Rebuild, Upgrade, Survive — Jupiter Junkworks Announced for Steam

Melbourne, Australia - June 8, 2025 | Announced in the Frosty Games Fest, Melbourne-based studio Pixel Drake has announced their upcoming arcade sci-fi puzzle game Jupiter Junkworks is launching on PC (via Steam) in 2026, with an Early Access launch slated for late 2025. A demo is also available to download now in time for Steam Next Fest.

In Jupiter Junkworks, complete contracts to earn resources, rebuild a run-down spaceship junkyard, and unlock upgrades. Dive into a sci-fi narrative campaign where an unlikely trio of travelers from far corners of the solar system must learn to work together. But unknown to them, something awaits beyond the vault.

Set in a high-tech future among Jupiter’s moons, the story follows Ryla, Grant, and Jun—a misfit trio from vastly different corners of the solar system. After an unexpected twist of fate leaves them broke and stuck with a run-down spaceship salvage yard, they’ll have to work through their differences and pool their skills to turn Jupiter Junkworks into something worth fighting for. 

"Jupiter Junkworks is our debut title and we're extremely excited to share what we've been working on with everyone," shared Pixel Drake founder Will Deragon. "This demo release marks the first time the full team's work will be in-game and it is amazing to see how each member's unique style and flair have come together. For many of the team, this is their first time working on a game professionally, so it is quite surreal to see it now being available on Steam. We're incredibly proud of how far we've come and can't wait to continue building our final vision and sharing the trio's story with the world. And none of this could've happened without the support of Screen Australia, who we are deeply grateful to."

Jupiter Junkworks is launching in 2026 on PC (via Steam), with an Early Access launch slated for later this year, and a demo available to download now on Steam. For future updates, you can follow Pixel Drake on X @pixel_drake and Bluesky. 

Set in a high-tech future among Jupiter’s moons, the story follows Ryla, Grant, and Jun—a misfit trio from vastly different corners of the solar system. After an unexpected twist of fate leaves them broke and stuck with a run-down spaceship salvage yard, they’ll have to work through their differences and pool their skills to turn Jupiter Junkworks into something worth fighting for.

As you progress, you’ll uncover secrets about their pasts, their motivations, and maybe even why the junkyard’s last owner vanished without a trace.

Fast, strategic, and satisfyingly crunchy—Jupiter Junkworks brings classic arcade puzzle vibes with a fresh sci-fi twist. Complete contracts to earn resources and unlock upgrades in both gameplay and story.

Slamming blocks is at the heart of Jupiter Junkworks’ arcade puzzle action. Every slam lets you shear off parts of existing blocks or compress gaps beneath them—essential techniques you’ll need to master to succeed. It’s also how you recharge your power-ups, so keep slamming and keep the momentum going!

Match colored bits to collect valuable resources and trigger block tumbles! In many challenges, collecting these bits is your primary objective—often more important than simply clearing rows. They also carry over into the campaign, so going above and beyond your contract goals means extra resources to invest in upgrades and progress.

Strategic placement and timing are key, as building massive rows and chaining combos together will earn you greater rewards and help you complete contracts faster. But there’s a twist: every crushed row fuels your heat meter, gradually ramping up the pace and intensity. As your heat rises, so does the speed of incoming blocks, pushing your reflexes and decision-making to the limit.

Unlock a growing arsenal of tools designed to obliterate blocks and boost your strategy. One of the first at your disposal is the Rail Driver which compresses everything in a block-wide column, clearing space and setting up massive plays. Each powerup can be used to create a unique loadout tailored to your playstyle, whether you prefer calculated combos, brute force, or chaos-fueled improvisation.

Join Ryla, Grant, and Jun as they band together to make the most of their unexpected new life at Jupiter Junkworks. Hailing from wildly different corners of the solar system—a Mars orbital workyard, Earth’s sprawling megacities, and a commercial pilot training fleet—they’ll need to overcome their differences to have any hope of success.

As your team grows closer, so does the mystery behind Jupiter Junkworks. What really happened to the last owner? And what will you do when you finally uncover the truth?

About Pixel Drake
Pixel Drake is an indie game development studio mostly based in Victoria, Australia. Jupiter Junkworks is set to be their debut commercial project and brings together amazing work from talented individuals from all across Australia.

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