About Pixel Vault

Pixel Vault is an independent publication about retro and indie games. We started it for a simple reason: most gaming coverage chases whatever is newest and loudest, and the games we love most rarely fit that mold. A 1994 SNES RPG and a two-person indie project released last month have more in common with each other than either has with a blockbuster marketing cycle — and both deserve thoughtful writing.

What we cover

• Retro gaming — hidden gems, console collecting, emulation, and revisiting classics with modern eyes.
• Indie games — reviews, recommendations and rankings across genres, with a soft spot for metroidvanias, roguelikes and pixel art.
• Guides — walkthroughs and technique breakdowns for the games we cover.
• Explainers — genre history, terminology, and the occasional deep dive into how these games actually work.

How this site is made

Pixel Vault is written and edited by kazenil. Article drafts were produced with AI assistance and are being fact-checked and rewritten by hand; corrections are reflected in each article's "Updated" date. We are not affiliated with any publisher or developer, and we do not accept payment for coverage.

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