# Crayon Physics Deluxe

> 2009 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q1139201](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1139201)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crayon_Physics_Deluxe)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/crayon-physics-deluxe

## Summary
Crayon Physics Deluxe is a 2009 single-player puzzle video game developed by Finnish developer Petri Purho. The game is a multi-platform indie title (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android) that uses the Box2D physics engine and includes a level editor.

## Key Facts
- Crayon Physics Deluxe was published on 2009-01-07.  
- Developer: Petri Purho.  
- Genre: Puzzle video game; instance of a video game and classified as an indie game.  
- Platforms / operating systems: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.  
- Game mode: Single-player.  
- Engine / software: Uses the Box2D physics engine.  
- Key feature: Includes a level editor.  
- Distribution: Available via Steam, Google Play, Humble Bundle, and on iOS storefronts.  
- Award: Listed as having received the Independent Games Festival Award — Seumas McNally Grand Prize (linked in source to 2008).  
- Exhibition: Included in the permanent exhibition of the Finnish Museum of Games (start time 2017-01-06).

## FAQs
### Q: On which platforms can I play Crayon Physics Deluxe?
A: Crayon Physics Deluxe is available for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.

### Q: Who developed Crayon Physics Deluxe?
A: The game was developed by Petri Purho.

### Q: Does Crayon Physics Deluxe support touchscreen input?
A: Yes. Touchscreen is listed as an input device for the Android and iOS versions.

## Why It Matters
Crayon Physics Deluxe represents a notable indie puzzle title from Finland that combined physics-based gameplay with a simple, accessible presentation. Its use of the Box2D physics engine and inclusion of a level editor allowed players to engage both as players and creators, extending replayability and community interaction. The title achieved independent recognition, being associated in source material with the Seumas McNally Grand Prize at the Independent Games Festival, and it has been preserved in the permanent collection of the Finnish Museum of Games—an indicator of cultural and historical relevance in game preservation. The game's multi-platform distribution (desktop and mobile) and presence on major digital storefronts such as Steam, Google Play, and Humble Bundle illustrate how an indie release from a small developer reached broad audiences across device types. For those studying indie game development, distribution, and the early adoption of physics engines in puzzle design, Crayon Physics Deluxe is a compact case of technical implementation, curated exhibition, and cross-platform accessibility.

## Notable For
- Receiving the Independent Games Festival Award — Seumas McNally Grand Prize (as recorded in source material).  
- Being developed by Petri Purho and released as an indie puzzle title in 2009.  
- Multi-platform availability across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android with touchscreen support on mobile.  
- Use of the Box2D physics engine and providing a level editor for user-created content.  
- Inclusion in the permanent exhibition of the Finnish Museum of Games (since 2017-01-06).

## Body

### Overview
- Title: Crayon Physics Deluxe (aliases: Crayon Physics, Crayon).  
- Type: Puzzle video game; single-player.  
- Country of origin: Finland.  
- Developer: Petri Purho.  
- Publication date: 2009-01-07.

### Platforms and Distribution
- Officially runs on: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.  
- Distributed via: Steam, Google Play, Humble Bundle, and iOS storefronts (as recorded in source material).  
- Steam application id: 26900 (qualifier: Microsoft Windows and macOS).  
- Distribution formats noted: digital distribution and digital download (Android).

### Technical Details
- Engine / software: Box2D physics engine.  
- Input devices: Touchscreen is listed as an input device for Android and iOS releases.  
- Game mechanics: Includes a level editor.  
- Game mode: Single-player.

### Reception and Recognition
- Review score (source): 82/100 from Kritikanstvo (as recorded).  
- Awards: Listed in source material as having received the Independent Games Festival Award — Seumas McNally Grand Prize (record references indicate 2008 context).  
- Exhibition history: Permanent exhibition at the Finnish Museum of Games beginning 2017-01-06.

### Identifiers and External Links
- Official website: http://www.crayonphysics.com/ (English).  
- IMDb id: tt17888982.  
- Steam app id: 26900.  
- Other database identifiers present in source material: various entries on MobyGames, HowLongToBeat, GOG, GiantBomb, and others as recorded in the structured data.

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## References

1. Steam
2. Kritikanstvo
3. [Source](http://vapriikki.fi/pelimuseo/pelit/)
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
5. GameSpot
6. Giant Bomb
7. Q124398839
8. GamesMeter.nl
9. GOG Dreamlist
10. VGChartz