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PC - 2/7/2017 · ION LANDS

You play ION, a young exploration unit on a mission to secure natural resources. When you crash-land on an alien planet your ship is almost completely destroyed. Not only do you have to survive in a strange new world full of dangers, but to have even a hope of escape you must find a way to contact your home planet for help. With only your ship’s A.I. for company, you set out to explore your new home. On your journey you encounter ANI, a small, stranded service unit who identifies as female. ANI is the first to admit she’s a bit mad, but she is also a valuable resource, and it soon becomes clear that there will be no escape without her. And so, the two of you begin a journey that neither of you is prepared for, on a planet where even the laws of nature seem not to apply. A journey in which ION and ANI must face the strangest of all possible challenges if they are to have any hope of living to tell their own story.

PC / Mac - 5/20/2026 · Amanita Design

The story of Phonopolis tackles relatable, real-world themes and topics, focusing on manipulation and individualism, but still keeping the overall experience playful and light-hearted. Players will take on the role of Felix, a thoughtful young man who, along with his fellow citizens, faces the imminent threat of falling under the control of the city’s authoritarian Leader once and for all, effectively losing their humanity. Accidentally becoming the only person who consciously recognizes the threat, young Felix must try to stop the Leader from playing the Absolute tone...

Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 10/24/2023

Unleash Your Pickleball Fever! Get ready to serve, dink, and smash your way to victory in the thrilling world of Pickleball Smash. Compete across multiple venues, jump into challenging minigames, and play in competitive tournaments to become the best of the best.

PC / Mac / XONE / Switch - 8/27/2024 · TECOPARK, Gemdrops, Inc.

PICO PARK is back with all new levels! Play with 2-8 players locally or online in this co-op action-puzzle game!

Series X|S / PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 4/18/2024 · Jupiter Corporation

Logiart is a "Picture Logic Puzzle" that uses vertical and horizontal numbers as hints to complete illustrations. It has simple and easy-to-understand rules, making it accessible for anyone to play. Various assist functions are also included, allowing for a smooth gameplay experience. You can also choose to turn off the assist functions if desired.

3DS - 9/1/2016 · HAL Laboratory

Chip away at a three-dimensional block puzzle to reveal the object hidden within. Only this time, blocks can be painted with two colors of paint to mold detailed shapes. Enjoy more than 300 puzzles at the Cafe or even tap compatible amiibo figures (sold separately) to solve 10 more puzzles hiding secret Nintendo characters!

Switch - 4/30/2026 · Jupiter Corporation

Familiar characters from KONAMI games are making an appearance in the Picross S series for Nintendo Switch! More than 80 titles are included. Characters from a wide range of game genres - from sports to dating sims and beloved game series like Castlevania, Contra, and Gradius - have been turned into pixel art puzzles.

Switch - 11/27/2025 · Jupiter Corporation

Characters from retro Capcom console games are making an appearance in the Picross S series! Numerous nostalgic scenes from Capcom games, from 8-bit action and shooting games to 16-bit beat-'em-ups and fighting games are available for discovery as pixel art illustrations.

Switch - 3/26/2025 · Jupiter Corporation

The Picross S series for Nintendo Switch welcomes characters from the world of Fujiko·F·Fujio! From universally adored classics like Doraemon and Kiteretsu Encyclopedia to the more mature SF Short Stories, this collaboration features an incredible lineup of 28 works in total. Solve Picross puzzles to bring iconic characters and memorable scenes to life as charming pixel art. Enjoy solving puzzles solo or with friends and family, and immerse yourself in the nostalgia and fresh discoveries of Fujiko·F·Fujio’s timeless creations! The game features four Picross modes familiar from the Picross S series: Picross, Mega Picross, Color Picross, and Clip Picross, as well as the Extra bonus content. The number of puzzles is 150 each for Picross and Mega Picross and 5 for Clip Picross for a total of 200 piece puzzles of 40 each, 30 for Color Picross and 5 for Extra. Picross is a picture crossword puzzle game where you follow hint number to complete a picture. With simple, easy-to-follow rules, it’s a game anyone can play!

