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PICO PARK

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Developer TECOPARK

Pico Park is a cooperative multiplayer, action-puzzle independent game developed by Japanese developer TECOPARK. The initial release of Pico Park for Microsoft Windows was in 2016 via video game retailer Steam, featuring local multiplayer gameplay. It was formerly named Picollecitta but was changed to Pico Park because the former was "hard to remember". On June 8, 2019, Pico Park was released for Nintendo Switch. In… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

351 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works

Audience score

91
LovedLoved

210 positive · 21 negative
95% range 87–94%

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Steam reviews210210
Bluesky *20374
Lemmy *4013
Mastodon *006

* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).

Steam's own rating
Very Positive
11,251 of 12,272 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)

What players are saying

92% recommend · 214 yes, 19 no

Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 233 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (27,224 of 30,001 positive).

Players say PICO PARK is a chaotic, friendship-testing puzzle game that is both frustrating and fun. [1][2][3] Many reviewers note it turns simple tasks into rage-inducing challenges with friends. [4][5][6] Some players describe it as a psychological horror or soulslike experience. [7][8][9]

Liked
  • Fun and hilarious with friends. [10][3]
  • Clever puzzles that require teamwork. [10][6]
  • Great for parties and chaos. [3][11]
  • Highly recommended despite the frustration. [2][5]
Disliked
  • Ruins friendships and causes arguments. [1][2][5]
  • Very rage-inducing and stressful. [4][7][8]
  • Too short for some players. [8]
  • Some players blame friends' poor skills. [12][13]
Representative posts
  • [13]Steam user Steam user …2798Steam review · Dec 26, 2025 · Not recommended

    Do NOT play this stupid game if your friends have subhuman IQ!!!!!! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ friends with amoeba as a braincell, they would miss water if they fell out of a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ boat ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

  • [1]Steam user Steam user …1343Steam review · Mar 23, 2026 · Recommended

    This game isnt about solving puzzles, you’re testing how long a friend group can survive without speaking to each other. By the end, the only thing you’ve successfully unlocked isn’t the door but the mutual disappointment and zero communication and trauma.

  • [2]Steam user Steam user …5693Steam review · Nov 25, 2025 · Recommended

    This game is the most patience straining, friendship ruining, soul crushing game I have ever played. And yet for some strange reason, I would still recommend you get it and play it with your friends. Weird how that works.

  • [3]Steam user Steam user …8592Steam review · Nov 29, 2025 · Recommended

    Tiny levels, big laughs, and endless teamwork (or chaos) make PICO PARK an instant party classic. Simple to pick up, impossible to put down, and guaranteed to test friendships in the best way possible.

  • [5]Steam user Steam user …9740Steam review · Jan 24, 2026 · Recommended

    Me and my friends were non-stop arguing and yelling at each other for the entire playthrough 10/10 do recommend

Summarised from 34 of the 327 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 10, 2026. How summaries are made

RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account

PICO PARK sits at 91% positive across 231 opinionated reactions from 4 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?

Critics, per Wikipedia

The game received Best Presentation award from Sense of Wonder Night 2014, and received average critic review score of 8 out of 10 from Famitsu. Hanzomon Arata, in an article on Famitsu, wrote that the game looks enjoyable even when players are three generations apart, and that the gimmicks allow everyone to share the same joy with more experienced players guiding less experienced players.

From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.

Reactions

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  • Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 10, 2026

    Had a great time showing off SONIC PICO PARK at Summer Game Fest Play Days this past weekend! We’re honored to have received both @gamingtrend.com and TechRadar Gaming’s Best of Summer Game Fest 2026 awards, and to have witnessed all the fun and chaos along the way.

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  • Wolfy WolFang @wolfywolfang.bsky.socialBluesky · May 8, 2025

    Bark Bark Bark time with @teamjourney.bsky.social Game: Pico Park 2 7pm-10pmEST www.twitch.tv/wolfywolfang

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  • Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 10, 2026

    Wishlist SONIC PICO PARK now: store.steampowered.com/app/4304060/

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  • The Sonic Stadium ✪ Sonic the Hedgehog News & Community @sonicstadium.orgBluesky · Jun 10, 2026

    BREAKING: Sonic Pico Park has more characters that haven't been shown! #SonicNews Iizuka & Pico Park dev Shimazu confirmed this in an interview with Gamertag Radio. Because "it's a 35th anniversary title," Iizuka wanted the game to have a lot of characters. Shimazu's favorite hasn't been revealed.

