Outside the Window

A city-building puzzle game with scoring based on neighboring blocks

Liujiajun · Published by Liujiajun, Gamirror Games · Released Sep 14, 2022

Reviews: Very Positive; 87% of 55
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Dec 25, 2022
Minimum PC: HD 4000; 0.1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Outside the Window?

In this single-player, 2D city builder, you place pixel-art bricks across successive levels and areas. Selecting a group randomly determines your next five bricks, and you move to a new area when the current supply runs out.

For you if...

+you want to build without meeting score targets

Not for you if...

−you want a complex city simulation rather than block puzzles

What players say

87% of 55 reviews are positive

Players praise the relaxing atmosphere and the cityscapes they create. The recurring complaint is limited guidance, especially explanations of how scoring works. Older reviews also report bugs and crashes.

Screenshots and trailer

Outside the Window system requirements

Minimum: HD 4000, 0.1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 and above
Processor: i3
Graphics: Intel HD 4000
Memory: 4 MB RAM
Storage: 100 MB available space

Does Outside the Window have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Outside the Window run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 8
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Outside the Window use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam