Voxelgram

About

Voxelgram is a single-player puzzle game that offers around 59 hours of playtime. It is a 3D variation of nonograms/picross, where you sculpture models by following logical hints with no guessing involved. The game includes 196 puzzles, 20 dioramas, automatic saves, optional error detection, and procedural puzzles, providing a relaxing and engaging experience for players.

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Play Modes

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

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 313 reviews

music11 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

Voxelgram offers a satisfying 3D twist on the classic Picross/nonogram formula, allowing players to sculpt objects by removing blocks based on logical clues.
The game features a wealth of content, including 250 base puzzles and hundreds of user-created puzzles through Steam Workshop, ensuring endless gameplay.
The controls are intuitive and user-friendly, making it easy to navigate and solve puzzles, while the diorama presentation adds a charming visual element.

The tutorial is poorly designed and fails to adequately explain key mechanics, leading to confusion for new players unfamiliar with the genre.
Some players have reported inconsistent difficulty levels, with certain puzzles being overly simplistic while others can be frustratingly complex.
The music and sound effects can become repetitive and annoying over extended play sessions, detracting from the overall experience.

music
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
56%
14%
The music in the game is generally well-received for its soothing and melancholic qualities, though many players find it repetitive due to the limited number of tracks. While some appreciate the dramatic and contemplative nature of the soundtrack, others feel it can become grating or overly somber, leading them to mute it in favor of their own music. Overall, while the music enhances the experience for some, its lack of variety is a common point of criticism.
- “The music in the game is also really good - there are only a handful of tracks, but I found them very soothing and quite enjoyed listening to them.”
- “Very charming and great music.”
- “While the music is fantastic, a longer playlist is needed.”
- “If I have anything to complain about, it's that the music becomes unbearable pretty quickly.”
- “My only real complaint is the OST which includes a whopping 1 song; it is not a bad song per se, but it can get repetitive if you play it for too long.”
- “The music is so far beyond melancholic to me that I ended up muting it completely and listening to other music instead; I had to or else I'd just find myself thinking of depressing things about the world thanks to the vibe I was getting from the music.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
59%
18%
The gameplay is highly praised for its smooth mechanics and engaging puzzle-solving experience, particularly for fans of picross and picross 3D. While the presentation is minimal and the tutorial could use improvement, the game offers a substantial amount of content with 256 levels and an unlimited mode, making it a worthwhile purchase for puzzle enthusiasts. Overall, the gameplay is described as meditative and solid, though not particularly challenging.
- “Presentation is a little bare-bones—simple backgrounds, one music track—but the gameplay is pitch-perfect and stands on its own.”
- “Honestly a steal for the price, definitely recommend to any picross fans or those who've been missing the gameplay of picross 3D on the DS.”
- “It doesn't have all the bells and whistles of picross 3D from the 3DS, but it has plenty of gameplay for $10.”
- “The gameplay is meditative, but not particularly challenging.”
- “A little lacking in a tutorial, but once you figure out the mechanics and goal (through some trial and error), it's pretty engrossing.”
- “I hope the devs revamp the tutorial a bit, but otherwise it has a lot of content and solid gameplay.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The game's graphics are characterized by charming, colorful voxel visuals that create a relaxing atmosphere, making it accessible for casual play. While the pixel art style may require some tolerance for its chunky appearance, the clear and simple design effectively supports the puzzle gameplay. Overall, players appreciate the aesthetic appeal and the game's performance, even on lower-end systems.
- “With relaxing vibes and cute visuals, the game is easy to open and play for a bit, though you'll likely find yourself awake far later than you ought to be if you're playing before bed.”
- “Controls are excellent, graphics are clear and perfectly tailored for a puzzle game.”
- “You need a large tolerance for chunky pixel graphics, as the voxel graphics are relatively small rectangular solids.”
- “Since everything is made from colored cubes, all the objects have a simplified charm and a clean aesthetic to them.”
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grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that while the game offers breaks between challenging puzzles, some players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly when puzzles require extensive investigation of complex 3D shapes. Overall, the experience can feel either too easy or frustratingly laborious, making it less appealing for those seeking a more dynamic challenge.
- “If you find these types of puzzles boring or tedious, it's not a great achievement hunter game.”
- “I bought this to challenge myself in a genre I usually avoid (puzzles), but once I got the hang of it, it was most often too easy or annoyingly tedious - not difficult, but requiring minute investigation of awkward 3D shapes to find enough information to progress.”
- “The big puzzles take quite a bit of time and can get tedious, but that's pretty normal for the genre.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Overall, the game demonstrates solid stability, running well even on low-end systems without crashes. However, some users report occasional freezing that can result in lost progress, and the tutorial is deemed ineffective. Despite these issues, the game remains highly enjoyable for nonogram enthusiasts.
- “Runs great, the community workshop is wonderful and provides plenty of incentives to return even after achieving everything.”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance with minimal bugs, making for a stable and enjoyable experience.”
- “I appreciate how consistently the game runs; it rarely crashes and the updates have only improved its stability.”
- “The tutorial is useless, and once in a while, the game freezes, causing you to lose all the progress you've made on a given puzzle.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced multiple instances of lag and instability, which detracted from the overall enjoyment.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight that the inclusion of the Steam Workshop significantly enhances the game's replayability, ensuring that they feel they are getting good value for their investment. Overall, the game is considered highly replayable.
- “The Steam Workshop significantly enhances the replayability of the game.”
- “I'm sure I'll be getting my money's worth; it's definitely replayable.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story and writing of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players praising its depth and character development, while others find it lacking in coherence and engagement. Overall, the narrative is seen as a significant aspect that can enhance or detract from the overall experience, depending on individual preferences.