- #1 Splice
96% matchVery Positive87% of 588 reviews2012
Dev: Cipher Prime Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Splice is an experimental and artistic puzzler. Immerse yourself in its microbial world and start splicing! Every level ("strand") consists of a number of cells that you will need to rearrange into a target structure in several moves ("splices").
Why similar: Casual 52.2%, Indie 47.8%
- #2 Turba
97% matchMostly Negative35% of 147 reviews2010
Dev: Binary Takeover
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Turba provides a gameplay experience unlike any you have encountered before. Load in music from your PC and combo blocks to your favorite tunes in this unique new twist on the “match-3” style game! The blocks on the game board generate and move to the beat of the song you choose.
Why similar: Music 52.9%, Casual 28.1%, Indie 19%
- #3 Micron
96% matchVery Positive95% of 187 reviews2014
Dev: Apparition Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Micron is a unique fusion of puzzle and rhythm gameplay. Place pieces on the board to deflect bullets of energy that fire to the beat. Guide the bullets to the exit through 51 challenging levels — and 12 bonus levels — featuring a variety of distinctive soundscapes. Your solutions create the music.
Why similar: Casual 55.3%, Indie 44.7%
- #4 Auditorium
95% matchVery Positive84% of 301 reviews2012
Dev: Cipher Prime Studios
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Turn light into sound in this multi-award winning game from the creators of Fractal!
Why similar: Music 68.2%, Casual 17.3%, Indie 14.5%
- #5 String Theory
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 53 reviews2016
Dev: Zenisport
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
You've played rhythm games, but have you ever played a music game? String Theory is a unique audio puzzle game that trains the player to recognize musical chords. Pit your ear against 20 different BGMs, each with 14 different chord variations. Learn to recognize chords played on over 20 different instruments and synthesizers.
Why similar: Music 59.8%, Casual 29.7%, Indie 10.5%
- #6 Lucid
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 260 reviews2011
Dev: YeaBoing
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Discover a new way to match blocks in this otherworldly, Zen-like, relaxing puzzle experience. Lucid is the world's first Match-All puzzle game, in which you clear areas by combining all the blocks of an area. Enjoy the stunning visuals and relaxing sound effects as you make combos and hunt for the next perfect area to clear.
Why similar: Casual 63.4%, Indie 36.6%
- #7 Musaic Box
93% matchVery Positive93% of 264 reviews2009
Dev: KranX Productions
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Uncover all of your grandfather's sheet music, hidden in his home amongst a treasure trove of gorgeous antiques and musical relics. Melodious music box games will let you piece these special compositions together and unleash their symphonious secrets. Unlock Creative Mode and write your own outstanding arrangements.
Why similar: Music 56.7%, Casual 24%, Indie 19.4%
- #8 Everyday Genius: SquareLogic
92% matchVery Positive98% of 440 reviews2009
Dev: TrueThought
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 29.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The next generation of puzzle games is here! Combining simple arithmetic with colorful cages and logical problem solving, this new puzzle game makes sure you never have to guess—and you don’t have to be a math wiz!
Why similar: Casual 65.8%, Indie 34.2%
- #9 Circuits
91% matchVery Positive89% of 2,102 reviews2014
Dev: Digital Tentacle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Simple in concept, but very challenging and rewarding,Circuits is a puzzle game that requires careful listening to complete each level. The goal of Circuits : piece together the different parts of a song. Sounds easy, but maybe not.
Why similar: Music 78.5%, Casual 10.8%, Indie 10.7%
- #10 Hexcells Infinite
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,629 reviews2014
Dev: Matthew Brown
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 36.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Hexcells Infinite is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.
Why similar: Casual 60.6%, Indie 39.4%
- #11 Fractal: Make Blooms Not War
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 219 reviews2011
Dev: Cipher Prime Studios
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 22%
Push, Combo, and Chain your way through a pulsing technicolor dreamscape all the while expanding your consciousness at 130 BPM.
Why similar: Casual 57.4%, Indie 42.6%
- #12 OXXO
89% matchVery Positive95% of 286 reviews2019
Dev: Hamster On Coke Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Ever evolving puzzle game.
Why similar: Casual 57.3%, Indie 42.7%
- #13 InfiniPicross
89% matchMixed68% of 187 reviews2017
Dev: Reverse Impact
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A never ending supply of picross puzzles in any rectangular shape between 3x3 and 99x99.
