The Best Puzzle Games for Xbox Series X - Page 5

Update : The Plucky Squire added at rank #5.
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Teslagrad 2 (2023)

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

Dive into Teslagrad 2, a stunning steampunk-inspired puzzle-platform game! Harness electromagnetic powers to conquer untamed lands, battle Viking raiders, and face epic bosses. With enhanced visuals, vast world, and innovative puzzles, you'll be captivated by this immersive adventure. Unravel secrets and explore Lumina's dark past in beautifully hand-painted environments. No need to play the first part to enjoy the game!


What we like:
  • Engaging gameplay
  • Exciting exploration
  • Smooth magnetism abilities
  • Stunning art and visual storytelling
  • Unique and refreshing metroidvania experience
What could be improved:
  • Short gameplay length relative to price
  • Repetitive and short boss fights

  • platform
  • puzzle
  • steampunk
  • boss-fight
  • boss
  • metroidvania
  • 2d

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Kombinera (2022)

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80
Review score
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IOS iPhone Playstation 4 Android Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X Linux Mac OS PC Windows Playstation 5

Get ready to challenge your mind with Kombinera, a unique and inventive puzzle game! Navigate orbs through over 300 different stages, combining them to solve intricate puzzles. With its simple yet captivating gameplay, Kombinera will test your strategic thinking and timing skills, offering both frustration and joy as you conquer each level. Are you up for the challenge?


What we like:
  • Challenging and strategic gameplay
  • Over 300 unique levels
  • Quick restarts for uninterrupted play
  • Hidden collectibles and par times for extra challenges
  • Offers a sense of accomplishment upon solving puzzles
What could be improved:
  • High difficulty level may lead to frustration
  • Small font size for level numbers and speedrunning clock
  • Levels unlock sequentially, limiting gameplay options

  • puzzle
  • platform
  • 2d
  • difficult
  • minimalist
  • cerebral

43

Call of the Sea (2020)

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85
Review score
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PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox One

Call of the Sea is an otherworldly tale of mystery and love set in the 1930s South Pacific. Explore a lush island paradise, solve puzzles and unlock secrets in the hunt for your husband’s missing expedition.


  • puzzle
  • surreal
  • adventure
  • walking-simulator
  • lovecraftian
  • first-person
  • horror
  • narrative
  • mystery
  • story
  • exploration
  • investigation
  • atmospheric

44

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice (2017)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Xbox One

From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.

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  • puzzle
  • mythology
  • psychological
  • demons
  • combat
  • fight
  • battle
  • narrative
  • story
  • walking-simulator
  • horror
  • hack-and-slash
  • dark
  • exploration
  • third-person

45

The House of Da Vinci 2 (2020)

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90
Review score
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Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Android Mac OS PC Windows

Become an apprentice of the famous Leonardo da Vinci. Solve handcrafted mechanical 3D puzzles and discover hidden secrets. Navigate through mesmerizing environments of the Italian Renaissance. Travel through time to influence your surroundings.


  • puzzle
  • 3d
  • adventure
  • must-try
  • strategy
  • point-and-click

46

Somerville (2022)

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69
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Android Xbox One Xbox Series X PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4

In the wake of catastrophe, you must find the means to make your family whole again. Somerville is a Sci-Fi adventure grounded in the intimate repercussions of a large-scale conflict.


  • puzzle
  • narrative
  • sci-fi
  • story
  • ambient
  • platform
  • aliens
  • atmospheric
  • adventure
  • emotional
  • cinematic
  • physics
  • multiple-endings
  • couch

47

Toodee and Topdee (2021)

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

A cosmic turbulence caused the 2D Platformer and the Top-Down Puzzler dimensions to merge! Switch between Toodee and Topdee and their unique perspectives to overcome hard-as-nails challenges, solve mind-melting puzzles and defeat huge bosses.


  • platform
  • puzzle
  • top-down
  • cooperative
  • 2d
  • scroller
  • campaign

48

The Pathless (2020)

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86
Review score
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Playstation 4 Xbox Series X/s Xbox Series X Xbox One Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone PC Windows Mac OS Playstation 5

Embark on an epic adventure on a mystical island to dispel the curse of darkness in The Pathless. With your eagle companion, explore breathtaking landscapes and engage in unique boss battles against giant corrupted spirits. The emotionally resonant story, fast-paced gameplay, and stunning visuals and music make for an immersive experience that you won't forget.


What we like:
  • Well-written characters and story
  • Satisfying movement mechanics and puzzles
  • Stunning visuals and music
  • Unique boss fights
  • Relaxing gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive gameplay
  • Lack of tutorial and map system
  • Potential overpricing
  • Inconsistent performance
  • Tedious exploration

  • open-world
  • boss-fight
  • puzzle
  • exploration
  • boss
  • stealth
  • archery
  • shooter
  • adventure
  • battle
  • action-adventure
  • rhythm
  • stylized
  • story
  • narrative

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Grindstone (2019)

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88
Review score
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IOS iPhone Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox Series X/s

Embark on an epic adventure in Grindstone! As a monster-slaying hero, mine grindstones, craft powerful gear, challenge bosses, and explore unique locations. With over 250 levels of puzzles and hazards, the game offers a refreshing twist to the puzzle genre. Test your strategic thinking on the leaderboards and enjoy the acclaimed original soundtrack.


What we like:
  • Innovative path-drawing mechanic
  • Strategic and challenging gameplay
  • Massive amounts of gameplay time
  • A variety of consumables and gear
What could be improved:
  • Limited variety in enemy types
  • Tedious waiting for animations
  • Resource grind for special items

  • puzzle
  • combo
  • dark
  • colour-matching
  • sword-slashing
  • cartoony
  • colourful
  • grid
  • collectathon
  • cooking
  • crafting
  • clicker
  • boss

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Bramble: The Mountain King (2023)

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80
Review score
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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.


  • horror
  • platform
  • dark
  • exploration
  • narrative
  • puzzle
  • boss-fight
  • cinematic
  • adventure
  • mythology
  • action-adventure
  • fantasy
  • story
  • emotional
  • lore

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