Squeakross: Home Squeak Home

Last updated: 2025-06-08
  • Excellent entry point for Picross newcomers.
  • Rewarding puzzle-solving and customization loop.
  • Extensive, charming rodent customization options.
  • Logic-based puzzles eliminate random guessing.
  • Cute, cozy, and relaxing game atmosphere.
  • Unclear puzzle results and lacking controls.
Squeakross: Home Squeak Home header
Reviews
(sample size)
63
Helpful reviews
71%
Unhelpful reviews
27%
Protest reviews
2%
Positive points
147
Negative points
8
Gameplay points
20
Perf. points
1
Rec. points
23
Misc points
4
Point
Excellent Picross entry point
Description
The game is beginner-friendly, with in-depth tutorials, adjustable difficulty, and helpful features that ease players into the Nonogram system. Quality of life features enhance the puzzle-solving experience, making it accessible for newcomers while still offering depth for experienced players.
Importance
93%
Rewarding puzzle/customization loop
Description
The core gameplay loop involves completing plentiful and well-designed puzzles to unlock customization options for a virtual home and rodent characters. This combination of puzzle-solving and customization provides a rewarding and engaging experience, with the house decoration adding a charming element.
Importance
87%
Extensive rodent customization options
Description
The game features extensive and adorable rodent customization options, including dressing them up and influencing their personalities. This, combined with the home decoration aspect, adds a unique and enjoyable layer to the Picross gameplay, with many players expressing their love for the rats.
Importance
75%
Logic-based puzzles, no guessing
Description
The puzzles are designed to be solved using logic, eliminating the need for guessing. This ensures a satisfying and fair puzzle-solving experience, aligning with the core principles of Picross/Nonogram games.
Importance
67%
Cute, cozy, and relaxing atmosphere
Description
The game is described as cute, cozy, and relaxing, with a peaceful soundtrack and appealing art style. This creates a chill and enjoyable atmosphere for puzzle-solving.
Importance
32%
Full game exceeds demo
Description
Players who enjoyed the demo found the full game to be even better, with progress carrying over seamlessly.
Importance
12%
Solid user interface
Description
The game features a solid user interface with buttery smooth menus and all the UI features the reviewer has ever wanted.
Importance
6%
Dedicated squeak button
Description
The game includes a dedicated squeak button and a 'Master Squeaker' achievement.
Importance
4%
Tons of togglable options
Description
The game offers a wide array of togglable options, including a night mode, allowing players to tailor the experience to their preferences.
Importance
4%
Well-optimized on Steam Deck
Description
The game is well-optimized for the Steam Deck, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience on the handheld device.
Importance
3%
No aggressive monetization
Description
The game does not aggressively try to get you to spend money.
Importance
3%