PixARK Reviews

I only have 4 hours so don't take my word on this, but combining ark survival and minecraft might've not been the worst idea i'm not gonna lie. Criminally underrated, though for every good reason.

super buggy and my friends cant get the game to launch but im having fun by myself i guess

Can't even select a mode and map to play before the game crashes and closes.

I have played Ark for many many hours. Tried to get into this but it is not for me. I recommend the game because there is nothing wrong with it and the art style and gameplay is nice. Game itself is in the right place. No problems with bugs. If this is your thing, you will enjoy it. Just dont think because you loved Ark, you will love this.

Pretty good game, imo, i just wish it had more configurable settings like actual ARK

This is the first time I tried to play this game. And ever since Ive been trying to fix it so its not in shadow the whole time. I hope its just that the game is old and needs to be updated. But till that time, im going to just say Ill play latter. But it does look like a wonderful game even though I cant play it at this time. Yes I would recomend it too my friends, if they have awsome pcs. If they have a Dinosaur or Potato of a computer then not so much.

Interesting game. But there is a lot of crashes and connection errors.

This is the best survival game. I loved minecraft but needed to be able to tame animals. This is the best minecraft-ark mix!!

I like pixark a lot and have always liked it. It is a fun and good verson or ark but with many new and cool features that I like, making it feel like a different game. Some things that I find bad are that its a bit hard to start out, and that`s why I haven`t really been able to play it well until my 4th atempt. The real problem for this game was that it cost so much more that ark, the real game. So most people ended up playing the real game. Many people don`t play this game anymore mostly because of the insane 40 doller price tag. I love the game and hope it can become better but I`m not sure anymore, hopefully people help this game. Also I paided full for this game - My wallet did not like it.

PixARK is a voxel-based survival sandbox that merges the core mechanics of ARK: Survival Evolved with the blocky aesthetic and creative sensibilities of games like Minecraft. At first glance, the game’s colorful, pixelated world appears lighthearted and playful, but beneath the charming visuals lies a surprisingly complex survival experience. From taming dinosaurs to crafting structures and exploring biomes, PixARK tries to blend depth with accessibility, creating a game that appeals to both ARK veterans and younger or more casual players looking for an alternative to more demanding survival games. The gameplay begins with the usual survival tropes: gather resources, build shelter, craft tools, and keep yourself alive. What distinguishes PixARK from other survival games is its fusion of procedural generation, open-world exploration, and creature taming in a voxel environment. The world is divided into distinct biomes that shift in difficulty and style, ranging from peaceful grasslands to treacherous swamps and fiery volcanic zones. Each biome offers different challenges and unique creatures to tame, mine, or fight. The game encourages players to venture deeper into dangerous territory with better gear and tamed beasts at their side. Taming remains central to progression, and like ARK, it requires gathering resources, crafting tranquilizers or traps, and managing food types suited to each species. While the voxel art style simplifies the creatures' appearances, many of the dinos and fantasy creatures retain their recognizable forms and behaviors. Riding a voxelized T-Rex or a magical wyvern offers the same thrill as in ARK, but with a more approachable, cartoony presentation. These creatures are not only transportation and battle companions—they're vital for harvesting rare materials or protecting your base from hostile mobs. Base-building is another major pillar of PixARK's gameplay, and the voxel system allows for a high degree of creativity. Whether you’re constructing a modest hut or a sprawling fortress, the Minecraft-style block placement offers more flexibility than traditional survival titles. At the same time, the crafting system retains ARK’s complexity, including engram trees, crafting stations, and power requirements for advanced machinery. This blend of simplified visuals with deeper mechanics creates a balance that some players will appreciate, although it can also be overwhelming to new players expecting a purely casual experience. The game features both a single-player mode and online multiplayer, with shared or dedicated servers. Multiplayer adds the usual elements of cooperation and competition, allowing players to trade, ally, or wage war. However, technical stability can be hit-or-miss, with lag, server desyncs, and bugs sometimes interrupting gameplay. Solo players can enjoy the game at a more relaxed pace, but may find taming and high-tier crafting more time-consuming without help from others. Visually, PixARK is vibrant and inviting. The use of voxels might suggest a simplistic design, but the developers put a lot of effort into making each biome feel distinct, with weather effects, time-of-day lighting, and varied environmental hazards that enhance immersion. The music and ambient sounds complement the visual style, reinforcing the adventurous, light-hearted tone while maintaining tension when threats arise. That said, the game is not without its flaws. It carries over some of the clunkiness from ARK, such as a cluttered UI, occasional AI oddities, and grinding mechanics that can grow repetitive. The balance between survival challenge and accessibility is sometimes uneven—new players may feel lost early on, while more experienced survival gamers might find the pace too slow or the gameplay loops too familiar. Additionally, progression can feel gated behind tedious resource collection or overly lengthy taming processes. Despite its inconsistencies, PixARK offers a unique and engaging experience for players looking for a creative survival sandbox with creature collection at its core. It takes the raw ambition of ARK and repackages it into a more stylized, customizable format, making it easier to enjoy for those turned off by ARK’s grittier visuals or punishing mechanics. While not perfect, PixARK has its own charm and can deliver hours of satisfying exploration, building, and dinosaur-taming fun—especially when shared with friends or approached with patience. For fans of both Minecraft and ARK, this hybrid delivers enough of both worlds to be worth the journey. Rating: 8/10