The Best Puzzle Games - Page 2

Update : Jigsaw Puzzles added at rank #33.
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GHOST TRICK: Phantom Detective (2023)

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Review score
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Nintendo Switch Android PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One IOS iPhone

In Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, you're a ghost solving your own murder mystery before sunrise. With time manipulation, object possession, and mind-bending puzzles, you'll uncover a story full of twists and turns. This HD remaster offers an upgraded visual experience, new music arrangements, and a gallery of artwork, making it the ultimate version of this classic adventure.


What we like:
  • Engaging story with satisfying twists
  • Endearing, unique characters
  • Fantastic art style and graphic upgrades
  • Fun voice acting
  • Intriguing puzzle-solving mechanics
What could be improved:
  • Puzzles can be frustrating and require trial-and-error
  • Unhelpful hint system
  • Lack of bonus content

  • puzzle
  • mystery
  • detective
  • cult
  • adventure
  • narrative
  • supernatural
  • classic
  • assassin

12

Baba Is You (2019)

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95
Review score
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Android Nintendo Switch Linux Mac OS PC Windows IOS iPhone

Baba Is You is an exhilarating puzzle game that challenges you to alter the rules and find your own solutions. With over 200 inventive levels, you'll manipulate words and objects to create unexpected interactions. Despite its complexity, the game's clever design and rewarding moments make it a must-play for puzzle enthusiasts.


What we like:
  • Unique and innovative puzzle mechanics
  • Over 200 well-designed levels
  • Highly replayable with multiple solutions
  • Endless content with level packs and editor
  • Award-winning design
What could be improved:
  • Steep difficulty curve
  • Can be overwhelming and complex
  • Some repetition in gameplay
  • Lacks a hint system for tough puzzles

  • puzzle
  • programming

13

Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons Remake (2024)

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Playstation 5 Xbox One PC Windows Xbox Series X j Xbox Series X/s

Guide two brothers on an epic journey of discovery, loss, adventure and mystery remade for the latest generation of graphics, performance, and gameplay. Play in single-player mode or local co-op with a friend. This is one journey you will never forget.


  • cooperative
  • puzzle
  • remake
  • local
  • story
  • adventure
  • narrative
  • controller-support
  • discovery
  • platform
  • fantasy
  • single-player
  • boss-fight
  • action
  • difficult

14

Jusant (2023)

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84
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Xbox One Xbox Series X/s Playstation 5 PC Windows

Ascend the enigmatic tower of Jusant and uncover the echoes of a lost civilization. Immerse yourself in a serene world filled with lush biomes, master intuitive climbing mechanics, and let the haunting soundtrack elevate your adventure. Solve puzzles with your adorable companion, Ballast, and experience a story that intertwines resilience and mystery in every climb.


What we like:
  • Intuitive climbing gameplay
  • Rich, immersive environments
  • Engaging puzzles with helpful companion
  • Profound storytelling
  • Beautiful soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Occasional collision issues
  • Some story elements are cryptic

  • vertical
  • puzzle
  • platform
  • narrative
  • controller-support
  • exploration
  • story
  • meditative
  • atmospheric
  • rock-climbing
  • relaxing
  • adventure
  • rhythm
  • mystery
  • cute

15

Senua's Saga: Hellblade II (2024)

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82
Review score
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PC Windows Xbox Series X/s Xbox Series X Xbox One

The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.


  • narrative
  • puzzle
  • combat
  • battle
  • fight
  • mythology
  • action-adventure
  • demons
  • story
  • horror
  • exploration
  • psychological
  • walking-simulator
  • realistic
  • narration

16

Tetris Effect: Connected (2021)

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93
Review score
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Xbox One ps1 vr2 Playstation 5 PC Windows

Tetris Effect Connected is an unforgettable gaming experience with mesmerizing graphics, engaging electronic music, and addicting gameplay. Whether you play solo or with friends, you'll find endless hours of entertainment in this game.


What we like:
  • Unique and stunning visuals
  • Engaging multiplayer modes
  • Challenging but satisfying gameplay
  • New features that add accessibility and appreciation for combos
  • And immersive electronic soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Extreme skill gap in competitive modes
  • Short campaign mode

  • cooperative
  • puzzle
  • multiplayer
  • competitive
  • online
  • classic
  • boss
  • platform
  • rhythm
  • local
  • single-player
  • psychedelic
  • abstract
  • controller-support
  • cross-platform

17

Railbound (2022)

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85
Review score
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Mac OS PC Windows Android IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X

Embark on a charming journey with two adorable dogs in Railbound, a clever puzzle game that will challenge and reward you. Connect railways, guide carriages, and avoid crashes in over 240 levels. Enjoy the soothing visuals and music as you solve puzzles and unravel a heartwarming story.


What we like:
  • Perfect difficulty curve
  • Over 240 challenging levels
  • Wholesome and adorable presentation
  • Free updates with additional levels
  • Smooth and satisfying puzzle mechanics
What could be improved:
  • Limited options in certain levels
  • Over-reliance on trial and error
  • Puzzles can get overly convoluted towards the end

  • wholesome
  • puzzle
  • trains
  • track-bending
  • transportation
  • relaxing
  • resource-management
  • comic
  • logic
  • building
  • narration
  • management
  • isometric
  • colourful
  • cartoony

18

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story (2022)

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86
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Nintendo Switch j Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox Series X/s

Two best friends, one wild adventure. Join best friends Nunu and Willump on an adventure across the frozen wilds of the Freljord. Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story is a single-player story adventure developed by Tequila Works.


  • puzzle
  • story
  • adventure
  • platform
  • narrative
  • fight
  • combat
  • rpg
  • exploration
  • single-player
  • action
  • battle
  • boss-fight
  • moba
  • -combat

19

Chicory: A Colorful Tale (2021)

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93
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Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch Mac OS Xbox Series X

Chicory: A Colorful Tale is a whimsical adventure game that lets you color your way through a black-and-white world as a plucky dog-character. With simple controls, fun puzzles, and no enemies in the main game, Chicory encourages exploration and creativity. Its beautiful art style and emotionally resonant story about self-discovery and overcoming self-doubt make it a work of art that everyone should experience.


What we like:
  • Fun puzzles
  • Simple controls
  • Beautiful art style
  • Emotionally resonant story
  • Encourages creative exploration
What could be improved:
  • Boss battles can be challenging

  • puzzle
  • zelda
  • boss-fight
  • adventure
  • top-down
  • cooperative
  • platform
  • boss
  • cute
  • combat
  • battle
  • controller-support
  • exploration
  • colouring
  • local

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Viewfinder (2023)

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83
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Android Playstation 4 Playstation 5 PC Windows

Step into the mesmerizing world of Viewfinder, a reality-defying adventure that lets you reshape your surroundings through the lens of an instant camera. Solve intricate puzzles, explore intriguing hub worlds, and immerse yourself in a rich narrative. It's not just about playing a game, it's about redefining your reality!


What we like:
  • Innovative photo mechanic that challenges perception
  • Aesthetic visuals paired with a soothing soundtrack
  • Satisfying puzzles that keep you engaged
  • Offers a unique speedrun experience
  • Interactive and fun gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Limited gameplay mechanics
  • Short playtime

  • puzzle
  • first-person
  • platform
  • mind-bending
  • narrative
  • surreal

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