Picross Touch

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Picross Touch is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Jon Gallant and was released on August 24, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

Find the hidden image in this fun and addictive logic puzzle game. All puzzles have unique solutions, ensuring 100% logically solvable puzzle grids.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,322 reviews

music11 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

The game is free and offers a large number of puzzles, including thousands of user-generated levels through the Steam Workshop.
The interface is simple and intuitive, making it easy for both beginners and experienced players to enjoy.
The puzzles are logically solvable without guessing, providing a satisfying challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.

Many puzzles are too easy, especially the original levels, which can lead to a lack of challenge for experienced players.
Some puzzles have multiple solutions, which can be frustrating as only one solution is accepted as correct.
The game lacks features like background music and advanced quality-of-life options, which could enhance the overall experience.

music
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
63%
8%
The game's music aspect has received mixed feedback, with many users noting the complete absence of in-game music, which some find disappointing. While some players appreciate the opportunity to listen to their own music while playing, others express a desire for at least a minimal background track to enhance the experience. Overall, the lack of music is seen as a notable omission, but the game is still enjoyed as a relaxing activity alongside personal soundtracks.
- “Lovely game to pass the time and listen to music to!”
- “A fun game that is great to chill out to while listening to some music or a podcast.”
- “The perfect game to chill to while you listen to music.”
- “Honestly, the worst thing about this game is that there's absolutely no music. I get it's probably for people to play their own, but it wouldn't hurt to just have one track that can be muted if you want to play your own stuff.”
- “It's picross and it's free, very bare bones (there is no music and sound effects are very minimal, almost colorless graphics) but what else to expect.”
- “The presentation is extremely simplistic and it lacks some quality of life features that would make it much better (animations, background music, etc.).”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
66%
10%
The graphics of the game are generally described as minimalistic and basic, with some users finding them visually unappealing and even headache-inducing. While a few appreciate the simple aesthetic that complements the gameplay, others criticize the lack of depth and detail, noting that the visuals can feel drab and lifeless. Overall, the graphics serve their purpose for a casual picross experience, but they may not satisfy players looking for more engaging or modern visuals.
- “A nice, easy-to-digest aesthetic that just gets right into what you want to do (play some good old-fashioned picross), and it has a ton of content!”
- “Its a really good picross game with nice graphics and really depends on the community to make it even better.”
- “+ good minimalist graphical style and lots of options.”
- “The graphics are really basic and pretty ugly and make me a bit nauseous when I look at it for over 5 minutes and give me a bad headache.”
- “The game features really lackluster 2D visuals (does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?).”
- “Additionally, the visuals are drab and lifeless, there's no music at all, the largest puzzle size is only 15x15, there's no hint systems in place for newer players, the numbers on the left and top of the puzzle don't grey out individually, and there is no timer to keep track of how long it takes you to solve a puzzle.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
14%
The gameplay is praised for its accessibility and ease of learning, with a variety of customization options and over 300 puzzles available. While some players find the mechanics straightforward, they note that the difficulty can spike unexpectedly, particularly in higher-level puzzles. Overall, the game offers a solid picross experience without intrusive mechanics, allowing players to focus on solving puzzles.
- “It is a good picross client with a lot of options to customize the gameplay experience.”
- “Over 300 puzzles to play through (57 easy/5x5, 122 medium/10x10, 187 hard/15x15), multiple color themes you can choose from and even edit, workshop/custom puzzles you can play/make, and several gameplay options (touch, manual tagging, row locking when you fill, timer).”
- “Overall a pretty solid game, and the game enables you to actually just play picross, without having to struggle with mechanics.”
- “It's really easy to learn, but the second you understand the mechanics and sort by most recent creations or most popular ones, you're faced with ones that are impossible unless you have 400 hours on this stupid game like me.”
- “The last quarter of the 'hard' level puzzles provided by the dev include some inspired level design, but the rest of the built-in levels are tediously simple, and the mechanics of clicking (which is slightly buggy) is the only thing that slows you down; don't bother unless you are a crazy completionist like me.”
- “My only complaint is it doesn't let you know when you've made a mistake, which is just a personal gameplay style thing.”
monetization
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
5%
40%
The game is praised for its exceptional monetization model, being completely free with no ads, microtransactions, or additional paid content. Players appreciate the absence of any monetization pressures, allowing for an uninterrupted gaming experience. Overall, it stands out as a rare example of a high-quality game offered without any financial barriers.
- “Thousands and thousands of puzzles for the low, low price of zero with no ads, what's not to love?”
- “It's free and with no ads on top of that.”
- “For being an absolutely free game without any microtransactions or wait times, this is a great game.”
