Pixel Worlds

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Joins thousands of other players in this massively multiplayer sandbox game. Build, trade, chat, play and create with other players. You can play your game on both Steam and on Android and Apple devices!

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,900 reviews

graphics50 positive mentions

grinding198 negative mentions

The game has a vibrant community that fosters social interaction and creativity.
Players appreciate the nostalgic pixel art style and the variety of activities available, such as fishing, mining, and building.
Many players have fond memories of the game, citing it as a significant part of their childhood.

The game suffers from a toxic community, with many players reporting scams and poor moderation.
There are significant issues with the in-game economy, including hyperinflation and a lack of valuable items due to duplication glitches.
The game is criticized for being a cash grab, with many players feeling that it is pay-to-win and lacking meaningful updates.

grinding
206 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
3%
96%
The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with many players finding it excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring hundreds to thousands of hours to achieve meaningful progress. While some enjoy the grind as a social and economic activity, others feel it detracts from the overall enjoyment, labeling it as a "pay-to-win" experience due to the high costs associated with in-game items. Overall, the game appeals primarily to those who appreciate grinding and farming mechanics, but it may not be suitable for players seeking a more balanced or less time-intensive experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “One long, tedious grind.”
- “The game itself is pretty boring; it's supposed to be a sandbox game, but you can't do anything without grinding first. There is no real goal other than either to get as rich as possible or 100% the game, which means you need to complete every achievement and crossbreed every tree there is. If this was your main objective in the game, it will probably take 1000-2000 hours, but with regular playing, it will take at least 4000 hours, so becoming rich is the more common goal people have.”
- “The entire game has slowly turned into some kind of cash grab where farming or grinding in the game is basically useless.”
- “This game is gonna die; there is 0 purpose to why you should even try this game. Grinding this game has no real meaning, since the servers were bought until 2025, and with the insane decline of players, they clearly don't have enough money to extend the servers for a longer period. All that can be simply done in this period is just look back at the good memories of the game when it was a functioning and vibrant game.”
graphics
138 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
60%
4%
The graphics of Pixel Worlds are characterized by a vibrant and charming pixel art style that many players find visually appealing and nostalgic. While some reviews praise the graphics as superior to those of similar games like Growtopia, others criticize them as mediocre or lacking innovation. Overall, the game's colorful visuals contribute positively to its community-driven atmosphere, though there are calls for further improvements.
- “Pixel Worlds boasts a charming and colorful pixel art style that adds to its nostalgic and inviting atmosphere.”
- “The pixelated visuals are not only visually pleasing but also enhance the overall aesthetic of the game.”
- “The graphics are stunning, and the gameplay is incredibly immersive.”
- “The graphics are mediocre at best, the gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, and the community is toxic.”
- “Graphics are pretty trash; they copied the game from another game called Growtopia. If you're into grinding, then this game is for you, but many scammers that the devs can't do anything about could lead to you being scammed out of all your stuff that you grind for.”
- “Cause playing this game on PC with the graphics as it is; is painful.”
gameplay
110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
56%
13%
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying its fun mechanics and community-driven aspects, while others criticize it for being overly repetitive, lacking depth, and riddled with bugs. Many reviews highlight the game's casual, sandbox nature, which can be enjoyable in short bursts but may feel aimless without specific goals. Additionally, the presence of microtransactions and a perceived lack of innovation compared to similar titles has led to a divided reception among players.
- “Events and challenges: the game regularly features events, challenges, and seasonal updates, which often include special quests and limited-time items, adding variety to the gameplay experience.”
- “The graphics are stunning, and the gameplay is incredibly immersive.”
- “Nice game, with solid gameplay and an active fanbase!”
- “Game mechanics are janky and were never fixed.”
- “Overly repetitive gameplay.”
- “The graphics are mediocre at best, the gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, and the community is toxic.”
story
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
79%
12%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many players expressing disappointment over the lack of narrative depth and engaging quests. While there are daily quests and seasonal events that provide some gameplay variety, they are often viewed as repetitive and lacking meaningful context. Overall, the consensus is that the game prioritizes gameplay mechanics over a cohesive story, leaving players wanting more in terms of narrative engagement.
- “The game had so much story, it was so social; the day the game started dying was when Jake left and WL became untradeable.”
- “Growtopia is also following a trend of being a big trading and gambling game, but there are actually cool quests and objectives to complete in Growtopia, unlike Pixel Worlds.”
