Choose Ichi
Choose Ichi if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ichi launched in 2014.
Ichi vs Pictopix
Ichi and Pictopix both land in Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Ichi (2014) is 3 years older than Pictopix (2017). Pictopix scores higher on Steam reviews (97.3% positive) than Ichi (79.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Pictopix
Choose Pictopix if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 97.3% positive across 1,012 reviews.
Both Ichi and Pictopix sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Ichi |  Pictopix | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2017 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.3% positive (179 reviews) | 97.3% positive (1,012 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Stolen Couch Games | Tomlab Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Ichi (2014) is 3 years older than Pictopix (2017).
- Pictopix scores higher on Steam reviews (97.3% positive) than Ichi (79.3% positive).
- Ichi is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Pictopix (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Pictopix is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Ichi has no Deck rating yet.
Ichi vs Pictopix — FAQ
- Which is better, Ichi or Pictopix?
- On Steam reviews Pictopix scores higher (97.3% positive) than Ichi (79.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Pictopix is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Ichi or Pictopix first?
- If you want chronology, Ichi (2014) came out before Pictopix (2017). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Ichi and Pictopix similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.