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UFO Mayhem
UFO Mayhem is an new frenetic action arcade game for the playdate!
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Description
UFO Mayhem is an new frenetic action arcade game for the playdate! It's time to invade earth and abduct as many humans as you can! However, they refuse to leave the buildings! Destroy structures, suck up humans, and defend yourself against the human resistance! Power ups Increasing difficulty A multi-stage Boss High score chasing Crunchy 8bit audio 36 badges to collect! Will you be the ultimate Unidentified Flying Object?!
- Crank: Required
- Tilt: Not used
- Microphone: Not used
Credits
A game by Daniel Draper
Accessibility
This game requires use of the crank, and use of either the A and B buttons or the Left and Right d-pad buttons. Crank positioning is forgiving and does not require rapid turning.
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UFO Mayhem Release Trailer
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Playdate: The Unofficial Website
UFO Mayhem
Nick Simberg
2026-02-14
Like if Rampage, Destroy All Humans!, and Missile Command all had a UFO-shaped baby
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High Scores
- 1 LeeLee 704,218
- 2 Seamus585 471,783
- 3 saecrow 197,939
- 4 Buizy 124,756
- 5 Marasma 124,233
- 6 MissBHaze 120,708
- 7 Vasco1782 120,667
- 8 kittens 100,824
- 9 Gamingfinch 98,281
- 10 Captain_Sausage 96,236
Daily Scores
- 1 Joshsarena 11,701
Age note: This game contains cartoon violence against vehicles and buildings. However, we believe this game is appropriate for everyone.
AI: This game's developer created it without the use of generative AI.




