Pepper's Puzzles

About

"Pepper's Puzzles" is a logic game collection, featuring Picross, Nonogram, Griddlers, and Paint by Numbers. Solve over 200 puzzles in three modes: Classic, Time Trials, and Mosaic, with an in-game editor and workshop for creating and sharing levels. The game offers tutorials, adjustable hints, and a relaxing soundtrack, making it suitable for newcomers and veterans alike.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 122 reviews

music10 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Pepper's Puzzles offers a vast array of engaging puzzles, with a good mix of difficulty levels that cater to both beginners and experienced players.
The game features a smooth user interface, excellent controls, and a charming aesthetic, making it a pleasure to play.
With multiple game modes, including timed challenges and a mosaic mode, along with Steam Workshop support for user-generated content, the game provides significant replay value.

Some puzzles have small print and poor scaling, making it difficult to read the hint numbers comfortably.
The presence of a timer in the classic mode can create unnecessary pressure, detracting from the relaxing nature of puzzle-solving.
While the game has a lot of content, some players feel that the difficulty curve can be steep, especially for newcomers to the genre.

music
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
54%
11%
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as catchy, relaxing, and non-intrusive, making it suitable for long play sessions. While some players appreciate the variety and find it enhances their experience, others note that it can become repetitive over time. Additionally, the option to turn off the music is available for those who prefer to listen to their own audio.
- “The music is good and doesn't annoy on long play sessions.”
- “Soundtrack is catchy and very relaxing.”
- “The background music, albeit composed of few tracks, is catchy and non-intrusive which is lovely for a game based upon concentration.”
- “The weakest point is the music.”
- “The game uses royalty-free music tracks that I've also heard on YouTube videos.”
- “Music is relaxing but can get repetitive.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their aesthetic appeal, featuring nice visuals, effective effects, and a neat user interface. While some minor issues exist, the overall design is considered solid and visually pleasing, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- “Despite those small issues, this is a solid game with accurate puzzles, nice visuals and effects, good UI, and chill music.”
- “Design is aesthetically pleasing.”
- “Pretty nice visuals and images, neat UI.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story aspect is characterized by a motivational theme emphasizing resilience and the unpredictability of life, though it lacks a dedicated story mode. While some players appreciate the straightforward gameplay without unnecessary mechanics, they note that the clean presentation and engaging soundtrack enhance the overall experience.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Presentation: there is sadly no story mode, but the presentation is clean and charming, the soundtrack is good and lets you concentrate without getting bored.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is praised for its accessible mechanics and flexibility, allowing players to choose between challenging and easier puzzles without unnecessary distractions. Overall, it focuses on pure gaming experience, appealing to fans of the genre, though it may not resonate with those who are not fond of puzzle games.
- “The mechanics are easy to pick up and work with, and there is a lot of flexibility, so you can be challenged but also have some easier ones to flex your skills on as well.”
- “No silly story or annoying extra mechanics to try to make it its own thing, just the pure game, which is exactly what I wanted.”
- “Please note - this game has just one negative review from a person who's not into puzzle games and was just annoyed because they could not record the gameplay!”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted as clever and engaging, with funny concepts and motifs that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the lightheartedness and wit woven into the gameplay, making it a standout choice for fans of nonograms and similar puzzle games.
- “Very clever pixel art and funny concepts kept me invested and enjoying playing. Highly recommend if you love nonograms or other 'newspaper puzzle section' type games.”
- “One of the best nonogram games on Steam. I enjoy the humor in the motifs.”
- “Very enjoyable picross/nonogram game that's 'peppered' with a great sense of humor.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates excellent stability on Linux, with users reporting smooth performance and minimal issues.
- “Runs great on Linux.”