# Pixicade - Game Creator — Make your own video games!

> No-code game creation platform for building, playing, and sharing video games. (iPhone/iPad app by Abacus.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixicade-game-creator/id1532289517 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Abacus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486425022)
- Category: Games, Graphics & Design, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 3,944 App Store ratings · 537 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 662 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-01-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixicade-game-creator/id1532289517/reviews.md

## What is Pixicade?

BUILD your game from scratch with no coding needed. Browse a library with tons of pre-made assets, or snap a picture and turn your drawings into playable video games!
PLAY the games you make, or get inspiration playing games from other creators in the Pixicade Arcade!
SHARE your games with friends and other creators and build an audience of your own!

Pixicade lets you channel your inner game developer.

PIXICADE - FEATURES
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• Create your very own games with no coding needed!
• Browse a library filled with pre-made, full color assets!
• Kid safe & COPPA compliant
• Snap a picture and add your own drawings into your games!
• Add exciting cosmetics like game borders, backgrounds, music, and more!
• Level-up your creations by adding Powerups!
• Share your game with friends or the community of over half-a-million game creators!
• Follow your favorite creators & build an audience of your own!
• Track your progress as a top creator & player on the leaderboards!
• Play tons of games made by other creators - get inspired!
• Race against other players to compete for the fastest times and earn awesome rewards!
• Explore epic multi-level Quests full of interesting characters, stories, and bosses!
• Add friends to see when they’re online & playing!
• Chat with friends, or in group chats!
• Vote for and receive your favorite assets from others in weekly asset making challenges!
• Refer friends to earn special rewards!


BUILD
Creating games in Pixicade is easy. Just choose the type of game you want to make, and start creating!
Pick from a variety of game types like platformers, slingshot games, brickbreakers, mazes and more. 
Add walls, obstacles, hazards, powerups & objectives to your games as well as cosmetics like borders, backgrounds and music. Browse a huge library of full color premade assets, or draw your own and upload them with your camera!

PLAY
Play the games you create, or browse the arcade to see what other creators have made. See what types of games are popular, and get inspiration for your next masterpiece!
Compete against other players in races for the fastest times to win rewards. Or, try quest mode to progress through multiple levels filled with interesting characters, stories, and bosses!

SHARE
Once you’re done making your games, share them with friends and the rest of the community! 
Follow your favorite creators, and build an audience of your own! You can even track your score as both a player and a creator and get recognized on the leaderboards.

Want to try making your own games? Give Pixicade a try for free!

* This application is free to download and play games. An optional subscription is available to enhance your experience.
* Internet connectivity required to play. Data charges may apply.
* Children under 13 may require parent permission to play.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Create games without coding
- Use pre-made assets or drawings
- Play games from other creators
- Share games with friends and community
- Add powerups and cosmetics
- Leaderboards and quests
- Kid-safe and COPPA compliant

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Plus Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Pixicade Deluxe Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Pixicade Deluxe Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Deluxe Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Pixicade Plus Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Pixicade Plus Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Deluxe Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Pixicade Deluxe Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enable Sharing | $0.99 | one-time |
| Features, No Ads, +1000 games | $34.99 | one-time |
| Pixicade Plus | $17.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pixicade Deluxe | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Animation and Alan Becker | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Pixicade?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and creative game
- ⭐ Great game maker app
- 🎨 Drawings come to life
- 🚀 Easy to use and set up
- 💡 Unique concept of creating games

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 💰 Paid features and subscriptions
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and UI
- 🕰️ Slow loading times

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Scanning issues with drawings
- Glitches when editing games
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Crashes and app freezes

**Most requested features**

- More editing tools and customization options
- Ability to create multi-level games
- Improved color recognition and scanning
- Controller support
- Removal of ads and in-app purchases

## Recent user reviews (10 of 537)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixicade-game-creator/id1532289517/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Yeah

*2026-08-22, version 5.6.6*

I’m a 43-year old

### 4/5 — It’s great but…

*2026-08-21, version 5.6.6*

I made a game and it said it was “inappropriate” all because it was named after the type of game it was. AI is really smart these days, so I don’t understand why flags little things like this. Good game, though.

### 5/5 — amazing! :D

*2026-08-18, version 5.6.6*

this is really fun and simple, its like an early start for coding, I can also do so much, although the ads get quite annoying, but this is fun! A really nice game I would recommend!

### 3/5 — It’s a good game, but..

*2026-08-16, version 5.6.6*

Those little backpack icons where you can make your own asset you have to add a little bit more of those so we could be a bit more creative

### 5/5 — OH MY GOD!!!

*2026-08-16, version 5.6.6*

My level is MAX!!!!!!!!

### 5/5 — Five stars for me

*2026-08-14, version 5.6.6*

Humongously big five star try it

### 4/5 — Good

*2026-08-14, version 5.6.6*

Good, but a lot of stuff is locked

### 5/5 — BEST EVER

*2026-08-14, version 5.6.6*

I LOVE THIS SO SO MUCH BECAUSE I LIKE TO DRAW AND MAKE GAMES. IT WAS A FUN EXPERIENCE TO PLAY THIS GAME

### 5/5 — Great game

*2026-08-12, version 5.6.6*

Amazing job

### 5/5 — Great for kids

*2026-08-10, version 5.6.6*

I am a kid but I love this it is educational and fun for kids it helps with skills like drawing and etc.

