- #1 Chip's Challenge 1
97% matchVery Positive90% of 934 reviews2015
Dev: Niffler Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Before Chip can join the Bit Busters computer club and hang out with the girl of his dreams, Melinda the Mental Marvel, he must solve all 144 challenging puzzles. Your bird's-eye view can help Chip rush through the puzzles and mazes before he's deleted by monsters, traps and the passage of time.
Why similar: Sokoban 28.9% ★, Difficult 10.3%, Grid-Based Movement 10.2%, Old School 7%, Puzzle 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: The direct predecessor to the seed game, offering the foundational experience of tile-based puzzle solving.
- #2 DUSK '82: ULTIMATE EDITION
96% matchVery Positive96% of 439 reviews2021
Dev: David SzymanskiPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
DUSK '82 is a simple but addictive action-puzzler demake of the cult shooter DUSK, inspired by classics like Chip's Challenge and Sokoban.
Why similar: Sokoban 31% ★, Level Editor 17.5%, Grid-Based Movement 15.2%, Arcade 7.8%, Puzzle 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled grid-based puzzle game that captures the arcade-like feel and movement of classic 2D puzzles.
- #3 Chuck's Challenge 3D 2020
96% matchVery Positive85% of 215 reviews2014
Dev: Niffler Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
From the veteran puzzle designer behind the classic game Chip's Challenge, comes Chuck’s Challenge 3D 2020, a fiendishly addictive game that’s packed with features that will tease the brain and challenge the fingers.
Why similar: Sokoban 34.8% ★, Level Editor 19.4%, Difficult 14%, Grid-Based Movement 8.4%, Puzzle 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the original designer of Chip's Challenge, this game evolves the core mechanics into a modern 3D space.
- #4 Dungeon and Puzzles
95% matchVery Positive94% of 222 reviews2021
Dev: NekolystPub: Digital Crafter
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Dungeon and Puzzles is a dungeon adventure themed Sokoban game. The movement and direction are restricted, and the adventurer's ability can be changed by equipment at hand. Think through every step, destroy every monster and find a way to the end of the dungeon where the treasure awaits.
Why similar: Sokoban 53.8% ★, Difficult 20.3%, Puzzle 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, 2D 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features complex grid-based movement and tile interactions that mirror the tactical depth of the seed game.
- #5 Dr. Kobushi's Labyrinthine Laboratory
94% matchVery Positive92% of 65 reviews2022
Dev: Symbolic Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
A mind-bendingly challenging puzzle game that mixes homage to retro classics with funny dialogue and innovative puzzle mechanics. Over a hundred ultra-challenging pixelated puzzles will have you avoiding killer robots as you engage with memorable characters.
Why similar: Sokoban 39.2% ★, 1990's 12%, Puzzle 8.8%, Top-Down 8.8%, Strategy 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art grid-based puzzle game that requires careful planning and interaction with unique tile hazards.
- #6 Baba Is You
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 23,702 reviews2019
Dev: Hempuli Oy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions!
Why similar: Sokoban 33% ★, Difficult 24.1%, Puzzle 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Level Editor 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: An essential grid-based puzzle game that challenges players to manipulate the rules of the game world itself.
- #7 Void Stranger
92% matchVery Positive91% of 3,271 reviews2023
Dev: System Erasure
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Place your faith and embrace the Void.
Why similar: Sokoban 57.7% ★, Puzzle 14.2%, Difficult 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%, 2D 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, challenging, and mysterious tile-based puzzle game with a distinct retro aesthetic.
- #8 Parcel
94% matchVery Positive86% of 153 reviews2015
Dev: Polar Bunny Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Parcel is a brain-twisting puzzle game where unique character abilities are used in unison to solve interlocking laser conundrums. Switch between members of your colorful team of postpeople and make your way through over 120 futuristic mind-benders!
Why similar: Sokoban 42.4% ★, Level Editor 13.7%, Difficult 13.6%, Grid-Based Movement 10.6%, Puzzle 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A charming sokoban-style puzzle game that emphasizes difficult level design and grid navigation.
