ActionFit check
Is Twixel worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Arcade players who enjoy coordinating two simultaneous controls rather than managing one character.
- Players seeking short obstacle-dodging runs with several difficulty settings.
- Players who want a choice between 2D and 3D presentation and music-synced levels.
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for a story-led campaign or exploration may find the focus on lasting through obstacle runs restrictive.
- Those who prefer gradual difficulty may find the high-difficulty options and extreme level demanding.
- Players seeking multiplayer play may not find the solo pixel-control format they want.
Our take on Twixel
Its central challenge is splitting attention between two pixels, which leaves little room for varied activities beyond obstacle avoidance. The multiple difficulty tiers change the challenge, but the core task remains the same across play sessions.
What is Twixel?
Twixel is an arcade game where players control two independent pixels and try to avoid incoming obstacles for as long as possible.
Obstacles can be symmetrical or asymmetrical, requiring attention to both pixels. The game offers 2D and 3D graphics, along with 3 standard difficulty levels, 3 Hyper levels, and 1 extreme level containing over 100 obstacles. Levels move in time with music by Robin Ogden. Controller support is available during gameplay, but not when posting scores to Facebook or Twitter. Players can share scores through those services and earn achievements; trading cards are also included. Leaderboards are described as a future update, not a current feature.
How Twixel plays
- 01Two-pixel control
- Both pixels must be guided around obstacles arriving during play.
- 02Multiple difficulty levels
- The selection includes 3 standard levels, 3 Hyper levels, and 1 extreme level with over 100 obstacles.
- 032D and 3D graphics
- Players can choose between the two visual modes.
- 04Music-synced levels
- Level movement follows music composed by Robin Ogden.
- 05Score sharing
- Scores can be posted to Facebook or Twitter, though controller support does not apply during posting.
- 06Achievements and cards
- The game includes earnable achievements and trading cards.
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Twixel: platforms & release
Is Twixel worth it?
It is worth it if: arcade players who enjoy coordinating two simultaneous controls rather than managing one character. Skip it if: players looking for a story-led campaign or exploration may find the focus on lasting through obstacle runs restrictive.
Where can I download Twixel?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Twixel's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Twixel on?
Windows and macOS.
