[4] Reviewing the PC version, Jenni Lada of Technology Tell wrote, "It's nowhere near as good as Thomas Was Alone, but is charmingly reminiscent.

[6] Grant Howitt of Pocket Gamer rated the iPad version 8/10 stars and wrote, "It's very clever on a lot of different levels – narrative, gameplay, challenge – and it deserves your attention.

"[7] Also reviewing the iOS version, Jeffrey deMelo of TouchArcade rated it 4/5 stars and wrote, "There's something for a specific type of gamer here, one who enjoys something a tad different and ... well, pretentious.

"[8] Writing at 148apps.com, Lucy Ingram rated it 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "Concealing a deeper meaning, Pretentious Game is an enjoyable platformer with a touching message.

In Another Pretentious Game, there are 25 levels in which instead of moving a square, you draw lines to connect multiple circles.