- #9 Maxwell's puzzling demon
91% matchVery Positive99% of 357 reviews2024
Dev: muratsubo Games
Windows
"Thermodynamic" puzzle where Maxwell's demon does work of block-pushing. Deal those hot blocks with cold blocks so that the demon doesn't get burnt.
Why similar: Sokoban 47.9% ★, Difficult 19.1%, Grid-Based Movement 16.3%, Puzzle 10.8%, 2D 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A complex, logic-heavy puzzle game that rewards players for mastering grid-based interactions.
- #10 Stephen's Sausage Roll
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,914 reviews2016
Dev: increpare games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
A simple 3d puzzle game.
Why similar: Sokoban 37.4% ★, Difficult 33.8%, Puzzle 24.1%, Indie 3.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered one of the most difficult and rewarding grid-based puzzle games ever made.
- #11 Polimines 2
89% matchVery Positive88% of 164 reviews2023
Dev: Molter
Windows · Mac · Linux
Polimines 2 is the sequel to Polimines, a challenging logic game that combines Nonograms and Minesweeper mechanics. All levels are designed by hand so that guessing is never necessary.
Why similar: Difficult 43.2%, Puzzle 24.6%, Strategy 15.9%, 2D 10.3%, Singleplayer 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging logic-based puzzle game that tests your ability to navigate grid-based constraints.
- #12 Patrick's Parabox
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,385 reviews2022
Dev: Patrick Traynor
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A mind-bending recursive puzzle game about boxes within boxes within boxes within boxes. Learn to use infinity to your advantage as you explore a deep and elegant system.
Why similar: Sokoban 59.5% ★, Puzzle 14.8%, Difficult 13.8%, Strategy 4.5%, 2D 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Introduces innovative recursive grid-based mechanics that push the boundaries of traditional puzzle design.
- #13 SOK
90% matchVery Positive89% of 205 reviews2017
Dev: Siberian Mouse
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
SOK is a sokoban classic puzzle game. The goal of the game is to move all the boxes to their positions. It's not as easy as it seems. The player can push one box at a time, but do not pull it off.
Why similar: Sokoban 43.4% ★, Difficult 15.9%, Puzzle 9.4%, Top-Down 6.3%, 1990's 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist grid-based puzzle game that provides a clean and focused experience.
- #14 A Monster's Expedition
89% matchVery Positive95% of 1,579 reviews2020
Dev: Draknek & Friends
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
An adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans!
Why similar: Sokoban 54.9% ★, Difficult 21%, Puzzle 13.1%, Strategy 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant grid-based puzzle game focused on exploration and clever object manipulation.
- #15 Puzzle Depot
86% matchVery Positive100% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Laughing Manatee Games
Windows
A box-pushing, bug-squishing, post-apocalyptic adventure awaits you in Puzzle Depot! Challenge hundreds of meticulously designed rooms that expand on classic sokoban gameplay with new and creative mechanics. Build your own devious creations with the included level editor!
Why similar: Sokoban 32.2% ★, Difficult 13%, Grid-Based Movement 12.1%, Level Editor 10.5%, Puzzle 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging indie puzzle game that focuses on grid-based navigation and logic.
- #16 Sokobond
87% matchVery Positive93% of 688 reviews2014
Dev: Alan HazeldenPub: Draknek & Friends
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Sokobond is an elegantly designed puzzle game about chemistry. It's logical, minimalist, and beautiful - crafted with love and science.
Why similar: Sokoban 53.8% ★, Difficult 20.3%, Puzzle 10.3%, Strategy 8.3%, 2D 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A logic-heavy grid-based puzzle game that focuses on chemistry-themed tile manipulation.
- #17 Candle Prick
86% matchVery Positive96% of 53 reviews2022
Dev: moraguma
Windows · Linux
Candle Prick is a crunchy pixel adventure about stabbing enemies and using them as extensions of yourself to solve increasingly complex puzzles
Why similar: Sokoban 48.6% ★, Difficult 16.2%, Puzzle 9%, Top-Down 8.4%, Grid-Based Movement 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A difficult 2D grid-based puzzle game that emphasizes precise movement and timing.
