Pixel Artist

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Pixel Artist

Potion Junkies (PC); Mindscape (Nintendo Switch)

Windows; macOS; Linux (Steam) ; Nintendo Switch (eShop)Paid (one-time purchase)

Health Score

GOOD

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About This Game

Pixel Artist is a relaxing paint-by-number / pixel-painting game where players fill preset pixel canvases using brushes, magic fill and simple tools. The tone is calm and family-friendly, with optional local cooperative play for up to four players on Switch. Gameplay focuses on completing preset images at the player's pace rather than competitive or online interaction. citeturn2search0turn5search3

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

1/5

Creativity

2/5

Pro-Social

3/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

0/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

0/5

Social Risk

0/5

Content Intensity

0/5

Negatives

•Limited creative freedom (preset paint-by-number canvases rather than open drawing)
•content/asset counts vary between platforms (Steam lists 48 paintings
•Switch lists 100+ canvases)
•which may affect replay value. citeturn2search0turn5search3

Positives

•Relaxing
•non-violent paint-by-number gameplay suitable for young children
•supports local cooperative play (up to 4) on Switch
•one-time purchase with no aggressive microtransactions. citeturn5search3turn2search0

Gameplay Videos

Noob vs Pro Pixel Art in Aseprite | Coloring Challenge 🎨 #Aseprite #PixelArt #NoobVsPro

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Official Ratings

ESRB

None / No mature descriptors listed (Everyone).

No in-game purchases; no online multiplayer (local co-op only); cloud save supported on Switch.

PEGI

General audiences / suitable for very young children (PEGI 3 on Nintendo eShop EU). citeturn5search3turn4search0

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Good with supervision — controller or touchscreen assistance recommended; very low content intensity and family-friendly mechanics, but an adult should assist with controls. citeturn5search3

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Recommended — children can complete paint-by-number canvases independently; encourages fine motor skills and color recognition; boosters/tools are simple to use. citeturn5search3

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Recommended — relaxing creative activity; best for kids who enjoy low-pressure art/puzzle play. May feel repetitive for those wanting full creative freedom. citeturn2search0turn5search3

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Okay — suitable but limited depth for older teens seeking complex creation tools; fine for relaxing or cooperative local play. citeturn2search0

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Okay — safe and non-offensive, but likely too simple for most older teens seeking advanced creative or social features. citeturn2search0