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But to Paint a Universe

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But to Paint a Universe

Mårten Jonsson · Jan 15, 2015

A puzzle-game telling the story of a little girls struggle to restore a broken sky.

Casual Indie Puzzle 2D Music
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Follow the story of a little girl as she struggles to restore a sky broken by an evil monster in But to Paint a Universe! Play through a diverse adventure, where the rules change in every level, or test your skills in the time attack mode competing against yourself, or on the online boards for the highest score. Enjoy a wonderful aesthetic experience, and get lost in a beautiful and atmospheric world.

  • 20 unique levels in adventure mode
  • Online and offline scores
  • Gorgeous imagery and a professional soundtrack
  • Immersive game world, and challenging gameplay
  • An engaging storybook narrative
Media gallery 6 screenshots · 0 videos
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System requirements Windows

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP
  • Processor: 1Ghz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Built-in
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 118 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Built-in
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
JMJ Interactive
Brazilian rating
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0
Achievements
3
Features
Single-player, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Structured language support (2)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
JapaneseNoNoYes
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Value Score

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Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 95th percentile. Priced as Market at $4.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

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Value Ratio Top 5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is But to Paint a Universe worth buying right now?
Wait — $4.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~12 days for potentially better pricing.
When does But to Paint a Universe go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~12 days for potentially better pricing.
Is But to Paint a Universe free to play?
But to Paint a Universe costs $4.99 on Steam.
What genre is But to Paint a Universe?
But to Paint a Universe is a Casual, Indie game.
Who developed But to Paint a Universe?
But to Paint a Universe was developed by Mårten Jonsson and published by JMJ Interactive.
What platforms does But to Paint a Universe support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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