Press release:
The San Diego-based indie games publisher and game developer Crytivo and Antalya-based (Turkey) indie games developer Pixeduo Studios, are today very happy and excited to announce that their cozy 2d pixel-art life simulator “To Pixelia“, is now available for PC via Steam.
Whether you’ve been following the journey or this is your first time hearing about it, welcome aboard. This game is a love letter to freedom and self-expression — think Sims meets Stardew Valley with a splash of GTA and a whole lot of charm.
It’s a chaotic, cozy, open-world life sim where you decide how to live. Want to live peacefully on a farm? Go for it. Want to run for office, or fight in an underground boxing ring? Also valid.
Here’s a glimpse at what you can do:
👶 Start a family – date, get married, and yes, raise kids.
💼 Pursue your dream job – from chef to hacker to president.
🏡 Customize your home – decorate, expand, and make it yours.
🎨 Live creatively – paint, write programs, form a band, and throw concerts.
🚗 Explore – ride around in cars and bikes, uncover secret areas.
🧃 Play your way – wholesome, rebellious, or anything in between.
Home is Where You Pixel It
Build your dream home, decorate every corner, and make it feel like yours.
Your house is more than just a place to sleep. Fill it with personality by unlocking tons of furniture, wallpapers, floor styles, and cozy decorations. Whether you’re going for vintage vibes, modern minimalism, or full-on chaos — it’s all possible.
Want some extra company? Bring in a pet or two and make your home feel even more alive.
Escape to Pixenville
City life got you stressed? Take a breather in the countryside.
Farm, fish, and relax in the peaceful village of Pixenville. Grow crops, raise animals, and reconnect with nature when you need a break from the fast-paced chaos of the city.
Chase Any Career You Want
From underground fights to political debates — there’s a job for everyone.
Get into music,explore the world of hacking, or start your own business. You can even go full campaign-mode and run for president!
Build a Life (and a Family)
Romance, marriage, and parenting – if you want it, it’s all here.
Form relationships, build a family, and raise kids as you carve out your future in Pixelia.
So, if life sims, creative freedom, or just a good bit of chaos in pixel form sounds like your thing — To Pixelia should definitely be on your radar..
About Crytivo
Crytivo is an indie developer and publisher, founded in 2017 by Alex Koshelkov in San Diego, California. Crytivo works with game developers around the globe to help bring to market the best, most creative indie games in the world.
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Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
Twitter: @TheGamingGround
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Tags: 2D, Cozy, Crytivo, Indie games, Life simulator, PC games, Pixeduo Studios, Pixel art, Retro games, Steam, To Pixelia