Cropbuster is an arcade developed by James Gameboy, released 6 February 2023 on Playdate.
What Cropbuster is
Cropbuster is an arcade game developed by James Gameboy and released in 2023. It is available on Playdate only. It runs on Pulp.
The premise, in the publisher's words
You're a worm! Eat berries! Don't get squarshed! Dock the crank to go underground. You won't be able to see yourself, but the farmers will plant seeds and you'll help them grow as you move around. Undock the crank to resurface so you can eat fully grown berries. Watch out, though, cause the farmers will come after you!
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action and survival. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Cropbuster launched on 6 February 2023, within three weeks of Hogwarts Legacy, Atomic Heart, Dead Space and Metroid Prime Remastered.
Released around the same time: Hogwarts Legacy, Atomic Heart, Dead Space, Metroid Prime Remastered.
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When did Cropbuster come out?
Cropbuster was released on 6 February 2023 for Playdate.
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