- #1 Energy Cycle
97% matchMixed69% of 295 reviews2016
Dev: Sometimes You
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
'Energy Cycle' – new puzzle game from the developers of ‘Energy Balance’. When you click each cell on the game field - it changes color, and the colors of adjacent cells horizontally and vertically. Your task to bring all the cells to the same color. Sounds pretty easy, but try to do it!
Why similar: Casual 90.1%, Indie 9.9%
- #2 Splice
96% matchVery Positive87% of 590 reviews2012
Dev: Cipher Prime Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 5.5 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 73%, Indie 27%
- #3 Containment
96% matchVery Positive85% of 53 reviews2018
Dev: Finite Reflection Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Containment is a turn-based, minimalist strategy game about managing the growth of bacteria. Use antibiotics to keep their power under control as you work towards containment.
Why similar: Casual 77.7%, Indie 22.3%
- #4 SquareCells
94% matchVery Positive90% of 1,267 reviews2015
Dev: Matthew Brown
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
SquareCells is an ambient logic puzzle game.
Why similar: Casual 72.2%, Indie 27.8%
- #5 Multimirror
95% matchMixed40% of 143 reviews2016
Dev: Cleverweek
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Multimirror is a minimal grid-based puzzle game.
Why similar: Casual 67.2%, Indie 32.8%
- #6 Dexodonex
94% matchVery Positive84% of 221 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 88.4%, Indie 11.6%
- #7 Puzlogic
93% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: Eduardo Barreto
Windows · Mac · Linux
Unique puzzle game inspired by sudoku and kakuro (cross sums).
Why similar: Casual 68.8%, Indie 31.2%
- #8 OXXO
91% matchVery Positive95% of 292 reviews2019
Dev: Hamster On Coke Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Ever evolving puzzle game.
Why similar: Casual 76.8%, Indie 23.2%
- #9 Supesu
92% matchMostly Positive79% of 52 reviews2018
Dev: Growfall Games
Windows
Welcome to Supesu. Relaxing dimensional puzzle game.
Why similar: Casual 76%, Indie 24%
- #10 Shoot. Push. Repeat.
91% matchVery Positive84% of 76 reviews2020
Dev: CrewLab
Windows
A dynamic clicker puzzle simulating real physics.
Why similar: Casual 76.5%, Indie 23.5%
- #11 CrossCells
90% matchVery Positive83% of 912 reviews2017
Dev: Matthew Brown
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
CrossCells is an ambient logic puzzle game.
Why similar: Casual 76.6%, Indie 23.4%
- #12 Inline
89% matchVery Positive94% of 124 reviews2018
Dev: Light Bringer Games inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Inline is an atmospheric, relaxing and minimalist experience reminiscent of classic puzzle games. Arrange the shapes you are given on a grid to form and clear as many lines as possible in this simple yet challenging game.
Why similar: Casual 79.5%, Indie 20.5%
- #13 Auto Cell: Game of Life
88% matchVery Positive86% of 70 reviews2021
Dev: 日辰星火
Windows
Auto Cell run in a two-dimensional grid world. Each grid can be regarded as a small life. It has two states: survival or death.
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #14 Square Logic
86% matchVery Positive98% of 83 reviews2023
Dev: Climbing Goat Games
Windows · Linux
Square Logic is a minimalist puzzle game about coloring the grid with squares and rectangles, respecting the number of each cell.
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #15 Estiman: Game of Estimation
89% matchVery Positive83% of 58 reviews2016
Dev: Kool2Play
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
ESTIMAN is a relaxing arcade game with original estimation-based gameplay
Why similar: Indie 56.3%, Casual 43.7%
- #16 TRIOS - lofi beats / numbers to chill to
87% matchVery Positive91% of 53 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 85.7%, Indie 14.3%
- #17 LOOP: A Tranquil Puzzle Game
86% 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 76.7%, Indie 23.3%
- #18 Sorting Inc
82% matchVery Positive94% of 110 reviews2025
Dev: AstroTechnician
Windows · Linux
A casual and relaxing game about sorting various items. Join Sorting Inc and climb up through the departments to become the absolute expert in the field of sorting.
Why similar: Casual 74.7%, Indie 25.3%
- #19 hocus 2
84% matchVery Positive86% of 71 reviews2021
Dev: Yunus Ayyildiz
Windows · Mac
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Why similar: Casual 90.6%, Indie 9.4%
- #20 Atomic Reconstruction
85% 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 75.4%, Indie 24.6%
- #21 Zen of Sudoku
84% matchVery Positive89% of 375 reviews2006
Dev: Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 72.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%
From the creators of Natural Selection comes Zen of Sudoku, a relaxing, easy to play version of Sudoku for your PC.Relax with hand-painted Japanese-styled backgrounds, no timer and lush natural soundscapes.Stimulates your brain to keep it healthy and alert.
