Pixel Privateers
Squad-based tactical RPG about exploring planets and collecting better gear
Quadro Delta · Published by Re-Logic · Released Feb 21, 2017
- Reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 71% of 860
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 9 years ago
- Jun 15, 2017
What is Pixel Privateers?
A 2D tactical RPG about mercenaries stranded beyond a wormhole while gathering technology for their employer. You navigate a ship between planets and direct ground combat, issuing individual orders or controlling the squad together. You also research alien artifacts, train crew members, and build up your ship.
For you if...
- +you enjoy experimenting with character builds and party composition
- +you like playing tactical RPGs with friends online
Not for you if...
- −you expect platforming, terrain editing, or extensive recipe-based crafting
What players say
71% of 860 reviews are positive
Players praise the plentiful loot and pixel art, but criticize repetitive play and limited depth or replayability. Several later reviews say development has stopped, leaving the game unfinished.
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Pixel Privateers system requirements
Minimum: Pixel Shader Capable, 3 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Pixel Privateers?
The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.
Set up my PC →Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7+
- Processor
- i5-3337U @1.8Ghz or above
- Graphics
- Pixel Shader Capable Graphics Card
- Memory
- 3 GB RAM
- Storage
- 2 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
- Notes
- Broadband connection needed for online multiplayer
Recommended
- Graphics
- Nvidia GT 740M or above
Does Pixel Privateers have co-op or multiplayer?
Yes: co-op online; PvP online. It also has a single-player mode.
Does Pixel Privateers run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English.
Does Pixel Privateers 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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Recent updates
- Jun 15, 2017 · Public Test Now Live, Includes Auto-combat and U5!
- May 10, 2017 · Cosmic Booster Pack 1 is Now Live!
- Mar 17, 2017 · Patch v1.0.2 is now live!
- Mar 17, 2017 · Patch v1.0.2 is now live!
- Mar 8, 2017 · Public Test Branch is Now Live!
1 DLC available.