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  • The Sonic Stadium ✪ Sonic the Hedgehog News & Community @sonicstadium.orgBluesky · Sep 20, 2026

    Here's the reveal trailer for Cream and Big in Sonic Pico Park, showing them both in action. #SonicNews It's from the game's Tokyo Game Show presentation.

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  • Brandon Santiago @4brandonjs4.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 6, 2026

    Also, Pico Park is a team based game that’s rage inducing right? And they decided to add Sonic stuff to it? Loops de loops and all? Oh people are gonna die fighting each other. lol

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  • Cynthia @[email protected]Lemmy · Sep 13, 2025

    [Steam Pico Park Classic Edition (Will be paid). Source: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/461040/view/511841259183144976

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  • WAFFLOES @waffloesh.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 13, 2024

    Game of the year is Ring Racers but the Pico Park level specifically

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  • The Sonic Stadium ✪ Sonic the Hedgehog News & Community @sonicstadium.orgBluesky · Jun 9, 2026

    Someone has finally uploaded a lengthy Sonic Pico Park video from #SummerGameFest! Jeremy Klinger uploaded 16 minutes of off-screen footage to their Youtube. You can check it out embedded below:

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  • 👻Misu🤍 @misuwumena.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 16, 2026

    ❤️OFFLINE: So sorry for forgetting the LIVE response today spookies been off my game due to the wifi issues this week ;w; But we had a huge blast with Pico Park 2 and Uno! Please go show all my collab partners some love n support!! It was so much fun hanging out with everyone!

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  • VGC @videogameschronicle.comBluesky · Jun 3, 2026

    After it was accidentally made permanently free last year, acclaimed 10-player co-op platformer Pico Park: Classic Edition is being delisted from Steam. The game is still currently available, so players may wish to claim it before it's gone. www.videogameschronicle.com/news/acclaim...

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  • EuanEchidhog @euanechidhog.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 20, 2026

    A pic of @supersahama.bsky.social @anubiannomad.bsky.social @rikusatori.bsky.social @vicksy.gg @nanukk.tv @sunnyeggsdee.bsky.social @peanutpaws.bsky.social @kozaab.bsky.social playing the 1st Pico Park game where they played the flying game with lil planes.

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  • Frack's Sonic Deals @frack.dealsBluesky · Sep 20, 2026

    Announced at Tokyo Game Show: Cream & Cheese, and Big the Cat coming to Sonic Pico Park! 🧡🩵💜

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  • inclementimmigrant @[email protected]Lemmy · Oct 8, 2025

    Co-op puzzler PICO PARK: Classic Edition is now permanently free.

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  • sugar_in_your_tea @[email protected]Lemmy · Jul 7, 2025

    > hardware improvements of the Switch 2 could affect development costs I've never understood this. Yeah, better hardware means you can spend more time making a more complex product, but that doesn't mean you have to. You can make an OG Switch capable game for the Switch 2 and charge less for it than larger games. If the game is fun, it'll sell well. Look at Pico Park, I can count the polygons on one hand and it's one of my kids' favorite games. I wouldn't be surprised if you could port it to…

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  • falseprophet @[email protected]Lemmy · Oct 10, 2025

    Pico Park Developer Didn't Understand How Steam Works, So Now Their Game Is Free Forever. Turns out, once you drop the price of your game to free on Steam, you're not allowed to charge for it ever again. I didn't realize that, and neither did Pico Park developer Tecopark. That's why Pico Park: Classic Edition is free right now, and will be forever, after its price was dropped to zero with the intention of introducing new paid plans for the game at a later date.

