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Dead Pixels

Side-scrolling zombie shooter through a city that changes each run

CSR-Studios · Released Dec 7, 2012

ActionIndieRPG

Reviews
Very Positive
86% of 2,193
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 31, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
8 months ago
Feb 9, 2026
Minimum PC
128 MB RAM and at least S…
0.5 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Dead Pixels?

This pixel-art action game has RPG elements and takes place after a toxic spill raises the dead. You fight through city streets toward escape, searching houses and stores for supplies and trading with other survivors.

For you if...

  • +you want to fight zombies in two-player local co-op
  • +you like buying better gear and upgrading character skills

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer three-dimensional movement to side-scrolling action
  • −you want constant shooting without worrying about ammunition

What players say

86% of 2,193 reviews are positive

Players praise the retro zombie-movie presentation and straightforward mechanics. A recent negative review criticizes the hit detection.

Screenshots and trailer

Dead Pixels screenshot 1

Dead Pixels system requirements

Minimum: 128 MB RAM and at least S…, 0.5 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP
Processor
Intel Core 2, 2ghz
Graphics
128 MB Video RAM and at least Shader Model 2.0
Memory
512 MB RAM
Storage
200 MB HD space

Does Dead Pixels have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Dead Pixels run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Achievements
30
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Dead Pixels 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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