Why similar: Casual 79.7%, Indie 20.3%
- #22 Mega Mosaic
80% matchVery Positive91% of 456 reviews2024
Dev: Mark FfrenchPub: Divide The Plunder
Windows · Mac
Median: 28.5 hrsMean: 48.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Mega Mosaic is a meditative game about completing a single enormous puzzle
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #23 Swapperoo
83% matchVery Positive92% of 78 reviews2015
Dev: Fallen Tree Games Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The friendly puzzle game intent on your defeat.
Why similar: Casual 76%, Indie 24%
- #24 Meta Sudoku
79% matchVery Positive81% of 81 reviews2023
Dev: Matrix Science
Windows
Meta Sudoku is a minimalist game, fresh interface and quiet music is very suitable for relaxation, reduce fatigue, give you the most comfortable experience.
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #25 Circularity
82% matchMixed61% of 66 reviews2017
Dev: Giorgi AbelashviliPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Relaxing puzzle with interesting game mechanics - bring your character to the final portal which will transit you to the next level. You will need to move straight, avoid obstacles, jump through portals, ricochet from walls and a lot more.
Why similar: Casual 76%, Indie 24%
- #26 ClickCells: CPU girls
81% matchVery Positive90% of 98 reviews2020
Dev: Crew Lab
Windows
A casual clicker puzzle simulating real physics.
Why similar: Casual 75.9%, Indie 24.1%
- #27 Jacob
81% matchMostly Negative36% of 102 reviews2016
Dev: Duck Duck ZeusPub: Centre For Longitudinal Studies
Windows
Jacob: an evidence-based puzzle
Why similar: Casual 74.3%, Indie 25.7%
- #28 Linked
78% matchVery Positive91% of 583 reviews2017
Dev: ThinkOfGamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Relaxing, minimalistic 2d-puzzle game.
Why similar: Casual 70.5%, Indie 29.5%
- #29 808s&Genetics
76% matchVery Positive98% of 81 reviews2023
Dev: Magnesiumteng Machine
Windows
A puzzle game that combines nonogram and genetics rules.
Why similar: Casual 88.7%, Indie 11.3%
- #30 Chicken Labyrinth Puzzles
79% matchMixed68% of 231 reviews2018
Dev: ZemunBREPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Guide a lost chicken through a series of mazes and puzzles as it searches for the way home.
Why similar: Casual 82.9%, Indie 17.1%
- #31 Quell
78% matchVery Positive98% of 452 reviews2015
Dev: Fallen Tree Games LtdPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
An enchanting game of logic and relaxation.
Why similar: Casual 67.2%, Indie 32.8%
- #32 Unitied
77% matchVery Positive98% of 53 reviews2019
Dev: Peter Hijma
Windows · Mac · Linux
Unitied is a minimalistic & relaxing puzzle game
Why similar: Casual 76.5%, Indie 23.5%
- #33 PEG
77% matchVery Positive92% of 256 reviews2017
Dev: Arzola's
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Blue eats blue. Red eats red. Until one of each remains. A puzzler that is deceptively simple but hard to master.
Why similar: Casual 75.5%, Indie 24.5%
- #34 Delete
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,691 reviews2018
Dev: PONY
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 62.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Let the number tell you what to do
Why similar: Casual 78.1%, Indie 21.9%
- #35 Colors!
75% matchVery Positive83% of 94 reviews2021
Dev: Vergiu
Windows
Minimalist and intuitive puzzle game with relaxing music.
Why similar: Casual 70.5%, Indie 29.5%
- #36 Quell Reflect
76% matchVery Positive94% of 193 reviews2015
Dev: Fallen Tree Games LtdPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
An enchanting puzzle game of logic and relaxation.
Why similar: Casual 65%, Indie 35%
- #37 Quell Memento
75% matchVery Positive96% of 227 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: Casual 60.7%, Indie 39.3%
- #38 Post Apocalypse Microbe Lab
70% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2026
Dev: SKIPMOREPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows · Mac
This is an idle game you can leave in the corner of your desktop. Watch at your leisure as an android girl researches microbes in a post-apocalyptic world.
Why similar: Casual 89.7%, Indie 10.3%
- #39 Scalak
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,129 reviews2018
Dev: Hamster On Coke Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Fulfilling puzzle game.
Why similar: Casual 82.1%, Indie 17.9%
- #40 Lines Infinite
74% matchVery Positive91% of 588 reviews2017
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.
