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Welcome to Alpen Pixels AG – where creativity meets community in the heart of Switzerland. We pour our passion into designing imaginative game worlds and cultivating vibrant connections between players from around the globe. Dive into our expanding universe and become an integral part of a growing family of dedicated gamers, aspiring creators, and passionate storytellers who make our worlds truly come alive.

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Our Vision: Building Worlds, Together

Diverse team of game developers collaborating intensely on project details in a bright, modern office space overlooking mountains, reflecting the Swiss location and collaborative spirit.

Founded amidst the inspiring landscapes of Switzerland, specifically here in Lausanne, Alpen Pixels AG began with a simple yet profound belief: that video games have the power to do more than just entertain. They can be powerful platforms for genuine connection, boundless creativity, and truly shared experiences that last a lifetime. Our journey started in 2018 with a small group of passionate developers united by a shared vision – to create interactive worlds that resonate deeply with players and build lasting communities around them.

From our inception, fostering a strong player community has been at the very core of our identity. We don't just make games for players; we strive to make games with them. This ethos drives every decision, from initial concept ideation through meticulous level design, character creation, and ongoing game updates. We see our community members not just as consumers, but as collaborators, insightful critics, and friends who help shape the destiny of our projects through their passion and feedback.

At Alpen Pixels AG, we combine rigorous technical expertise with imaginative artistic vision, drawing inspiration from both the precision of Swiss engineering and the breathtaking beauty of our natural surroundings. Our development process is intentionally collaborative, heavily involving feedback loops with our internal team and, crucially, direct input gathered through our dynamic community channels like Discord, the official forums, and social media. This iterative approach ensures that the worlds we build and the mechanics we implement are truly aligned with what players desire and value.

We are deeply committed to transparency and open communication. We regularly share detailed development updates, behind-the-scenes glimpses of our process, and actively solicit feedback on everything from new gameplay features to narrative directions and community event ideas. This ongoing dialogue helps us stay grounded, ensures our games evolve alongside the interests and passions of our players, and strengthens the bonds between the development team and the community.

Ultimately, our mission statement isn't just words on a page; it's the compass that guides our daily work and long-term vision: "To create imaginative game worlds and cultivate thriving player communities where every voice is heard, valued, and empowered to contribute." We are more than a game studio; we are a collective of dreamers, builders, and players united by the joy of interactive storytelling, shared adventure, and mutual respect. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey and help us build the future of gaming, together.

How We Bring Worlds to Life

While our focus is intensely on building a welcoming and engaging community, that community thrives on the quality and depth of the experiences we create. Below is a glimpse into the specialized crafts and dedicated processes our talented team masters every day to bring our imaginative game worlds into vibrant reality, ensuring every element is designed with the player and community in mind, from the smallest pixel to the grandest narrative arc.

Game Concept Development

This is where the spark of an idea ignites into a tangible vision. We collaboratively ideate and rigorously refine unique game concepts, always keeping player engagement, community potential, and innovative gameplay mechanics at the absolute core. We explore themes, define core loops, and establish the foundational pillars that will support a compelling and lasting player experience, ensuring the vision aligns with our mission of community building and provides fertile ground for shared stories.

Level Design

Our level designers are architects of immersion. They meticulously craft sprawling, memorable, and engaging environments – from majestic mountain peaks reminiscent of our Swiss home to intricate steampunk cities or mysterious alien landscapes. Each space is designed not just for aesthetic appeal, but to facilitate seamless exploration, reward player curiosity, provide compelling backdrops for narrative moments, and create versatile arenas for player interaction and community-driven activities like events or spontaneous cooperation.

Character Art & Animation

We believe captivating, well-realized characters are key to a living, breathing world that players can invest in. Our artists and animators pour personality, history, and dynamic life into every character, from the mightiest hero archetype to the smallest, most unexpected creature. They design visually striking models, craft expressive animations, and ensure each character feels like a natural inhabitant of our game universes, helping players connect emotionally and bringing shared experiences to life through believable interactions.

UI/UX Design

A great game should be intuitive, accessible, and a joy to interact with. Our UI/UX team obsesses over creating player-friendly interfaces and seamless user experiences that make navigating our complex worlds effortless. They ensure vital information is clearly communicated, interacting with game systems feels natural and rewarding, and that community tools are easy to access and use, minimizing friction so players can focus entirely on the fun, the challenge, and the connection with others.