Why similar: Casual 58.1%, Indie 41.9%
- #14 Sound Shift
88% matchVery Positive84% of 178 reviews2015
Dev: Matthew Brown
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Sound Shift is a VJ style music visualiser mixed with a simple arcade shooter.
Why similar: Music 46.9%, Casual 31.4%, Indie 21.8%
- #15 Atomic Reconstruction
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 60 reviews2016
Dev: Teawork Dev
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Atomic Reconstruction is a atmospheric Puzzle game, where you have to use the power of fusion and fission to create and modify specific atoms or groups of atoms.
Why similar: Casual 55.4%, Indie 44.6%
- #16 Puzzle Dimension
86% matchVery Positive90% of 494 reviews2010
Dev: Doctor Entertainment AB
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Find solutions to 100 unique puzzles and experience the satisfaction of "Aha" moments!
Why similar: Casual 55%, Indie 45%
- #17 Audiosurf 2
85% matchVery Positive83% of 6,017 reviews2015
Dev: Dylan Fitterer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 67.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Ride your music in more ways than ever before. Audiosurf 2 is the music game for your entire music collection. Hundreds of mods/skins on Workshop. Free demo available.
Why similar: Music 85.2%, Indie 8.6%, Casual 6.3%
- #18 FRACT OSC
86% matchVery Positive86% of 610 reviews2014
Dev: Phosfiend Systems
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%
FRACT is a musical exploration game. You arrive in a forgotten place and explore the vast and unfamiliar landscape to discover the secrets of a world built on sound. You rebuild its machinery by solving puzzles and bring the world back to life by shaping sound and creating music in the game.
Why similar: Music 80.5%, Indie 14%, Casual 5.5%
- #19 ODDADA
80% matchVery Positive95% of 386 reviews2024
Dev: Sven Ahlgrimm
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%
A tactile music maker with endless freedom to play! Use gadgets, gizmos and funky melodic toys to piece together a hand-crafted music track. Share what you make! Unlock new instruments! ODDADA!
Why similar: Music 69.3%, Casual 16.4%, Indie 14.4%
- #20 Betrix
82% matchVery Positive81% of 180 reviews2023
Dev: NJ No.1Pub: NJ No.1
Windows
Betrix is a unique block game that combines the block puzzle game and the music game, allowing you to play with the rhythm of music in the stack.
Why similar: Casual 79.1%, Indie 20.9%
- #21 SquareCells
84% matchVery Positive90% of 1,236 reviews2015
Dev: Matthew Brown
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
SquareCells is an ambient logic puzzle game.
Why similar: Casual 51.1%, Indie 48.9%
- #22 Malody V
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 547 reviews2023
Dev: Mugzone
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Ultimate music game simulator
Why similar: Casual 81.5%, Indie 18.5%
- #23 Tidalis
84% matchMixed64% of 240 reviews2010
Dev: Arcen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Tidalis is a block-based puzzle game with casual appeal, hardcore depth, and an addictive new "streams" mechanic. The game is brimming over with riffs and variants on that core mechanic with 20 game modes, dozens of special blocks and items, and 115 levels in the adventure mode alone.
Why similar: Casual 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #24 QbQbQb
83% matchVery Positive90% of 109 reviews2014
Dev: Rezoner
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Co-op or single player arcade game full of delightful music. Designed to bring casual and hardcore players together.
Why similar: Music 63.1%, Casual 21.1%, Indie 15.8%
- #25 Three Digits
82% matchMixed73% of 311 reviews2015
Dev: Cleverweek
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Three Digits is the sequel to our first game Two Digits. You are given 14 numbers less than 1000, and all you have to do is to choose two subsets with the same sum.
Why similar: Indie 74.8%, Casual 25.2%
- #26 [the Sequence]
81% matchVery Positive90% of 179 reviews2016
Dev: [OneManBand]
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
[the Sequence] is a logic construction puzzler.Let your mind be your guide: Lay down seven different kinds of modules as your roadblocks to get you (portrayed as a binary data point) to a sweet destination.Apply an out-of-the-box thinking to get you to the next level!
Why similar: Casual 60.9%, Indie 39.1%
- #27 TRIOS - lofi beats / numbers to chill to
78% matchVery Positive92% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Samurai Punk
Windows · Mac · Linux
TRIOS is a relaxing, minimalist maths puzzle game. Take your time, chill out with some numbers. Deceptively simple, surprisingly challenging.
Why similar: Casual 70.8%, Indie 29.2%
- #28 Cognizer
79% matchVery Positive93% of 56 reviews2018
Dev: Maniac Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A new puzzle game of wits and recognition.
