A Pixel Story
Developed by Lamplight Studios
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, indie game by Lamplight Studios — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “A Pixel Story is a devious 2D puzzle platformer that charts the evolution of video games. You must use your Magical Teleportation Hat to explore 6 increasingly detailed zones on your quest to reach the core of The System to stop the evil OS and save the world.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for A Pixel Story.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP SP3
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4ghz or equivalent
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Shader Model 3.0, 3rd Generation Intel Core HD Graphics (2500/4000)
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 1500 MB available space
Supported languages (1)
A Pixel Story FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is A Pixel Story?
Steam classifies A Pixel Story as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Lamplight Studios. A Pixel Story is a devious 2D puzzle platformer that charts the evolution of video games. You must use your Magical Teleportation Hat to explore 6 increasingly detailed zones on your quest to reach the core of The System to stop the evil OS and save the world.
How much does A Pixel Story cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists A Pixel Story at $11.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is A Pixel Story single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for A Pixel Story: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is A Pixel Story on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists A Pixel Story for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is A Pixel Story out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 30, 2015.
What platforms is A Pixel Story on?
A Pixel Story is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is A Pixel Story single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does A Pixel Story cost?
Steam lists it at $11.99.
Does A Pixel Story have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 32 achievements for A Pixel Story.
What is A Pixel Story's Metacritic score?
A Pixel Story has a Metacritic score of 74/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made A Pixel Story?
A Pixel Story is developed by Lamplight Studios.
Where to get A Pixel Story
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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