The Best Puzzle Games for Xbox One - Page 3

Update : The Plucky Squire added at rank #6.
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The Star Named EOS (2024)

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

The Star Named EOS is a story-rich puzzle adventure built around photography. Recreate compositions of past photos to uncover the truth of a family mystery. Experience a harmonious mixture of beautiful hand-drawn art and engaging puzzles on a journey of reminiscence.


  • puzzle
  • hand-drawn
  • point-and-click
  • story
  • anime
  • hidden-object
  • narrative
  • mystery
  • emotional
  • narration
  • fiction
  • first-person
  • linear
  • stylized

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Planet of Lana (2023)

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

Join the epic journey of Lana and her furry companion Mui in Planet of Lana, a beautiful and captivating adventure game. Solve challenging puzzles and navigate through stunning landscapes to save your world. Experience a heartwarming story that will keep you engaged till the end. Uncover the secrets of this mesmerizing world and restore harmony.


What we like:
  • Intricate and beautiful landscapes
  • Engaging companion-based gameplay
  • Heartfelt and immersive storyline
  • Variety in puzzle challenges
  • Stunning hand-painted art style
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive and easy puzzles
  • Unpolished controls

  • platform
  • puzzle
  • cat
  • robots
  • stealth
  • narrative
  • ghibli
  • orchestral
  • companion
  • story

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Humanity (2023)

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85
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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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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.


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
  • adventure
  • short
  • third-person
  • magic
  • atmospheric
  • stylized
  • colourful
  • discovery

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The Entropy Centre (2022)

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

Dive into The Entropy Centre, a mind-bending puzzle adventure set in a colossal space station. You'll reverse time, solve challenging puzzles, and uncover an engaging story with a witty AI companion. Will you conquer the conundrums and uncover the truth that awaits?


What we like:
  • Smart and challenging puzzles
  • Engaging storyline with witty dialogue
  • Unique time-reversal mechanic
  • Stunning visuals and immersive world
What could be improved:
  • Some puzzles can be frustrating
  • Lack of truly hard puzzles
  • Repetitive dialogues
  • Unnecessary combat sections

  • puzzle
  • first-person
  • manipulation
  • sci-fi
  • time
  • futuristic
  • platform
  • funny
  • mind-bending
  • artificial
  • intelligence

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Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy (2023)

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

Unleash your creativity in Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy, a magical journey full of challenging puzzles and epic boss fights. Join a wizard, a thief, and a knight to push back a fearsome army and restore peace. Experience stunning visuals, unique character abilities, and thrilling multiplayer action in this unforgettable adventure.


What we like:
  • Challenging yet fun gameplay
  • Stunning graphics
  • Exciting multiplayer possibilities
  • Variety of character abilities
  • Engaging boss fights
What could be improved:
  • Presence of glitches and bugs
  • Tedious achievement hunting
  • Some puzzles may feel overly complex
  • Less engaging compared to previous Trine games

  • platform
  • puzzle
  • cooperative
  • physics
  • local

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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?

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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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Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft (2024)

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Xbox One PC Windows

Play the original three Tomb Raider adventures with all expansions and secret levels in this definitive collection.


  • puzzle
  • adventure
  • action-adventure
  • stealth
  • platform
  • exploration
  • action
  • combat
  • underwater
  • shooter
  • classic
  • cover
  • narrative
  • survival
  • third-person

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Chants of Sennaar (2023)

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85
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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

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Beyond a Steel Sky (2020)

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

Beyond a Steel Sky is a thrilling cyberpunk adventure game with engaging puzzles and a fast-paced narrative that will keep you hooked. Follow Robert Foster as he tries to rescue a kidnapped child in Union City, a futuristic utopia controlled by an altruistic AI. The game features a beautifully detailed comic-book style world and plenty of humor. Unravel dark conspiracies and defeat a terrifying antagonist in this innovative and exciting adventure!


What we like:
  • Engaging storyline and characters
  • Built-in hints system
  • Great setting and world design
  • Innovative puzzle mechanics
  • Plenty of humor and nostalgia nods
What could be improved:
  • Controlling the character is clunky
  • Hacking can be repetitive
  • Lack of puzzle diversity
  • Story can be simplistic with bad pace
  • Cutscenes are too long and boring

  • cyberpunk
  • adventure
  • puzzle
  • point-and-click
  • dystopian
  • narrative
  • classic
  • sci-fi
  • thriller
  • futuristic
  • cult
  • third-person
  • hacking
  • political
  • inventory

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