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PictoQuest

Nonogram puzzles with enemy attacks and shop-bought magic items

NanoPiko · Published by PID Games · Released Feb 4, 2020

CasualIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
82% of 618
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Playing now
5
right now
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update
Unknown
no patch notes found

What is PictoQuest?

PictoQuest is a single-player puzzle game in which you solve picture grids using number clues along their edges. You move across a world map, face enemies and bosses, and spend gold on items that help with puzzles, all to help two young heroes recover Pictoria’s paintings.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy nonograms with a light fantasy quest
  • +you like having items to help solve puzzles

Not for you if...

  • you want untimed, low-pressure picture puzzles
  • you expect substantial RPG mechanics or character progression

What players say

82% of 618 reviews are positive

Players praise the puzzle variety, art, and light adventure framing. Their most common complaint is that enemy attack timers and penalties for mistakes make solving grids feel rushed; some also find the RPG elements too thin.

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PictoQuest

PictoQuest system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows 7 SP1+ / Windows 8 / Windows 10
Processor
2 Ghz Dual Core or better with SSE2 support
Graphics
Graphics card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities
Memory
500 MB RAM
DirectX
Version 10

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
26
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Verified

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese.

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