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Games Like Cracking the Cryptic

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Curated Sudoku puzzles from YouTube's most popular Sudoku channel, Cracking the Cryptic!

Reviews: Very Positive — 92% — of 233 reviews
Released: 2022-08-01
Developer: Studio Goya
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 7.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 33.5 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 79%

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  1. #1 Classic Sudoku
    97% matchVery Positive93% of 482 reviews2019
    Dev: Studio Goya
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Presented by Cracking The Cryptic, YouTube's most popular Sudoku channel, this is the brand new “Classic Sudoku” game that their viewers have been requesting for the last two years!

    Why similar: Strategy 52.5%, Casual 38.1%, Indie 9.5%

  2. #2 Killer Sudoku
    96% matchVery Positive88% of 128 reviews2020
    Dev: Studio Goya
    Windows · Mac

    In Killer Sudoku, every puzzle features cages that tell you the sum of the numbers inside. This extra information leads to beautiful logic that you will master as you progress through our handmade puzzles.

    Why similar: Strategy 30.4%, Casual 20.6%, Minimalist 14.2%, Puzzle 13.6%, Logic 11.9%

  3. #3 Sandwich Sudoku
    96% matchVery Positive97% of 165 reviews2019
    Dev: Studio Goya
    Windows · Mac

    Presented by Cracking The Cryptic, YouTube's most popular Sudoku channel, here is the brand new "Sandwich Sudoku" game that has become an internet sensation!

    Why similar: Strategy 57.3%, Casual 34%, Indie 8.7%

  4. #4 Arrow Sudoku
    95% matchVery Positive99% of 70 reviews2021
    Dev: Studio Goya
    Windows · Mac

    In Arrow Sudoku, every puzzle contains a handful of "arrows" laid out in unique patterns. The numbers found along the shaft of the arrow must sum up to the number at the base. This simple rule leads to endless variety in the puzzles you will conquer.

    Why similar: Board Game 35.1%, Strategy 23%, Puzzle 13%, Casual 12.4%, Minimalist 9.3%

  5. #5 Miracle Sudoku
    94% matchVery Positive93% of 175 reviews2020
    Dev: Studio Goya
    Windows · Mac

    Miracle Sudoku features beautiful puzzles that at first glance look impossible to solve!! Indeed, some of our Miracle puzzles have as few as two givens digits (!) but you will find them all to be solvable with a bit of clever logic!

    Why similar: Board Game 34.1%, Casual 17.4%, Logic 11.8%, Puzzle 10.4%, Minimalist 10.3%

  6. #6 Chess Sudoku
    94% matchVery Positive97% of 182 reviews2020
    Dev: Studio Goya
    Windows · Mac

    How does Chess Sudoku work? Well we’ve taken the classic sudoku game everyone knows and loves and created puzzles with chess-related twists! There are three different types of puzzles in the game: Knight Sudoku; King Sudoku and Queen Sudoku.

    Why similar: Strategy 31.5%, Board Game 29%, Casual 21.3%, Puzzle 12.5%, Indie 5.6%

  7. #7 Hexcells Infinite
    93% 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: Puzzle 32.7%, Logic 20.7%, Minimalist 15.2%, Casual 14.8%, Strategy 10.6%

  8. #8 CrossCells
    92% matchVery Positive83% of 887 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: Strategy 25.4%, Puzzle 23.4%, Casual 21.2%, Minimalist 13.1%, Logic 11.5%

  9. #9 Thermo Sudoku
    91% matchVery Positive96% of 160 reviews2020
    Dev: Studio Goya
    Windows · Mac

    How does Thermo Sudoku work? Each sudoku grid contains thermometer shapes (often drawn to create themes) and digits on thermometers must increase as one moves further from the bulb end.

    Why similar: Strategy 46.7%, Casual 28%, Board Game 13%, Indie 7.2%, Puzzle 5.1%

  10. #10 Hexcells Plus
    91% 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: Puzzle 37.4%, Casual 15.5%, Logic 14.7%, Strategy 14.4%, Minimalist 11.9%

  11. #11 Hexcells
    90% 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: Puzzle 35.2%, Logic 17.8%, Casual 15.7%, Minimalist 12.3%, Strategy 11.5%

  12. #12 Sudoku Universe / 数独宇宙
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,151 reviews2017
    Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Making the best Sudoku game on Steam.

