Pixel Heroes: Byte & Magic is a chaotic, hilarious, and punishingly difficult roguelike RPG. The 8-bit aesthetic isn't just for show; it perfectly complements the gameβs irreverent sense of humor and old-school challenge. Building a party of three 'heroes' from a pool of bizarre characters is always fun, even if you know they'll likely die in the first dungeon.
The combat is turn-based and surprisingly deep, requiring you to carefully manage your inventory and equipment. The sheer variety of loot and random encounters means that no two runs are the same. Itβs a game that respects your intelligence while laughing at your misfortune. If you love permadeath and pop-culture references, this is a must-play.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.361Fri Sep 11 2015
This app has been updated by Apple to display the AppleΒ Watch app icon.
- Added portrait mode
- Fixed minor bugs
βListen! The end is nigh!! Hear my words and prepare! An ancient cult has set foot in our lands! They call themselves -The Sons of Dawn- and pray to some dark elder god. They have started recruiting people for their cause all over the country. I fear that they want to try to awaken something which should be left sleeping. Something dangerous and sinister! Something that might destroy us all. Spend your last of days wisely...β
Enter the world of PIXEL HEROES and prepare yourself for a thrilling RPG/Roguelike experience like you have never seen before!
Explore a randomized world full of hilarious events, deadly dungeons and the weirdest NPCs you will ever meet in a game!
Choose three heroes for your party and take them on a journey that will be completely different each time you start a new game. Bath in a pool of procedurally generated loot and defeat the evil forces that threaten the township of Pixton!
Features:
- 30 unique hero classes to unlock, each with individual skills and attributes.
- More procedurally generated axes, spears, maces, swords, shields, bows, crossbows, spells and prayers than a lama has hair on its body.
- 13 mystic and beautifully cruel dungeons to explore. With epic bossfights waiting!
- 3 campaigns to unlock, each with its own final dungeon and boss.
- Permadeath! You know you want it.
- A detailed graveyard where you can mourn your dead heroes, compare their statistics and see which of their choices led to their tragic death.
- Completely crazy NPCs, each one of them with a significant storyline that you can follow to unlock cool stuff!
- Tons of random events that you will encounter on your way, expecting you to make important choices. Will you yell at the cat like a crazy idiot?
- Many achievements and unlockables, try to get them all and become the most badass Pixel Heroes player in the world!
Requires iOSΒ 5.1.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPodΒ touch.βListen! The end is nigh!! Hear my words and prepare! An ancient cult has set foot in our lands! They call themselves -The Sons of Dawn- and pray to some dark elder god. They have started recruiting people for their cause all over the country. I fear that they want to try to awaken something which should be left sleeping. Something dangerous and sinister! Something that might destroy us all. Spend your last of days wisely...β
Enter the world of PIXEL HEROES and prepare yourself for a thrilling RPG/Roguelike experience like you have never seen before!
Explore a randomized world full of hilarious events, deadly dungeons and the weirdest NPCs you will ever meet in a game!
Choose three heroes for your party and take them on a journey that will be completely different each time you start a new game. Bath in a pool of procedurally generated loot and defeat the evil forces that threaten the township of Pixton!
Features:
- 30 unique hero classes to unlock, each with individual skills and attributes.
- More procedurally generated axes, spears, maces, swords, shields, bows, crossbows, spells and prayers than a lama has hair on its body.
- 13 mystic and beautifully cruel dungeons to explore. With epic bossfights waiting!
- 3 campaigns to unlock, each with its own final dungeon and boss.
- Permadeath! You know you want it.
- A detailed graveyard where you can mourn your dead heroes, compare their statistics and see which of their choices led to their tragic death.
- Completely crazy NPCs, each one of them with a significant storyline that you can follow to unlock cool stuff!
- Tons of random events that you will encounter on your way, expecting you to make important choices. Will you yell at the cat like a crazy idiot?
- Many achievements and unlockables, try to get them all and become the most badass Pixel Heroes player in the world!










Pixel Heroes: Byte & Magic is a classic roguelike RPG that blends retro visuals with modern depth. Players recruit a party of three heroesβeach with their own unique skills and flawsβand embark on a quest to defeat the Great Evil. The game features randomized dungeons, hundreds of items to find, and turn-based combat that requires tactical thinking. Permadeath is always a threat, but with every failure, you unlock new heroes and learn more about the weird world of Pixtopia.
30+ unique hero classes to unlock
Randomly generated dungeons and loot
Permadeath and retro RPG mechanics
Humorous story with plenty of references
Thirteen unique dungeons to conquer
Never head into a dungeon without a dedicated healer. While high-damage parties are fun, the status effects from enemies will quickly whittle you down without some form of magic support.
The heroes will be buried in the graveyard, and you'll have to start over again. This aspect, along with the somewhat random encounters and the...
TouchArcade - Sat Jul 02 2016
The game is unenjoyable, but it works. Ultimately, the bland, dreary combat sinks the entirety of the experience and it's with a heavy heart...
GameGrin - Tue Oct 02 2018
The 80s-inspired roguelike/RPG, Pixel Heroes: Mega Byte & Magic, is out now on Nintendo Switch with a few exclusives.
Horror Geek Life - Thu Mar 02 2023
Pixel Heroes: Byte & Magic is arriving on a new platform this week. The Switch edition features exclusive content, including an arena mode...
RPGamer - Thu Mar 02 2023
While your options are initially limited to a handful, through the course of play you'll unlock 30 unique characters, each with their own skills...
TrueAchievements - Sat Jun 02 2018
To unlock new characters, you have to complete arbitrary challenges, such as reviving three characters in one game, or by killing certain...
TheXboxHub - Sat Jun 02 2018
Pixel Heroes: Mega Byte & Magic, a new roguelike/RPG, has been announced for a November release on Switch from Headup and The Bitfather.
Nintendo Everything - Thu Mar 02 2023
The Bitfather, the development team behind Pixel Heroes: Byte & Magic, loves old-school gaming so much that they've taken just about every...
XBLAFans - Sat Jun 02 2018
Although Pixel Heroes is an indie gacha RPG, it is very well-developed and action-packed, which will ensure that you don't get bored.
Game Rant - Sat Aug 02 2025
While some games attempt to have you plan out your parties attacks by combining different attacks from each party member, Pixel Heroes takes the...
GameGrin - Tue Aug 02 2016
Inventory space is limited. Always prioritize equipment that gives resistance to 'Bleed' or 'Poison,' as these are the most common ways for a run to end prematurely.
No, it is a traditional roguelike where you start each run fresh, though unlocking new hero classes gives you more options for future attempts.