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The Book of Prosperity, a 2D Action RPG with a pixel-art style inspired by Hong Kong, is available as a demo on Steam for PC. The game features a surreal world where ancient magic influences city streets.
Pixel Washer’s New Demo Brings the Suds to Steam Today
Acclaim, Inc. and Valadria announced the Steam demo for Pixel Washer, a cozy, zen-like game where players use a power washer to clean a grimy pixelated town. The demo features six levels, two power washers, and a mini-game, with the full game available for wishlist on Steam. Developer Matt Hackett expressed excitement for players to experience the relaxing gameplay.
Mina the Hollower is another absolute gem from Yacht Club Games
Mina the Hollower is a retro-styled pixel-art action-adventure game from Yacht Club Games, known for the Shovel Knight series. The game features challenging gameplay inspired by classics like Zelda and Castlevania, with modern touches and extensive accessibility options. It was successfully funded on Kickstarter and includes native Linux support.
Beloved Mega Man-Style Platformer Is Getting A Sequel Next Year
Domesticated Ant Games and Dear Villagers have announced Gravity Circuit 2, a sequel to the beloved Mega Man-style platformer, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch in 2027. The sequel will feature playable characters Kai and Cable, new abilities, and Booster Chips, continuing the nostalgic pixel art style of the original.
Chivalware Announced With Steam Demo Available Now
Chivalware, a new roguelite adventure blending tile matching, grid-based combat, and cyber-medieval pixel art, has been announced by The Arcade Crew and Regal Pigeon Games. A demo featuring the first biome and boss is available now on Steam, with the full PC release planned for autumn.
The Arcade Crew mezcla armas con forma de disquete, caballeros cibérneomediavales y píxeles con encanto en el recién revelado Chivalware, demo debut disponible ya en Steam
The Arcade Crew and Regal Pigeon Games have announced Chivalware, a new roguelite adventure featuring real-time grid-based combat and a tile-matching system. A debut demo is available now on Steam, with the full game set to release on PC this autumn. The game blends cyber-medieval aesthetics with charming pixel art.
Cast n Chill developer reveals Wild n Chill, a cozy wilderness survival game
Cast n Chill developer Wombat Brawler has revealed Wild n Chill, a cozy wilderness survival game featuring pixel art graphics and online co-op for up to four players. Players will need to manage food, water, and energy while surviving the elements, crafting shelters, and exploring diverse regions. The game is expected to be popular, building on the success of the developer's previous title.
Cozy pixel city builder Papaya Plaza announced
Weekend Games and Biscuit Factory Games have announced Papaya Plaza, a cozy pixel art city builder for Windows PC. While no release date has been set, a demo is available. The game features laidback city-building gameplay with hundreds of customization options and aims for a 5-Star town rank.
Full Circle Revealed as a PS1-Era Inspired JRPG
Full Circle, a 2.5HD JRPG inspired by PlayStation-era classics, has been revealed by solo developer 2ndPlayerGames and publisher Deck13 Spotlight. The game features turn-based combat with timing-based inputs and is set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity lives in flying cities. It is currently in development for PC and consoles, with a playable demo planned for Gamescom.
Cozy cleaning sim Moldwasher is perfect for fans of PowerWash Simulator, or any life-long haters of the fungi…
Moldwasher is a cozy top-down pixel art cleaning simulation where players control a salmon nigiri tasked with cleaning a kitchen. The game features satisfying cleaning mechanics, low-fi music, and collectible items, drawing comparisons to PowerWash Simulator. Players must also deal with spreading mold and a germ-spreading fly.
Isekai Villain incoming for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Kemco announced that the JRPG Isekai Villain will launch on June 5, 2026, for both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Developed by Exe Create, the game features a pixel-art style and a story where the player character is a villain destined to die. The Nintendo Switch 2 version will include enhanced resolution and text visibility.
Isekai Villain for PC & Consoles: Pre-order begins on XBOX & Switch! Reincarnated as a bit-part villain inside a comic?!
KEMCO announced that the JRPG Isekai Villain will be released on June 5th, 2026, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders are available with a 10% discount on the Microsoft Store and Nintendo eShop. The game features turn-based battles, a notoriety system, and base building in a dark fantasy isekai setting.
STARDUST: Wish of Witch - Brand New Launch Trailer!
Kniv Studio has released STARDUST: Wish of Witch, a new SRPG featuring cinematic pixel-art animation and story-driven combat. The game is now available on PC via Steam and includes a card system that expands on traditional SRPG mechanics. A brand new launch trailer showcases the game's visual style and narrative journey.
Story-driven Japanese-inspired RPG Full Circle announced for consoles, PC
Publisher Deck13 Spotlight and developer 2nd Player Games have announced Full Circle, a story-driven, Japanese-inspired RPG featuring pixel art graphics. The game is slated for release on consoles and PC.
Papaya Plaza Announced for PC With Demo Available Now
Weekend Games and Biscuit Factory Games have announced Papaya Plaza, a cozy pixel-art city-builder set to release on PC via Steam. A playable demo is currently available. Players will take on the role of mayor to transform a run-down tourist town into a thriving destination.
Monster Crown: Sin Eater Review
Monster Crown: Sin Eater, a sequel to the 2021 game, offers a darker take on the monster-battling genre with its pixel art and excellent soundtrack. However, the game suffers from a lack of direction, bland monster designs, and a poor difficulty curve, making it less engaging than similar titles like Pokémon or Cassette Beasts.
Mago: Hyperdelicious Edition coming to consoles
Mago: Hyperdelicious Edition, an upgraded re-release of the retro 2D platformer Mago, is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 in late 2026. This edition includes a new post-game world called Dream World with new bosses and mechanics, an "Easy Mode," and an Auto Run feature. The game features pixel art, RPG elements, and a journey through 8 diverse worlds with unique mechanics and bosses.
Algolemeth combines dungeon crawling and stunning 1-bit art
Algolemeth, an indie game developed by Medium-Rare Games, combines dungeon crawling with programming and automation mechanics, featuring a distinctive 1-bit pixel art style. Players program golems using a visual node-based system to explore dungeons and battle enemies, with music by Yuzo Koshiro. The game is available to wishlist on Steam.
Mago: Hyperdelicious Edition Is Coming to PC, PlayStation 4|5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One, Series S|X in Q4 2026 Loaded with Extras
Mago: Hyperdelicious Edition, a retro-styled 2D platformer with RPG elements, is set to launch in Q4 2026 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Dream Potion Games and published by a consortium including ABONICO GAME WORKS, Resistance Studios, Selecta Play, and Hidden Trap, the game will feature beautiful pixel art, unique mechanics, and 8 diverse worlds. Physical editions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch are planned, with a new post-game world, an "Easy Mode," and an auto-run feature included in the Hyperdelicious Edition.
Another Throwback To Classic Pokémon Arrives On Switch Today
LumenTale: Memories of Trey, a creature-catching RPG inspired by classic Pokémon games, has been released on Nintendo Switch. Developed by Beehive Studios and published by Team17, the game features 140 collectable creatures, elemental strengths and weaknesses, training, and battling, alongside cooking and crafting mechanics. It is available in Standard and Deluxe Editions.