    Why similar: Strategy 32.1%, Casual 24.9%, Puzzle 22.9%, Minimalist 14.8%, Indie 5.3%

  13. #13 Sven's SudokuPad
    89% matchMixed69% of 119 reviews2021
    Dev: Sven Neumann
    Windows

    Play your own sudokus in Cracking the Cryptic's beloved puzzle app.

    Why similar: Logic 33.6%, Casual 23.6%, Puzzle 20%, Minimalist 16.2%, 2D 4.9%

  14. #14 My Sudoku
    88% matchMostly Positive76% of 85 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: Strategy 29.9%, Casual 18.7%, Logic 18.2%, Puzzle 16.5%, Minimalist 11.1%

  15. #15 Cozy Sudoku
    85% matchVery Positive80% of 141 reviews2024
    Dev: CozyPuzzleGames
    Windows · Linux

    Sudoku, tunes, and some furry friends.

    Why similar: Casual 39.1%, Minimalist 31.3%, Puzzle 20.3%, Indie 7.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%

  16. #16 SquareCells
    86% 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: Puzzle 37.2%, Casual 21.5%, Minimalist 20.4%, Logic 14%, Indie 6.8%

  17. #17 Ultimate Sudoku Collection
    87% matchMostly Positive76% of 193 reviews2018
    Dev: Stanley Lam
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    The best Sudoku game on Steam.

    Why similar: Board Game 45.9%, Casual 31.1%, Puzzle 15%, Indie 8%

  18. #18 hexceed
    84% matchVery Positive90% of 2,727 reviews2021
    Dev: ToastieLabs
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    A relaxing, hexagon based, puzzle game. An exciting new twist on a classic game without the element of guesswork! Use your critical thinking and our stimulating game mechanics to progress through hundreds of levels!

    Why similar: Puzzle 32.3%, Casual 30.7%, Minimalist 22%, 2D 5.7%, Singleplayer 4.8%

  19. #19 Sudoku Killer / 杀手数独
    86% matchVery Positive89% of 240 reviews2018
    Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Killer Sudoku (Sumdoku/Mathdoku/Addoku) puzzles include all the rules of regular Sudoku, but add in dashed-line 'cages', which must sum to given values. This great brain exerciser will provide you many hours of new Sudoku experience and be nice addition to your puzzle collection.

    Why similar: Strategy 37.1%, Casual 25.8%, Puzzle 16.5%, Minimalist 14.8%, Indie 5.8%

  20. #20 SudoKube
    84% matchMostly Positive77% of 53 reviews2022
    Dev: Mandinga
    Windows

    An enhanced sudoku experience, 6 times more fun

    Why similar: Board Game 32.4%, Logic 16.1%, Strategy 15.5%, Puzzle 13%, Minimalist 12.3%

  21. #21 Sudoku Jigsaw / 拼图数独
    83% matchVery Positive94% of 256 reviews2018
    Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    Love Sudoku, but tired of default one? Try this.

    Why similar: Strategy 36.9%, Casual 24%, Minimalist 16.9%, Puzzle 16.6%, Indie 5.6%

  22. #22 Picross Touch
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 1,787 reviews2016
    Dev: Jon GallantPub: jgallant
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 33.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Find the hidden image in this fun and addictive logic puzzle game. All puzzles have unique solutions, ensuring 100% logically solvable puzzle grids.

    Why similar: Puzzle 38.4%, Strategy 26.8%, Casual 26.5%, Indie 5.7%, Singleplayer 2.6%

  23. #23 RYB
    82% matchVery Positive90% of 597 reviews2016
    Dev: FLEB
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    RYB is a logic puzzle game that plays like a combination of sudoku and minesweeper.

    Why similar: Puzzle 71.2%, Indie 28.8%

  24. #24 Sudocats
    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,702 reviews2022
    Dev: Devcats
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Sudoku for cat people. Cats are wonderful creatures but you better not put them together without proper introduction. So, plan ahead to display them in the right order so they get along!

