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4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
12 Reviews

Patchy Matchy

$29.99 USD
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A real-time match game built for speed and combos. Great for short bursts or chasing high scores.

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Hang ten with Patchy, a surfer dude who’s all about matching sea creatures fast and racking up combos. With 17 achievements to unlock, it’s a fun, fast-paced puzzle game that challenges your speed and reflexes.

  • Match 4 or more to clear creatures
  • Score combo chains for bonus points
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • 17 unlockable achievements
  • Premium Cartridge
  • Instruction Manual
  • Chromatic Charm featuring game-specific character
  • Genre: Puzzle
  • Platform: Chromatic
  • Developer: Malamute
  • Players: Single player
  • Play Time: 3 Hours
  • Replayability: Medium
  • Supported Languages: English
  • Compatible With: Chromatic, Game Boy®
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About the Developer

Bio

Name / Studio Name

Tom Sutton / Malamute

Location

Canada

How It Started

I started out making games in RPG Maker and GameMaker back when I was a teenager. It took a couple of decades, but I eventually learned to program in C and began making games for the Game Boy.

Other Games / Projects

Outside of indie game dev, I’ve worked as an animation lead on Paw Patrol and contributed to three feature films with Sony Pictures Imageworks.

Fun Fact

Every Game Boy game I make has one big constraint: it has to fit into 32 kilobytes or less. That challenge keeps things interesting!

The Idea

Why I Made This Game

I wanted to create something lean and focused – with a clear design hook – to teach myself Game Boy development.

What Makes This Game Special

I’ve always loved games that let you get comfortable, and then slowly ramp up until you're just barely keeping up. That rising suspense is so much fun – and I really feel like I captured that feeling here.

You'll Love This If...

You're a puzzle game fan, skill mastery seeker, or a player who enjoys mobile-style games with tight mechanics and replayability.

Inspiration / Influences

Tetris, Panel de Pon, Tetris Attack, Puzzle League – those kinds of mechanically satisfying, endlessly playable puzzlers.

Favorite Feature

Trying to unlock all the achievements as fast as possible is a constant challenge. It keeps things replayable and gives you that “just one more run” feeling.

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4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 12 reviews
12 reviews
  • John J.
    Verified Buyer
    3 hours ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Simple, Addictive Puzzle Fun!

    Simple puzzle game, that is a pick and play when you have some time to kill and don’t want to dive into a story. Think Tetris moments. Love it.

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  • Zach H.
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Surfing In Style

    Perfect little game to bypass time at long airport layovers and during wait times between gamescom meets

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  • Mark B.
    Verified Buyer
    3 weeks ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Addictive

    Simple and additive. Just one more go and it’s hours later. One of my favourite Modretro titles.

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  • Gina R.
    Verified Buyer
    3 weeks ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    This game is addicting!!

    I got this game with my original order of my 1st edition Chromatic Dec 2024 and I am still playing it frequently July 2025. The achievements make this game fun. The only thing I wish the dev would add is the ability to use color palettes ! It doesn't hinder gameplay though and I'd still recommend this game to anyone especially puzzle lovers

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  • Matthew R.
    Verified Buyer
    3 weeks ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    I play it way more than I thought I would!

    "Patchy Matchy" is a solid puzzle game that I've been reaching for more often than I expected. The gameplay is pretty straightforward—match different shapes to clear the board—but it's the quick pace and sharp visual style that keep things interesting. The soundtrack is catchy, adding a nice rhythm to your play sessions. It's not perfect, but if you enjoy puzzle games, you'll probably find yourself coming back to this one over and over again. It has lived in my system's cartridge slot for weeks.

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