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  • Sonic City ⋆★ Sonic News, Media & Community ★⋆🦔💨 @sonic-city.netBluesky · Jun 5, 2026

    Summer Game Fest 2026 has wrapped, and Sonic fans got two main updates: new Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds DLC details, including TMNT, Avatar, Godzilla, and Evangelion, plus the reveal of Sonic Pico Park for 2026. #SonicNews | #SummerGameFest | #SonicPicoPark

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  • Cove the beach goblin. (Commissions closed) @beachgoblin.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 31, 2026

    I know nothing about this game, but @celtyart.bsky.social says it will be super fun!!! LETS PLAY PICO PARK!!! www.twitch.tv/covethebeach...

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  • impudentmortal @[email protected]Lemmy · Jul 28, 2026

    Casual Games - Untitled Goose Game: silly, funny, and easy for anyone to pick up - Overcooked Series: work together in a kitchen, may test your friendships haha - Human Fall Flat: frustrating but funny platformer - Any Lego Game: great to play with kids - Minecraft: the most popular game for a reason - Minecraft Dungeons: fun rpg based on Minecraft - Terraria: 2D Minecraft but with easier crafting and more to do - Pico Park: puzzle platformer, good for large groups More Difficult Games -…

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  • Sundray @[email protected]Lemmy · Sep 9, 2026

    Sonic Pico Park confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, release date. >Sonic Pico Park comes from the same developer as the other Pico Park entries. The co-op action puzzle game will support both local and online play for up to eight players. Oh no, they're cute!

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  • Steam user Steam user …5880Steam reviews · Nov 1, 2025 · 3 h played

    i've only ever played this game with friends that i would genuinely give my life for and yet this evening i shouted into the microphone "you are my thirteenth reason"

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  • sigmaklimgrindset @[email protected]Lemmy · Aug 22, 2026

    Tabletop Simulator is always my go to for big group local co-op (I believe it supports up to 10 players.) Pico Park 2 might be more akin to what you're looking for. You can also check co-op.gg and filter by storefront, #of players, local, online, etc to see what results they give you! Just double check the game's individual chart to make sure the local co-op limit.

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  • Steam user Steam user …7575Steam reviews · May 24, 2026 · 4 h played

    after playing this my friends and i all had to say one nice thing about each other to recover

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  • GamingOnLinux 🐧🎮 @gamingonlinuxMastodon · Oct 8, 2025

    Co-op puzzler PICO PARK: Classic Edition is now permanently free https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/10/co-op-puzzler-pico-park-classic-edition-is-now-permanently-free/ #PICOPARK #FreeGames #IndieGames #PCGaming

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  • Jake Slimeberg @jakesteinberg.substack.comBluesky · Jun 11, 2026

    Loved checking this out at Summer Game Fest! Sonic Pico Park was giving me Box Boy vibes, so it's one of those I really want to play at home with my wife. Also Tails could actually fly around and some of the puzzles used that 😎

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  • The Sonic Stadium ✪ Sonic the Hedgehog News & Community @sonicstadium.orgBluesky · Jun 5, 2026

    Pico Park is a multiplayer co-operative puzzle game. This will presumably be a reskin or DLC of that. Link: store.steampowered.com/app/1509960/...

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  • Sonic City ⋆★ Sonic News, Media & Community ★⋆🦔💨 @sonic-city.netBluesky · Jun 5, 2026

    BREAKING: The first trailer for Sonic Pico Park has been released, giving fans a new look at Sonic’s upcoming co-op indie crossover with Pico Park. The game is planned for 2026. #SonicNews | #SonicPicoPark

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  • Sonic City ⋆★ Sonic News, Media & Community ★⋆🦔💨 @sonic-city.netBluesky · Jun 5, 2026

    BREAKING: SEGA has announced Sonic Pico Park, a new indie-inspired Sonic title focused on cooperative multiplayer action. Details remain limited, but the game appears to bring Sonic characters into a teamwork-focused experience. #SonicNews | #SonicPicoPark

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  • Steam user Steam user …8958Steam reviews · May 15, 2026 · 3 h played

    This was a very fun little game. Took a few hours to play through online with some friends. Moderately challenging, had solid platforming puzzles that required some brain power and good timing. we laughed, we cried, a good time was had.

