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Dadish Developer Thomas K. Young Announces Dunkadillo

by Isabella Dec 03,2025

  • Dunkadillo is the upcoming new release from Thomas K. Young
  • Take control of the funky armadillo Dill and master his unique abilities
  • Bounce between objects as you work to rescue your friend Pickle from danger

Here at Pocket Gamer, the Dadish series has long been a staff favorite for good reason. Indie developer Thomas K. Young has created a wonderful collection of games that pay homage to classic platformers' golden era. Now, they're branching out with a fresh protagonist and an exciting new visual style in Dunkadillo.

This unique blend of platforming and sports elements feels like it could have been pulled straight from an alternate 1990s gaming landscape. In Dunkadillo, players follow Dill the armadillo on his mission to save his friend Pickle. How does he plan to accomplish this? By transforming into a basketball, naturally.

Guide Dill as he bounces and ricochets through 50 expansive levels while avoiding various dangerous enemies. Throughout your journey, you'll collect rare trading cards that unlock up to 10 additional characters, while five challenging bosses stand ready to block Dill's progress.

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Dunkadillo comes packed with numerous appealing features including a funky soundtrack, full controller support, and the vibrant, colorful visuals familiar to fans of the Dadish 3D series. The dynamic bouncing gameplay offers multiple ways to utilize both Dill's abilities and those of the various other armadillo types available to unlock.

While specific release details remain limited currently, we do know Dunkadillo is definitely coming to mobile devices. Based on what we've seen, the game maintains the same quality standards we've come to expect from Young's work, and many players are undoubtedly eager to get their hands on it.

If you're looking to satisfy your platform gaming cravings in the meantime, explore our curated selection of the best platformers for Android, featuring top Mario-inspired titles and other excellent options you can play immediately on your mobile device.