Pastimes

Pastimes is a logic puzzle set across Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s painting Children’s Games from 1560. You solve a vast grid to gradually reveal the painting, filling or leaving cells empty according to numbered clues. Each number shows how many cells to fill in the surrounding 3×3 square, including the number’s own cell.

The painting and its scenes

The full painting forms one large play area divided into scenes inspired by the games Bruegel depicted, including rolling hoops, spinning tops, leapfrog and blind man’s buff. Completing a region unlocks a close-up of its scene and a few lines about the game or pastime it shows.

Play alone or together

You can solve the painting solo or share the grid with a partner on the same PC. In split-screen co-op, each player has their own camera, zoom and cursor, so you can work on the same area or solve different spots. Steam Remote Play Together lets you share local co-op remotely with a friend.

Progress saves automatically, so you can leave and return later, alone or together. The game can be played in short sessions or longer stretches.