Android · Closed beta on Google Play

Fifteen LCD handhelds in your pocket

Skynex Arcade brings together fifteen mini games in the style of 1980s liquid-crystal handhelds: figures that switch on and off, two or four buttons, and quick games to beat your best score.

  • Free
  • No account, no sign-up
  • Works offline
App screenshot: a game of Shell Hop on the classic handheld, in the Cyberpunk style
App screenshot: a game of Hard Hat on the modern console, in the Comic style
App screenshot: the main menu in the Neon style, with the game Shell Hop and the shelf holding the fifteen-game collection
  • gamesin four series
  • stylesto dress the app
  • consolesand two modes
  • accountsto create

15 games in four series, 24 styles, 2 consoles and 2 modes, and no account to create.

01The game

Everything a handheld has, and a bit more

Fifteen games, two consoles, two modes and 24 styles. Everything works offline.

SX-01 — SX-15

15 games

Juggling, moles, hammer duels, diving for treasure, boat rescues… Each with two levels (GAME A and GAME B) and its own best score.

Menu · shop · stage

24 styles

Cyberpunk, Hell hotel, Neon, Comic, Ocean, Green handheld… Each style changes the menu, the shop and the stage around the game, and you can try it before choosing it.

See all 24
App menu in the Wood style App menu in the Graffiti style App menu in the 80s style App menu in the Space style App menu in the Pastel anime style

Handheld · Modern

Two consoles

The classic handheld, with its case and buttons, or modern controls with a large screen and a best-score panel.

Screenshot: the classic handheld, with its case and buttons
Handheld
Screenshot: the modern console, with its large screen and best-score panel
Modern

Two modes

Classic or Plus

Classic keeps the rules as they always were. Plus adds levels, shields that forgive a miss and more coins.

Classic

  • The rules as they always were

Plus

  • Levels
  • Shields
  • More coins

In-game coins

A shop to make it yours

Coloured screens, cases, buttons, sounds and effects. You can see or hear everything before you keep it.

  • Screens
  • Cases
  • Buttons
  • Sounds
  • Effects
App screenshot: the shop, with the preview of a coloured screen

Offline · no account

Play anywhere

No Internet and no sign-up needed: your progress, best scores and coins are saved on your phone.

ES · EN

English and Spanish

The app, the help of every game and even the labels on the console buttons can be set to either language.

02Collection

The fifteen games

Models SX-01 to SX-15, in four series. Each with GAME A, GAME B and its own best score.

  1. SX-01Juggler

    Pocket

  2. SX-02Flag Code

    Pocket

  3. SX-03Mole Rush

    Pocket

  4. SX-04Duel

    Pocket

  5. SX-05Street Lid

    Deluxe

  6. SX-06Hard Hat

    Deluxe

  7. SX-07Big Cats

    Deluxe

  8. SX-08Sky Rescue

    Vista

  9. SX-09Deep Dive

    Vista

  10. SX-10Pan Flip

    Vista

  11. SX-11Hen House

    Vista

  12. SX-12Jump Net

    Vista

  13. SX-13Shell Hop

    Vista

  14. SX-14Fort Guard

    Vista

  15. SX-15Drip Drop

    Duo

The Duo series cartridge is a double one: that model has two screens.

03Styles

A style for every taste

Each style changes the menu, the shop and the stage around the game. Swipe to see all 24.

  1. App menu in the Wood style
    01Wood
  2. App menu in the Cyberpunk style
    02Cyberpunk
  3. App menu in the Hell hotel style
    03Hell hotel
  4. App menu in the Sports style
    04Sports
  5. App menu in the Glass style
    05Glass
  6. App menu in the Minimal light style
    06Minimal light
  7. App menu in the Minimal dark style
    07Minimal dark
  8. App menu in the Neon style
    08Neon
  9. App menu in the 80s style
    09The 80s
  10. App menu in the Vaporwave style
    10Vaporwave
  11. App menu in the Pastel anime style
    11Pastel anime
  12. App menu in the Steel style
    12Steel
  13. App menu in the Space style
    13Space
  14. App menu in the Jungle style
    14Jungle
  15. App menu in the Ocean style
    15Ocean
  16. App menu in the Candy style
    16Candy
  17. App menu in the Horror style
    17Horror
  18. App menu in the Luxury style
    18Luxury
  19. App menu in the Ice style
    19Ice
  20. App menu in the Green handheld style
    20Green handheld
  21. App menu in the Graffiti style
    21Graffiti
  22. App menu in the Comic style
    22Comic
  23. App menu in the Racing style
    23Racing
  24. App menu in the Black & white style
    24Black & white

04Screenshots

See it in action

Seven styles and four screens of each: the menu, the classic handheld, the modern console and the shop.