    Why similar: Logic 28.7%, Puzzle 21.5%, Casual 19.6%, Minimalist 17.1%, 2D 9.1%

  25. #25 Meta Sudoku
    81% matchVery Positive83% of 75 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: Board Game 36.2%, Strategy 18.4%, Logic 15%, Puzzle 13.6%, Casual 11.4%

  26. #26 Lines X
    81% matchVery Positive82% of 972 reviews2017
    Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 28.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.

    Why similar: Strategy 29%, Casual 25.8%, Minimalist 19%, Puzzle 18.5%, Indie 5.5%

  27. #27 Nonograms
    79% matchVery Positive81% of 86 reviews2024
    Dev: Oleg Sereda
    Windows

    Nonograms is a relaxing puzzle game where you use logic and creativity. Your goal is to reveal hidden pictures by filling in specific grid cells, based on numerical clues provided for each row and column. The games in this genre are also known as Picross, Griddlers, Pic-a-Pix, Hanjie, etc.

    Why similar: Board Game 44.1%, Logic 20.3%, Puzzle 12.4%, Strategy 10.2%, Casual 6.4%

  28. #28 Everyday Genius: SquareLogic
    80% 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: Puzzle 31.3%, Casual 22.9%, Logic 21.3%, Strategy 20.6%, Indie 3.9%

  29. #29 Math+Sticks - Coffee Break Club
    78% matchVery Positive89% of 56 reviews2021
    Dev: Rukerama Studio
    Windows · Mac

    A puzzle for math lovers with matchsticks that won't burn you, but will light up your mind Challenge your mind moving, adding and removing matchsticks until you find the correct solution. How many tries do you need to solve each level?

    Why similar: Strategy 26.9%, Board Game 21.9%, Logic 17.7%, Casual 11.7%, Puzzle 10.8%

  30. #30 Pictopix
    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,461 reviews2017
    Dev: Tomlab Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 40.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Pictopix is a puzzle game where you use logic to color squares on grids in order to reveal pictures.

    Why similar: Puzzle 24.5%, Minimalist 16.4%, Casual 16.1%, Strategy 16.1%, Logic 14.6%

  31. #31 Sudoku Zenkai / 数独全卡
    78% matchVery Positive90% of 212 reviews2018
    Dev: ImaginationOverflowPub: ImaginationOverflow
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Sudoku Zenkai is a game for everyone, from beginning to advanced players. It brings a new dimension to sudoku - you can solve puzzles with your friends, wherever they are! You can start a new puzzle with a friend or call one over to help when you get stuck.

    Why similar: Logic 29.1%, Strategy 24.4%, Minimalist 22%, Casual 16.2%, 2D 8.3%

  32. #32 Pixross
    76% matchVery Positive90% of 307 reviews2020
    Dev: Kenney
    Windows · Linux

    Over 150 relaxing nonogram logic puzzles featuring additional challenges and unlockable customizations!

    Why similar: Logic 31.8%, Minimalist 26.3%, Puzzle 24.3%, Casual 15.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%

  33. #33 Nonogram 3D : Mega Puzzle
    74% matchVery Positive96% of 75 reviews2024
    Dev: Seven Jams
    Windows

    Nonogram 3D: Mega puzzle is a logic and puzzle-solving game. Analyze the hints, then break and paint the puzzles to reveal hidden shapes. Inspired by nonograms (or picross), this 3D variant adds depth to the game while remaining accessible.

    Why similar: Strategy 28.6%, Logic 25.1%, Puzzle 20.9%, Casual 12.9%, Minimalist 6.6%

  34. #34 Strange Jigsaws
    70% 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 26.4%, Puzzle 24%, Logic 19.1%, Minimalist 16.1%, 2D 10%

  35. #35 Unitied
    77% matchVery Positive98% of 53 reviews2019
    Dev: Peter Hijma
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Unitied is a minimalistic & relaxing puzzle game

    Why similar: Strategy 34.7%, Casual 24.2%, Minimalist 14.6%, Puzzle 13.8%, Indie 6%

  36. #36 Delete
    75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,648 reviews2018
    Dev: PONY
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 63.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Let the number tell you what to do

    Why similar: Casual 34.5%, Puzzle 29.3%, Minimalist 24.8%, Indie 8%, Singleplayer 3.4%

  37. #37 Lines Infinite
    76% matchVery Positive92% of 580 reviews2017
    Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.

