Paint It Back - GameClub

Paint It Back - GameClub

Pixel picture crosswords!

317 ratings
56 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 2 Sep 2025)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 1, 2020
  • April 9, 2021
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Restore a museum's lost masterpieces by solving pixel picture crosswords. Use logic and clues to paint missing squares, with puzzles ranging from small to very large. Enjoy themed galleries and a challenging mystery mode.

Pixel picture crosswords
Restore lost art
150 puzzles in 15 galleries
Multiple grid sizes
Mystery Masterpiece mode
Intuitive touch controls
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What's New in Paint It Back

1.0.32

April 9, 2021

Thanks for playing this GameClub game! This update contains bug fixes and performance improvements. Let’s play!

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Subscription plans

GameClub Monthly Subscription

No ads in any GameClub games. Renews monthly.

$4.991 Month
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User reviews

Why is it a subscription?

I used to love this game when I played it on my mom’s iPad when I was young. I was thinking about it again recently and decided I wanted to buy it. Turns out you can’t do that though because there is zero option to buy the game outright anymore. Instead, in order to play the full game, you have to pay $6 a month. I understand the value of a subscription like this but as someone who has no interest in any of the other games included in the subscription, there should definitely be an option to purchase the game outright, especially when it used to be an option.
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Rip off

Purchased this game before Gameclub took over and I was promptly locked out. Restore purchase didnt work. Emailed support and provided proof of purchase and never heard back.

Bait and switch.

I used to own this game, I recently returned to find it gone and a subscription model implemented on a new coating of the old game. Apples limited search function won’t allow me to search directly for when I purchased this so cannot offer ‘proof’ so I’m now unable to access the game. Con artist level bait and switch move from a company trying to sell me old rope.
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A nostalgic but flawed return

On a whim I looked up this game again and was absolutely delighted to see it actually back! …however when checking its reviews and hearing about a subscription that delight faded away. For $5 a month you can play EVERY game club game to its fullest, but if you want to play just one, you’re completely out of luck, you can’t buy just one game like you could back when they were first on the App Store. If you DID own it you can contact them to get it back and people have actually gotten it back that way it seems! But personally, I never got a reply even saying my proof wasn’t enough from them. You used to be able to buy this game but now you’re forced to pay a membership even if this is the only one you care for. I hope they add a single purchase option because I understand having the old game offloaded not being enough proof, but I still want to play this game again like I used to.
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Stupid

Was my absolute fav and PAID for it. Then they moved it to Gameclub and can’t play anymore. And you literally have to pay just to talk to Gameclub customer service. Such a joke.

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Reported Bugs

6 issues

Sound effects not playing or too quiet

Bug

Animation errors (missing pupils in character faces)

Bug

Game incompatible with updated iOS versions

Bug

Display/puzzle scaling issues on certain devices (iPhone XR)

Bug

Progress deletion after app removal and reinstallation

Bug

Login/authentication issues preventing play despite valid subscription

Bug

Requested Features

6 requests

One-time purchase option for the game instead of subscription

Feature

Individual game purchase option (not bundled with other games)

Feature

More art galleries and painting levels

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Removal or reduction of subscription advertisements

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Better sound effect implementation

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Improved display scaling for all device sizes

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FAQ

What is Paint It Back?

Paint It Back is a puzzle game where you restore lost masterpieces by solving pixel picture crosswords. You use clues and logical deduction to determine which squares to paint and which to leave blank, recreating the artwork square by square.

What are the key features of this game?

The game features classic picture crosswords with logical deduction, a unique theme of restoring lost art, 150 puzzles across 15 galleries, various grid sizes from 5x5 to 40x36, and a challenging Mystery Masterpiece mode. It also offers intuitive touch-to-paint controls.

How much does Paint It Back cost?

Paint It Back is part of the GameClub subscription service. GameClub offers an auto-renewing monthly subscription with a 30-day free trial, providing unlimited access to all their games without ads or hidden fees.

What platforms is Paint It Back available on?

The application data indicates it is a mobile game, and the subscription details mention charging to an iTunes account, suggesting availability on iOS devices. GameClub typically offers its games across various mobile platforms.

What is the Mystery Masterpiece mode?

Mystery Masterpiece mode is a special challenge within the game where you attempt to paint back a randomly selected picture with a minimal amount of clues. It's designed to test your deductive skills when presented with less information.