Choose SquareCells
Choose SquareCells if it's currently about 39% cheaper on the Steam Store. SquareCells launched in 2015.
SquareCells vs Pictopix
SquareCells and Pictopix both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. SquareCells (2015) is 2 years older than Pictopix (2017). Pictopix scores higher on Steam reviews (97.3% positive) than SquareCells (89.5% 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 you want a Strategy game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 97.3% positive across 1,012 reviews.
Both SquareCells and Pictopix sit in Indie and Casual on Steam, 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
 SquareCells |  Pictopix | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.89 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.5% positive (762 reviews) | 97.3% positive (1,012 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Matthew Brown | Tomlab Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- SquareCells (2015) is 2 years older than Pictopix (2017).
- Pictopix scores higher on Steam reviews (97.3% positive) than SquareCells (89.5% positive).
- SquareCells is currently ~39% cheaper on Steam than Pictopix (2.99 USD vs. 4.89 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
SquareCells vs Pictopix — FAQ
- Which is better, SquareCells or Pictopix?
- On Steam reviews Pictopix scores higher (97.3% positive) than SquareCells (89.5% 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 SquareCells or Pictopix first?
- If you want chronology, SquareCells (2015) 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 SquareCells and Pictopix similar?
- They overlap on 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.