Why similar: Casual 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #29 MAZAICA
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 62 reviews2024
Dev: Hamster On Coke Games
Windows
Extend all lines from numbers to fill up the grids. Puzzles are sometimes meditative. Yet often challenging.
Why similar: Casual 81.4%, Indie 18.6%
- #30 RUSH
79% matchVery Positive90% of 1,260 reviews2010
Dev: Two TribesPub: Two Tribes Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 44%
From the twisted puzzle minds behind the award winning Toki Tori comes a new game, simply called RUSH. Fortunately for fans of high quality puzzle games, RUSH is anything but simple. In the game's fully three dimensional levels, players need to guide cubes to color coded exit points using Conveyor belts, Warps, Stops Signs, Splits and...
Why similar: Casual 54.8%, Indie 45.2%
- #31 Mixolumia
76% matchVery Positive97% of 275 reviews2020
Dev: davemakes
Windows · Mac
Mixolumia is an entrancing musical arcade puzzler where diamond blocks slide together on a gem-shaped board and explode in glittering chain reactions.
Why similar: Music 75.1%, Casual 18.2%, Indie 6.7%
- #32 AVICII Invector
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,364 reviews2019
Dev: Hello There Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Soar through vocal melodies, sweep each fade and attack every beat in 25 of AVICII’s biggest hits, in this enthralling futuristic rhythm-action experience – AVICII Invector.
Why similar: Music 43%, Casual 32.6%, Indie 24.5%
- #33 Hex
78% matchVery Positive88% of 57 reviews2017
Dev: Studio Goya
Windows · Mac
Hex is a unique puzzle game with a simple goal, clear the tiles to win. Tiles might multiply, explode, toggle on and off, and more as you jump between them in this exciting journey through over 80 challenging levels.
Why similar: Indie 65.5%, Casual 34.5%
- #34 LOOP: A Tranquil Puzzle Game
77% matchVery Positive97% of 136 reviews2015
Dev: John Cullen
Windows · Mac · Linux
LOOP is a tranquil puzzle game, with a unique, simple, meditative feel. Inspired by Zen philosophy, the minimal UI has no timers, move limit or score; allowing you to just relax and focus. Includes over 1 BILLION Levels.
Why similar: Casual 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #35 Milky Way Map
77% matchVery Positive83% of 60 reviews2018
Dev: Wijat
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Infinite puzzles and Infinite levels, the typical infinite challenges of attracting, engaging users and comfortable music, try this magical puzzle game what educational effect it!
Why similar: Casual 58.7%, Indie 41.3%
- #36 Achromatic
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 99 reviews2018
Dev: Studio Goya
Windows · Mac
Achromatic is a minimalist puzzle game about connecting dots in order to transform them all to one cohesive color. Along the way you will uncover unique dots with exciting properties to assist you on your puzzling adventure.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #37 Threes!
71% matchVery Positive98% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: Asher VollmerPub: Sirvo LLC
Windows · Mac
A tiny puzzle that grows on you.
Why similar: Casual 90.8%, Indie 9.2%
- #38 Evo Explores
74% matchVery Positive94% of 349 reviews2016
Dev: Kyrylo Kuzyk
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Explore impossible geometry and optical illusions!
Why similar: Casual 57%, Indie 43%
- #39 Hexcells Plus
72% matchVery Positive95% of 2,789 reviews2014
Dev: Matthew Brown
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Hexcells Plus is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.
Why similar: Casual 53.4%, Indie 46.6%
- #40 Chime
73% matchVery Positive94% of 782 reviews2010
Dev: Zoë ModePub: OneBigGame
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
A Zoë Mode production for the video game charity initiative OneBigGame, Chime pits gamers against the melody in this acclaimed puzzle experience.
Why similar: Music 70.8%, Casual 23%, Indie 6.2%
- #41 Equalizer
75% matchMixed44% of 126 reviews2017
Dev: Sergey ShushunovPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Equalizer is a musical arcade game in which you act as the main character inside a music tape recorder where you have to jump on platforms and discover new possibilities, such as music tracks and environments.
Why similar: Music 58%, Casual 23.6%, Indie 18.4%
- #42 Squarism
73% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2017
Dev: KirUn
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
SQUARISM is a minimalist logic game about combining pieces scattered around into a perfect square. Complete all 70 lovely-crafted levels and become master of square assembling!
Why similar: Casual 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #43 Cube Link
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 103 reviews2017
Dev: Hannes Delbeke
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 42%
CubeLink is a flow puzzle game with a twist. By spinning the cube around you can connect colours in every direction. Unlock more challenging levels as you progress.
