The Best Puzzle Games - Page 4

Update : The Plucky Squire added at rank #40.
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Botany Manor (2024)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One PC Windows Xbox Series X/s

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
  • walking-simulator
  • exploration
  • relaxing
  • first-person
  • historical
  • linear
  • nature
  • stylized
  • colourful
  • story
  • 3d
  • education
  • immersive
  • science

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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

33

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story (2022)

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

Two best friends, one wild adventure. Join best friends Nunu and Willump on an adventure across the frozen wilds of the Freljord. Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story is a single-player story adventure developed by Tequila Works.


  • puzzle
  • story
  • adventure
  • platform
  • narrative
  • fight
  • combat
  • rpg
  • exploration
  • single-player
  • action
  • battle
  • boss-fight
  • moba
  • -combat

34

Colors (2024)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone

Dive into the world of Colors, a delightful puzzle game where your wits put to the test. Uncover the hidden hues beneath each square by analyzing the colors surrounding them. Simple yet challenging, Colors offers an engaging experience that will keep you guessing and entertained for hours.


  • relaxing
  • puzzle
  • card
  • minimalist
  • mouse
  • solitaire
  • battler
  • logic
  • 2d
  • casual
  • tabletop
  • clicker
  • colourful
  • idler
  • quick-time-event

35

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.


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

36

Railbound (2022)

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

Embark on a charming journey with two adorable dogs in Railbound, a clever puzzle game that will challenge and reward you. Connect railways, guide carriages, and avoid crashes in over 240 levels. Enjoy the soothing visuals and music as you solve puzzles and unravel a heartwarming story.


What we like:
  • Perfect difficulty curve
  • Over 240 challenging levels
  • Wholesome and adorable presentation
  • Free updates with additional levels
  • Smooth and satisfying puzzle mechanics
What could be improved:
  • Limited options in certain levels
  • Over-reliance on trial and error
  • Puzzles can get overly convoluted towards the end

  • wholesome
  • puzzle
  • trains
  • track-bending
  • transportation
  • relaxing
  • resource-management
  • comic
  • logic
  • building
  • narration
  • management
  • isometric
  • colourful
  • cartoony

37

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

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Humanity (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X/s Android Xbox One Xbox Series X psvr Playstation 5 Playstation 4 quest 3 quest 2

In Humanity, you control a spectral Shiba-Inu dog, guiding crowds of humans through mind-bending puzzles and epic boss battles. With a minimalist yet distinctive art style, an intriguing narrative, and an ever-expanding library of user-generated content, you'll be captivated by this enduringly entertaining game. Dive into a unique blend of strategy and action, whether on a standard display or in VR mode.


What we like:
  • Challenging and fun puzzles
  • Captivating music and visuals
  • Wealth of gameplay elements
  • Enduringly entertaining
  • Unique and immersive VR experience
What could be improved:
  • Loses focus in the final act
  • Frustrating design elements
  • Unreliable unit behavior

  • puzzle
  • lemmings
  • dog
  • minimalist
  • platform
  • 3d
  • story
  • editor
  • level
  • action

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Chants of Sennaar (2023)

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

Embark on a mysterious and addictive puzzling adventure in Chants of Sennaar. Explore stunning environments, decipher languages, and piece together a captivating story through visual storytelling. With a compact install size, amazing visuals, and lush sound design, this game offers a unique and immersive experience. The glyph mechanics and language deciphering are surprisingly addictive, although the stealth sections could have been better. If you're looking for a fresh and captivating gaming experience, Chants of Sennaar is a must-play.


What we like:
  • Unique and addictive glyph mechanics
  • Stunning visuals and immersive environments
  • Captivating visual storytelling
  • Compact install size
  • Lush sound design
What could be improved:
  • Stealth sections could have been better

  • puzzle
  • stealth
  • adventure
  • translation
  • puzzling

40

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

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