Choose Pictopix
Choose Pictopix if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. 1,012 Steam reviews back the pick.
Pictopix vs Puppy Cross
Pictopix and Puppy Cross 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. Pictopix (2017) is 3 years older than Puppy Cross (2020). Pictopix scores higher on Steam reviews (97.3% positive) than Puppy Cross (91.7% 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 Puppy Cross
Choose Puppy Cross if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Puppy Cross launched in 2020.
Both Pictopix and Puppy Cross sit in Strategy, 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
 Pictopix |  Puppy Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.3% positive (1,012 reviews) | 91.7% positive (84 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tomlab Games | DIMANCHE CORP. |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Pictopix (2017) is 3 years older than Puppy Cross (2020).
- Pictopix scores higher on Steam reviews (97.3% positive) than Puppy Cross (91.7% positive).
- Puppy Cross is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Pictopix (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Pictopix vs Puppy Cross — FAQ
- Should I play Pictopix or Puppy Cross first?
- If you want chronology, Pictopix (2017) came out before Puppy Cross (2020). 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 Pictopix and Puppy Cross 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.