Pick a style
  • Neon style: main menu
    Main menu
  • Neon style: a game on the classic handheld
    Handheld
  • Neon style: a game on the modern console
    Modern
  • Neon style: the shop
    Shop
  • Cyberpunk style: main menu
    Main menu
  • Cyberpunk style: a game on the classic handheld
    Handheld
  • Cyberpunk style: a game on the modern console
    Modern
  • Cyberpunk style: the shop
    Shop
  • Hell hotel style: main menu
    Main menu
  • Hell hotel style: a game on the classic handheld
    Handheld
  • Hell hotel style: a game on the modern console
    Modern
  • Hell hotel style: the shop
    Shop
  • Comic style: main menu
    Main menu
  • Comic style: a game on the classic handheld
    Handheld
  • Comic style: a game on the modern console
    Modern
  • Comic style: the shop
    Shop
  • Ocean style: main menu
    Main menu
  • Ocean style: a game on the classic handheld
    Handheld
  • Ocean style: a game on the modern console
    Modern
  • Ocean style: the shop
    Shop
  • Green handheld style: main menu
    Main menu
  • Green handheld style: a game on the classic handheld
    Handheld
  • Green handheld style: a game on the modern console
    Modern
  • Green handheld style: the shop
    Shop
  • Minimal dark style: main menu
    Main menu
  • Minimal dark style: a game on the classic handheld
    Handheld
  • Minimal dark style: a game on the modern console
    Modern
  • Minimal dark style: the shop
    Shop

05Closed beta

Play it before anyone else

I'm looking for at least 12 people to play for 14 days before the app comes out on Google Play. You sign up in three steps with your Google account.

  • Free
  • Android 7 or later
  • 14 days
  • Google account
  1. Step 1 of 3

    Join the testers group

    Sign in with the same Google account you use on your phone and tap “Join group”.

    Open the group
  2. Step 2 of 3

    Accept the invitation

    With that same account, open the Google Play invitation and tap the button to become a tester.

    Open the invitation
  3. Step 3 of 3

    Install the app

    Download it from Google Play on your phone. New versions will reach you like any other update.

    Open in Google Play

App not showing up, or any questions? Everything is explained on the beta page (in Spanish).

06For developers

Handmade, segment by segment

No game engine and no third-party libraries.

  • 21,000+lines

    No game engine and no third-party libraries: more than 21,000 lines of our own HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

  • ON · OFF

    Every figure is a segment that can only be on or off, like real liquid crystal.

  • CSS + SVG

    The 24 styles are drawn with CSS and SVG.

  • 1,500+checks

    The rules of the 15 games pass more than 1,500 automated checks.

07FAQ

What people usually ask

Can't find your answer? Write to me at adrianvaldaw@gmail.com.

How much does it cost?

Nothing: the app is free and so are the fifteen games. Shop coins are earned by playing. The app may include optional purchases through Google Play, but you don't need them to play.

Do I need an Internet connection or an account?

No. Everything works offline and there is no sign-up: your best scores, coins and styles are saved on your phone.

Which phones does it run on?

Phones and tablets with Android 7 or later and Google Play. There is no iPhone version.

When is it coming out on Google Play?

It is in closed beta right now. Google requires at least 12 people to test it for 14 days before it can be published for everyone, so joining the beta helps it come out sooner.

What data does the app collect?

The app sends no data about you to the developer: there is no account and no analytics of our own, and your progress stays on your phone. All the details are in the privacy policy.

Is it an official product of any manufacturer?

No. Skynex Arcade is an independent project by Skynex. It is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by any console or game maker.

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Fancy a game?

Join the beta and be among the first to play. For questions, bugs or anything about your data, write to adrianvaldaw@gmail.com.