Underplayed Gems

Paint it Back (2015)

Paint it Back cover
Developer
Casual Labs
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual
Rating
4.9 of 5, 566 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 35 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You solve pixel art puzzles with logic, feeling meditative satisfaction as each grid piece clicks into place.

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What players say

Players enjoy Paint it Back as a solid nonogram game with a lot of puzzles and a helpful hand feature for newcomers, though many note it lacks modern quality-of-life features like dark mode or multicolor puzzles. It's a mobile port that still holds up, but players wish for more polish.

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