Pictopix

Buy97%

Overwhelmingly Positive · 2k player reviews · Medium confidence

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

Steam Deck Playable
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux

Tomlab Games · Logic · Jan 5, 2017

Player review score
97%
Overwhelmingly Positive
Price
$6.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
34
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
13
Full audio0 of 13
Subtitles13 of 13

Should I buy Pictopix?

Buy it if you like
  • Difficulty: 37 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 21 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Interface: 11 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Steam Deck: 16 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 2k 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
40% of themes are praise50% are divided10% are complaints
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
37 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The game includes a robust selection of puzzles across various difficulty levels, starting with small, simple grids that help new players learn the mechanics before gradually escalating to more complex and intricate challenges.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
21 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Developed by Tomlab Games, this indie title doesn’t attempt to revolutionize the genre but instead focuses on executing its core mechanics with elegance and care.
Interface
Players who bring up Interface mostly praise it.
11 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The interface is clean and unobtrusive, with smooth controls that allow for both mouse and keyboard input, as well as thoughtful features like an undo button and optional hints that make the experience more approachable without compromising the challenge.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
9 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Additionally, the calm and unobtrusive music, along with soft sound effects, enhance the meditative quality of the gameplay.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Difficulty37 reviews
Gameplay21 reviews
Interface11 reviews
Audio9 reviews
Divided opinion
Linux compatibility
100% still recommend
Graphics
100% still recommend
Controls
100% still recommend
Bugs
100% still recommend
Accessibility
100% still recommend
Players complain
Steam Deck
100% still recommend

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Adjustable Difficulty
  • Camera Comfort
  • Color Alternatives
  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Family Sharing
  • Includes level editor
  • Keyboard Only Option
  • Mouse Only Option

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
$6.99

The lowest we've tracked is $4.89.

4 points recordedtoday · $6.99

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