# P8Launcher — A PICO-8 Cart Companion

> PICO-8 cart organizer and player for iPhone with customizable controls and local multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by Eric Arnold.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/p8launcher/id6786782505 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Eric Arnold](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786782507)
- Category: Games
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/p8launcher/id6786782505/reviews.md

## What is P8Launcher?

P8Launcher is a free companion app for organizing and playing your PICO-8 carts on iPhone.

Built using p8rt_ios, a WebAssembly module provided by Zep (creator of PICO-8) for building iOS companion apps, P8Launcher offers a highly customizable way to manage, personalize, and play your collection while keeping original cart threads and creators easy to reach.

Customize Your Experience
• Move and resize touch controls anywhere on the screen
• Create custom mappings for supported game controllers
• Use touch control layouts and controller profiles globally or save unique settings for individual carts
• Personalize your library and gameplay with custom artwork and backgrounds
• Choose display styles including CRT, LCD, Pixel Grid, and more
• Access your library faster with Home Screen widgets and app icon Quick Actions

Organize Your Library
• Apply genre tags, mark favorites, rename carts, and customize cover artwork
• Search and sort your collection to quickly find what to play next
• Track on-device play statistics and earn in-app achievements

Save and Resume
• Use Auto Save, Quick Save, or manual save states
• Enable Auto Resume globally or for individual carts to pick up where you left off

P8Link Play
• Host or join nearby sessions with up to four players, each using their own iPhone
• Uses Wi-Fi Aware for a secure, direct local connection
• No router, internet connection, account, or server required
• The host runs the cart and audio, while guests receive streamed gameplay video and play from their own device

Import and Play
• Visit the Lexaloffle BBS in your default browser and import carts into P8Launcher
• Import carts manually through the Files app
• Import multicart games from either the BBS or the Files app
• Play imported carts offline
• Use supported game controllers during gameplay and to navigate throughout much of the app
• Open the original BBS thread for each cart to read updates, join discussions, and support its creator

Backup and Restore
• Back up your library and related app data to a ZIP file
• Restore your library later or move it to another device

Free and Private
• 100% free, with no advertisements or subscriptions
• No account, analytics, or tracking
• P8Launcher does not upload your library or app data to the developer or any server
• P8Link Play uses a direct, local connection and does not send session data to the developer or any server

P8Launcher is an independent companion application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Lexaloffle Games. PICO-8 and the Lexaloffle BBS are products of Lexaloffle Games.

App Store screenshot designs adapted from templates by AppLaunchpad, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Changes were made. Full attribution and the original source link can be found in the app.

## Key features

- Customizable touch controls and controller mappings
- Library organization with tags and artwork
- Local multiplayer via P8Link Play
- Offline cart playback
- Auto save and resume functionality
- Multiple display styles


## Frequently asked questions about P8Launcher

### Does P8Launcher have ads?

No, P8Launcher is 100% free and does not contain any advertisements.

### Can I play P8Launcher offline?

Yes, you can import and play PICO-8 carts offline within P8Launcher.

### How does P8Link Play work?

P8Link Play allows up to four players to join nearby sessions using their own iPhones via a secure, direct Wi-Fi Aware connection without needing a router or internet.

### What devices does P8Launcher support?

P8Launcher is currently supported on iPhone devices.

### How often is P8Launcher updated?

P8Launcher was last updated on September 17, 2026, with version 1.0.

### What is the age rating for P8Launcher?

P8Launcher has an age rating of 12+.

### Can I customize the controls in P8Launcher?

Yes, P8Launcher offers highly customizable touch controls that can be moved and resized, as well as custom mappings for supported game controllers.

### How do I import carts into P8Launcher?

You can import PICO-8 carts by visiting the Lexaloffle BBS in your browser and importing them, or by manually importing them through the Files app.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-09-17

No release notes.

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