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PictopixVSPuppy Cross

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Pictopix

Pictopix

Quality
77Popularity
26Value
49
SteamBest price· Steam
$6.99
Buy
VS
Puppy Cross

Puppy Cross

Quality
76Popularity
39Value
88
SteamBest price· Steam
Historical low
−50% $2.49
Buy

Winner

Pictopix wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Buy on Steam
8
Pictopix
8 of 13 metrics
Puppy Cross
5 of 13 metrics
5

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.99 -
$4.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.89 -
$2.49 Wins
Sales Frequency
6 price changes Wins
3 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
96.8% positive Wins
96.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.4K Wins
275 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.4K Wins
265 -
Negative Steam Reviews
45 -
10 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
44 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
Wait for SalePictopix

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Worth ItPuppy Cross

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

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$6.99Buy
Puppy Cross

Puppy Cross

1 Store
Steam
Steam −50% $2.49Buy

Pictopix

Quality

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

97% positive (1,410 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
1,410 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.

Players up 40% in recent days
60 concurrent players: niche audience

Puppy Cross

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

96% positive (275 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
275 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price: excellent value for money right now.

$2.49: very accessible price
50% off: solid discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Players down 100% in recent days
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
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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. Puppy Cross currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:45 AM UTC

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