The Best Puzzle Games

Update : Jigsaw Puzzles added at rank #29.
1

ANIMAL WELL (2024)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 PC Windows j

Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

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  • platform
  • puzzle
  • metroidvania
  • exploration
  • mystery
  • pixel
  • atmospheric
  • no-combat
  • discovery
  • nonlinear

2

Lorelei and the Laser Eyes (2024)

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89
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Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 j Playstation 4 PC Windows

The stage is set. Imagine an old baroque manor, perhaps a hotel or a museum, somewhere in central Europe. A woman wanders in search of answers.


  • puzzle
  • surreal
  • mystery
  • non-linear
  • maze
  • horror
  • narrative

3

The Talos Principle 2 (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox One Android Xbox Series X Playstation 5

Dive into The Talos Principle 2, a mind-bending puzzle adventure set in a post-apocalyptic world. You'll unravel the secrets of a mysterious megastructure, engage with sentient robots, and shape the story with your choices. With stunning visuals, a captivating narrative, and challenging puzzles, it's an odyssey that will leave you questioning your existence.


What we like:
  • Immersive and thought-provoking narrative
  • Challenging and creative puzzles
  • Stunning visuals and captivating soundtrack
  • Freedom to explore and interact with the environment
  • Multiple story endings based on your choices
What could be improved:
  • Puzzles not as challenging as in the first game
  • Dialogue sequences can distract from gameplay
  • High graphic requirements may limit some players

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

4

Cocoon (2023)

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88
Review score
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Xbox One Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X/s PC Windows

Venture into the alien world of COCOON, an enchanting puzzle-adventure game where you carry whole worlds on your back. Solve complex puzzles, defeat colossal guardians, and unravel an intriguing cosmic mystery. Dive into the immersive atmosphere, enriched by beautiful visuals and mesmerizing soundscapes. Will you uncover the secrets of an ancient civilization?


What we like:
  • Stunning visuals
  • Innovative level design
  • Engaging gameplay
  • High replay value
  • Immersive atmosphere
What could be improved:
  • Linear gameplay
  • Lack of rewarding exploration

  • puzzle
  • platform
  • boss-fight
  • boss
  • mind-bending

5

The Plucky Squire (2024)

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Nintendo Switch j PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox One

Storybook characters discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book and must jump between 2D & 3D realms to save their friends in this charming action-adventure.


  • puzzle
  • platform
  • adventure
  • narrative
  • boxing
  • action-adventure
  • rhythm
  • zelda
  • villain
  • narration
  • combat
  • 2d
  • battle
  • friends-storybook
  • action-adventure-solving

6

A Little to the Left (2022)

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

Dive into 'A Little to the Left', a cozy puzzle game where you organize household items into perfect harmony. With over 75 unique challenges, daily puzzles, and a mischievous cat to shake things up, you'll find satisfaction in every well-ordered space. Experience the serene atmosphere, lovely illustrations, and gentle puzzles that make this game a delightful escape.


What we like:
  • Charming and peaceful art style
  • Over 75 unique puzzles
  • Daily puzzles for continuous engagement
  • Multiple solutions for each puzzle
  • Helpful hint system
What could be improved:
  • Some puzzles can be unclear or abstract
  • The game is not suitable for colorblind players
  • Touchscreen controls can be tedious

  • puzzle
  • relaxing
  • wholesome
  • book
  • cute
  • abstract

7

Botany Manor (2024)

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

Welcome to Botany Manor, a stately home in 19th century England. You play as inhabitant Arabella Greene, a retired botanist. Explore your house and gardens, filled with research, to figure out the ideal habitat of forgotten flora. Grow each plant to discover the mysterious qualities they hold…


  • puzzle
  • exploration
  • walking-simulator
  • relaxing
  • first-person
  • historical
  • stylized
  • linear
  • nature
  • colourful

8

GHOST TRICK: Phantom Detective (2023)

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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

9

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

10

Jusant (2023)

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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

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