- #18 Crystal Caves HD
85% matchVery Positive98% of 319 reviews2020
Dev: Emberheart GamesPub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Return to the underground classic world of treasures and traps in the HD remake of Crystal Caves! Guide Mylo through puzzles and arcade challenges of your favorite episodes, then explore the whole new Episode loaded with all new puzzles, enemies, challenges, hazards and help Mylo get back home!
Why similar: Level Editor 27.2%, Retro 20.5%, Old School 18.1%, Puzzle 10.5%, Classic 9% ★
Why You'll Like It: A retro puzzle-platformer that shares the 2D grid-based aesthetic and hazard-avoidance gameplay.
- #19 Snakebird
84% matchVery Positive93% of 1,230 reviews2015
Dev: Noumenon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Do you like puzzles, fruit and the notion of crossing a snake with a bird for no good reason? If the answer to at least one of those questions is yes, then Snakebird might be the game for you. Solve your way through this headscratcher of a puzzle game and help the snakebirds sate their hunger.
Why similar: Difficult 46.4%, Puzzle 28%, Sokoban 19.4% ★, Indie 2.8%, 2D 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features challenging spatial puzzles that require precise grid movement and careful planning.
- #20 Unlock The King 2
84% matchMixed70% of 127 reviews2020
Dev: Minimol Games
Windows · Mac
The sequel of the successful Unlock The King, now in a tridimensional board. An originally designed puzzle game inspired by chess. Move the pieces and create a path to Unlock the King.
Why similar: Sokoban 52.3% ★, Difficult 20.1%, Puzzle 10.9%, Grid-Based Movement 7.8%, Strategy 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical grid puzzle game that requires careful movement to succeed.
- #21 Helltaker
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 126,940 reviews2020
Dev: vanripper
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
Why similar: Puzzle 39.7%, Difficult 36.6%, 2D 13.4%, Indie 5.3%, Singleplayer 5%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish grid-based puzzle game that combines short, punchy levels with unique tile mechanics.
- #22 Elec Dude
82% matchVery Positive97% of 116 reviews2022
Dev: MisteryJay89
Windows
Collect all Energy in each Level and face Dr. Dark Glass.
Why similar: Sokoban 38.4% ★, Puzzle 9.2%, 1990's 8.6%, Arcade 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist grid-based puzzle game that focuses on electrical-themed tile mechanics.
- #23 SokoPenguin
81% matchVery Positive97% of 76 reviews2024
Dev: Vergiu
Windows
SokoPenguin is a Sokoban-style puzzle game, where you control a penguin who must push boxes to clear the path to its cozy igloo.
Why similar: Sokoban 41.4% ★, Grid-Based Movement 14.7%, Top-Down 8.5%, Puzzle 8.3%, Arcade 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A cute and accessible take on the classic sokoban formula with colorful pixel graphics.
- #24 Sandy's Great Escape
81% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: Mocha Moose Games
Windows · Mac
A crabby twist on the sokoban (box-pushing) genre, where you use deaths to create shells and solve puzzles.
Why similar: Sokoban 44.7% ★, Difficult 11.5%, Puzzle 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Arcade 6%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art sokoban-style puzzle game that offers a variety of grid-based challenges.
- #25 Cosmic Express
82% matchVery Positive91% of 608 reviews2017
Dev: Cosmic EngineersPub: Draknek & Friends
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Plan the train route for the universe's most awkward space colony!
Why similar: Difficult 52.6%, Puzzle 25.9%, Strategy 19.7%, Casual 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A pathfinding-focused grid puzzle game that requires logical thinking to clear each level.
- #26 Return to Dark Castle
76% matchVery Positive94% of 65 reviews2026
Dev: Z Sculpt EntertainmentPub: Ludit
Windows · Mac · Linux
The classic returns to punish the bold. A re-imagined retro platformer of precision, peril, and persistence — featuring all 30 levels from Dark Castle and Beyond Dark Castle plus 50 brand-new punishing rooms, rebuilt for modern systems.
