Welcome to hyperPad's Bi-Monthly Game Dev Challenge.

This time, we're going small. Really small.

What's the Theme?

Tiny World.

Think microscopic ecosystems, miniature civilizations and ant-sized adventures. This jam is about making small feel mighty. Every type of game is welcome, from puzzle games and platformers to weird simulations. We want to see your tiny world come to life on iPad!

Your Mission

Build a game or prototype in hyperPad that:

Fits the Tiny World theme
Feels polished and imaginative
Can be anything from a tiny RPG to a micro-sized simulation

Keep the scale small and the ideas big.

Challenge Timeline

Start: May 23, 2025 @ 10:00 AM EST
End: May 25, 2025 @ 11:59 PM EST
Submission: Publish your game to the hyperPad Hub and tag it with #tinyworld to be featured

Prizes & Perks

A feature on hyperPad's blog and social channels
A custom 3D profile badge to show off your achievement
A bonus prize if we hit 100+ submissions

Resources & Freebies

Download free curated sprites, tiles and audio from our hyperPad Resource Journal
Follow us on social media for daily tips, tricks and inspiration for making games on iPad
Join the hyperPad Discord to connect with other iOS game devs

Big News: hyperPad 2.1 Is Live!

Just in time for the jam, our biggest performance update yet is here:

20+ new features, like image analysis, gesture support and user awards
A new Beginner's Guide for first-time creators
35+ bug fixes and stability improvements
A rebuilt audio system and dynamic performance boosts

Try the new features in your #tinyworld entry. Read the full update on the hyperPad Forum.

Creative Prompts: Tiny World Ideas

Here's some inspiration to help you shrink your scope and grow your imagination:

Exploration & Adventure

Microscopic Quest: Explore life at the microbial level
Pocket Planet: Manage your own mini-world in space
Insect Kingdom: Rule an ant colony and battle rival bugs
Lilliputian Escape: Navigate a house as a shrunken human

Puzzle & Strategy

Nanobot Rescue: Heal a human body from the inside
Clockwork City: Run a town inside a pocket watch
Teacup Town: Sim your way through a storm in a teacup
Diorama Detective: Solve mysteries in handcrafted mini-worlds

Action & Platformer

Leaf Rider: Surf leaves and dodge raindrops
Bite-Sized Parkour: Dash across spoons and cereal boxes
Shrink & Sneak: Escape a lab as a mini scientist
Mini-Mech Brawl: Battle robots in a toy box arena

Narrative & Sim

Dust Speck Diaries: Live the life of a floating speck
Tiny Traveler: Journey across biomes inside a bottle
Hidden in the Carpet: Horror hides between the threads
Snow Globe Survival: Escape before the next shake

Spread the Word

Tell your friends, post your dev logs and share your progress:

Twitter/X: “I'm making a #TinyWorldGame for @hyperPad's jam! Join me 🎮”
Instagram/TikTok: Use #hyperPad and #tinyworldgame to get reposted
Discord: Connect with creators around the world in our community
Forum: Post work-in-progress updates, ask questions and get feedback

Create Your Tiny World Now!

Join the jam and build your tiny world.

We can't wait to see what you make with hyperPad 2.1 and a little imagination. Try hyperPad Starter free. When you want more projects and App Store export, upgrade to hyperPad for a one-time USD $14.99. You keep 100% of your revenue.

Use the hashtags: #tinyworld #hyperPad #GameDev #NoCode #iPad #IndieGames

May 2025 iPad Game Dev Challenge