Axel & Pixel
- First release
- Oct 14, 2009
- Developer
- Silver Wish Games
- Publisher
- 2K Play
- Genres
- Indie, Adventure, Point-and-click, Puzzle · Fantasy
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
One day Axel, a painter, and his dog Pixel awaken trapped in a beautiful but perilous dream world of his own creation. They must solve the mysteries of Axel's landscapes to get home. Guide the duo through this awe-inspiring world to help Axel fulfill his greatest wish – to paint a picture of all four seasons in a single day. Unlock the full game for 24 stunning chapters in different seasons, vehicle mini-games, many challenging puzzles and hand-drawn art rendered in full high-definition, Axel & Pixel is a unique journey through an artist's dream.Read more
One day Axel, a painter, and his dog Pixel awaken trapped in a beautiful but perilous dream world of his own creation. They must solve the mysteries of Axel's landscapes to get home. Guide the duo through this awe-inspiring world to help Axel fulfill his greatest wish – to paint a picture of all four seasons in a single day. Unlock the full game for 24 stunning chapters in different seasons, vehicle mini-games, many challenging puzzles and hand-drawn art rendered in full high-definition, Axel & Pixel is a unique journey through an artist's dream.
- Release dates
- Xbox 360
- Oct 14, 2009
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Oct 06, 2010
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Completionist
- 4h
- Game modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
- External links
- Official site (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- monster truck, rabbit, side-scrolling, art, steam
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At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 80
- Completionist (IGDB)
- 4h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Mostly Positive, 89 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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How it plays
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- Indie
- Point & Click
- Puzzle
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Languages
- Englishinterface
- Deutschinterface
Language data: IGDB · recorded 10 Oct 2026
Features
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Family Sharing
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