The Best Puzzle Games for Linux

Update : Vessel added at rank #1.
1

Vessel (2025)

View Similar Games
81
Review score
Logo of Vessel Screenshot of Vessel Screenshot of Vessel Screenshot of Vessel

Linux Mac OS PC Windows Playstation 3 Xbox 360

A fast-paced 1v1 sci-fi brawler where pilots clash in fully customizable mechs. Shred armor, adapt your tactics, and outfight your opponent in visceral, high-stakes combat.


  • puzzle
  • physics
  • steampunk
  • platform

2

World of Goo 2 (2024)

View Similar Games
89
Review score
Logo of World of Goo 2 Screenshot of World of Goo 2 Screenshot of World of Goo 2 Screenshot of World of Goo 2

Android j Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Build bridges, grow towers, terraform terrain, and fuel flying machines in the stunning followup to the multi-award winning World of Goo. The world is beautiful, dangerous, and evolving.


  • physics
  • puzzle
  • building
  • goo
  • freeform
  • cute

3

Baba Is You (2019)

View Similar Games
95
Review score
Logo of Baba Is You Screenshot of Baba Is You Screenshot of Baba Is You Screenshot of Baba Is You

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

4

Braid: Anniversary Edition (2024)

View Similar Games
88
Review score
Logo of Braid: Anniversary Edition Screenshot of Braid: Anniversary Edition Screenshot of Braid: Anniversary Edition Screenshot of Braid: Anniversary Edition

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

Control the flow of time to solve puzzles in this new version of the indie classic, featuring fully repainted artwork, a new world of puzzles, and seriously in-depth commentary.

Buy

  • platform
  • puzzle
  • time
  • classic
  • manipulation
  • 2d
  • programming
  • in-depth

5

The Last Cube (2022)

View Similar Games
89
Review score
Logo of The Last Cube Screenshot of The Last Cube Screenshot of The Last Cube Screenshot of The Last Cube

Playstation 5 Xbox One Linux PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Mac OS

Cube puzzler and an epic adventure. Stamp stickers to the sides of your cube to imbue each surface with unique powers, which are vital to solving puzzles and finding secrets.

Buy

  • puzzle
  • platform
  • 3d
  • science
  • artificial
  • intelligence
  • atmospheric
  • logic
  • movement
  • sci-fi
  • futuristic
  • colourful
  • third-person
  • grid
  • robots

6

Ouros (2024)

View Similar Games
100
Review score
Logo of Ouros Screenshot of Ouros Screenshot of Ouros Screenshot of Ouros

Linux Mac OS IOS iPhone Android PC Windows

Ouros is a calming puzzle game about forming beautiful curves in a serene space. Find your flow as you nudge, bend, and stretch curves into pleasing shapes. With over 120 handcrafted puzzles to solve, Ouros invites you to discover the inherent mathematical beauty of its world.

Buy

  • relaxing
  • abstract
  • puzzle
  • atmospheric
  • casual
  • minimalist
  • spline
  • temple
  • colourful
  • stand-alone
  • single-player

7

Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018)

View Similar Games
88
Review score
Logo of Shadow of the Tomb Raider Screenshot of Shadow of the Tomb Raider Screenshot of Shadow of the Tomb Raider Screenshot of Shadow of the Tomb Raider

PC Windows Xbox Series X stadia Linux Mac OS Xbox One Playstation 4

Experience the thrilling conclusion of Lara's origin story in Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition. Master an unforgiving jungle, explore underwater tunnels, and unleash chaos on your enemies. Conquer terrifying tombs with advanced traversal skills and uncover a hidden city. With the base game and all DLC included, this is the ultimate way to become the Tomb Raider you're destined to be. Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime?


What we like:
  • Excellent graphics
  • Well-acted story
  • Fun combat
  • Precise controls
  • Cool optional challenge tombs
What could be improved:
  • Collecting materials for upgrades felt pointless
  • Frequent loss of weapons
  • Tedious climbing
  • Occasional bugs with jumping

  • puzzle
  • stealth
  • adventure
  • exploration
  • underwater
  • combat
  • action-adventure
  • platform
  • action
  • cover
  • narrative
  • shooter
  • survival
  • crafting
  • skill

8

Freshly Frosted (2022)

View Similar Games
88
Review score
Logo of Freshly Frosted Screenshot of Freshly Frosted Screenshot of Freshly Frosted Screenshot of Freshly Frosted

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

Place conveyor belts to solve puzzles in the world's most adorable donut factory!

Buy

  • puzzle
  • relaxing
  • automation
  • colourful
  • cute
  • puzzley
  • narration
  • top-down
  • logic
  • cooking
  • programming
  • challenging
  • stylized
  • building
  • asmr

9

Beyond a Steel Sky (2020)

View Similar Games
93
Review score
Logo of Beyond a Steel Sky Screenshot of Beyond a Steel Sky Screenshot of Beyond a Steel Sky Screenshot of Beyond a Steel Sky

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

Beyond a Steel Sky is a thrilling cyberpunk adventure game with engaging puzzles and a fast-paced narrative that will keep you hooked. Follow Robert Foster as he tries to rescue a kidnapped child in Union City, a futuristic utopia controlled by an altruistic AI. The game features a beautifully detailed comic-book style world and plenty of humor. Unravel dark conspiracies and defeat a terrifying antagonist in this innovative and exciting adventure!


What we like:
  • Engaging storyline and characters
  • Built-in hints system
  • Great setting and world design
  • Innovative puzzle mechanics
  • Plenty of humor and nostalgia nods
What could be improved:
  • Controlling the character is clunky
  • Hacking can be repetitive
  • Lack of puzzle diversity
  • Story can be simplistic with bad pace
  • Cutscenes are too long and boring

  • cyberpunk
  • adventure
  • puzzle
  • point-and-click
  • narrative
  • dystopian
  • classic
  • sci-fi
  • thriller
  • futuristic
  • cult
  • third-person
  • political
  • hacking
  • inventory

10

Return to Monkey Island (2022)

View Similar Games
88
Review score
Logo of Return to Monkey Island Screenshot of Return to Monkey Island Screenshot of Return to Monkey Island Screenshot of Return to Monkey Island

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

Join Guybrush Threepwood on an adventure in the Monkey Island series with Return to Monkey Island. Experience an intuitive design with puzzles that are tricky yet solvable, self-referential humour, familiar music with a modern edge and voice acting from the original cast. Enjoy accessibility features like subtitles, level adjustments and post-credit sequences.


What we like:
  • Intuitive design
  • Puzzles are tricky yet solvable
  • Self-referential humour
  • Familiar music with a modern edge
  • Voice acting from original cast
  • Accessibility features available such as subtitles
  • Level adjustments and post-credit sequences
What could be improved:
  • Art style may be off-putting for some players
  • Colour blind players may not benefit from all of the accessibility features
  • No insult-based combat as in previous titles

  • point-and-click
  • adventure
  • puzzle
  • pirates
  • inventory
  • classic
  • funny
  • zombies

Not seeing your game?