Game Programming

Our programmers are the engineers who meticulously build the robust engines, complex game systems, and intricate network infrastructure powering our ambitious worlds. They write clean, efficient code that ensures our games are performant, stable, and scalable, capable of supporting highly complex interactions, dynamic environments, and thriving multiplayer communities without compromise. They are the backbone that makes the impossible possible.

Quality Assurance (QA)

Before a game feature or update reaches our players, it undergoes rigorous, painstaking testing by our dedicated QA team. They tirelessly hunt for bugs, stress-test features under every conceivable condition, and provide critical feedback on gameplay feel, balance, and overall polish. Their meticulous work is vital in ensuring our games are stable, refined, and deliver the high-quality, reliable experience our community expects and deserves, allowing them to focus on playing, not debugging.

Narrative Writing

Stories are the immersive threads that connect players not only to our worlds but also to each other through shared experiences and discussions. Our narrative writers craft compelling lore, intriguing plotlines, and memorable characters with authentic dialogue that draw players deeper into the game universe. They weave rich narratives that allow for significant player agency and provide the essential context for the grand adventures, personal moments, and vibrant interactions experienced within the community spaces.

Our Games: Worlds Built With You

Every project we undertake is a labor of love, infused with our dedication to craftsmanship and, most importantly, designed with community interaction and shared experiences at its heart. Explore some of the worlds we've had the privilege to create, each shaped in part by the incredible players who inhabit them. Click on a project to journey deeper into its story, understand its development journey, and see how the vibrant community has left its indelible mark through feedback, shared adventures, and creative contributions.

Stunning screenshot from Echoes of the Peak showing a detailed mountain landscape with a player character exploring a winding path towards a distant, snow-capped summit, reflecting the game's focus on exploration and environmental impact.

Echoes of the Peak

Step into a vast, open-world adventure nestled high in the majestic Swiss-inspired peaks. In Echoes of the Peak, your every choice sends ripples through the environment and intricately woven narrative. The world reacts dynamically to player actions and community-wide events, offering a truly personal journey within a shared, evolving space.

Community Focus: Echoes of the Peak features expansive player-driven events, encouraging spontaneous cooperation and world-changing decisions, alongside collaborative quest lines and persistent world elements that require groups of players to work together to achieve shared goals, building strong bonds and epic tales that become part of the game's history.

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Intricate screenshot from Clockwork City Chronicles displaying a complex steampunk city built on interlocking gears and clockwork mechanisms, viewed from an aerial perspective, highlighting the game's strategic elements and detailed world design.

Clockwork City Chronicles

Immerse yourself in a rich steampunk world of political intrigue, mechanical marvels, and strategic warfare. Clockwork City Chronicles is a deep strategy game offering complex simulation and robust player interaction through sophisticated guild and alliance mechanics, emphasizing player collaboration, negotiation, and strategic planning on a grand scale, making community alliances paramount to victory.

Community Focus: Beyond intricate in-game systems, Clockwork City Chronicles includes dedicated community forums for strategic planning and lore discussion, alongside integrated in-game tools specifically designed to facilitate communication and cooperation within guilds and alliances. Regular developer-led community strategy sessions and player-organized tournaments are also key features, making community central to strategic success.

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Vibrant screenshot from Alpen Explorers VR showing two players in virtual reality avatars exploring a sunny mountain trail together, pointing at interesting sights, emphasizing the game's cooperative and social nature in a natural setting.

Alpen Explorers VR

Experience the tranquility and wonder of the virtual Swiss Alps like never before in this casual VR experience. Alpen Explorers VR focuses on relaxed cooperative exploration, gentle environmental puzzle-solving, and simply enjoying the breathtaking virtual landscape together with friends or new acquaintances. It's designed as a welcoming and serene space for players to connect and share peaceful moments.

Community Focus: This title was built from the ground up specifically for positive and relaxed social interaction within virtual reality. Its mechanics encourage communication, teamwork on simple puzzles, and shared moments of discovery while exploring the scenic environments. It's an ideal entry point for social VR experiences and fosters direct player-to-player bonds in a calm setting.

