Promotional artwork. Gameplay screenshots are on the game page.

Hi everyone! I'm sharing DronePixel, a free browser action game from Onepixelsoft, now available as a playable BETA.

You move your character with the keyboard while the mouse aims an independent drone. Hide beside trees, buildings and other objects, then relocate when that cover gets destroyed. Firing reveals your position for a few seconds, while the island's tide keeps rising and falling.

Helicopter arrivals, seven computer-controlled rivals, destructible scenery, vehicles, dropped cash and upgrades make each round a little different. This is single-player: you + 7 bots.

Play free in your browser: https://onepixelsoft.itch.io/dronepixel

Desktop controls: WASD to move, mouse + left click to aim/fire the drone, right click or Q to switch weapons, Space to jump/dive/use nearby vehicles, and Tab for the scoreboard. A computer with a keyboard and mouse is recommended.

I'd love to hear how the separate character/drone controls feel, whether hiding and exposure are clear, and what happens when the tide changes your route. Bugs and browser/device details are welcome too.

Credits: licensed LimeZu environment/character assets and CC0 audio. The promotional cover and parts of the code and text were made with AI tools. The game page includes further credits.