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They Bleed Pixels

Developed by Spooky Squid Games Inc. · Published by Spooky Squid Games Inc.

ActionIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseAug 29, 2012 Price$2.49 Metacritic74/100 Steam reviews2,036

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$2.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic74/100
Steam reviews2,036
Languages2
Achievements150
DLC1

Overview

An action, indie game by Spooky Squid Games Inc., published by Spooky Squid Games Inc. — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “They Bleed Pixels is a fiendishly difficult action platformer inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and classic horror.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 83% positive of 2,523
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Player-voted tags:PlatformerDifficultLovecraftianPixel GraphicsGoreFemale ProtagonistPrecision Platformer2D PlatformerBloodHack and SlashCuteAction

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 They Bleed Pixels.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP sp 3 or later.
  • Processor:CPU 1.2GHz or Faster
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+, 2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable
  • Hard Drive: 250 MB
  • Controller Support: Any SDL 2.0 compatible controller (DirectInput/Xinput) including the Xbox 360 Controller.

Recommended

  • Processor:CPU 1.73Gz or Faster
  • Graphics: Recent Intel HD Graphics or better.
  • Gamepad highly recommended for best experience.

Supported languages (2)

EnglishJapanese

They Bleed Pixels 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 They Bleed Pixels?

Steam classifies They Bleed Pixels as a Action, Indie game, developed by Spooky Squid Games Inc.. They Bleed Pixels is a fiendishly difficult action platformer inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and classic horror.

How much does They Bleed Pixels cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists They Bleed Pixels at $2.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is They Bleed Pixels single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for They Bleed Pixels: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is They Bleed Pixels on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists They Bleed Pixels for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is They Bleed Pixels out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 29, 2012.

What platforms is They Bleed Pixels on?

They Bleed Pixels is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is They Bleed Pixels single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does They Bleed Pixels cost?

Steam lists it at $2.49.

Does They Bleed Pixels have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 150 achievements for They Bleed Pixels.

What is They Bleed Pixels's Metacritic score?

They Bleed Pixels has a Metacritic score of 74/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made They Bleed Pixels?

They Bleed Pixels is developed by Spooky Squid Games Inc. and published by Spooky Squid Games Inc..

Where to get They Bleed Pixels

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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