They Bleed Pixels is an action platformer available on Nintendo Switch that immerses players in a world inspired by weird fiction and gothic horror. Players take on the role of a student at the Lafcadio Academy, battling through nightmarish levels while confronting a curse that transforms them into a clawed demonic form. The game features a mix of acrobatic platforming and strategic combat, rewarding players for stylish kills and allowing them to choose when to place checkpoints for added safety or risk-taking bonuses.

The game offers various difficulty options, including a hardcore mode and a novice mode with remixed levels. Players can utilize their environment creatively against enemies, employing tactics like kicking and stabbing to achieve high-scoring finishers. The striking art style combines low-fi pixel art with organic textures, and the game includes engaging motion comics that enhance the narrative. With features like online leaderboards and skill-based badges, They Bleed Pixels caters to both action enthusiasts and platforming speedrunners.