Pigeonaut'
pigeonaut.itch.io/mount-crymore

#gbcompo25

Mount Crymore by Pigeonaut

A rock climbing game for the gameboy color!

pigeonaut.itch.io

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gbdev.io @gbdev.io · 2d

God Destroyer 2 by 'Spicyfuse'

spicyfuse.itch.io/god-destroye...

#gbcompo25

God Destroyer 2 by Spicyfuse

A metroidvania with giant mechs

spicyfuse.itch.io

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gbdev.io @gbdev.io · 2d

Game of Life Kuzushi by 'Tardigrade'
tardigrade-nx.itch.io/game-of-life...

#gbcompo25

Game of Life Kuzushi by Tardigrade

A mix between Conway's Game of Life and a block breaker game, on Game Boy.

tardigrade-nx.itch.io

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gbdev.io @gbdev.io · 2d

Fortune & Glory by 'VideoGameStoryTime'
videogamestorytime.itch.io/fortune-and-...

#gbcompo25

Fortune & Glory by VideoGameStoryTime

Pyramid precision platformer for Game Boy Color

videogamestorytime.itch.io

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gbdev.io @gbdev.io · 2d

DropBlox! by 'studio-anchor'

studio-anchor.itch.io/dropblox

#gbcompo25

DropBlox! by studio-anchor

High-speed arcade action!

studio-anchor.itch.io

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gbdev.io @gbdev.io · 2d

Cosmo Command by 'claytheturtle'

claytheturtle.itch.io/cosmo-comman...

#gbcompo25

Cosmo Command - GB Compo 2025 by claytheturtle

Play in your browser

claytheturtle.itch.io

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gbdev.io @gbdev.io · 2d

CLEAVING CALIBER EX by 'CURSED BOOTLEG INC'

hwilson.itch.io/ccex

#gbcompo25

CLEAVING CALIBER EX [GBC] by CURSED BOOTLEG INC

Arcade Brick-Breaker-Shooter

hwilson.itch.io

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gbdev.io @gbdev.io · 2d

Abyss by 'mr.papshmir'
mrpapshmir.itch.io/abyss-gbcomp...

#gbcompo25

Abyss - GBCompo2025 by mr.papshmir

Escape the abyss...

mrpapshmir.itch.io

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gbdev.io @gbdev.io · 2d

Sheep Split by 'lmk.dots'

lmkdots.itch.io/sheepsplit

#gbcompo25

Sheep Split by lmk.dots

The Ultimate Sheep-Launching Arcade Frenzy! For Game Boy Color

lmkdots.itch.io

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gbdev.io @gbdev.io · 2d

The Sweeping Wizard by @demolissagegames.bsky.social : demolissagegames.itch.io/the-sweeping...

#gbcompo25

The Sweeping Wizard (demo) by DemolissageGames

Sweep your way through the dusty floors of the wizard's dungeon !

demolissagegames.itch.io

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gbdev.io @gbdev.io · 2d

OrmBlok by @jeltron.bsky.social : benjelter.itch.io/ormblok

#gbcompo25

benjelter.itch.io

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gbdev.io @gbdev.io · 2d

FUN VIDEO STORE by 'Raúl Rosso': elrosso.itch.io/fun-video-st...

#gbcompo25

FUN VIDEO STORE by Raúl Rosso

An 80s VHS horror nightmare for Game Boy Color

elrosso.itch.io

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gbdev.io @gbdev.io · 2d

Yap and the Enchanted Bubbles, by 'CeL'

xcelfr.itch.io/yap-and-the-...

#gbcompo25

Yap and the Enchanted Bubbles by CeL

Play in your browser

xcelfr.itch.io

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gbdev.io @gbdev.io · 2d

Wait's over. We're about to reveal, entry by entry (and in no particular order), the final #gbcompo25 shortlist!

Those 19 games will be the ones competing for prizes and they will be ranked in the final leaderboard.

Stick around till the end of the thread… we have a special surprise for everyone!

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gbdev.io @gbdev.io · 3d

www.youtube.com/watch?v=--n4...

How I Ported Balatro to the GBA

YouTube video by Elliptical

www.youtube.com

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