Sloppy Forgeries Grade S Rating Explained for Players

S is the highest grade in Sloppy Forgeries, sitting above A on a scale that runs S, A, B+, C, D and F — and in one recorded demo run, a player earned an S with 93.40% pixel accuracy. The letter system surprised even the player, who expected the top grade to be A, so if you are seeing an S for the first time, it simply means you forged the painting very accurately. The developer describes the game as one of the few drawing games that measures accuracy pixel by pixel in real time, which is what the letter grades summarize.

What the scale looks like in practice

From that same demo session, one player's results give a rough picture of where each letter lands. Treat these as one player's observations, not official thresholds:

• F around 23.46% accuracy
• C at 68.93% on a first Mona Lisa-style attempt
• B+ in the 72–80% range across several paintings
• A at 83.04% on Whistler's Mother
• S at 93.40% on Hilma af Klint's The Swan, No 17

The player noted that The Swan was the simplest painting in the demo, with large round shapes matching the round brushes, which is exactly the kind of easy-canvas painting where you can realistically reach 90%+. The official Steam page confirms the underlying mechanic: your score is based on every pixel you paint, and real-time feedback shows a bar rising and falling as you work.

How to push a painting toward an S

1. Start with the background

   One player's failed repaint (a D) was caused by skipping the background color entirely. Paint large flat areas first, then layer shapes on top. The background color also doubles as a crude eraser, since there is no undo or fill.

2. Use assist tools early

   The grid tool places a grid over both the masterpiece and your canvas and lasts 30 seconds; pins last 20 seconds each (you get three). Toggle them on and off wisely, and any unused time activates automatically at the end.

3. Mind color and layout

   Results screens show accuracy by color and accuracy over time, so missing one color can tank the grade. Note that the masterpiece can sit slightly higher on screen than your canvas, so copy positions with that offset in mind.

4. Repaint freely — your best counts

   The game states your best grade for each painting is the one that counts, and you can repaint anytime because your score only goes up.

Grades and badges

The single-player progression system, announced by the developer on the official Steam page on 2026-08-14, awards badges per collection — earning a C or better on every painting in Post-Impressionism granted the "Plausible" badge in the dev's example. Collections are rated on all but your lowest painting, so raising your weak grades, not perfecting your best ones, unlocks the next badge and collection.

Next steps

• If S-level accuracy feels out of reach, our beginner guide covers the brush sizes, no-undo basics and shortcuts that make precise painting easier.
• The assist tools page explains grid and pin timing in more detail, which matters a lot at the 90%+ level.
• Our high score tips page goes deeper on squeezing accuracy out of the three-minute timer.

FAQ

Is S above A in Sloppy Forgeries?

Yes. The grading scale runs S, A, B+, C, D, F, with S as the top grade. One player was equally surprised, asking aloud "What grade is S?" after expecting A to be the ceiling.

What accuracy do I need for an S grade?

An exact threshold has not been officially published, but a player earned an S at 93.40% accuracy, suggesting roughly 90% or better based on that single demo run.

Does my grade stick if I do worse later?

No. Your best grade for each painting is the one that counts, and the game notes your score only goes up, so repainting is risk-free.

Page checked on 2026-11-09 against the official Steam store page and a first-hand demo let's play video. The exact S threshold and full letter scale are player observations from that one run; the developer has not published official grade percentages.