Pocket8

Pocket8

A PICO-8 Fantasy Emulator

10 ratings
3 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 19, 2026
  • April 20, 2026

Features

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About

This app brings the PICO-8 fantasy console experience to your mobile device, offering access to thousands of community-made games. Enjoy customizable touch controls or gamepad support, and never lose progress with an instant save system.

Browse and play community-made PICO-8 games
Customizable touch controls and gamepad support
Instant save states for unlimited progress saving
Portrait and landscape orientation support
Locked 60FPS gameplay
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What's New in Pocket8

1.6.3

April 20, 2026

- Added setting to review the app from the settings page

User reviews

PICO-8 on the app store!

For me, I'll be sticking with the browser for now, as it works well for me and it's not often that I want to play PICO-8 games offline. That said, I think it's invaluable to have the fantasy console represented on the apple app store.

The only way I'd see myself using this instead of the browser with the lexaloffle website/bbs is if this was integrated with the bbs itself (allowing online cart surfing, playing, staring, and maybe even commenting), which I doubt will happen anytime soon.
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Response from developer

thank you for the review (: a better integration with bbs is on the way, as I am working with lexaloffle to bring a more cohesive runtime. big things on the horizon!

Ran the game I wanted to play!

This emulator ran and allowed me to instantly enjoy Golf Sunday without issue, whereas a certain other popular Pico-8 emulator did not. So that instantly makes this the emulator of choice for me, and hopefully it fares as well with other games! 4 stars for now because while an emulator doesn’t need a bunch of filler features, there’s certainly always room to improve — case in point, I’d love to be able to easily import my existing folder of games like the other app lets me do, but for some reason this app only lets me import one at a time and (even worse) makes a duplicate copy in its localized folder on my device.
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Amazing!

I was here from the start before it was on the App Store and wow it changed a lot. It’s really good. One thing I think you should add is the ability for to read .p8 files

FAQ

Does Pocket8 have ads?

No, Pocket8 is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted retro gaming experience.

Can I play Pocket8 offline?

Yes, once you download games from the BBS, you can play them offline, building a personal collection that goes wherever you do.

What devices does Pocket8 support?

Pocket8 is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

How does Pocket8 handle saving progress?

Pocket8 features an instant save system that allows you to freeze time and resume exactly where you left off, with an infinite amount of save states per cartridge.

Can I use a controller with Pocket8?

Yes, Pocket8 supports playing with a Bluetooth gamepad or keyboard for a touch-less gaming experience.

What is the age rating for Pocket8?

Pocket8 has an age rating of 17+, indicating mature content may be present in some of the games available.

How often is Pocket8 updated?

The latest version of Pocket8 is 1.6.3, and it was last updated on April 20, 2026, suggesting regular updates for performance and features.

What are the control options in Pocket8?

Pocket8 offers high-precision controls with options for a classic D-pad or virtual joystick, and the ability to swap face button positioning to match your playstyle.