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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Paint it Back

Paint it Back

Quality
77Popularity
22Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$7.99
Buy Now
VS
Pictopix

Pictopix

Quality
77Popularity
26Value
49
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈23d
$6.99
Buy Now

Winner

Pictopix wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

2
Paint it Back
2 of 11 metrics
Pictopix
9 of 11 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.99 -
$6.99 Wins
Sales Frequency
1 price changes -
5 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
97.3% positive Wins
96.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
517 -
1.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
503 -
1.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
14 Wins
45 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 -
36 Wins
Steam Recommendations
516 -
1.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
20 -
34 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2015 -
Jan 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SalePaint it Back

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Wait for SalePictopix

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Paint it Back
Pictopix

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Paint it Back

Paint it Back

1 Store
Steam
Steam$7.99Buy Now
Pictopix

Pictopix

1 Store
Steam
Steam$6.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Paint it Back

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

97% positive (517 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
517 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$7.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-43% player decline
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Pictopix

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

97% positive (1,373 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
1,373 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$6.99 — very accessible price
Historical low: $4.89 — room for better deals

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

+12% player growth
38 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsPaint it BackPictopix
Release Date
October 14, 2015
January 5, 2017
Developers
Casual Labs
Tomlab Games
Publishers
Casual Labs
Tomlab Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
20
34

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Paint it Back

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Any 3D capable card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 195 MB available space

Pictopix

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Paint it Back or Pictopix?

Pictopix won the comparison against Paint it Back based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Paint it Back worth buying over Pictopix?

Based on the metrics, Pictopix won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Pictopix currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 7, 2026, 06:28 AM UTC

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