Why similar: Casual 76.9%, Indie 23.1%
- #41 My Sudoku
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 103 reviews2024
Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
Windows
Beginners, casual players and experts will find an enjoyable challenge in My Sudoku. Solve puzzles at your own pace in a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #42 Astra Ignota
69% matchVery Positive93% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Xavi Artigas
Windows
A relaxing, space-themed puzzle game where you fill a board using symmetrical figures, while uncovering a mysterious sci-fi story. All boards are hand-crafted for maximum enjoyment.
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #43 Wayout
72% matchVery Positive88% of 1,177 reviews2016
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Relax, clear your mind and find the way out.
Why similar: Casual 73.7%, Indie 26.3%
- #44 Hex
73% matchVery Positive88% of 58 reviews2017
Dev: Studio Goya
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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: Casual 56.6%, Indie 43.4%
- #45 Puzzle - LINES AND KNOTS
71% matchVery Positive87% of 261 reviews2020
Dev: PlayToday
Windows
Logical puzzle game for meditation. The goal of the player is to assemble a puzzle consisting of nodes. Easy to understand mechanics, swap hexagons with lines.
Why similar: Casual 79.3%, Indie 20.7%
- #46 Microcosmum: survival of cells
70% matchVery Positive84% of 1,421 reviews2015
Dev: Satur Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Microcosmum: survival of cells. Join the wonderful and amazing world of microorganisms.
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #47 Game Of Puzzles: Nature
71% matchVery Positive90% of 52 reviews2019
Dev: Snkl Studio
Windows
A puzzle game in which you have to assemble a single image from individual pieces.
Why similar: Casual 76%, Indie 24%
- #48 Bombe
66% matchVery Positive96% of 385 reviews2023
Dev: Charlie Brej
Windows · Mac · Linux
Minesweeper, but you only solve each situation once.
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #49 Puzzle Car
68% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2021
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows · Linux
A minimalist and relaxing experience. Challenge yourself to move pieces to assemble a safe path for your car and collect all the items on the way, while listening to a relaxing soundtrack in a totally minimalist environment.
Why similar: Casual 81.4%, Indie 18.6%
- #50 Hexcells
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,925 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 78.9%, Indie 21.1%
- #51 Sandtrix+
66% matchVery Positive93% of 157 reviews2023
Dev: msky
Windows · Mac · Linux
Retro Falling Sand Puzzle Game
Why similar: Casual 75.1%, Indie 24.9%
- #52 Lines X
69% matchVery Positive82% of 984 reviews2017
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.
Why similar: Casual 79.1%, Indie 20.9%
- #53 Hexcells Infinite
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,699 reviews2014
Dev: Matthew Brown
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 36.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Hexcells Infinite is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.
Why similar: Casual 79.1%, Indie 20.9%
- #54 ClickCells: Winter Lady
69% matchVery Positive87% of 59 reviews2020
Dev: Crew Lab
Windows
Erotic casual puzzle!
Why similar: Casual 76.3%, Indie 23.7%
- #55 Perfection.
73% matchMixed39% of 66 reviews2013
Dev: Greg Lobanov
Windows · Mac
Median: 6 minMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 13%
Perfection. is a simple, soothing puzzle game about cutting shapes to fit into outlines. There are an infinite number of puzzles, each randomly generated to be unique and interesting.Its gameplay is very minimalistic and very forgiving; there is no time limit, and you can cut as many times as you want and undo as many times as you want...
Why similar: Casual 77.9%, Indie 22.1%
- #56 Cozy Sudoku
65% matchMostly Positive77% of 178 reviews2024
Dev: CozyPuzzleGames
Windows · Linux
Sudoku, tunes, and some furry friends.
Why similar: Casual 81.3%, Indie 18.7%
- #57 Puzzle Galaxies
70% matchMixed59% of 180 reviews2016
Dev: Evermore Game StudiosPub: Sometimes You
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Puzzle Galaxies is a groundbreaking puzzle video game similar to games like Bejeweled and Candy Crush. You must match jewels stored in a space station in a manner similar to Bejeweled, but there's a twist - there are enemies that will come by and try to take matching jewels on you!
Why similar: Casual 62.9%, Indie 37.1%
- #58 Brainfuck Challenge
63% matchVery Positive98% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: Lyric Law
Windows · Mac · Linux
A minimalist programming puzzle game based on the esoteric language Brainfuck. Learn its rules, solve clever challenges, and even run your code in an external terminal.
Why similar: Casual 72.5%, Indie 27.5%
- #59 LYSER
68% matchVery Positive90% of 87 reviews2019
Dev: Growfall Games
Windows
Casual puzzle with laser reflections.
Why similar: Casual 76%, Indie 24%
