Crankstone is an indie developed by Lugludum, released 19 August 2025 on Playdate and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What Crankstone is
Crankstone is an indie game developed by Lugludum and released in 2025. It is available on Playdate and PC (Microsoft Windows).
The premise, in the publisher's words
A gallery shooter set in the legendary Wild West O.K. Corral, with a unique twist. Each level is broken up by fast-paced mini-games that take full advantage of the Playdate’s capabilities. Step into the boots of the town sheriff, take down outlaws, dodge the sheriff, protect the innocents, and blow up the scoreboard.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Crankstone launched on 19 August 2025, within three weeks of Hollow Knight: Silksong, Mafia: The Old Country, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Hell is Us.
Released around the same time: Hollow Knight: Silksong, Mafia: The Old Country, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Hell is Us.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
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