Pixel Pause: Color by Number

Take a Pixel Pause.

Discover a cozy pixel art coloring book made for relaxing, one pixel at a time.

Pixel Pause is a calming color by number game where you can slow down, get creative, and enjoy a little quiet time. Choose a color, tap or swipe across the numbered pixels, and watch colorful pictures come to life.

No timers. No streaks. No daily tasks. Just you, your colors, and a moment to unwind.

176 PICTURES TO COLOR

Explore 11 chapters filled with 176 carefully selected pixel art pictures. Discover cute animals, delicious food, colorful flowers, cozy places, faraway lands, peaceful scenes, and even famous paintings recreated as pixel art.

Start with tiny 16×16 pictures for a quick creative break, or settle into detailed 128×128 designs when you have more time.

Each chapter also holds hidden bonus pictures waiting to be discovered.

9 BEAUTIFUL PAINTING STYLES

Why settle for ordinary pixels?

Give your pictures a whole new look with nine different painting styles. Enjoy classic pixel art or turn your creations into colorful mosaics, toy bricks, beads, wooden blocks, cross stitch, sparkling sequins, stained glass, or shimmering jewels.

Unlock new styles as you play and discover your favorites. The same picture can look completely different depending on how you choose to color it.

EASY AND RELAXING COLORING

Pixel Pause makes coloring by number simple and satisfying.

• Tap individual pixels or swipe to paint entire rows

• Enjoy gentle kalimba or singing-bowl sounds as you color

• Highlight matching cells to find your next pixels

• Zoom in and out to work on tiny details

• Enable "Stay inside the lines" for worry-free coloring

• Make mistakes without penalties or interruptions

Whether you're new to pixel coloring or already love paint by number games, you can start creating beautiful pictures in seconds.

HELPFUL TOOLS WHEN YOU NEED THEM

A few little helpers make your coloring experience even more comfortable.

Use binoculars to find missing pixels, switch to a larger brush for bigger areas, or pick colors directly from your picture with a double tap.

Everything is designed to keep coloring easy, enjoyable, and frustration-free.

NO PRESSURE. JUST COLOR.

Pixel Pause is a different kind of coloring game.

There are no countdowns, no scores to beat, and no daily streaks to maintain. You never have to rush or worry about missing a day.

Color for two minutes or spend an entire evening on a detailed picture. Take a break whenever you like and come back when you're ready.

As you color, new chapters, painting styles, and tools gradually become available. Your progress is always waiting for you.

FREE TO PLAY

Pixel Pause is free to play and supported by a small banner ad. No account or sign-up required.

A short tutorial helps you get started with your first picture.

No streaks. No pressure. Just color.