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Your Hub: Connect, Share, Create

More than just players, our community members are friends, collaborators, and essential contributors to the vibrant ecosystem surrounding Alpen Pixels. Whether you're deeply invested in our games, an aspiring developer seeking to connect, a content creator, or simply a fan of great games and positive online spaces, there is a definite place for you here. We warmly invite you to join our official channels, where you can connect directly with the Alpen Pixels team and a global network of fellow enthusiasts who share your passion for immersive worlds and collaborative experiences.

Where Players and Developers Meet

Discord Server

Our Discord server is the dynamic heart of the community. Engage in instant chat, find groups to play with (LFG), participate in voice chats during events, share fan art, get direct interaction with the development team through Q&As and discussions, and receive the fastest updates. It's the quickest way to stay connected in real-time and feel the pulse of the community.

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Official Forums

For deeper dives into game mechanics, sharing detailed feedback, proposing complex ideas, or theorizing about extensive game lore, our official forums provide a structured space for in-depth, thoughtful discussions. Connect with veteran players, participate in polls, read developer diaries, and contribute to conversations that help shape our games' future.

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Social Media

Follow us on our various social media platforms like X, Instagram, and Facebook for the latest breaking news, exciting game updates, exclusive sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes content from the studio, and highlights celebrating our incredible community members and their creations. Stay connected on the go and easily share your passion with friends.

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Our Community Values

  • Inclusivity: Every single person is welcome here, regardless of background, skill level, identity, or how they choose to play. We are dedicated to fostering a safe, friendly, and accepting environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels they belong.
  • Respect: We treat every community member, developer, and partner with kindness, empathy, and mutual respect. We encourage constructive communication, value different perspectives, and have zero tolerance for harassment, toxicity, or discrimination in any of our spaces.
  • Passion: We are all united by a shared, genuine love for games, interactive creation, and the bonds formed through shared experiences. We encourage everyone to share their excitement, creative ideas, feedback, and memorable moments freely and enthusiastically.
  • Collaboration: We believe that by working together, both within game mechanics and within the community itself, we can achieve truly incredible things. Your input directly helps us build better worlds, refine gameplay, and plan events, making you an active participant in our journey.

Upcoming Community Events

We love connecting with our community through engaging, fun, and informative events! Join us for exciting game nights where you can play directly with fellow members and developers, insightful Q&A sessions where you can chat directly with the creators behind our games, fun community challenges with unique rewards, and much more. These events are fantastic opportunities to strengthen the bonds within our player family, learn about development, showcase your skills, and create new shared memories. Check out our upcoming schedule below and be sure to mark your calendars!

Thumbnail image for an upcoming Developer Q&A event focusing on Echoes of the Peak, showing stylized game characters gathered around a microphone, indicating communication and interaction.

Echoes of the Peak - Developer Q&A

Got burning questions about the lore, development challenges, upcoming features, or the future of Echoes of the Peak? Join the lead developers for a live Q&A session. This is your direct chance to get answers straight from the source, gain unique behind-the-scenes insights into the game's creation and evolution, and influence future development directions.

  • Date: October 26, 2024
  • Time: 18:00 CEST (Central European Summer Time)
  • Platform: Official Alpen Pixels Discord Voice Chat & Text Channel
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Community Game Night - Clockwork City

Gather your guild or alliance, or find new allies among fellow players, for an evening of friendly competition, strategic cooperation, and mechanical mayhem in Clockwork City Chronicles. We'll be hosting special themed matches, community challenges with prizes, and just generally hanging out and playing the game together while chatting on Discord.

  • Date: November 9, 2024
  • Time: 20:00 CEST (Central European Summer Time)
  • Platform: In-Game & Discord Voice/Text Channels
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Voices from the Community

Don't just take our word for it! Hear directly from the incredible players and dedicated community members who spend time in our worlds and community spaces every day. Their passion, insightful feedback, and active presence are what truly bring our games to life and make our community a special place to be. These are just a few of the authentic voices from our thriving and diverse community.

Get In Touch

Whether you have inquiries about our latest game updates, want to discuss community initiatives, explore potential business collaborations, have press inquiries, or just want to say hello, we'd love to hear from you! Please feel free to reach out to the Alpen Pixels AG team through the contact methods listed below or use the convenient contact form to send us a direct message.

Contact Information

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Phone: +41 (0) 21 555 1234

Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CEST (Central European Summer Time)

Our Location

Alpen Pixels AG
10 Avenue de la Gare,
Lausanne, Vaud, 1003
Switzerland

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