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VoltArcade — Play small, ship fast

A sculpted playground for bold independent games. Jump into tight plays, nightly jams and rapid contests. Discover prototypes, vote on favorites, and follow studios that move fast.

Jams • Weekly
Contests • Rapid
Curated • Editorial
VoltArcade hero artwork — neon arcade collage

FAQ — quick answers

How do jams work?
Nightly jams are lightweight: a theme, 48 hours, an optional leaderboard and a feedback thread. Submit early, iterate quickly.
Who can publish?
Studios and solo creators; we support prototypes and small builds. No signup required to play.
Are there fees?
Core features are free. Premium tooling for teams is optional and clearly labeled.
Accessibility features?
Adjustable cadence, simplified input modes and high-contrast themes are available per session.

Design tips — ship smaller, brighter

Limit the scope

Choose one mechanic and iterate. A single satisfying loop beats an unfocused feature set.

Accent with sound

Micro-sounds and tactile feedback increase perceived polish without heavy assets.

Screenshot collage — quick tips demo
"VoltArcade turned our late-night prototype into a playable piece within hours. The feedback loop and community votes taught us where to tighten the core."
— Mira Santos, solo dev
Developer portrait — Mira Santos

At a glance

1.2k
Active prototypes
48h
Average jam cycle
94%
Retention after first play

Ready to play or publish?

Join nightly jams, submit a prototype, or browse quick tutorials to get started. No heavy onboarding — just play.

Our story

VoltArcade began as a handful of friends testing tiny loops. We kept the ones that tightened quickly and ditched the rest. Over time the practice grew into a toolbox: short jams, clear feedback, and tight leaderboards that reward iteration. That same ethos shapes the product — bite-sized discovery, curated playlists and a steady stream of new voices. We favor craft over scale, experiments over polish at launch, and community feedback over algorithms alone.

Contact the team

Questions, prototypes to share, or collab ideas — drop a line.

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