Q-Games Announces PixelJunk Monsters 3 at Future Game Show at Gamescom

The world's coziest tower defense game begins its public playtest on September 4, 2026!

26/08/2026

26 AUGUST 2026 - Kyoto-based independent game developer Q-Games is proud to announce that it is developing PixelJunk Monsters 3, with the latest trailer unveiled at Future Game Show at Gamescom 2026.

Developed in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the PixelJunk Monsters series, PixelJunk Monsters 3 is an all-new entry in Q-Games’ best-selling PixelJunk series.

PixelJunk Monsters 3 returns to its original hand-drawn roots and is now presented in 4K for extra fidelity. Players run around and dance, building towers and protecting against swarms of Monsters.

New roguelike elements are also sprinkled into the mix, which further enhances the original game's unique take on tower defense! Up to two players can collaborate online or locally for that traditional couch co-op feel.

PixelJunk Monsters 3 - Official Announcement Trailer:

Steam Page: store.steampowered.com/app/4402370/
Press Kit: Google Drive
Press Contact: pr-team@q-games.com (interviews welcome!)

PRIVATE PLAYTEST

Join Q-Games' Discord right now to be first in line for the free Private Playtest of PixelJunk Monsters 3, beginning Sept 4th! We are excited to announce that we are opening the doors to a 120-hour public playtest on PC for our Discord users, running from September 4 to September 9, 2026, in celebration of Q-Games' 25th anniversary.

Join the Discord now for more updates and news.

Start:

JST: September 4, 2026, 10:00 AM
CEST: September 4, 2026, 3:00 AM
PDT: September 3, 2026, 6:00 PM

End:

JST: September 9, 2026, 10:00 AM
CEST: September 9, 2026, 3:00 AM
PDT: September 8, 2026, 6:00 PM

Eligibility: Available exclusively to members of the Q-Games Discord server.

Registration: Join the Q-Games Discord server to participate.

About the game

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the PixelJunk Monsters series, the legendary series returns to its hand-drawn roots in glorious 4K! Run, dance, and build towers to defend against Monsters, with new roguelike elements adding strategic depth. Play solo or with up to two players online or locally.

Key Features

A brand-new instalment in the best-selling PixelJunk Monsters series
Beautiful hand-drawn visuals presented in stunning 4K
A unique tower defense experience where players actively run around building the defenses
New roguelike systems that add strategic depth and replayability
New towers, new enemies, and memorable boss battles
Online and local co-op for up to two players

PixelJunk Monsters 3 : Basic Information

Title: PixelJunk Monsters 3
Developer: Q-Games
Genre: Tower Defense / Co-op / Strategy
Mode: 1–2 (Single-player / Multiplayer)
Platforms： Steam
Languages: Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (European and Latin American), Arabic, Portuguese (Brazilian), Polish, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)

About Q-Games

Q-Games is an independent game development studio located in the heart of Kyoto, known for the popular PixelJunk franchise, The Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Edition and several Star Fox titles. The studio was founded in 2001 by Dylan Cuthbert, a legendary figure in the industry who worked on the original Star Fox and other hit games and served as a lead developer for Sony and Nintendo. Q-Games plans and develops innovative games across all platforms and is also dedicated to advancing the indie game community both in Kyoto and abroad.

With over 20 original titles, including hits like PixelJunk Monsters, Nom Nom Galaxy and PixelJunk Eden, Q-Games’ creations are available on almost all major platforms. The studio actively collaborates with major industry players, consistently delivering inspiration and innovation. In 2013, Q-Games launched BitSummit, which has grown annually to become Japan’s largest indie game event. Dylan Cuthbert serves as the executive director of this event.

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