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Pressured
Developer Paul Marrable
Pressured is a unique and intense number puzzler. Hit your targets to unlock pieces of the dark story, all told via the poetry of Nicholas Gordon. Created by Paul Marrable With music from Matt Mcfarland. From the Steam store page
173 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 2, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
35
Rotten
59 positive · 112 negative
95% range 28–42%
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| Steam reviews | 59 | 112 | 0 |
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Steam's own rating
Mixed
271 of 555 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
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60 of 173 · most liked firstGame sucks. Bad music. Bad choice of lettering and poorly filled in letters and numbers to boot. Crappy background. Plot is unintelligable at the start and good luck getting to any more of it. So the over all feel of the game is. Anoyed by music, squinting at numbers you can't quite see; all while the game quickly pressures you out of time. It's the opposite of fun.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Even at 29 cents I feel ripped off.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was hoping for a math-related puzzle game. I got an extremely fast-paced arithmetic exercise that would not have been out of place in my second-grade math class. While I suppose this does technically fit the above criteria, it was certainly not what I was looking for.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pressured is some sort of math game in which you have to click numbers on screens which change rapidly, if that makes any sense. So if your goal is 13 you have to press the screen with 5 and then maybe a 7 and then a screen with 1. Some screens carry bombs or x2.... you get the picture, I hope. I suppose the game is good for people who like to become fast in math but for a game I think the idea is a bit too simple.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pressured is a unique and intense number puzzler. Hit your targets to unlock pieces of the dark story, all told via the poetry of Nicholas Gordon. You'll need a combination of quick thinking and sharp reflexes if you don't want to succumb to the pressure. Category Description User Score STORY Writing and voice acting. 1 out of 5 OPTIONS Offline modes. 1 out of 5 CONNECTIVITY Online modes plus second screen, apps, and social networks. 1 out of 5 GRAPHICS Artistic and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →you click the numbers and add them up to another number + There is a time limit. That's it... Fonts and styles are hard to read actually :/ *ONLY WORTH FOR CARDS*
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Solid proof that when you are pressured, you are suddenly good at math. So carry on doing your caffeine-induced homework frenzy at 3AM the morning on the day it is due.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Click numbers that add up to a target sum before the steam rises too high. That is the extent of Pressured. It's a little unsettling to see posts about a making a sequel that showcases basic functionality a player would expect in the original game. I'm sick of seeing developers use the shotgun approach to game development, selling proof of concepts and ideas instead of putting actual effort turning those concepts and ideas into quality games.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It doesn't lie about what the game is about, but I wouldn't recommend it at all. You essentially click the numbers and add them up to another number within a time limit. I'd rather play with a calculater.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Time to recommend that sweet little game called Pressured! I bought it out of pure curiosity, because of its surprisingly cheap price, and because I'm hell of a Puzzle-game lover! Now, that may sound weird, but my biggest peeves in videogames, are mathemathics, skill/quickthinking, and TIMERS. Since that game was based on all those mechanics at the same time, I definitly had to give it a try, because I'm a man, I CAN DO IT! PressuredIt has something really addictive, you know? That little…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →http://youtu.be/-0aCs_WJ7wY English rewiev: I hate math. Seeing this game, I realized that this is not my game. However, as it is cheap I bought her to me for a joke. I've been tightened. Round after round.....harder.....more and more interesting..... The essence of the game is very simple and at the same time, the game makes a quick read and think. There is a thermometer in the right part of the screen and a lot chaotically changing numbers, multiplications and other things on the screen.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really like this game! It has a lot of negative reviews because I think people coudn't beat the game. It requires you to think and uses simplistic math and logic in your choices while working against the clock. It takes more than a couple times through the sequence to get the hang of it. It has 14 unlocks and 3 different modes of play. I unlocked normal mode so far and only have 2 unlocks so far and haven't unlocked the story mode. It's on steam sale right now for 29 cents and has trading…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For this price, I cannot complain much when the idea of the game has been satisfactorily presented. And this game is fine. The font is a bit odd as well as the theme color. but it's still tolerable. One flaw concerning the gameplay is that when you add up to just 1 less than the target with your sum (e.g. target is 45, you have already 44), there is nearly NO number 1 appearing (I have to say 'nearly' coz I've not been playing long). As the clock ticking, considering the fact that redoing the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pressured is a "game" that you will see in your nightmares. One of the worst logic games i've ever played. The music is annoying, the fullscreen resolution is horrible and the meat of the game - its 'puzzles' are meant to be played by a five-year-old, but not by a grown-up. I felt despair and anger when i tried to click those numbers to make a certain sum, because on hard levels it becomes a simple button mashing without any sense. Do not ever buy this thing, even for steam cards