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  • Steam user Steam user …1343Steam reviews · Mar 23, 2026 · 7 h played

    This game isnt about solving puzzles, you’re testing how long a friend group can survive without speaking to each other. By the end, the only thing you’ve successfully unlocked isn’t the door but the mutual disappointment and zero communication and trauma.

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  • Steam user Steam user …4470Steam reviews · Feb 14, 2026 · 2 h played

    "You can't just put 8 friends into a rage game and expect it to work" Well it worked I guess now I have no friends left 10/10

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  • Steam user Steam user …5693Steam reviews · Nov 25, 2025 · 7 h played

    This game is the most patience straining, friendship ruining, soul crushing game I have ever played. And yet for some strange reason, I would still recommend you get it and play it with your friends. Weird how that works.

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  • Sundray @[email protected]Lemmy · Oct 14, 2026

    Pico Park developer asks Nintendo Switch 2 users to avoid buying the first game for the time being due to game-breaking bug.

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  • jess🌸 @jessayleee.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 5, 2026

    definitely sad we didn’t get a new Sonic game but Sonic Pico Park was such a crazy announcement I’ll take it LOL

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  • VGC @videogameschronicle.comBluesky · Jun 5, 2026

    Sega has announced Sonic Pico Park, a new co-op 'indie' Sonic the Hedgehog game from the developer behind 10-player co-op platformer Pico Park. www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sonic-p...

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  • NyyxVeil 🏳️‍🌈 @nyyxveil.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 3, 2026

    Here's the alt-text! But if you have yet to grab Pico Park: Classic Edition - now is your chance because it is currently for free before it gets delisted and removed from steam

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  • Steam user Steam user …9189Steam reviews · Oct 7, 2025 · 6 h played

    This is the game where friendships go to DIE, communication ZERO, planning ZERO, will to live GONE

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  • kender242 @[email protected]Lemmy · Jul 31, 2026

    Lovers in Dangerous space time and Pico Park come to mind. Sort of couch co-op vibes but can be online.

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  • Sonic City ⋆★ Sonic News, Media & Community ★⋆🦔💨 @sonic-city.netBluesky · Jun 5, 2026

    BREAKING: SEGA revealed more Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds DLC at SGF 2026, with TMNT in July, Avatar in October, and Godzilla, Evangelion, and Season Pass Two on the way. Sonic Pico Park was also announced for 2026. Full details in our link in the replies! #SonicNews

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  • Steam user Steam user …1102Steam reviews · Jun 1, 2026 · 4 h played

    "Oh wow! A cute puzzle game to play with your friends!" I foolishly said as I hit the purchase button. Only then did I realize I accidentally bought a soulslike game.

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  • Steam user Steam user …2798Steam reviews · Dec 26, 2025 · 1 h played

    Do NOT play this stupid game if your friends have subhuman IQ!!!!!! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ friends with amoeba as a braincell, they would miss water if they fell out of a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ boat ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

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  • Argick @argick.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 25, 2026

    Gonna be jumping into Wild Blue Skies for a few hours before tonight's Opening Night Live show at Gamescom. We're gonna do the walk and talk. I'm getting the walking pad out and hoping for some new Sonic news. Maybe Sonic Pico Park launch date ideally teaser or reveal of the next mainlien game.

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  • Steam user Steam user …4150Steam reviews · Jul 12, 2026 · 1 h played

    10/10. A game about teamwork where my friends and I discovered we are actually enemies.

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  • Steam user Steam user …8943Steam reviews · Jun 18, 2026 · 5 h played

    Fantastic little game ; it will make you feel smart for a second and really dumb for a minute. Find out how special your friends truly are.

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  • Kars @karoshimyriad.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 2, 2026

    Free cooperative puzzle game PICO PARK: Classic Edition will be removed from Steam at an unannounced date. Those who own the game will still be able to play it. Developer TECOPARK teased, "The PICO PARK series will continue, so stay tuned!" store.steampowered.com/news/app/461... #PICOPARK

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  • Steam user Steam user …8592Steam reviews · Nov 29, 2025 · 2 h played

    Tiny levels, big laughs, and endless teamwork (or chaos) make PICO PARK an instant party classic. Simple to pick up, impossible to put down, and guaranteed to test friendships in the best way possible.

