The Best Puzzle Games for Nintendo Switch

Update : Leila added at rank #38.
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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.


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

2

Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon (2021)

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Mac OS Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 IOS iPhone Android

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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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

3

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.

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

4

Cocoon (2023)

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88
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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

OMNO (2021)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4

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.

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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

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

6

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

7

Timelie (2020)

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Mac OS Nintendo Switch PC Windows Android

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.

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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
  • time-manipulation
  • cats
  • isometric
  • surreal
  • discovery
  • adventure
  • cooperative
  • robots

8

Chicory: A Colorful Tale (2021)

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

Chicory: A Colorful Tale is a whimsical adventure game that lets you color your way through a black-and-white world as a plucky dog-character. With simple controls, fun puzzles, and no enemies in the main game, Chicory encourages exploration and creativity. Its beautiful art style and emotionally resonant story about self-discovery and overcoming self-doubt make it a work of art that everyone should experience.

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What we like:
  • Fun puzzles
  • Simple controls
  • Beautiful art style
  • Emotionally resonant story
  • Encourages creative exploration
What could be improved:
  • Boss battles can be challenging

  • puzzle
  • zelda
  • boss-fight
  • adventure
  • top-down
  • cooperative
  • platform
  • boss
  • cute
  • controller-support
  • combat
  • battle
  • dungeon
  • exploration
  • narrative

9

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.

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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

10

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…

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

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