Why similar: Puzzle 37.6%, Retro 22.3%, Pixel Graphics 19.5%, 2D 12.5%, Indie 5.1%
- #27 Recursed
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 637 reviews2016
Dev: PortponkyPub: Shambles Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A puzzle game where the rooms are items and the items are rooms. Get to the goal by moving, rearranging and duplicating rooms and altering the structure of the world.
Why similar: Difficult 43.4%, Puzzle 30.8%, 2D 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Indie 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A unique grid-based puzzle game where manipulating the environment is key to solving each room.
- #28 Colorful Recolor
78% matchVery Positive94% of 85 reviews2022
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Colorful Recolor is a fast-paced puzzle game with a kaleidoscopic collection of brain teasers. Play through 100 levels with engaging mechanics, striking biomes, 10+ distinct elements, and an abundance of colors. Paint your way through this colorful world!
Why similar: Sokoban 32.2% ★, Difficult 15.7%, Level Editor 14.5%, Puzzle 8.2%, Retro 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A logic-based puzzle game that uses grid movement to solve color-matching challenges.
- #29 Gimmick! 2
75% matchVery Positive90% of 155 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Linux
Embark on a sparkling journey in this long-awaited sequel to SUNSOFT’s legendary 8-bit platformer Gimmick! Solve puzzles, trick enemies, and explore a physics-based playground. Yumetaro is back!
Why similar: Difficult 70%, Retro 26.2%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #30 Push Blox
78% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Lonely Deckchair
Windows
Block-pushing puzzle game with challenging high quality levels.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 59%, Puzzle 34.3%, Singleplayer 4.1%, Indie 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A direct and satisfying sokoban-style puzzle experience that focuses on core tile-pushing mechanics.
- #31 Sokoban Land DX
79% matchPositive77% of 25 reviews2017
Dev: lightUP
Windows
A 2D top-down Puzzle/Sokoban game that can be played in single-player (controlling one or two characters at same time) or with a friend in local co-op mode.
Why similar: Sokoban 70.9% ★, Puzzle 17.9%, 2D 5.7%, Indie 3.5%, Casual 2%
Why You'll Like It: A polished take on the classic sokoban formula that feels right at home for fans of the genre.
- #32 Treasure 'n Trio
72% matchVery Positive100% of 228 reviews2025
Dev: TNT
Windows
Team up with a brute-force warrior, a nimble and wily thief, and a cowardly wizard with teleportation magic. Use all three characters with different abilities at the right time to solve puzzles and collect treasures!
Why similar: Sokoban 41.2% ★, Grid-Based Movement 17.5%, Puzzle 8.5%, Top-Down 8.5%, Strategy 7.2%
- #33 SOK MAX
77% matchVery Positive85% of 82 reviews2018
Dev: Siberian Mouse
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%
SOK MAX is the sequel of the SOK puzzle. Now there are more boxes on each level.
Why similar: Sokoban 60.5% ★, Puzzle 12.2%, 1990's 9.8%, Difficult 9.5%, 2D 4.2%
- #34 Breakout: Recharged
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 122 reviews2022
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The original brick breaker returns with its toughest challenge yet. Survive as long as you can in arcade or take on one of 50 challenges picking up game-changing power-ups along the way.
Why similar: Arcade 43.4%, Retro 28.8%, 2D 17.5%, Puzzle 5%, Casual 3.7%
- #35 Secret Agent HD
75% matchVery Positive99% of 176 reviews2021
Dev: Emberheart GamesPub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Return to the remote island classic world of rewards and traps in the HD remake of Secret Agent! Guide 006 through puzzles & arcade challenges of your favorite missions, then uncover the whole new Episode loaded with all new puzzles, enemies, challenges, hazards & help 006 finally defeat DVS!
Why similar: Level Editor 29.7%, Old School 20.1%, Puzzle 18.5%, Retro 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
- #36 Ninja Stealth 2
77% matchMixed70% of 695 reviews2017
Dev: SC Jogos
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Ninja Stealth 2 is the sequel of Ninja Stealth - A.I. Revolution, now as a RPG with more puzzles than sensors.
