Man, things are getting dirty out there. Who in the world is going to clean everything up? Our good buddy, Pigxel, that’s who – and starting next month, he’s out to make the world a brighter place!
Acclaim has announced that Pixel Washer, the retro-inspired power-washing sim from Valadria, will arrive on Steam Early Access starting October 15. The game will also make its way to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 shortly after in 2027, though a specific release date isn’t available just yet.
“What a genuine thrill to be working with Acclaim!” Valadria founder Matt Hackett noted. “I’ve been a fan for decades so this feels surreal to me. I had been working on Pixel Washer for many months ‘all by myself,’ but then Acclaim signed on to help me make Pixel Washer much bigger and cooler than I could have on my own. I hope players are ready for a simple, relaxing game that’s easy to play and hard to put down. Oink!”
Here’s the full features list, to give you an idea of what’s in store. You can also check out a playable demo on Steam, which works just fine on the Steam Deck!
- Wash and Restore – Use your power washer to blast away grime and bring beautiful pixel art levels back to their full glory.
- Upgrade Your Arsenal – Earn money on the job and spend it on more powerful washers, new vehicles, and additional equipment.
- Cozy Vibes – Relax to a chill soundtrack and satisfying sound design that makes cleaning feel like a reward, not a chore.
- Explore a Pixelated World – Choose from a wide variety of pixel art levels and discover the charm hiding under all that dirt.
Developed by California-based indie developer Valadria, Pixel Washer puts players behind the stylish goggles of Pigxel, a pig tasked with turning filthy environments into shining pixel art masterpieces. Armed with a trusty power washer, players blast dirty sprites back to a pixel-perfect shine across a wide variety of sullied settings, all set to a chill soundtrack.
A new trailer is also available, and you can watch it below. Oink!
Oh, great, now Matt has us doing it. Well, time to enjoy some pork chops for lunch!
