PCGame

McPixel

Point-and-click puzzles where you have twenty seconds to stop explosions

Sos Sosowski · Released Sep 25, 2012

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
87% of 2,762
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
Unknown
no patch notes on Steam
Minimum PC
Pixel-art capable
0.5 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 76/100 (critic reviews)

What is McPixel?

McPixel is a 2D puzzle adventure about a hero trying to save the day. Across 100 short challenges, you click on available tools to find a solution.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy pixel art and hunting for secrets

Not for you if...

  • −you want multiplayer rather than solo challenges

What players say

87% of 2,762 reviews are positive

Players praise the absurd humor. A criticism is that solutions feel random and rely on trial and error.

Screenshots and trailer

McPixel screenshot 1

McPixel system requirements

Minimum: Pixel-art capable, 0.5 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run McPixel?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP
Processor
Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64
Graphics
Pixel-art capable graphics card
Memory
512 MB RAM
Storage
70 MB HD space

Recommended

OS
Windows Vista
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo or Athlon X2
Graphics
Pixel-art-with-filters capable graphics card
Memory
1024 MB RAM
Storage
71 MB HD space

Does McPixel have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does McPixel run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English.

Does McPixel use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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