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A pixel-packed adventure by a kid and his dad.

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A 2D pixel platformer drawn by a six-year-old and built with his dad. Out now on Steam.
The story

It started with a sketchbook.

One day, Logan approached his dad with an idea. He wanted to create his own game.

As an avid fan of Super Mario, Yoshi’s Island and other titles, the young gamer wanted to develop his OWN adventure. So, he ran to his sketchbook to jot down his ideas and concepts.

His dad JUMPED at the idea and got to work! Together, they transformed Logan’s imagination into a captivating digital world, where players can explore, fight, and embark on an unforgettable journey.

1
The idea
“A pigeon was sleeping but his whole family got captured, and he went on a mission to save them.”
2
Homework
Classics, sketches and work.
3
The cast
Pigeon, Bob, Meg, Mom & Dad and more, inspired by Logan.
4
Logan at work
Creating enemies, their attributes and naming fun characters.
5
The bad guys
Big Bug, Rocky Ronster and friends, drawn before they had names. Or backstories.
6
The cast comes to life
Logan’s sketches, redrawn in color and ready to become pixels.
The game

Seven worlds.Eight bosses.One flightless pigeon.

A pixel-rich platformer born from a six-year-old’s imagination. Skill-based gameplay that is fun for kids and rewarding for seasoned platformer fans: precision controls, awesome power-ups, fierce boss fights and an epic storyline.

Story

Save Mom & Dad!

Meet Archie, a brave flightless pigeon from Pepper Pines. One night while he was sleeping, his whole family was captured by Crazy Guy, a goo-mutated villain with big plans. Now Archie is on a mission to save his mom and dad.

Wall-jump, dash and battle through seven dreamy worlds inspired by Logan’s original drawings. Unlock quirky gadgets, power up with the Harvest Pulse System, and uncover heartfelt story beats and laugh-out-loud boss fights along the way.

Archie’s parents held captive by Crazy Guy Archie looking out over Pepper Pines at night
Characters

Meet the crew

Archie Airborne
Archie Airborne
The hero. Cannot fly.
Big Bob
Big Bob
The muscle. Also the snacks.
Meg
Meg
The heart. And the brains.
World

Explore seven whimsical worlds

Every world started as a page in Logan’s sketchbook. From grassy fields to a high-tech alien lair, each one brings new enemies, new tools and new ways to jump.

The world map of Pigeon’s Mission
1
Hill Hopping
Your cozy intro to the adventure.
2
Dusty Dunes
Enemy waves and desert wind puzzles.
3
Rocky Road
Heavy combat and hidden smash paths.
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And four more!
Bosses

Eight bosses with backstories

Every boss has a backstory, a twist and a kid-style flair. Ray the Rat, Big Bug, Rocky Ronster, Whirlpool Wave, The Magnificent Marvo, Flam, Crazy Guy, and one more we are keeping secret.

Big Bug
Big Bug
Digs, rolls, drops from above
Rocky Ronster
Rocky Ronster
Fire punches and rising lava
The Magnificent Marvo
The Magnificent Marvo
A magic squirrel with illusions
Press

Everything you need to write about us

Quick facts, press kit, release, screenshots and badges. Grab what you need. For interviews or review keys, email us and a human (probably John) will write back.

Quick facts
Title
Pigeon’s Mission
Developer
Glowing Cheetah Studios, Miami, FL
Genre
2D pixel platformer, action adventure
Platforms
Windows and macOS on Steam. iOS and Android coming soon.
Release
December 18, 2025
Price
$9.99
Engine
GameMaker Studio 2
Kickstarter
$23,149 from 258 backers. Project We Love.
Coverage
GameMaker feature. GDoC Expo 2024 and 2025. OTK Games Expo 2025 Chat Choice Award.
Press kitLogos, art, screenshots, GIFs (Google Drive) Press releaseLaunch announcement (Google Doc) Watch the trailerYouTube Steam pageBuy, wishlist, review
Screenshots, character cutouts, logos and GIFs are free to use in coverage of Pigeon’s Mission. High-resolution files available on request.
Badges and accolades
People seem to like it.
Kickstarter Project We Love Gamm! Dev 2024 GDoC Expo 2024 Selection OTK Games Expo 2025 Chat Choice Award GDoC Expo 2025 Selection
Featured
Watch the feature.

Logan and John talk sketchbooks, pixels and building a game as a family.

Logan working on Pigeon’s Mission Watch full feature
Contact
Say hello!
Press, partnerships, or a kid who wants to show us a drawing. All three welcome.
hello@glowingcheetah.com

Save Mom & Dad!

Archie cannot fly. He is going anyway. Grab Pigeon’s Mission on Steam and help a very determined pigeon get his family back.

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