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Press release:
LOS ANGELES – October 15, 2026 – Grab your goggles and get ready for the scrub-down of the century. Acclaim, Inc. and Valadria today launched Pixel Washer, the cozy, zen-like power-washing sim where players restore a grimy pixelated town to its former glory, into Steam Early Access for $12.99 USD. Switch 2 owners will be able to spray their way to glory alongside the game’s 1.0 release in 2027.

“It’s hard to believe it now, but Pixel Washer began as a “shower thought”, hastily scribbled onto a waterproof notebook as a silly new game idea,” said Pixel Washer creator Matt Hackett.

“I casually started writing the game from scratch, and over time it ballooned into a big project backed by the legendary label Acclaim! We’re not done yet, in fact we’ll be making loads of changes based on player feedback during Early Access. If that interests you, please check out the game, and help us make this the best little piggy game it can be. Wash on!”

To celebrate the game’s Early Access launch, Acclaim has released a new trailer narrated by legendary NBA Jam voice actor, Tim Kitzrow. Watch as Pigxel straps on his goggles and hoses his way through a variety of crud-caked locales, upping the pressure on mountains of muck with an arsenal of dirt-devouring power-washing attachments.

Early Access Note: Today’s launch kicks off a broader content roadmap for Pigxel. Throughout Early Access, Valadria and Acclaim will keep expanding the game with new content, features, quality-of-life improvements, and community-driven updates, while also exploring crossover and licensing opportunities. All of it builds toward the full 1.0 release and the planned console rollout, supported by a larger worldwide scrubbing.

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 transform dirty sprites into pixel art masterpieces across a variety of sullied settings, all set to a chill soundtrack.

Key Features

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.

About Acclaim:
Originally founded in 1987, Acclaim established itself as a leading global developer, publisher, and mass marketer, bringing beloved franchises such as Mortal Kombat, Turok, and NBA Jam into homes worldwide. Today, Acclaim carries its legacy forward with an unwavering commitment to supporting talented indie developers and delivering high-quality, premium indie games to a global audience. Acclaim’s modern revival stands as a testament to the strength and enduring appeal of its iconic brand.

About Valadria:
Valadria is the creative output of Matt Hackett, a game developer in California. It’s all about developing games in one hand, and helping developers make games in the other. Our first offering is How to Make a Video Game All By Yourself, an Amazon #1 best selling game dev book. Next up: Pixel Washer, a cozy game about washing dirty pixels. Sign up for Valadria’s game dev newsletter to join Matt on this long and exciting journey.