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →worth negative money
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is interesting in a puzzle sense, but it is not remotely aesthetically pleasing or even polished. A better version of this game could be programmed in your browser, look better, and not cost any money. You click cards to total to a predefined sum, gaining points by reaching that sum and not going over. It is not uncommon, however, for the game simply to not give you that card you need to reach the sum. For example, if the sum is 10, and you currently have 9 points, there will be no…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pressured is are simple but "brain wake up" game. I recommend. Pressured - простая игра-головоломка. Отлично подходит для того, чтобы размять мозги. Рекомендую. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_5zTeG1DiI&list=UU9_Civkljde-7lCKybnP1TQ
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Exit and uninstall button works perfectly, couldn't ask for anything else. EXCELLENT.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pressured, as far as i can tell is simply this: it's a dynamic sodoku puzzle in which the numbers are always changing. You add them to a sum by clicking on the numbers you need, but heres the catch: there's a dynamic time limit... one that changes with every mistake and success you make and it takes the form of a "pressure bar" which is on the right side. Very steampunk. The unlockables in this game consist of 15 bits of story and the two difficulties beyond easy. I would reccomend this game…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a fast-paced "Add-em-up" puzzle experience. If you need to wake up in a hurry, you'll find this game equal to 3 cups of coffee and a cold shower. Make sure to have a non-slip mousepad before diving into this wild clickfest. [url=gamers-haven.org/haven-review-pressured//]Haven Review: Pressured [url=www.gamers-haven.org/forum]Heroes of Gamers Haven: Forum
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good concept, flawed execution The objective of this game is to click on numbers that appear (out of a bunch of them), that will add up to your "target number" each level. E.g. If your target number = 14, you could click on 8, then 2, then 4, to make up 14. The numbers appear and disappear very fast, and there is a timer every level. You have to make up the target number at least 5 times or more, depending on the level you're on, and the target number gets bigger and bigger with every level.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Take a good hard look at the screenshots for this game before purchasing. Some games deliberately go for a retro look and feel this one just seems unpolished and rushed. The game itself is simple maths against a clock. I did not find it addictive and lost interest quickly.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just bought it because of the Trading Cards :P
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is one of the most frustrating puzzle games I have ever played. The numbers you need to select to sum up to reach a given amount move so fast that, even on easy, you'll find some hell of a challenge. For 90% off, it was not a big deal, as the game has cards that, once sold, pratically paid the game. I had to turn off the in-game music after a couple of seconds (very annoying), and got tired of it fast, so I uninstalled it after getting the 3 cards. Buy only if you want a real challenge,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The premise of Pressured is simple but relatively hard to master. In each level, you are assigned a target number. Your goal is to click on numbers that add up to that target number before the pressure meter fills up. As you click on numbers, your current sum is shown on the top of the screen so that you can keep track of how far off from the target number you are. On the bottom of the screen, you'll be advised as to how many times you need to reach your target number before advancing to the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It does what it is supposed to do, although it is not a cool loking game per se. Everything in it can be a bit ugly, as the TVs and the numbers in the TVs. But the game runs fine and if you like it you can have a pretty good time at it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's really refreshing to see thoughtful game design that makes you do something a bit different. The play off between the cerebral maths and the frantic twitch gaming is genius (And something Paul Marrable is becoming the master of). Give it a chance and don't expect it to be like other matching games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Way more fun than I expected!!! Not really a numbers person but this is really addictive. Good work!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Perfect game, absolutely flawless in every way. next gen ♥♥♥♥ rite here
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game definitely apppeals to the mathematician in me, and while I have said I recommend this game, I only do so to those who have: a logical mind, a mathematical mind, a person who enjoys puzzles or a person who wants to improve any of the previous points.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a maths game... It's a maths game you could get for free using flash on a browser, sure it has cards, you might make the money back but it's not worth paying for.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you are fan of puzzle games which includes numbers - get it. It starts easy, and with every next difficult level it's getting more and more fun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun and easy to uninstall
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good game that you can play alone :) 7/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I R8 8 OUTTA 8, NO H8 M8
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →good gaem, but too small
