Planned Release Date: Feb 6, 2026

About This Game

Pixel Canyon - Steam Store Description

Short Description

Blast through an endless, procedurally generated river canyon in this retro-style arcade shooter. Manage your fuel, graze enemies for energy, and uncover the story of the "Sky Ghosts" squadron. In Pixel Canyon, the river never ends - but your fuel might.

About This Game

Pixel Canyon is a love letter to classic vertical scrolling shooters like *River Raid*, reimagined with modern mechanics and a narrative heart. Pilot your fighter jet up an infinite, treacherous river canyon, where every meter counts and the only way to survive is to keep moving forward.

Fuel Is Life

Your fuel gauge is constantly ticking down. To stay airborne, you must destroy enemy fuel barges and collect canisters. Flying fast consumes more fuel but covers more distance. Flying slow conserves fuel but leaves you vulnerable. Will you speedrun for the high score or play it safe?

The Graze System

Risk equals reward. Fly dangerously close to enemy ships, bullets, notice canyon walls to "Graze" them. Grazing regenerates your Energy and Fuel, allowing you to unleash powerful special weapons without relying on pickups.

Story Mode

Join the Sky Ghosts to reclaim their homeland from "Thered" invasion. Fly as ace pilot Akane, alongside veterans Jane and Leona, with support from mechanic Nao. Experience a 24-level campaign full of banter, drama, and intense boss battles.

Arsenal & Tactics

Unlock and master a variety of weapons to suit your playstyle:

• Double & Spread Shot: For crowd control.

• Homing Missiles: For precision strikes.

• Flak Cannon: For devastating close-range damage.

• Overheat Mechanic: Push your thrusters to the limit to escape danger, but watch your heat gauge—an overheated engine means you're a sitting duck.

Features

• Fuel Mechanics: Speed consumes gas. Manage your throttle and destroy barges to keep flying.

• Graze System: Fly dangerously close to enemies to recharge energy and fuel.

• Procedural Generation: No two runs are the same. The canyon turns, twists, and spawns enemies unpredictably.

• 3 Game Modes:

• Story: Follow the campaign.

• Arcade: Infinite survival for the highest score.

• HELL: Unlockable difficulty for true masochists.

• 5 Distinct Biomes: From lush Greenfields and frozen Ice rivers to the purple-hued Urban canals.

• Retro Aesthetics: Authentic 160x240 internal resolution scaled up for crisp, chunky pixel art.

• Original Soundtrack: Synthesized tunes that match the retro arcade vibe.

The World

The peaceful nation of Pixel has been overrun. As part of the last resistance, you are the only thing standing between the invading "Thered" forces and total annihilation. Strap in, throttle up, and don't forget to refuel.

Pixel Canyon: The river creates the path, but you create the legend.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

AI used for translation