Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 52 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Difficulty: 44 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Interface: 15 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 300 sampled reviews
Based on 1k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
63% of themes are praise37% are divided0% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
52 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
What sets SquareCells apart is the way it combines elements from classic puzzles like Sudoku and Nonograms but adds its unique mechanics, such as the introduction of “empty cells” that must be deliberately marked and various clue types that require a nuanced understanding of logic to interpret correctly.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
44 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The progression throughout SquareCells is well-paced, with puzzles that start out relatively straightforward to help players familiarize themselves with the game’s rules and gradually ramp up in difficulty.
Interface
Players who bring up Interface mostly praise it.
15 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The user interface is intuitive and responsive, allowing for smooth interaction whether using a mouse or a touchscreen.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
12 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Complementing the gameplay and visuals is a soothing soundtrack that helps maintain concentration and reduces the stress that can sometimes accompany challenging puzzles.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
7 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
I want to mention that the visuals in the game are well done.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay52 reviews
Difficulty44 reviews
Interface15 reviews
Audio12 reviews
Graphics7 reviews
Divided opinion
Accessibility75% still recommend
Story75% still recommend
Linux compatibility100% still recommend
Players complain
No recurring complaints in this sample.
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$2.99
The lowest we've tracked is $0.89.
4 points recordedtoday · $2.99
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