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  • yrrweg⁷🦢 @yrrweg.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 4, 2025

    Pico Park? Oh God, that game requires exactly coordinated teamwork 😲

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  • Jenn (The_LoZelda) @lozelda.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 21, 2026

    After taking two weeks off for an actual vacation, stream is back tonight! I'm playing Pico Park with LoLink! If you've ever seen us play co-op together before you know what's about to happen. If you haven't, you should know that he actually has no idea what game we're about to play 😂

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  • Steam user Steam user …6585Steam reviews · Sep 14, 2026 · 3 h played

    I never wanted to physically hurt someone through my computer as much as when I played this game.

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  • Sonic City ⋆★ Sonic News, Media & Community ★⋆🦔💨 @sonic-city.netBluesky · Aug 27, 2026

    🎮 SONIC PICO PARK and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds are heading to Tokyo Game Show 2026 with playable demos, stage events and giveaways, plus advance-sale PICO PARK merch! Full details in our latest article, linked in the replies! #SonicNews | #TGS2026

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  • Steam user Steam user …0292Steam reviews · Jun 19, 2026 · 1 h played

    I lost brain cells and my only 2 friendship over this game... 10/10 would recommend

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  • Kim the Dark 💜🤍 @kimthedark.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 13, 2026

    "As for Sonic Pico Park, he specified that the game will feature 4 additional Sonic characters besides Sonic, Tails, Knuckles & Amy!" Blaze & Silver! Blaze & Silver! GIVE ME BLAZE & SILVER IN PICO PARK!!!! #Silvaze

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  • ZoomieVT🔞🐦🏳️‍⚧️🧡🤍💗 @zoomievt.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 10, 2026

    Had a change of plans for tonight, the game show is going to be rescheduled. @opepperoni.bsky.social, @sorikavolsing.bsky.social, @wolfuvt.bsky.social and myself are going to be playing some Pico Park at 8 PM EST

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  • Steam user Steam user …9740Steam reviews · Jan 24, 2026 · 2 h played

    Me and my friends were non-stop arguing and yelling at each other for the entire playthrough 10/10 do recommend

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  • Steam user Steam user …9151Steam reviews · Jan 18, 2026 · 4 h played

    10/10 game. Make sure to play while either high or drunk for maximum fun.

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  • Steam user Steam user …4776Steam reviews · Dec 27, 2025 · 1 h played

    This game is an absolute blast with multiple people! Admittedly, it gets more difficult with more people, but that just adds to the multiplayer carnage. Also, it's really fun to troll people on here, too, and the level design is ever-changing. This is an absolute recommendation from me! :D

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  • DreamStation.cc @dreamstation.ccBluesky · Oct 9, 2025

    PICO PARK: Classic Edition - Free to Play on Steam store.steampowered.com/app/461040/P... #freegame #indiegame #videogames #gaming

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  • madtedd0.bsky.social @madtedd0.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 30, 2026

    This is such a cute game. But trust me, THIS WILL DESTROY YOUR FRIENDSHIP! Join me now for PICO PARK! twitch.tv/madtedd0 #PICOPARK #Multiplayer #twitch

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  • Steam user Steam user …8276Steam reviews · Mar 24, 2026 · 4 h played

    This feels like I got punched in the face in the best way. I hate everything and everyone after playing this but I had so much fun. Thank you for this game and I hate myself

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  • Steam user Steam user …0443Steam reviews · Oct 13, 2025 · 1 h played

    This game is exactly what Marine Corps boot camp feels like. Your team is given a simple task that everybody must complete. You complete this task in mere seconds because it is simple. Some other moron didn't complete the task because he is a moron. Because your entire team didn't complete the task, you all have to do it over again. You complete your task again in seconds because it is simple. Some other moron didn't complete the task because he is a moron. Because your entire team…

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