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Apidya' Special - An authentic, 24-bit pixel remake of a classic Shoot 'em up is still coming and boy does it look good!
ININ Games has announced that Apidya Special, a 24-bit pixel art remake of the 90s shoot 'em up Apidya, is still scheduled for release on August 25, 2026, for PC and Nintendo Switch. The game features handcrafted pixels, an original soundtrack by Chris Hulsbeck, five worlds, over twenty bosses, and a new co-op mode.
AI Pixel Battle Demo is now available on Steam
The demo for the drawing simulation game AI Pixel Battle is now available on Steam for PC. Developed by MONO ENTERTAINMENT, the game allows players to create pixel art monsters, which are then analyzed by an AI to determine battle outcomes and even name and describe their traits. The demo is available for a limited time until the end of June 2026, with the full release planned for Summer 2026.
Mousebusters receives Nintendo Switch release date
Developer Odencat has announced that the horror adventure game Mousebusters will be released on the Nintendo Switch eShop on June 25, 2026, for $12.99. The game, which features a cutesy pixel art style and was originally developed for mobile, is also considered a complete edition of its PC release, which launched today. Players will control a mouse cursed to rid an apartment building of ghosts by solving puzzles and performing exorcisms.
A Veteran One Piece-fanatic Recommends Upcoming One Piece: Grand Gourmet To YOU!
One Piece: Grand Gourmet, developed by Kairosoft Co, is an upcoming pixel art cooking simulator and city-builder game announced for Nintendo Switch and PC. The game features over 400 One Piece characters and focuses on themes of feasting and camaraderie, distinct from typical shonen action. Players will manage a restaurant, mix ingredients, and interact with characters, with a planned release date of October 23rd, 2026.
Sonomio Games Announces September 9th, 2026 Release Date for Welcome To Mars 9
Sonomio Games has announced that their narrative sci-fi adventure, Welcome To Mars 9, will be released on September 9th, 2026, for Steam and Nintendo Switch. The game features a pixel art style and focuses on player choices that lead to multiple endings, exploring themes of survival and ethics aboard a space station.
Everything we know about One Piece: Grand Gourmet
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced One Piece: Grand Gourmet, a new restaurant management simulation game developed by Kairosoft. The game will feature over 400 characters from the One Piece universe and a pixel-art style. It is scheduled to launch on October 23, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, iOS, and Android.
One Piece: Grand Gourmet Sets Sail October 23 with a Floating Restaurant Management Sim
Bandai Namco announced One Piece: Grand Gourmet, a new management simulation game set in the One Piece universe, launching October 23, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile platforms. Players will manage a floating restaurant alongside Sanji and the Straw Hat Crew, creating menus, gathering ingredients, and serving over 400 characters in a pixel-art style.
Arashi Gaiden arrives with ninja action and tactical combat
Arashi Gaiden, a turn-based action game from Brazilian studio Statera, is set to release on November 6, 2026, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. The game blends tactical combat and storytelling with pixel art visuals, drawing inspiration from titles like Into the Breach and Katana Zero. This release marks a significant milestone for Statera and publisher Nuntius Games.
Cozy Horror Hit ‘The Road Of Dust And Sorrow’ Leads to All Consoles in 2026!
The pixel-art thriller 'The Road of Dust and Sorrow' from Silver Lining Interactive and Painted Black Games will launch in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game, described as 'Cozy Horror,' features a gripping story about survival in a post-apocalyptic world. A demo is currently available on Steam and Itch.io.
The Road of Dust and Sorrow adds PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and Switch versions
The cozy survival horror adventure game The Road of Dust and Sorrow is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch in 2026, in addition to its previously announced PC version. Developed by Painted Black Games and published by Silver Lining Interactive, the game features story-driven linear gameplay, exploration, puzzles, and a dystopian survival theme with pixel art graphics.
Tenebris Somnia gets October 2026 release date
Tenebris Somnia, developed by Andrés Borghi and Saibot Studios and published by New Blood Interactive, is set to release on October 16, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The game blends retro pixel art with live-action cutscenes, following a woman haunted by nightmares that begin to bleed into reality. Players will explore, solve puzzles, manage resources, and combat creatures in this survival horror experience.
Threads of Time gets new trailer highlighting the Needle timeship
The upcoming turn-based RPG Threads of Time, developed by Riyo Games, revealed a new trailer highlighting its timeship, The Needle. The game features time travel mechanics allowing players to recruit heroes from different eras and influence events across timelines. Threads of Time is planned for PC and Xbox Series X|S, with no release date announced.
Collected Stones, Wood and Leaves in Mayday: The Survival Island
Mayday: The Survival Island is a survival crafting and building game with a pixel art style available on Steam. The game features a simple tutorial and core mechanics of collecting resources, crafting tools, and building structures. While not on the level of Conan Exiles, it offers an enjoyable experience for fans of the genre.
Mighty Cuphead Adventure makes the jump from hand-drawn animation to pixel art
StudioMDHR has announced a new Cuphead game that will feature pixel art graphics, distinct from the series' signature hand-drawn animation style. The studio confirmed that another hand-drawn Cuphead game is also in development.
Forget Saving The World – Isekai Villain Wants You To Rule It
Isekai Villain, a new JRPG from KEMCO and Exe Create, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The game puts players in the role of a minor villain who must defy their predetermined fate to survive and gain power. It features pixel art, turn-based combat with strategic elements, and base-building mechanics.
GHOSTLESS Announced
Coffeenauts has announced GHOSTLESS, a 2.5D side-scrolling action-adventure game with colony-building elements. The game will feature nostalgic pixel art graphics and is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Cute and Spooky Pixel-Art Adventure Mousebusters Launches on Steam June 11!
Odencat Inc. announced that its pixel art horror adventure game, Mousebusters, will launch on Steam on June 11, 2026. The game features a protagonist transformed into a mouse who must exorcise spirits with a raygun. A free demo is available, and streaming guidelines have been published.
"I don't think we can ask people to pay $30 for a pixel art game" - How Mina the Hollower's modest $20 price point may have saved developer Yacht Club Games
Mina the Hollower has sold 300,000 copies in its launch weekend, a success that has eased concerns for developer Yacht Club Games. Studio founder Sean Velasco and lead programmer David D'Angelo discussed the game's modest $20 price point, which they decided was more appropriate than an initial $30 estimate for a pixel art title, considering the current economic climate. The game has seen the most popularity on Steam, followed by Nintendo Switch and PlayStation.
Artis Impact receives Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Happinet announced that Artis Impact, a turn-based RPG developed by Mas, will be released on Nintendo Switch on September 17, 2026, with a physical edition available in Japan. The game features hand-drawn pixel art, streamlined combat, character growth, and life simulation elements in a post-apocalyptic world.
Dungeon Lurker's crunchy, grimey pixel art hides a metatextual secret beneath its roguelike, dungeon crawling veneers
Dungeon Lurker is a new roguelike dungeon crawler featuring crunchy pixel art and a dark fantasy theme. Mechanically, it plays more like a beat-em-up with sword and shield combat, alongside spells and potions. The game promises over 30 hand-crafted levels and a hidden metatextual secret connected to the player's past.