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Do you enjoy mediocre poetry? Do you enjoy horrible fonts? Do you like to add numbers together, occasionally doubling them, with a time limit? I would only recommend this game to those who answered "Yes" to all the aforementioned questions. Due to the rarity of this, I cannot recommend this game in general. Looking past the poor design decisions, the puzzles themselves become lacking when you realize you need only button mash to get to a number close to the target value, and then actually…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The premise of Pressured is simple but relatively hard to master. In each level, you are assigned a target number. Your goal is to click on numbers that add up to that target number before the pressure meter fills up. As you click on numbers, your current sum is shown on the top of the screen so that you can keep track of how far off from the target number you are. On the bottom of the screen, you'll be advised as to how many times you need to reach your target number before advancing to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pressured is a complex match game where you need to match the sum with the target number. To do so, you have to click on the numerous boxes to build up to that number but watch out - any wrong number or bomb can screw you over. The numbers are swapping constantly, and there's a timer too. My perfectionist side detest how the numbers aren't centered in the boxes, as well as the text font. Even on easy mode, I feel it's quite hard as the numbers rapidly change. There's also a delay with my mouse…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My playtime: 2.0h (based on steam, 12/14 objectives) Developer Response: No (last response is in Aug 3rd, 2016). Intro Pressured is a math speed game that will test your simple calculation skill. There are 3 difficulty modes in total which will unlock after you played the easier difficulty to level 5. There are also some objectives that can be unlocked by doing a specific action. Music I love the game's music. The game gives off the mysterious vibe. Graphics Although i like the game's music,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →is this 10 or 18?... *click* it was 18... unreadable font
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is just too boring. You just have to add numbers to reach a sum within a time limit.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →game for color-blind mathematicians
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is one of the few games that I can't say anything good about. It's just plain terrible. Gameplay is like some sort of sudoku wack-a-mole. Well, I guess I can say one good thing about it... at least it meets the definition of "game" as there is some sort of problem to solve, but it isn't a terribly interesting or entertaining problem. Really this looks like the sort of game someone creates in a "my first game" tutorial using some sort of multimedia/game engine. There are plenty of free…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Too little point. I guess, if you're trying to teach a kid math, it'd work ... but even then, it's not interesting enough compared to the glory days of Math Blaster.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Horrible concept. Flawed execution.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game is really simple. You have given some random number for example 19. You have 12 monitors for which you chose fast changing numbers (0-9), x2 or bombs (which ends the game when you click it). Your goal is to add numbers together so that their sum will be equivalent to the given number. It's challenging. 6/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game will literally sometimes bar you from getting certain numbers. The numbers already switch fast enough, but to stop you from finishing the sum you want, in addition to inconsistant bomb placement, is really annoying.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game has a pretty simple and on paper a cool concept, but it lacks a proper option menu, has annoying music, a horrible font that is more than unreadable and is overall not worth any money.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A damn math game -_- TERRIBLE
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bought this game for 29 cents, just to get off of limited mode. Didn't work btw.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love numbers and to train my brain and this game is perfect for those purposes; increase your stress immunity, become better at math (or summing numbers), increase your reaction time/alertness and maybe your creativity (in getting the target sum)? There's also some sort of story related to 14 unlockables, each with a requirement. F.e. you have to unlock 'Normal' mode to unlock a part of a story or gain a certain score = motivating :) This really makes the game and for its current price, only…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The fonts are just disgusting, as is the entire color scheme in principle, after 20 minutes of playing your eyes start to bleed out.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wow I absolutely cannot play this game! It's hard to read It's in windowed mode so feels a bit like a browser game It's very difficult Tutorial not very well explained Anger inducing
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I ♥♥♥♥ my pants a few times today. I jumped up out of my seat after a jump scare and ♥♥♥♥ literally blew out of my ass against the wall like a civil war cannon loaded with Buffalo nickles and a live squirrel. Don't ask.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An interesting game with an interesting concept.. Trying to keep a track of score while number fields shift about. I wouldn't be as negative as some people here have been. Sure, the UI could do with a bit of attention, but if you're just here to play the maths game, it's okay. The game itself is highly repetitive, and like most score-chasers, the aim of the game is just to stay "alive" as long as you can before you inevitably fail. It does feel interesting doing maths in your head as a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →get in my long johns
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The worst logic "game" I've played. It's a calculator simulator. Looks like a 10 year old's attempt at a game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →0/10 don't feel pressured to try this out It's like the math part in the Brit's Countdown show but without the fun, the challenge - and Rachel Riley. But even using her avatar would not save this crap.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →- it is a method to banish boredom - it has a good price - it is a good puzzle - it is indie - it has strategy - it has trading cards 6/10
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