Switch - 5/30/2024 · Jupiter Corporation

A collaboration between Picross S and the Namco LEGENDARY Series! A second character editor has been added to the Nintendo Switch version of Picross S! Namco LEGENDARY Series characters are now available as Picross puzzles.

Switch - 11/27/2025 · Jupiter Corporation

Characters from SNK's arcade and NEOGEO library are coming to the Picross S series! 50 titles are included - from arcade heroes of the past to iconic NEOGEO characters whose "100 Mega Shock" impact can still be felt in the modern day.

Switch - 2/29/2024 · Jupiter Corporation

A port/remake of the 3DS's Picross e series using the engine of the Nintendo Switch's Picross S series. Notable changes include the translation of the puzzles from Picross e's Micross mode to the Picross S series' Clip Picross mode, as well as additional Picross and Color Picross puzzles unique to this release. The base game includes all 150 puzzles from the first Picross e release in both Picross and Mega Picross forms, while puzzles from the remaining Picross e games are available as individual DLC packs.

Switch - 4/27/2023 · Jupiter Corp.

The 9th Picross S Series is the definitive edition of the hit illustration puzzle game!

Series X|S / PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 6/4/2025 · Jupiter Corporation

A VTuber from hololive DEV_IS, "Juufuutei Raden" from ReGLOSS, will guide you through a museum as the curator. The entire game world, including Curator Raden and the museum, is depicted in "pixel art". The illustrations are completed by solving logic nonogram puzzles.

Switch - 10/3/2024 · Jupiter Corporation

Picross is a beloved picture crossword puzzle game where players follow hint numbers to complete a picture. Fans of The Rising of the Shield Hero and Picross enthusiasts alike will find plenty to enjoy in this collaborative offering. The Rising of the Shield Hero anime series is now available as a puzzle game! Picross and The Rising of the Shield Hero anime series are collaborating to bring fans an exciting new experience. The game features an Episode mode that allows you to relive the adventures of Naofumi, Raphtalia, Filo, and their friends while solving puzzles. In addition to the classic Picross, Mega Picross, and Color Picross from the Picross S series, the game also introduces Clip Picross and Extra modes that recreate famous scenes from the anime using large puzzles. The total number of puzzles is impressive, with 166 each for Picross and Mega Picross, four for Clip Picross, and more than 40 piece puzzles each for a total of 175 puzzles, 47 puzzles for Color Picross, and eight for Extra.

Linux / PC - 12/10/2025 · Noobzilla

Think you're good at spotting images and solving captchas? Join Doma, a curious little cat who's just started training to become a detective! Help Doma take on picture-matching challenges to prove your skills!

PC / Switch - 3/29/2023

Solve 3D block puzzles built from pixel art. Pull, push, and climb on the blocks of a PictoPull puzzle in order to reach the goal. Puzzles are simple to learn but complex to master, as puzzles get bigger, more complex, and new special tiles and mechanics are added onto them. Once you have mastered all of the 150+ PictoPull levels try creating your own in the fully featured level editor and share them via the Steam Workshop.

PC / Switch - 2/27/2024 · Score Studios

Enjoy the bucolic charm of Story of Seasons while relaxing and exercising your brain with classic Piczle Cross nonogram logic-puzzles.

Switch - 2/22/2023 · Score Studios

Piczle Lines, the most addictive logic-puzzle known to Man, is back in this all new story-driven, extras-filled, puzzleverse-exploring extravaganza!

PC / Mac - 3/11/2026 · Neon Polygons

Piece by Piece is a jigsaw puzzle platformer where each level is fragmented into jigsaw pieces. Clear each puzzle by connecting and disconnecting each piece to make your way through each of our 100 handcrafted levels. Discover new themes and mechanics along the way!