## Frequently asked questions about Pixicade

### What is Pixicade?

Pixicade is a mobile application that allows users to create their own video games without any coding knowledge. It provides a library of pre-made assets and allows users to import their own drawings to build unique playable games.

### How do I create a game in Pixicade?

Creating a game is simple. You can choose from various game types like platformers or brickbreakers, add elements like walls and powerups, and use pre-made assets or your own drawings imported via the camera. The app guides you through the process with no coding required.

### Is Pixicade free to use?

The application is free to download and play games. However, there is an optional subscription available to enhance your experience. Some in-app purchases may also be available.

### What kind of games can I make?

You can create a variety of game genres, including platformers, slingshot games, brickbreakers, and mazes. You can customize these games with different obstacles, powerups, objectives, and cosmetic elements like borders and music.

### Can I play games made by others?

Yes, you can play games created by other users in the Pixicade Arcade. This feature allows you to discover new games, get inspiration for your own creations, and even compete with other players in races or quest modes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.6.6 — 2026-07-28

Get ready for even more ways to create!

* Achievements *
Unlock achievements as you play and complete challenges to earn unique rewards!

* Enhanced Shop screen *
A sleek new look for the Pixicade Shop!

* Enhanced Profile *
An upgraded profile screen featuring your appearance, achievements, stats, and following

* New Powerups for Everyone *
- Proximity Mine: Watch your step, the proximity mines will explode if your avatar gets too close!
- Connect Damage: Connect damaging one object to another, unlocking new gameplay possibilities!
- Bubble Shield: Give avatars or hazards a shield that absorbs damage!
- Visual Effects: Now you can make your assets have sparks, fireworks, and other effects!
- Fighter AI: Equip enemies with weapons that they will attack avatars with!

* New Powerups for Deluxe *
- Shield: Equip a shield to block incoming projectiles. Time it right, and you can deflect them back at the source!
- Boomerang Weapon: Throw boomerangs at enemies and watch them fly back to you!
- Blaster Weapon: Aim your blaster and fire at enemies from a distance!
- Shockwave Spell: Create a gust of wind to blow objects away!
- Lightning Spell: Cast a damaging lightning spell to shock enemies in your way!

* Item Inventory System *
Collecting multiple items in a level will add them to an inventory that allows you to swap between them!

* New Deluxe Game Type *
Target Takedown! Control reticles to take aim and fire at enemies while protecting vulnerable allies!

### 5.6.2 — 2026-07-02

Get ready for even more ways to create!

* Achievements *
Unlock achievements as you play and complete challenges to earn unique rewards!

* Enhanced Shop screen *
A sleek new look for the Pixicade Shop!

* Enhanced Profile *
An upgraded profile screen featuring your appearance, achievements, stats, and following

* New Powerups for Everyone *
- Proximity Mine: Watch your step, the proximity mines will explode if your avatar gets too close!
- Connect Damage: Connect damaging one object to another, unlocking new gameplay possibilities!
- Bubble Shield: Give avatars or hazards a shield that absorbs damage!
- Visual Effects: Now you can make your assets have sparks, fireworks, and other effects!
- Fighter AI: Equip enemies with weapons that they will attack avatars with!

* New Powerups for Deluxe *
- Shield: Equip a shield to block incoming projectiles. Time it right, and you can deflect them back at the source!
- Boomerang Weapon: Throw boomerangs at enemies and watch them fly back to you!
- Blaster Weapon: Aim your blaster and fire at enemies from a distance!
- Shockwave Spell: Create a gust of wind to blow objects away!
- Lightning Spell: Cast a damaging lightning spell to shock enemies in your way!

* Item Inventory System *
Collecting multiple items in a level will add them to an inventory that allows you to swap between them!

* New Deluxe Game Type *
Target Takedown! Control reticles to take aim and fire at enemies while protecting vulnerable allies!

### 5.5.4 — 2025-12-15

Get ready for some exciting updates! With new content and expanded features, there's something for everyone in this release!

NEW CONTENT
* A brand new Lil Pudgys Adventure featuring over 100 new exclusive assets, 6 games, and exclusive cosmetics!
* Alan Becker Animation unlock to access the animation features and Alan Becker's animated characters!

NEW FEATURES FOR ALL
* Added a new camera pan powerup
* Several deluxe powerups are now available to all users!
* Increased the per-game asset limit!
* Added a Heart Brush to the drawing pad!
* Added one-time purchase options for Plus and Deluxe!

PLUS & DELUXE UPGRADES
* Deluxe: Added 2 new item powerups, Change Background and Change Music!
* Plus: Enabled multi-page drawing!
* Plus & Deluxe: Removed rewarded ads, those features are now free for you!

### 5.4.4 — 2025-09-18

Animated Avatars are here! Design, dress up, and play as your own unique character across Pixicade. Save up to 6 awesome looks!

- Fixed default Russian language setting
- Added Finnish language support
- Miscellaneous bug fixes

### 5.3.4 — 2025-07-16

Let your imagination MOVE!

* We've added the ability to create your very own Animated characters! Create fun animations and add them to your games!

* Bug fixes

* Chinese characters now display correctly

* Russian language support added!

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