- “Like a 2D MMO Minecraft, well Minecraft can be an MMO game too, but this one is Pixel Worlds, not Minecraft... complete quests and get yourself a cool hat or two.”
- “☑️ this game has no story”
- “An absolutely awful game with no context or story.”
- “- there isn't any story, even a little quest except to build, punch, punch more.”
stability
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been heavily criticized, with numerous reports of game-breaking glitches, particularly duplication issues that have severely impacted the in-game economy. Players have noted frequent server freezes and disconnections, leading to frustration and a decline in enjoyment. Despite some acknowledgment of the developers' efforts given their limited resources, the overall sentiment reflects a community disillusioned by a lack of effective moderation and unresolved bugs.
- “Bugs and glitches remain unfixed, making the game even more frustrating to play.”
- “Edit: Upon further inspection, I noticed that the servers are literally held together by spit and wishful thinking. The server literally freezes anytime I search something on the market; it can't be a bad connection because I'm using cable.”
- “This game is not what I expected: too many bugs, glitches, and now I just can't log in. This is the first time I've seen the buggiest game on Steam; sorry, but my answer is no because nothing works as planned!”
monetization
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
28%
63%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized, with many players labeling it a "cash grab" due to aggressive in-app purchases and a reliance on microtransactions for virtual currency and cosmetic items. The game's economy has suffered from black market sales, leading to a decline in legitimate purchases and contributing to its eventual shutdown. Overall, players express disappointment with the monetization approach, feeling it detracts from the gameplay experience and community engagement.
- “While Pixel Worlds is free-to-play, it does include in-app purchases for virtual currency and cosmetic items.”
- “Monetization (3/5):”
- “I am disappointed with microtransactions.”
- “The entire game has slowly turned into some kind of cash grab where farming or grinding in the game is basically useless.”
- “This game is a cash grab, constantly trying to force you to buy in-game currency.”
- “It sucks your 'soul' with its infinitely slow gameplay, and your wallet with countless microtransactions.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
64%
18%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable initially but ultimately associating it with the monotony of repetitive tasks like mining. Others criticize the music for being overly loud and irritating, suggesting it detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the inability to adjust music settings without entering a game has frustrated users, further impacting their enjoyment.
- “When I close my eyes, wearing my headphones and listen to the OST.”
- “The controls are pretty good and responsive, I personally like the art style, and the music is good for about 3 minutes.”
- “Nice music and all but this is a copy of Growtopia.”
- “The music is made to make you mad; it's like they've been made specially for that.”
- “Bad controls and loud music right from the beginning; it's like a really, really bad Terraria copy. 10/10 would ear rape again.”
- “Every song I listened to while mining is ruined for me now since it only brings back the painful 400 hours.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many users finding it funny and delightful, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. It has a nostalgic charm, being one of the most popular games in Finland, and consistently brings joy to players. Overall, the game is characterized by its lighthearted and amusing content.
- “This is a very funny game.”
- “It's funny and makes me happy while playing it!”
- “Funny thing is that it was one of the most popular games in Finland back in the day.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's optimization has been criticized for lacking in-game efficiency, despite the overall performance being described as perfect. Reviewers feel that the developers prioritized popularity and profit over delivering a well-optimized experience.
- “Performance - perfect”
- “It is against my very nature to cheat... especially in a shoddy Minecraft, Terraria, GT ripoff with zero in-game optimization.”
- “(I'm not talking about the game's engine it was made on, or about the game's performance.) So, the devs made a game that works the same way to get it popular and make money!”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of Pixel Worlds is characterized by its charming and colorful pixel art style, which creates a nostalgic and inviting environment. Players appreciate the game's more focused and expansive atmosphere compared to similar titles like Growtopia.
- “Pixel Worlds boasts a charming and colorful pixel art style that adds to its nostalgic and inviting atmosphere.”
- “I like this game so far; it feels like it has a bigger atmosphere and it's more focused than Growtopia.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the game's replayability is limited, with many players feeling that once completed, there is little incentive to revisit it. However, some users appreciate the potential for different playstyles or choices that may encourage a second playthrough. Overall, while not highly replayable, there are elements that could attract dedicated players.
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by intense feelings of frustration and sadness, as players express deep attachment to their in-game items, leading to real-life emotional reactions such as crying and pleading for their return. This suggests that the game effectively evokes strong emotional responses, making players feel invested in their virtual experiences.

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