Why similar: Casual 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #44 Dexodonex
72% matchVery Positive84% of 215 reviews2016
Dev: Volens Nolens Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hexagonal puzzle with the ability to edit levels
Why similar: Casual 75.5%, Indie 24.5%
- #45 Quell Memento
71% matchVery Positive96% of 225 reviews2015
Dev: Fallen Tree Games LtdPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
An enchanting puzzle game of logic and relaxation.
Why similar: Indie 61.5%, Casual 38.5%
- #46 The Answer Is 42
69% matchVery Positive92% of 170 reviews2019
Dev: Mens Sana Interactive
Windows · Mac
The answer to life, the universe, and everything. Connect the numbers. Fill the board. You will find out.
Why similar: Casual 63.2%, Indie 36.8%
- #47 LYNE
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,222 reviews2014
Dev: Thomas Bowker
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Deceptively simple. Infinitely complex. LYNE is a minimalist puzzle game that will knot your brain as it calms your soul. Connect the shapes. Fill the board. Lose yourself in the interflowing paths of LYNE.
Why similar: Casual 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #48 Beat the Song
70% matchVery Positive89% of 99 reviews2018
Dev: AAAGAMES
Windows
A music game, where you play songs. You play missing percussion, guitars, pianos, vocals, synthesizers, effects, strings and many more other instruments that change during the game. A total of 127 minutes of music you can play.
Why similar: Music 54.5%, Indie 45.5%
- #49 Quell Reflect
70% matchVery Positive95% of 188 reviews2015
Dev: Fallen Tree Games LtdPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
An enchanting puzzle game of logic and relaxation.
Why similar: Indie 56.3%, Casual 43.7%
- #50 Hexcells
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,865 reviews2014
Dev: Matthew Brown
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Hexcells is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.
Why similar: Casual 60.2%, Indie 39.8%
- #51 10,000,000
68% matchVery Positive90% of 2,355 reviews2013
Dev: EightyEightGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
10000000: The Dungeon Crawling Matching Game
Why similar: Indie 52.7%, Casual 47.3%
- #52 Strange Jigsaws
57% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 3,662 reviews2025
Dev: FLEB
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A game of strange jigsaws.
Why similar: Casual 76.9%, Indie 23.1%
- #53 Puzzle Dating
70% matchMixed63% of 70 reviews2017
Dev: M. HankaPub: Liu Lidan
Windows
Hello! I'm a matchmaking game.
Why similar: Casual 58.4%, Indie 41.6%
- #54 AudioSurf
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,066 reviews2008
Dev: Dylan Fitterer
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Ride your music. Audiosurf is a music-adapting puzzle racer where you use your own music to create your own experience. The shape, the speed, and the mood of each ride is determined by the song you choose.
Why similar: Music 82.8%, Indie 9.2%, Casual 8%
- #55 Anode
69% matchVery Positive88% of 111 reviews2015
Dev: Kittehface Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Anode reintroduces the classic falling-block puzzle genre, with new twists and challenges! Link blocks back and forth across each other. Match angled couplers to create chains of multiple colors. Play Mission Mode and complete randomly-generated objectives for more challenge!
Why similar: Casual 58.2%, Indie 41.8%
- #56 PuzzMiX
61% matchVery Positive93% of 86 reviews2024
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
A fresh, exciting music puzzle game featuring The Muse, Lola! Contains 19 songs and 1 BGM track. Collide and mix Lola spheres together to help them evolve! The more they evolve, the greater the score!
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #57 Blockwick 2
67% matchVery Positive97% of 176 reviews2015
Dev: Kieffer Bros.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Welcome to Blockwick 2 – a world of jumbled blocks and colorful shapes. It’s up to you to unscramble the blocks and connect the colors. The game introduces a slew of new block types – entangled blocks, sticky blocks, caterpillar blocks, and more.
Why similar: Casual 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #58 Pixplode
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 203 reviews2017
Dev: Empyrean
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Pixplode is a 3d puzzle game with 2d physics mechanics. At first glance puzzle seem to be impossible to solve, but why not to change the view of the whole level? Over 40 detailed levels allow you to rack your brains for a long time!
Why similar: Casual 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #59 Quell
66% matchVery Positive98% of 448 reviews2015
Dev: Fallen Tree Games LtdPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
An enchanting game of logic and relaxation.
Why similar: Indie 53.9%, Casual 46.1%