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Pixel Descent

Twin-stick dungeon roguelite with bullet-hell combat and permanent upgrades

Moonskull Games · Released Mar 6, 2024

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Reviews
Very Positive
84% of 141
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Sep 16, 2025
Minimum PC
OpenGL 4-compliant onboard
2 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Pixel Descent?

This 2D twin-stick dungeon roguelite sends you into an abyss to investigate the old world after a contract cuts you off from the surface. You shoot monsters and dodge dense projectile patterns across floors drawn from a pool of maps with randomized elements. Death ends a run, but you can buy permanent upgrades; you can play solo or in local co-op.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy twin-stick shooting and dodging dense projectiles
  • +you like repeated dungeon runs with permanent progression
  • +you want local co-op dungeon crawling with friends

Not for you if...

  • −you want uninterrupted progress without permadeath
  • −you prefer calm combat without crowded projectile patterns

What players say

84% of 141 reviews are positive

Players often praise the arcade-style dungeon combat and its resemblance to Gauntlet; some also praise the music. The recurring complaint is that upgrades feel too minor.

Screenshots and trailer

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Pixel Descent system requirements

Minimum: OpenGL 4-compliant onboard, 2 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Microsoft 64bit Windows 7
Processor
64bit Intel compatible Dual Core CPU
Graphics
OpenGL 4-compliant onboard graphics
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
300 MB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Microsoft 64bit Windows 10
Processor
64bit Intel compatible Quad Core CPU
Graphics
Dedicated OpenGL 4-compliant onboard graphics
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
300 MB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does Pixel Descent have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Pixel Descent run on Steam Deck?

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

  • Display output not correctly scaled
  • Native resolution not supported
  • 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
Achievements
53
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Pixel Descent 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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