Why similar: Difficult 27.3%, Strategy 14.8%, Top-Down 14.7%, Puzzle 13.6%, Arcade 9.3%
- #37 Sokobos
73% matchVery Positive100% of 77 reviews2022
Dev: Daisy GamesPub: Martin Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sokoban meets Greek tragedy! Sokobos is a minimalistic & challenging puzzle game that expands on the classic block-pushing formula.
Why similar: Sokoban 60.9% ★, Difficult 22.3%, Puzzle 11.4%, Strategy 4.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #38 TTV2
74% matchVery Positive86% of 1,152 reviews2017
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
TTV2 is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame, sequel to Trip to Vinelands.
Why similar: Difficult 28.7%, Retro 18.6%, Arcade 17.6%, Puzzle 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%
- #39 The Impossible Game 2
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 59 reviews2023
Dev: Fluke Games
Windows
The original rhythm platform game is back! Test your skills with all-new levels, online battle royale and more.
Why similar: Level Editor 42.2%, Difficult 33%, Old School 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, 2D 4.9%
- #40 Chip
74% matchVery Positive83% of 1,169 reviews2014
Dev: Coatsink
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Chip is an isometric puzzle game with robots, electricity and fancy dress! The player must help recharge Chip - a plucky little red robot - who has been imprisoned by the nefarious villain, Rust.
Why similar: Puzzle 47.3%, Strategy 39.9%, Indie 11.5%, Casual 1.3%
- #41 Ninja Stealth 5
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: SC Jogos
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Here we go again.
Why similar: Difficult 31.1%, Strategy 19.1%, Top-Down 15.8%, Puzzle 15.1%, 2D 6.9%
- #42 100 Pumpkins 2
70% matchVery Positive97% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: Jeremiah Stilts
Windows · Linux
Explore, solve puzzles, and fight your way through over 100 screens and return your pumpkin pals!
Why similar: 1990's 36.2%, Old School 22.7%, Retro 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, 2D 12.1%
- #43 Escape Simulator 2
64% matchVery Positive92% of 3,921 reviews2025
Dev: Pine Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Sequel to the best-selling escape room game, brings a fresh take on first-person puzzles with a variety of new rooms to explore solo or with friends. Solve intricate puzzles, uncover hidden secrets, or craft your own escape rooms with Room Editor 2.0.
Why similar: Level Editor 67.1%, Puzzle 24.5%, Indie 3.4%, Singleplayer 3.1%, Casual 1.9%
- #44 Awesome Pea 2
71% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2020
Dev: PigeonDev
Windows
Greedy Pea is back in game! Dark dungeons, deadly traps, everything is green, a lot of gold everywhere!
Why similar: Arcade 36.1%, Pixel Graphics 24.9%, Retro 23.1%, 2D 13.6%, Casual 2.3%
- #45 Puzzler World 2
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 231 reviews2011
Dev: Ideas PadPub: Puzzler
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 55%
The highly anticipated sequel to last year’s PC hit, Puzzler World 2 brings more puzzles, new games, fun rewards and an all new Master Mode.
Why similar: Strategy 48.7%, Puzzle 34.9%, Indie 10%, Casual 6.4%
- #46 Drag and Drop Medieval
68% matchVery Positive87% of 101 reviews2024
Dev: Galactic Geckon
Windows
Drag and Drop Medieval is a medieval-themed puzzle game where you move characters with your mouse through over 20 challenging levels featuring unique mechanics and pixel art graphics.
Why similar: Sokoban 51.4% ★, Difficult 18.2%, Puzzle 9.7%, Grid-Based Movement 9%, Strategy 7.1%
- #47 Chocolate makes you happy 2
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 133 reviews2017
Dev: Blender Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Casual colorful physical puzzle with sweets, jumpers, teleports and explosions
Why similar: Difficult 24.9%, Puzzle 17.4%, Old School 15.4%, Retro 14.5%, Strategy 13.8%
- #48 Flashback
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 596 reviews2019
Dev: Paul CuissetPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 34%
FLASHBACK™, the hit action-adventure game with over 2.2 million units sold, is back!
