The Best Puzzle Games

Update 16 September 2024: The Plucky Squire added at rank #1.

Here are our 10 Best Puzzle Games, position 31 to 40:

Freshly Frosted
Moss: Book II
Patrick's Parabox
The Last Cube
Dungeons of Dreadrock
Treasure Temples
Strange Horticulture
FILMECHANISM
Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon
Time Loader

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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

Moss: Book II (2022)

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psvr Playstation 4 PC Windows osvr Playstation 5

Embark on an epic adventure in Moss: Book II, a captivating VR game where you team up with the charming Quill. Engage in exciting combat, solve mind-bending puzzles, and explore breathtaking environments. Dive into a fairytale story filled with myth and magic, creating a unique bond with Quill that will leave you wanting more!

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What we like:

Immersive gameplay
Engaging puzzles
Stunning environments
Excellent storytelling
Adorable main character

What could be improved:

Overemphasis on book illustrations and narrations
Some repetitive combat

platform
puzzle
combat
narration
adventure
boss
boomerang
story
diorama
controller-support
action-adventure
cute
vr
zelda

Patrick's Parabox (2022)

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Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Patrick's Parabox offers a unique and inventive twist on the classic sokoban block-pushing puzzle genre. You'll need to guide a two-eyed box to the exit, while navigating cleverly crafted levels filled with over 350 handcrafted puzzles - think inside and outside the box!

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What we like:

Over 350 puzzles
Unique twist on sokoban puzzle genre
Recursive paradoxes for an extra challenge
Variety of new mechanics introduced
Optional challenges for added complexity

What could be improved:

Some levels can be tricky to solve without hints

sokoban
puzzle
logic
minimalist
abstract
2d

The Last Cube (2022)

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

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.

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

Dungeons of Dreadrock (2022)

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IOS iPhone PC Windows Android Nintendo Switch

Dungeons of Dreadrock is a captivating dungeon-crawler with a twist! It's a puzzle game that pays homage to classics like Zelda, packed with 100 unique levels that will challenge your problem-solving skills. Face goblins, dodge arrows, and experience unexpected elements like ogre chases and dream sequences. Despite its retro graphics, it offers a dynamic and immersive gameplay that keeps you on your toes.

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What we like:

Innovative puzzle design
Engaging storyline
Variety of challenges
Well-designed control system
Fantastic sound design

What could be improved:

Minor control issues
Placement of the restart button
Short playtime
Contains ads

dungeon
puzzle
dungeon-crawler
pixel
grid

Treasure Temples (2022)

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Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone PC Windows Android Mac OS

Puzzle your way through ancient treasure chambers in Antarctica. Floor tiles will crumble away behind you with every step you take, so tread carefully in your search for gold!

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puzzle
adventure
path-building
isometric
tile-swapping
hand-drawn
casual
tile
easy-to-play

Strange Horticulture (2022)

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

Step into the shoes of a plant shop owner in the enigmatic town of Undermere in 'Strange Horticulture'. Uncover dark mysteries, identify mysterious plants, and interact with intriguing characters. Your choices shape an occult narrative in this puzzle-filled adventure. Can you navigate the secrets and maintain your sanity? Embark on a botanical journey where your detective skills will determine your fate.

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What we like:

Unique blend of puzzles and narrative
Rich, evolving gameplay experience
Engaging detective-style gameplay
Deeply intriguing story
Multiple endings for replayability

What could be improved:

Narrative complexity may be overwhelming
Limited replayability due to story conclusion

mystery
puzzle
cult
investigation
detective
nature
relaxing
multiple-endings
local
lovecraftian
book
grid
choices
card
bizarro

FILMECHANISM (2021)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

RECORD and RESTORE are the keys!Use your puzzle brain and action brain to complete the the puzzles!

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puzzle
cute
retro
platform
pixel
puzzle-action
casual

Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon (2021)

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Nintendo Switch Android IOS iPhone Mac OS Playstation 4 PC Windows

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.

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