The Best Puzzle Games

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Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon (2021)

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Mac OS Android IOS iPhone Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is a unique roguelike dungeon crawler / puzzle game hybrid. Players take control of Shovel Knight in a mysterious pocket dungeon and must traverse a series of enemy-filled levels, using simple controls to form chains of enemies and clear the level.


What we like:
  • 3 game modes
  • Adventure mode with an exciting story
  • Daily Run mode updates every 24 hours
  • Survival Mode
  • Easy to learn/hard to master
What could be improved:
  • Few overpowered relics that can make the game too easy

  • puzzle
  • rogue-like
  • dungeon-crawler
  • grid
  • boss
  • boss-fight
  • competitive
  • tile-matching

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OMNO (2021)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows

Embark on a magical journey in Omno, a visually stunning adventure game filled with puzzles and adorable creatures. Explore lush forests, deserts, and frozen tundras as you uncover secrets and overcome obstacles. With a calming soundtrack and immersive story, you'll be captivated by this charming and vibrant world. Despite its short length, Omno offers a satisfying, zen-like gaming experience that will leave you wanting more.


What we like:
  • Immersive storytelling
  • Beautiful, interactive environments
  • Relaxing puzzle gameplay
  • Calming soundtrack
  • Responsive controls
What could be improved:
  • Short game length
  • Occasional graphical glitches
  • Lack of detailed story
  • Repetitive structure

  • puzzle
  • platform
  • wholesome
  • relaxing
  • exploration
  • cute
  • short
  • adventure
  • third-person
  • magic

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Timelie (2020)

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Mac OS Android PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Timelie is a stealth puzzle game in which you play as a little girl and her cat, who must find their way out of an abstract world through a tiled layout. You can control and manipulate time, fast-forwarding and rewinding the world around you at will. You also have the ability to fix bridges, floors and areas that previously broke with special shards. It promotes a single-player cooperative experience, where you control both the young girl and her cat to complete tasks. The visuals are reminiscent of Monument Valley while the soundtrack is vibey.


What we like:
  • Unique single-player cooperative experience
  • Time control mechanic
  • Easy to pick up and learn
  • Stylish visuals
  • Vibey soundtrack
  • Non linear stages
  • Varied difficulty levels
What could be improved:
  • Must be precise when selecting tiles for actions

  • puzzle
  • stealth
  • time
  • manipulation
  • cats
  • surreal
  • time-manipulation
  • isometric
  • discovery
  • adventure
  • robots
  • cooperative
  • platform
  • cute

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Ouros (2024)

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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.


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

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The Last Campfire (2020)

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

The Last Campfire is a puzzle adventure game with a beautiful story and immersive atmosphere. You play as an ember, a traveler who gets lost from a pack of explorers at the beginning of the game in an unusual strange world. Your job is to comfort these travelers by entering their dream state and freeing them from their slumber.


What we like:
  • Beautiful story
  • Immersive atmosphere
  • Inventive puzzles
  • Lovely visuals
  • Poetic soundtrack with Nordic voice talent
  • Promotes hope friendship and kindness
What could be improved:
  • Lacking in number of puzzles and they are not difficult even at the end

  • puzzle
  • narration
  • adventure
  • relaxing

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The Wild at Heart (2021)

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

The Wild at Heart is a beautiful and joyous tale of discovery, full of quirky characters, exploration and puzzles. You play as Wake, a young scallywag searching for excitement who stumbles upon an adventure to save the world and reunite the Greenshields. With its hand-drawn art style, mysterious creatures and day-night cycle adding tension to the gameplay, you'll be sure to have some exciting escapades!


What we like:
  • Quirky characters with unique traits
  • Beautiful artstyle
  • Light combat & puzzles that increase in difficulty
  • Day-night cycle adding tension to the gameplay
What could be improved:
  • The standard loop:go here - do that
  • Parts of the narrative are well-honed

  • puzzle
  • hand-drawn
  • crafting
  • pikmin
  • fantasy
  • story
  • action-adventure
  • adventure
  • supernatural
  • emotional
  • time-management
  • survival
  • rich
  • 2d
  • atmospheric

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Bugsnax (2020)

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

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.


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

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Baba Is You (2019)

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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

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Supraland (2019)

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Xbox One PC Windows

Supraland is a first-person adventure puzzle game that is a unique blend of genres, with a sandbox setting full of creativity and versatility. You'll explore a vast interconnected world filled with challenging puzzles that are both new and original. Try the demo to see if this game is for you, and if you like it, your progress will continue into the full version!


What we like:
  • Unique and challenging puzzles
  • Rewarding exploration
  • Fun mix of action, puzzles, humor, and silliness
  • Nostalgic appeal for older gamers
What could be improved:
  • Easy to miss crucial item
  • Jumping puzzles in first-person games
  • Confusing level design

  • puzzle
  • sandbox
  • metroidvania
  • first-person
  • exploration
  • platform
  • adventure
  • combat
  • open-world

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Portal: Companion Collection (2022)

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Nintendo Switch

Portal and Portal 2 come to Nintendo Switch with all the groundbreaking gameplay, dark humor, and exploration that earned the series hundreds of awards. Maneuver objects--and yourself--through space to puzzle your way through the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories.

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  • puzzle
  • cooperative
  • compilation
  • first-person
  • split-screen
  • wormhole
  • fluid
  • playing
  • paint
  • online
  • platform
  • robots
  • narrative
  • military
  • multiplayer

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