The Perfect Pencil
The Perfect Pencil came out on January 29, 2026 on PC and Nintendo Switch.
Last checked · Source: IGDB, official site
Key facts
- Release date
- January 29, 2026
- Platforms
- PC, Nintendo Switch
- Genres
- Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
- Links
- Official siteSteam
How much is The Perfect Pencil?
$24.99
On Steam (US store).
Source: Steam, checked . Base game on Steam’s US store; editions, other platforms and other regions can be priced differently.
The Perfect Pencil PC system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS * | MinimumWindows 7 64-bit | RecommendedNot listed |
| Processor | MinimumIntel Dual-Core 2.6 GHz / AMD Dual-Core Athlon 3.0 GHz | RecommendedQuad-Core Processor |
| Memory | Minimum4 GB RAM | Recommended8 GB RAM |
| DirectX | MinimumVersion 11 | RecommendedVersion 11 |
| Storage | Minimum5 GB available space | Recommended5 GB available space |
| OS | MinimumNot listed | RecommendedWindows 10 64-bit |
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Languages (9)
- English, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian
- Controller support
- Full controller support
- On Steam for
- Windows
Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.
Trailer
About The Perfect Pencil
Help John on his journey of personal growth. Unravel the nuances of human reactions to fear. Surprising exploration, fast paced combat, complex choices and allegorical characters, all intertwined with a psychological narrative in this hand-drawn 2D action-platformer.
Screenshots
The Perfect Pencil: common questions
Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 3, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.
When did The Perfect Pencil come out?
The Perfect Pencil came out on January 29, 2026 on PC and Nintendo Switch.
Is The Perfect Pencil out yet?
Yes. The Perfect Pencil came out on January 29, 2026 on PC and Nintendo Switch.
How much does The Perfect Pencil cost?
The Perfect Pencil costs $24.99 on Steam (US store), as of November 3, 2026. Prices on other platforms and in other regions can differ.
What platforms is The Perfect Pencil on?
The Perfect Pencil is available on PC and Nintendo Switch.
Is The Perfect Pencil on PC?
Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside Nintendo Switch.
What are the The Perfect Pencil PC requirements?
Steam lists the minimum PC spec for The Perfect Pencil as Intel Dual-Core 2.6 GHz / AMD Dual-Core Athlon 3.0 GHz and 4 GB RAM, with 5 GB available space. The recommended spec is Quad-Core Processor and 8 GB RAM. The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.
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