McPixel 3

Lore & Background

McPixel 3 is a point and click adventure game centered around the pixelated character McPixel, a parody of MacGyver, who is tasked with "saving the day" by using objects and finding solutions in the environment. Puzzle solutions are often absurdist and nonsensical, forcing the player to interact with and combine objects using trial and error. McPixel interacts with most objects and people by kicking them, which can be either helpful or a problem depending on the situation.

Similar to its prequel, there are 100 timed levels to complete with over 20 microgames, more than 900 gags, and 1,500 interactive items. Although the game is titled as the third installment of the series, it is a direct sequel to 2012's McPixel as there is no second numbered title developed by Sos Sosowski.

The game was officially announced by Devolver Digital on 17 February 2022. A free demo was first made available during Steam Next Fest in February 2022, and the full game was released on 14 November 2022.

Reader's Guide

McPixel 3 continues the tradition of its 2012 predecessor, offering a point-and-click adventure experience defined by absurdist humor and trial-and-error puzzle solving. The game's 100 timed levels, over 20 microgames, more than 900 gags, and 1,500 interactive items provide a substantial amount of content for players seeking a comedic, non-linear challenge. The titular character's primary interaction—kicking objects and people—creates a distinctive gameplay loop where outcomes can be either helpful or problematic, reinforcing the game's emphasis on experimentation. As a direct sequel with no second numbered title, McPixel 3 fills the gap in the series while maintaining the same core mechanics and parody of MacGyver. Its release on 14 November 2022, following a demo during Steam Next Fest in February 2022, positioned it as a notable entry in the adventure game landscape of the 2020s, appealing to fans of the original and newcomers alike with its blend of timed puzzles and irreverent humor.

Did You Know?

• The game is a direct sequel to 2012's McPixel, with no second numbered title developed by Sos Sosowski.
• The game contains over 900 gags and 1,500 interactive items.