The Best Puzzle Games for Linux - Page 3

Update : Vessel added at rank #1.
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The Talos Principle Collection (2014)

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Xbox One Linux Mac OS PC Windows Xbox Series X

The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).

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  • puzzle
  • first-person
  • tetris
  • thought-provoking
  • narrative

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Kombinera (2022)

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IOS iPhone Playstation 4 Android Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X Linux Mac OS PC Windows Playstation 5

Get ready to challenge your mind with Kombinera, a unique and inventive puzzle game! Navigate orbs through over 300 different stages, combining them to solve intricate puzzles. With its simple yet captivating gameplay, Kombinera will test your strategic thinking and timing skills, offering both frustration and joy as you conquer each level. Are you up for the challenge?

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What we like:
  • Challenging and strategic gameplay
  • Over 300 unique levels
  • Quick restarts for uninterrupted play
  • Hidden collectibles and par times for extra challenges
  • Offers a sense of accomplishment upon solving puzzles
What could be improved:
  • High difficulty level may lead to frustration
  • Small font size for level numbers and speedrunning clock
  • Levels unlock sequentially, limiting gameplay options

  • puzzle
  • platform
  • 2d
  • difficult
  • minimalist
  • cerebral

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Causality (2021)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows IOS iPhone Android

Causality is a survival horror game. You must rescue 3 students trapped in a school full of mysterious psychic phenomena, and uncover the secrets behind therein. The real story behind the school, and the causal relationship of the events, is all in your hands.


  • puzzle
  • horror
  • survival-horror
  • thriller
  • rpgmaker
  • supernatural
  • psychological
  • atmospheric
  • multiple-endings
  • casual
  • challenging
  • top-down
  • psychic

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Induction (2021)

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Critically acclaimed and commercially successful, Wasteland was intended to be followed by two separate sequels, but Electronic Arts' Fountain of Dreams was turned into an unrelated game and Interplay's Meantime was cancelled. The game's general setting and concept became the basis for Interplay's 1997 role-playing video game Fallout, which would extend into the Fallout series. Game developer inXile Entertainment released a sequel, Wasteland 2, in 2014, and announced plans to release a third game in winter 2019.


  • puzzle
  • abstract
  • melbourne
  • travel
  • rpg
  • minimalist
  • practical
  • time
  • mind-expanding

25

Persephone (2020)

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Xbox One IOS iPhone Android Linux Mac OS PC Windows Nintendo Switch

PERSEPHONE is a dream-inspired, unique approach to first-person survival horror. With no weapons to attack, you'll need to utilize your environment in order to survive. When your surroundings won't save you in some scenarios, the only option is to run and redirect the threat.

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  • puzzle
  • rogue-like
  • dark
  • abstract
  • programming
  • isometric
  • humor
  • stylized
  • mythology
  • 3d
  • surreal
  • romance
  • thriller
  • artificial
  • intelligence

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OneShot (2016)

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PC Windows Windows Phone / Windows 10 Mobile Xbox 360 IOS iPhone Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Mac OS Linux

OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

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  • puzzle
  • adventure
  • story
  • cute
  • pixel
  • inventory
  • choices
  • narrative
  • surreal
  • rpgmaker
  • rpg
  • robots
  • multiple-endings
  • sprite
  • atmospheric

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Suicide Guy (2018)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Suicide Guy and Suicide Guy: Sleepin' Deeply for the first time together in a mega bundle!Set in the incredibile and extraordinary dreams of its protagonist, this time you'll have to save not 1, but 2 beers.Features:• 25 + 7 levels for hours of fun!• Physics based levels• Ultimate moves: be able to pick up items, throw them, activate mechanisms and even burp.• Funny creatures to annoy• Vehicles to driveThis time, to wake him up you'll need all your skills.Despite the title, the game is NOT at all about suicide or depression.

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  • puzzle
  • comedy
  • funny
  • surreal
  • physics
  • humor
  • memes
  • first-person
  • platform
  • colourful
  • dark
  • satire
  • story

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HOOK 2 (2022)

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Get Hook’d on unhooking the hooks again.

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  • linear
  • relaxing
  • 3d
  • puzzle
  • minimalist
  • casual
  • logic
  • abstract
  • family-friendly

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LUNA The Shadow Dust mobile (2024)

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LUNA The Shadow Dust is a fully hand-animated Point&Click puzzle adventure, brought to life through wordless storytelling. Featuring a breathtaking original soundtrack and beautiful 2D cinematics. Experience the magical journey of a young boy and his companion as they solve puzzles.

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  • hand-drawn
  • beautiful
  • point-and-click
  • puzzle
  • adventure
  • casual
  • atmospheric
  • cartoony

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The Gardens Between (2018)

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The Gardens Between is a surreal puzzle adventure that follows best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they fall into a mysterious world of beautiful garden islands. Manipulate time to solve puzzles and discover the secrets of each island.


  • puzzle
  • surreal
  • manipulation
  • time
  • narrative
  • relaxing

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