Color Story: Pixa's Quest

unreleased

Developer / Publisher: r1kGAMES

To be announced

Visual

hand drawn
side scroll

Structure

exploration
discrete levels
Semi-Linear

Features

accessibility
equipment
speedrun mode

Themes

fantasy

Sub-Genre

MV Lite / Adjacent

Summary

In this challenging platformer you play as Pixa: run, jump, roll, and bounce through a magical but dangerous world held in the clutches of the evil wizard Earl Grey. Collect 12 special abilities across 21 sprawling levels, complete with split paths, secret items, and time attack challenges.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
- Demo
- itch.io

Resources

Links

IGDB

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- Differences
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- Differences
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- gore
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98%

Overwhelmingly Positive

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- Differences
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- Differences
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Color Story: Pixa's Quest

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