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PictopixVSPuppy Cross

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

Pictopix

Pictopix

Quality
77Popularity
26Value
83
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈29d
-30% $4.89
Buy Now
VS
Puppy Cross

Puppy Cross

Quality
76Popularity
39Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$4.99
Buy Now

Winner

Pictopix wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

8
Pictopix
8 of 12 metrics
Puppy Cross
4 of 12 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.89 Wins
$4.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$2.49 Wins
Best Current Discount
-30% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
4 price changes -
5 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
96.7% positive
96.7% positive
Total Steam Reviews
1.4K Wins
272 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.3K Wins
263 -
Negative Steam Reviews
45 -
9 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
35 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
1.4K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
34 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2017 -
Feb 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybePictopix

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybePuppy Cross

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Pictopix
Puppy Cross

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

Pictopix

Pictopix

1 Store
Steam
Steam -30% $4.89Buy Now
Puppy Cross

Puppy Cross

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

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

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$4.89 — very accessible price
30% off — modest discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Strong +26% player growth
29 concurrent players — niche audience

Puppy Cross

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

97% positive (272 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
272 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$4.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsPictopixPuppy Cross
Release Date
January 5, 2017
February 11, 2020
Developers
Tomlab Games
DIMANCHE CORP.
Publishers
Tomlab Games
DIMANCHE CORP.
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
34

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Pictopix or Puppy Cross?

Pictopix won the comparison against Puppy Cross 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 Pictopix worth buying over Puppy Cross?

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 3, 2026, 11:56 PM UTC

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