The Best Puzzle Games - Page 3

Update : The Plucky Squire added at rank #40.
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Cocoon (2023)

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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

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The Wild at Heart (2021)

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

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

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Braid: Anniversary Edition (2024)

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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.


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

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018)

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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

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Freshly Frosted (2022)

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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!

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

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Disc Room (2020)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Linux Mac OS

Disc Room is an exciting game that takes place in 2089 when a gigantic disc appears around Jupiter. You play as a scientist on board to explore the strange and dangerous environment and dodge discs while surviving for as long as possible. Underneath the surface, there are various tasks and objectives to complete in each room which require you to think creatively.


What we like:
  • Unique concept
  • Inventive challenges
  • Ability upgrades
  • Comic-style cutscenes
  • Visually appealing art style with themed visuals per region
  • Exciting soundtrack by doseone
What could be improved:
  • Challenging difficulty requiring quick inputs and reflexes
  • Obtuse 8-bit era inspired mechanics

  • arcade
  • puzzle
  • bullet-hell
  • survival
  • cartoony
  • gore
  • platform
  • 2d
  • twitch-action
  • difficult
  • boss
  • boss-fight
  • precision
  • retro
  • room-by-room

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Carto (2020)

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PC Windows Mac OS Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 4 Android

Unleash your inner cartographer in Carto, a heartwarming puzzle adventure game. Shape your world by rearranging map pieces, unlocking new paths and stories. With enchanting visuals, a captivating soundtrack, and a unique gameplay mechanic, you'll immerse yourself in hours of fun and exploration.


What we like:
  • Longer gameplay than expected
  • Gorgeous art and engaging storyline
  • Unique puzzle style with high replay value
  • Charming dialogue and characters
  • Well-hidden secrets add to the fun
What could be improved:
  • No hint system for when you're stuck
  • Inconsistent puzzle difficulty
  • Some game mechanics lack clear explanations

  • puzzle
  • adventure
  • relaxing
  • tile
  • hand-drawn
  • exploration
  • story
  • cartoony
  • cute
  • comic

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Chants of Sennaar Windows (2023)

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PC Windows

In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.


  • puzzle
  • language
  • stealth
  • point-and-click
  • adventure
  • mystery
  • puzzle-worlds
  • translation
  • fine-tune
  • flail
  • word-for-word
  • meta-puzzle

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Little Nightmares II (2021)

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Xbox One PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X stadia Nintendo Switch Playstation 4

Little Nightmares II is a haunting adventure platformer set in a dark and twisted world. Guide Six and Mono, two unlikely companions, through a ruined city filled with cannibalistic entities and engaging puzzles. With meticulous pacing, relentless detailing, smart setpieces, and malefic music, Little Nightmares II is among the first must-play games of 2021.


What we like:
  • Unique take that defies expectations at every turn
  • Immersive atmosphere
  • Clever puzzles
  • Light combat mechanics
  • Co-operative puzzle elements
  • Cinematic vistas
  • Haunting orchestral overtures
What could be improved:
  • Overly simplistic puzzles
  • No dialogue or explicit explanations for what is going on in the world

  • horror
  • puzzle
  • platform
  • stealth

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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

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