Why similar: 1990's 37.3%, Retro 30.9%, Classic 22.7% ★, 2D 9.1%
- #49 Button Button Up!
70% matchVery Positive95% of 179 reviews2019
Dev: Centrosphere GamesPub: Kunpan Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
"Button Button Up!" is a platformer party game. Players need to use limited resources to help their partner passing different laser obstacles. The bros are going share their weal and woe to complete a fantastic adventure by the lead of Mr. Bunny.
Why similar: Sokoban 47.5% ★, Difficult 16.3%, 1990's 9.2%, Puzzle 9.2%, Old School 7.5%
- #50 Montezuma's Revenge
69% matchVery Positive91% of 86 reviews2020
Dev: Normal Distribution LLC
Windows
This is the official version of the 80's classic game Montezuma's Revenge rebooted by the original developer. It's the classic puzzle solving action adventure platformer you loved in your youth.
Why similar: Classic 59.8% ★, Retro 28.4%, Singleplayer 11.8%
- #51 Sandtrix+
67% matchVery Positive93% of 152 reviews2023
Dev: msky
Windows · Mac · Linux
Retro Falling Sand Puzzle Game
Why similar: 1990's 23.2%, Puzzle 19.3%, Arcade 15.3%, Retro 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%
- #52 Contraption Maker
69% matchVery Positive91% of 1,303 reviews2014
Dev: Kevin RyanPub: Top Meadow
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The spiritual successor to The Incredible Machine from its original designer and programmer. Play 100s of puzzles. Build and share elaborate contraptions with an huge variety of parts and critters.
Why similar: Level Editor 51.5%, Puzzle 19.5%, Old School 15.7%, 2D 9%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #53 La-Mulana 2
68% matchVery Positive85% of 1,044 reviews2018
Dev: NIGOROPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 36.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The long-awaited sequel to La-Mulana, La-Mulana 2 follows Lumisa Kosugi as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana. Desperate to find the cause of the recent slew of monsters appearing from the ruins, Lumisa discovers the "other" La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana.
Why similar: Difficult 41%, Puzzle 18.7%, Retro 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, 2D 9%
- #54 Tile Cities 2
65% matchVery Positive95% of 64 reviews2024
Dev: yevhen8
Windows
City-building experience reimagined as a simple relaxing puzzle game bringing the original Tile Cities to a new level
Why similar: Strategy 56.1%, Puzzle 35.1%, Casual 6%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #55 Poly Bridge 2
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,114 reviews2020
Dev: Dry Cactus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The acclaimed bridge-building indie-hit is back! More levels, more features, more physics fun!
Why similar: Level Editor 34.6%, Difficult 31.5%, Puzzle 19.2%, Strategy 10.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #56 Peppy's Adventure
67% matchVery Positive83% of 78 reviews2021
Dev: Pepite Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Peppy’s Adventure is a challenging 1-screen, tile-based, action-puzzle game controlled with directional inputs only. Help Peppy progress through unique levels and worlds to save his family from the Hooded Fox. Precise timing, fast thinking and trickery will be key to advance and unveil mysteries.
Why similar: Difficult 25.2%, Grid-Based Movement 19.2%, Puzzle 13.2%, Retro 13.1%, Top-Down 12.5%
- #57 Mega Man Legacy Collection 2
67% matchVery Positive84% of 1,752 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The Blue Bomber is back in this second collection of classic Capcom titles! Featuring faithful reproductions of Mega Man 7, 8, 9, & 10, this collection is bursting with additional content, from time trials and remix challenges to a music player and an extensive gallery of rare illustrations.
Why similar: Difficult 25.8%, Classic 22.3% ★, Retro 20.4%, 1990's 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%
- #58 PICO PARK 2
61% matchVery Positive89% of 4,468 reviews2024
Dev: TECOPARK
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
PICO PARK is back with all new levels! Play with 2-8 players locally or online in this co-op action-puzzle game!
Why similar: Retro 33.1%, Pixel Graphics 31.8%, Puzzle 14.8%, 2D 13.1%, Casual 7.1%