- “Another thing about the 3DS Picross games is that even though most of them are free, they still have microtransactions.”
- “Just under 12 hours for me to complete all of the built-in puzzles, all without any nagging ads or pointless microtransactions/restrictions.”
- “Its fun, controls well, made first-hand to run on PC, and has no IAP or ads.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The game's story is described as straightforward and minimalistic, lacking elaborate cutscenes or a complex narrative. While some players appreciate the simplicity, others express a desire for a more engaging storyline, with comparisons to other games that offer richer narratives. Overall, the story aspect varies significantly among different titles, with some being praised for their charm and others criticized for their absence.
- “This game isn't very fancy with cutscenes and a thick storyline, it's simple and straight to the point.”
- “- great story line”
- “Gamers familiar with my reviews will recall that I really appreciate the story and usability features of Khimera, which is a far better game to my taste.”
- “This game isn't very fancy with cutscenes and a thick storyline; it's simple and straight to the point.”
- “The pictures are two-toned, which may be boring for some players used to the Fantasy Mosaics series, and there is no story.”
- “No annoying boss fights, no super feelsy storyline...”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when it comes to completing achievements, which often require significant time investment, such as beating 2000 puzzles. While some appreciate the game's relaxing nature and engaging puzzle design, the repetitive nature of certain levels and the grind for achievements can detract from the overall experience, especially for completionists. Despite these challenges, many still consider it a worthwhile and enjoyable title for fans of the genre.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “That being said, grinding to the last achievements was tedious as hell.”
- “The achievements are pretty grindy for this game and that is fairly annoying.”
- “The last quarter of the 'hard' level puzzles provided by the dev include some inspired level design, but the rest of the built-in levels are tediously simple and the mechanics of clicking (which is slightly buggy) is the only thing that slows you down; don't bother unless you are a crazy completionist like me.”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
28%
27%
The game boasts exceptional replayability, primarily due to its integration with the Steam Workshop, which offers thousands of user-generated puzzles alongside the base game’s selection. Players can easily wipe their save files and still find a virtually infinite array of challenges, ensuring a fresh experience each time. Overall, the combination of community content and diverse puzzle options makes for a highly replayable game.
- “There is a selection of 5x5, 10x10, and 15x15 puzzles that come packed with the vanilla game, but there are thousands upon thousands of puzzles created by the community, which virtually elevates the replay value to infinity.”
- “The integration with the Steam Workshop means that the game has pretty much infinite replayability.”
- “Easily replayable; I could wipe my save file and there's no way I'd remember how to do 95% of these.”
- “Fantastic picross game with a great tutorial for new players and nearly endless replayability thanks to the Steam Workshop.”
- “There's a workshop, which gives it more replayability than the old DS version; I haven't tried the new 3DS one though.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
11%
56%
Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with many users reporting smooth performance and no significant glitches. However, some players have experienced minor issues, particularly with freezing when accessing workshop levels or using Steam's overlay, suggesting that while the core gameplay is stable, certain features may lead to occasional disruptions.
- “It works fine, the puzzles don't feel unfair, and I've encountered no glitches.”
- “Very easy controls, lots of content, runs great, puzzles are fair and easy to navigate.”
- “I encountered no glitches or problems, everything ran smoothly, and it was aesthetically fine.”
- “All my complaints are minor; sometimes the game freezes up if you click on a workshop level with a lot of plays.”
- “Some minor glitches such as interface, functions, or workshop issues may potentially arise after updates.”
- “But it freezes at the completion of every workshop level for me.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing poor performance and sluggish controls, particularly on less powerful PCs. However, others report smooth gameplay without significant issues, suggesting that performance may vary depending on the hardware used. Overall, while the puzzles are well-received, the optimization remains a concern for many users.
- “The game runs smoothly, and I found no issues or bugs with it (apart from the aforementioned logic issues).”
- “In conclusion: the puzzles are perfectly fine, but the game performance is one grindy thing.”
- “I was very harsh against this game in my initial review, particularly for its poor performance on my otherwise solid laptop.”
- “- Poorly optimized (dragging and clicking.. one click..), clearly made for mobile.”
- “Just for comparison: I run other games on this certain PC that probably demand a higher performance and work just fine, so I can't help but suspect the programming...”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and whimsical nature, with players finding it amusingly easy and enjoying the quirky, comedic elements presented through its gameplay and visuals. The references to "funny" aspects and playful descriptions highlight a charming, comedic tone that enhances the overall experience.
- “It's the funny Jerma game.”
- “Funny blocks.”
- “Funny little square make picture good.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally rewarding, as it provides a sense of accomplishment and intelligence through solving numerous puzzles. The customization options enhance personal engagement, although some users note that the user interface could be improved. Overall, the game fosters positive feelings of achievement and satisfaction.
- “This game made me feel very smart.”