Criterion
Criterion is a space optimisation puzzle game about designing efficient solutions under constraint. Process the color fluxes. Control their strength. Solve increasingly complex networks where every tile matters. There is always a solution, the question is how elegant yours will be.
Last Updated: 3/9/2026
| Release Date | 9/30/2026 (In 122 Days) |
| Developer | Nouille Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 4442290 |
Criterion
Criterion is a space optimisation puzzle game about designing efficient solutions under constraint. Process the color fluxes. Control their strength. Solve increasingly complex networks where every tile matters. There is always a solution, the question is how elegant yours will be.
Last Updated: 3/9/2026
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About Criterion
Criterion is an Indie, Casual, and Strategy game developed by Nouille Studio. On 9/30/2026, it was released on the Steam Store by Nouille Studio, and The Bueno Interactive.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
According to Steam’s category system, Criterion supports the following features:
- Playable without Timed Input
- Single-player
- Full controller support
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Mouse Only Option
- Color Alternatives
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Criterion data has been sourced from:
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 9). Criterion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 9). Criterion. Steam Community Hub.