How long is Proverbs?

Players who enjoy it spent a median of 25 h; those who don't, 8.3 h.

How much does Proverbs cost?

Proverbs is currently 2,19€ (75% off) on Steam.

Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : 2.0GHZ Dual Core Processor Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel Graphics 4400 or better Espace disque : 300 MB d'espace disque disponible

Proverbs

Niche cult favorite

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Released November 7, 2024

Casual

sample: 424 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)

93/100

Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 97 % · 1,782 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)

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A puzzle game that feels like a tranquil escape, Proverbs has players painting their way through proverbs with brushstrokes of logic. Over 90% of post-launch reviews glow with praise, even as most admit it’s short but soothing.

In-game

« Calme et hypnotisant, ce mélange de Picross et de Démineur occupe parfaitement le cerveau et pose sur les lèvres des joueurs et des joueuses un sourire fasciné. Bravo. »

👍 anonymous review · 13 h played

« mon 1er jeu mosaique, j'aime vraiment beaucoup et je trouve ca rigolo d'avoir des proverbes dans d'autres langues »

👍 anonymous review · 19 h played

« Un puzzle à la Picross sympathique pour s'occuper les mains en écoutant autre chose mais qui n'a tout de même pas le charme des vrais Picross. »

👍 anonymous review · 24 h played

« Un démineur géant sur lequel je me penche 15mn de temps en temps. Un jour je l'aurai terminé. »

👍 anonymous review · 35 h played

« Un démineur très sympathique et où tu ne peux pas rester bloquer. J'ai passé un bon moment. »

👍 anonymous review · 34 h played

« Loved this game, really messed with my brain sometimes and made me discover / learn about proverbs that I rarely heard while being a fun game to spend time in ! »

👍 anonymous review · 34 h played

« 2/10 very basic puzzle and your gonna do that same thing 5000+ more times, no thanks im good solved 3 chunks and im out »

👎 anonymous review · 0 h played

« Nice puzzle game with simple logic. Does not require multi-step deduction. If you get stuck its just a single number somewhere you're not noticing. Lasts WAY too long. Fun for about 15 hours. Takes around 30 to complete (100%). »

👎 anonymous review · 29 h played

« There is no challenge. It's a coloring game not a puzzle. (Also the colors change when you finish a puzzle area, so you are not even coloring.) »

👎 anonymous review · 1 h played

« not for me. more of a chill cleaning game than a puzzle game. only requires first grade math and first grade observational skills »

👎 anonymous review · 8 h played

« i thought there was a story or any kind of developing mechanics, but no, its just one big minesweeper. why solve it? »

👎 anonymous review · 1 h played

« Un jeu addictif et très détente. Quel plaisir de découvrir les petits détails de ce grand tableau. »

👍 anonymous review · 23 h played

In players' words

« Calme et hypnotisant, ce mélange de Picross et de Démineur occupe parfaitement le cerveau et pose sur les lèvres des joueurs et des joueuses un sourire fasciné. Bravo. »

👍 anonymous review · 13 h played

« 2/10 very basic puzzle and your gonna do that same thing 5000+ more times, no thanks im good solved 3 chunks and im out »

👎 anonymous review · 0 h played

« mon 1er jeu mosaique, j'aime vraiment beaucoup et je trouve ca rigolo d'avoir des proverbes dans d'autres langues »

👍 anonymous review · 19 h played

👎 anonymous review · 29 h played

« Un puzzle à la Picross sympathique pour s'occuper les mains en écoutant autre chose mais qui n'a tout de même pas le charme des vrais Picross. »

👍 anonymous review · 24 h played

« There is no challenge. It's a coloring game not a puzzle. (Also the colors change when you finish a puzzle area, so you are not even coloring.) »

👎 anonymous review · 1 h played

« Un démineur géant sur lequel je me penche 15mn de temps en temps. Un jour je l'aurai terminé. »

👍 anonymous review · 35 h played

« not for me. more of a chill cleaning game than a puzzle game. only requires first grade math and first grade observational skills »

👎 anonymous review · 8 h played

« Un démineur très sympathique et où tu ne peux pas rester bloquer. J'ai passé un bon moment. »

👍 anonymous review · 34 h played

« i thought there was a story or any kind of developing mechanics, but no, its just one big minesweeper. why solve it? »

👎 anonymous review · 1 h played

« Loved this game, really messed with my brain sometimes and made me discover / learn about proverbs that I rarely heard while being a fun game to spend time in ! »

👍 anonymous review · 34 h played

« Un jeu addictif et très détente. Quel plaisir de découvrir les petits détails de ce grand tableau. »

👍 anonymous review · 23 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative

Gameplay

86 % pos · n=174

Audio / music

89 % pos · n=27

Content / longevity

76 % pos · n=25

Story / writing

83 % pos · n=23

Graphics / art

100 % pos · n=14

Interface / UX

57 % pos · n=14

Value for money

82 % pos · n=11

Performance

33 % pos · n=6

Stability / bugs

50 % pos · n=2

Multiplayer

50 % pos · n=2

Detailed data (table)

Aspect	Mentions	Positive	Mixed	Negative
Gameplay	174	149	8	17
Audio / music	27	24	0	3
Content / longevity	25	19	2	4
Story / writing	23	19	0	4
Graphics / art	14	14	0	0
Interface / UX	14	8	0	6
Value for money	11	9	0	2
Performance	6	2	0	4
Stability / bugs	2	1	0	1
Multiplayer	2	1	0	1

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 25 h on median; those who dislike it: 8.3 h.

<2h

42 % (n=12)

2-10h

83 % (n=47)

10-25h

96 % (n=164)

>25h

97 % (n=201)

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")

41,6 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 94 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 59,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

Puzzles praised as addictive yet relaxing: 149 positive mentions out of 174 for gameplay
The soundtrack earns near-universal acclaim: 24 positive mentions out of 27 for audio
Visuals stand out as crisp and calming: 14 positive mentions out of 14 for graphics

Weaknesses

Performance hiccups surface rarely but sting: 4 negative mentions out of 6 for performance
A handful critique the UI for minor friction: 6 negative mentions out of 14 for UI
Short runtime divides the crowd: only 42% positivity for players under 2 hours

Who is it for?

Casual players craving a serene puzzle challenge will find solace here, especially those who enjoy Minesweeper or Picross-style mechanics. Its zen pacing rewards patience, not speed.

Is Proverbs worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 97% of 1,782 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Puzzles praised as addictive yet relaxing. Current price: 2,19€ (75% off).

Verdict

Proverbs isn’t built for marathon sessions, but its meditative puzzles and soothing art make it a standout for short, satisfying bursts. Just temper expectations if you’re after replayability or multiplayer depth.

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