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They Bleed Pixels

Critic score1 critic
First release
Aug 29, 2012

They Bleed Pixels is a fiendishly difficult action platformer inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and classic horror. Rendered in a distinct visual style that blends pixel art with paper and ink textures, They Bleed Pixels is a singular mix of intense platforming and fierce beat-em-up action. At the core of its fighting system is a simple one-button combat scheme with surprising depth and versatility. Button mashing is discouraged while kicking shadowy monsters into saws, pits and spikes is rewarded, thanks to a unique system that lets you earn and place your own checkpoints through stylish kills. The fancier your kills, the faster you fill the checkpoint meter.

Also known as ゼイ・ブリード・ピクセルズ , They Bleed Pixels PC.exe

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Storyline
When a young girl arrives at the Lafcadio Academy for Troubled Young Ladies, she's unprepared for the violent nightmares that plague her dreams and transport her to other worlds. Worse yet, her dreams are intruding into her waking life, slowly altering her flesh into the demonic form of her night terrors. Can she destroy the mysterious blood-soaked book that appears to be the root of her troubles or will her transmutation from girl to clawed horror become complete?Read more

When a young girl arrives at the Lafcadio Academy for Troubled Young Ladies, she's unprepared for the violent nightmares that plague her dreams and transport her to other worlds. Worse yet, her dreams are intruding into her waking life, slowly altering her flesh into the demonic form of her night terrors. Can she destroy the mysterious blood-soaked book that appears to be the root of her troubles or will her transmutation from girl to clawed horror become complete?

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Aug 29, 2012
Mac
Aug 29, 2012
Linux
Aug 29, 2012
All 4 release dates
Nintendo Switch
Oct 22, 2020
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Where to buy
Keywords
bloody, death, difficult, female protagonist, brawler
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Critic Score
80

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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 2,044 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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