Daisuke "Pixel" Amaya is a Japanese video game designer and programmer best known for creating the popular indie game Cave Story. Released in 2004, Cave Story is a platform-adventure game that gained acclaim for its engaging gameplay, story, and pixel art style. Amaya developed the game over five years, showcasing his skills as a solo developer. In addition to Cave Story, Amaya has worked on various other projects, including Kero Blaster, a side-scrolling action game released in 2014. His contributions to the indie gaming scene have inspired many aspiring developers and highlighted the potential of small-scale game production.