The Best Puzzle Games for Mac OS - Page 3

Update : Storyteller added at rank #11.
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Lost in Play (2022)

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PC Windows Android Mac OS Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone

Go on adventures and solve puzzles on this feel-good journey with a brother and sister as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, Toto and Gal must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.


  • puzzle
  • point-and-click
  • wholesome
  • mystery
  • fantasy
  • hand-drawn
  • adventure
  • cartoony
  • story
  • surreal
  • colourful
  • family-friendly
  • comedy
  • funny
  • puzzling

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Monument Valley (2014)

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IOS iPhone Android Windows Phone / Windows 10 Mobile Mac OS PC Windows

Embark on a journey of forgiveness through impossible environments and illusionary puzzles. Experience this meditative and calming puzzle game by manipulating monuments and creating evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.

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  • puzzle
  • surreal
  • escher
  • illustration
  • design
  • mind-bending
  • exploration
  • relaxing
  • minimalist
  • adventure
  • emotional
  • platform
  • text-driven
  • narrative
  • puzzling

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Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion (2021)

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

Play as an adorable yet trouble-making turnip. Avoid paying taxes, solve plantastic puzzles, harvest crops and battle massive beasts all in a journey to tear down a corrupt vegetable government!


  • zelda
  • dungeon
  • boss-fight
  • boss
  • cute
  • puzzle
  • veggie
  • adventure
  • food
  • past
  • 2d
  • pixel
  • fight
  • action-adventure
  • action

24

Bugsnax (2020)

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

Dive into the quirky world of Bugsnax! As a journalist, you'll explore the diverse Snaktooth Island, solve its mysteries, and capture 100 unique Bugsnax. With charming characters, engaging gameplay, and endless customization, you'll be captivated by this delightful adventure.

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What we like:
  • Innovative creature-catching gameplay
  • Rich, immersive world with diverse biomes
  • Entertaining and distinct characters
  • Fun, fitting soundtrack
  • Engaging side quests and challenges
What could be improved:
  • None

  • puzzle
  • narrative
  • mystery
  • adventure
  • cute
  • muppet
  • horror
  • inventive
  • first-person
  • story
  • discovery
  • colourful
  • controller-support
  • physics
  • comedy

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INSIDE (2016)

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IOS iPhone Mac OS PC Windows Xbox 360 Xbox One

Get drawn into a haunting journey as you play as a hunted and alone boy, face challenging puzzles and intense action, and uncover secrets in this award-winning indie adventure game, INSIDE. The stunning art style, chilling soundtrack, and eerie atmosphere will leave you feeling unsettled and craving more.


What we like:
  • Stunning visual design
  • impressive sound design
  • captivating and mysterious storytelling
  • innovative gameplay
  • offers opportunities to explore and find secrets
What could be improved:
  • Relatively short
  • Puzzles not that hard

  • puzzle
  • platform
  • narrative
  • physics
  • dystopian

26

Angry Birds 2 (2015)

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early access Android IOS iPhone PC Windows Mac OS

Angry Birds 2 is a new addition to the popular franchise that offers 140 challenging levels, impressive graphics, and new features. The game may be free-to-play, but it still provides a fun and engaging experience for those who enjoy the bird-flinging puzzle genre. The added picture-in-picture close-up for birds adds a new level of emotion to the game. While there are some freemium aspects, the game is still a solid choice for fans of the franchise.

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What we like:
  • 140 challenging levels
  • impressive graphics and new features
  • picture-in-picture close-up for birds adds a new level of emotion to the game
  • free-to-play
  • engaging experience.
What could be improved:
  • Freemium aspects such as lives, consumable resources, gems, and video ads can detract from the playing experience
  • awkward for kids
  • may turn off some fans who enjoyed the franchise's earlier days.

  • physics
  • puzzle
  • card
  • rpg
  • strategy
  • out-of-this-world
  • slow-motion
  • boss-fight
  • casual
  • arcade
  • challenging
  • turn-based
  • classic
  • arena

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When The Past Was Around (2020)

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85
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PC Windows Android IOS iPhone Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch Mac OS

Experience love, loss, and the journey of self-discovery in 'When The Past Was Around'. Unravel a bittersweet tale through brain-teasing puzzles, beautiful hand-drawn art, and atmospheric violin music. This emotional adventure is short but impactful, leaving you with an unforgettable experience.


What we like:
  • Stunning storytelling and graphics
  • Intricate and engaging puzzles
  • Captivating, atmospheric music
  • Deep, emotional experience
What could be improved:
  • Short gameplay
  • Lack of depth in symbolism
  • Some puzzles can feel illogical

  • point-and-click
  • puzzle
  • surreal
  • romance
  • hand-drawn
  • abstract
  • philosophical
  • hidden-object
  • interactive
  • fiction
  • music
  • story
  • cute

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Death Squared (2017)

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Android Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One IOS iPhone

Death Squared is a co-op puzzle game about cooperation, communication, and robot explosions. You should buy it!


  • puzzle
  • cooperative
  • robots
  • funny
  • local
  • multiplayer
  • controller-support

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The Talos Principle Collection (2014)

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Xbox One PC Windows Mac OS Linux

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
  • mind-bending
  • thought-provoking

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TOEM (2021)

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90
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PC Windows Linux Mac OS Xbox Series X/s Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch Xbox One

Embark on a heartwarming journey in TOEM, a delightful photography game set in a magical black-and-white world. Help quirky characters, solve puzzles, and capture the beauty of your surroundings with your camera. Enjoy the relaxing landscape, chill beats, and the freedom to explore at your own pace. Despite its short length, TOEM's charming and pressure-free gameplay will leave you wanting more.


What we like:
  • Sweet art style
  • Cute music
  • Engaging and addictive gameplay
  • Freedom to complete quests at own pace
  • Dense and filled with opportunities for photography
What could be improved:
  • Relatively short game
  • Limited camera movement
  • Absence of a fast travel system
  • Almost entirely in black and white

  • editing
  • hand-drawn
  • photo
  • relaxing
  • cute
  • exploration
  • puzzle
  • adventure
  • soundtrack
  • photography
  • cozy
  • wholesome
  • music
  • funny
  • nature

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