Over three hundred dedicated solvers have pushed past the twenty-five-hour mark, completely absorbed in the grid-filling loop. Backed by 97 percent positive ratings across 1,518 total reviews and sustained in the post-launch phase by 442 sampled opinions, this is a puzzle marathon with virtually no brakes.
What it's about: Pictopix est un jeu de réflexion dans lequel vous utilisez la logique pour colorer les cases d'une grille dans le but de révéler des images.
In-game
« Un jeu de Picross comme on les aime, l'ergonomie est bonne, les puzzles variés, des heures d'amusement en perspective, d'autant plus avec l'arrivée du workshop :) »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2017 · 436 h played« relax and use your brain at the same time... »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2022 · 18 h played« Fan de Picross : ce jeu est pour vous ! »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2017 · 73 h played« trop fun ce jeu avec la compagnie de quelqu'un qui a le covid dans les oreilles, je valide ! »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2022 · 3 h played« Excellent petit jeu de Picross qui fait tout pour être complet, reposant et élégant avec différents modes de jeu, une grande quantité de puzzle et le Steam Workshop intégré donnant une durée de vie colossale. »👍 anonymous review · May 2018 · 88 h played
« I love picross, but this game basically punishes you for using basic QOL features via the ranking system. I just can't recommend this when there are other picross games out there that *don't* punish you like that. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 0 h played« I seem to have hit a 10x10 puzzle which can not be solved using only logic. »👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 5 h played« HOW THE FUCK DO YOU EVEN PLAY THIS DAMN GAME »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 4 h played« C'est mon premier picross , il est très satisfaisant avec une évolution de la difficulté plutôt bien dosé. Il est simple, pas de fioritures, il est riche en différents tableaux, vaut largement son prix. »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2021 · 9 h played« Would I recomend this game? Well... For sure, I'm having a lot of fun! But... God! What an addictive, time consuming game! Anyway, if you like sudoku-like things, you should have plenty of fun trying Pictopix. »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2025 · 117 h played
In players' words
« Un jeu de Picross comme on les aime, l'ergonomie est bonne, les puzzles variés, des heures d'amusement en perspective, d'autant plus avec l'arrivée du workshop :) »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2017 · 436 h played« I love picross, but this game basically punishes you for using basic QOL features via the ranking system. I just can't recommend this when there are other picross games out there that *don't* punish you like that. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 0 h played« relax and use your brain at the same time... »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2022 · 18 h played« I seem to have hit a 10x10 puzzle which can not be solved using only logic. »👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 5 h played« Fan de Picross : ce jeu est pour vous ! »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2017 · 73 h played« HOW THE FUCK DO YOU EVEN PLAY THIS DAMN GAME »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 4 h played« trop fun ce jeu avec la compagnie de quelqu'un qui a le covid dans les oreilles, je valide ! »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2022 · 3 h played« C'est mon premier picross , il est très satisfaisant avec une évolution de la difficulté plutôt bien dosé. Il est simple, pas de fioritures, il est riche en différents tableaux, vaut largement son prix. »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2021 · 9 h played« Excellent petit jeu de Picross qui fait tout pour être complet, reposant et élégant avec différents modes de jeu, une grande quantité de puzzle et le Steam Workshop intégré donnant une durée de vie colossale. »👍 anonymous review · May 2018 · 88 h played« Would I recomend this game? Well... For sure, I'm having a lot of fun! But... God! What an addictive, time consuming game! Anyway, if you like sudoku-like things, you should have plenty of fun trying Pictopix. »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2025 · 117 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
92 % pos · n=167
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=64
Interface / UX
56 % pos · n=27
Value for money
95 % pos · n=19
Audio / music
71 % pos · n=14
Graphics / art
75 % pos · n=8
Stability / bugs
50 % pos · n=8
Performance
100 % pos · n=4
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
167
153
8
6
Content / longevity
64
64
0
0
Interface / UX
27
15
3
9
Value for money
19
18
0
1
Audio / music
14
10
3
1
Graphics / art
8
6
0
2
Stability / bugs
8
4
1
3
Performance
4
4
0
0
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 61 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.8 h.
<2h
17 % (n=6)
2-10h
92 % (n=61)
10-25h
98 % (n=59)
>25h
99 % (n=316)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
4,8 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 34 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 17,3 % of players.
Core puzzle gameplay hooks solvers deeply: 153 positive mentions out of 167 regarding gameplay.
Massive volume of levels keeps enthusiasts engaged: 64 positive mentions out of 64 dedicated to content.
Exceptional value for money: 18 positive mentions out of 19 concerning the price.
Long-term commitment is the norm, with 316 players logging over 25 hours at a 99 percent positive rate.
Weaknesses
User interface friction causes occasional frustration: 15 positive mentions versus 9 negative and 3 mixed out of 27.
Minor technical hiccups surface rarely: 4 positive mentions against 3 negative and 1 mixed out of 8 bug-related comments.
Who is it for?
Dedicated logic puzzle fans and Nonogram enthusiasts looking for an endless, relaxing grid-filling experience.
Is Pictopix worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 97% of 1,518 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Core puzzle gameplay hooks solvers deeply. Current price: 4,89€ (30% off).
Verdict
Pictopix delivers an exceptionally polished and absorbing nonogram challenge that keeps players hooked for dozens of hours. Despite minor interface quirks, its sheer depth and relaxing atmosphere make it an essential purchase for genre fans.
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