The Best Puzzle Games for Xbox Series X

Update : Senua\'s Saga: Hellblade II added at rank #8.
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The Talos Principle 2 (2023)

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89
Review score
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PC Windows Xbox One Android Xbox Series X Playstation 5

Dive into The Talos Principle 2, a mind-bending puzzle adventure set in a post-apocalyptic world. You'll unravel the secrets of a mysterious megastructure, engage with sentient robots, and shape the story with your choices. With stunning visuals, a captivating narrative, and challenging puzzles, it's an odyssey that will leave you questioning your existence.


What we like:
  • Immersive and thought-provoking narrative
  • Challenging and creative puzzles
  • Stunning visuals and captivating soundtrack
  • Freedom to explore and interact with the environment
  • Multiple story endings based on your choices
What could be improved:
  • Puzzles not as challenging as in the first game
  • Dialogue sequences can distract from gameplay
  • High graphic requirements may limit some players

  • puzzle
  • thought-provoking
  • robots
  • narrative

2

Botany Manor (2024)

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86
Review score
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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X/s PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X

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

3

Strange Horticulture (2022)

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85
Review score
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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
  • detective
  • investigation
  • nature
  • relaxing
  • multiple-endings
  • lovecraftian
  • local
  • book
  • grid
  • choices
  • card
  • bizarro

4

A Little to the Left (2022)

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86
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PC Windows Xbox Series X/s Mac OS Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Android

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

5

Bugsnax (2020)

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100
Review score
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Mac OS IOS iPhone Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Dive into the quirky world of Bugsnax! As a journalist, you'll explore the diverse Snaktooth Island, solve its mysteries, and capture 100 unique Bugsnax. With charming characters, engaging gameplay, and endless customization, you'll be captivated by this delightful adventure.


What we like:
  • Innovative creature-catching gameplay
  • Rich, immersive world with diverse biomes
  • Entertaining and distinct characters
  • Fun, fitting soundtrack
  • Engaging side quests and challenges
What could be improved:
  • None

  • puzzle
  • narrative
  • adventure
  • mystery
  • cute
  • muppet
  • horror
  • first-person
  • discovery
  • story
  • colourful
  • controller-support
  • inventive
  • physics
  • comedy

6

Chicory: A Colorful Tale (2021)

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95
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Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch Mac OS Xbox Series X Xbox Series X/s

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.


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
  • combat
  • cute
  • battle
  • controller-support
  • exploration
  • dungeon
  • narrative

7

Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons Remake (2024)

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83
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Playstation 5 Xbox Series X/s j Xbox Series X PC Windows Xbox One

Guide two brothers on an epic journey of discovery, loss, adventure and mystery remade for the latest generation of graphics, performance, and gameplay. Play in single-player mode or local co-op with a friend. This is one journey you will never forget.


  • cooperative
  • puzzle
  • remake
  • local
  • story
  • adventure
  • narrative
  • controller-support
  • discovery
  • platform
  • fantasy
  • single-player
  • boss-fight
  • action
  • difficult

8

Senua's Saga: Hellblade II (2024)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X/s j Xbox Series X Xbox One

The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.


  • narrative
  • puzzle
  • battle
  • fight
  • combat
  • demons
  • mythology
  • exploration
  • story
  • action-adventure
  • horror
  • adventure
  • realistic
  • narration
  • supernatural

9

Humanity (2023)

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85
Review score
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PC Windows j meta quest Playstation 4 Playstation 5 psvr Xbox Series X Xbox One Android

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
  • platform
  • minimalist
  • 3d
  • dog
  • action

10

Railbound (2022)

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85
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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

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