    Why similar: Casual 28.3%, Strategy 27.9%, Puzzle 19.7%, Minimalist 17.3%, Indie 6.9%

  38. #38 808s&Genetics
    73% matchVery Positive97% of 78 reviews2023
    Dev: Magnesiumteng Machine
    Windows

    A puzzle game that combines nonogram and genetics rules.

    Why similar: Board Game 30.8%, Casual 19.4%, Puzzle 17.5%, Logic 16.3%, Strategy 12.6%

  39. #39 Pixel Puzzles Traditional Jigsaw Puzzles
    75% matchMostly Positive76% of 547 reviews2019
    Dev: Pixel Puzzles
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 28.4 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Pixel Puzzles, your number one place for digital jigsaws.

    Why similar: Board Game 28.4%, Strategy 21.3%, Casual 21.2%, Puzzle 19.6%, 2D 4.9%

  40. #40 MATH EXPRESSions
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 234 reviews2022
    Dev: Mandinga
    Windows

    WORDLE for math fans. The perfect daily warm-up routine for your brain.

    Why similar: Logic 28.2%, Strategy 21.6%, Puzzle 20.5%, Casual 16.4%, Minimalist 6.9%

  41. #41 Archipel Logic Infinite
    71% matchVery Positive94% of 69 reviews2024
    Dev: WanderLux Games
    Windows

    「Archipel Logic Infinite」 is a challenging puzzle game inspired by the popular Nurikabe. Explore legendary archipelagos by marking cells as land or sea to unchart maps. Enjoy challenging puzzles and endless procedurally generated content for limitless exploration.

    Why similar: Logic 22.7%, Strategy 19%, Puzzle 18.7%, Casual 14.9%, Minimalist 14.6%

  42. #42 Square Logic
    72% matchVery Positive97% of 76 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: Logic 23.4%, Minimalist 19.8%, Strategy 17.6%, Puzzle 16.3%, Casual 13.7%

  43. #43 Hexologic
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,338 reviews2018
    Dev: MythicOwl
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Immerse yourself in the beautiful world of Hexologic. Solve challenging, yet rewarding puzzles, listen to relaxing music, dive deep into the game’s atmosphere and fall in love in with Sudoku again!

    Why similar: Logic 39.2%, Puzzle 26.5%, Minimalist 20.4%, 2D 10.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%

  44. #44 Strata
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 360 reviews2014
    Dev: GraveckPub: GLITCH
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Simple. Elegant. Challenging.

    Why similar: Strategy 41.5%, Casual 29.1%, Puzzle 23.1%, Indie 6.3%

  45. #45 Pixel Puzzles Ultimate Jigsaw Puzzles
    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,767 reviews2022
    Dev: Pixel Puzzles
    Windows
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 57.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    The Number 1 Jigsaw Puzzle Game.

    Why similar: Board Game 39.3%, Puzzle 26.5%, Strategy 16.2%, Casual 9.7%, 2D 5.8%

  46. #46 Sudoku Quest
    74% matchMixed66% of 82 reviews2016
    Dev: Harbinger Beard
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Sudoku Quest is the game for truly Sudoku lovers. You’ll be challenged to test your skills in Adventure mode with constantly increasing board difficulty. Various Sudoku types and sizes are provided to diversify your adventure experience.

    Why similar: Casual 57.3%, Puzzle 28.8%, Indie 13.8%

  47. #47 Pure Logic
    69% matchVery Positive93% of 91 reviews2023
    Dev: Sigmund Hoien
    Windows

    Explore logic symbols. Discover the rules. Solve complex puzzles. Feel the power of your logical side!

    Why similar: Logic 33.4%, Puzzle 21.2%, Minimalist 20.5%, Casual 13.1%, 2D 6.3%

  48. #48 CIPHER ZERO
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 156 reviews2025
    Dev: Zapdot
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A minimalist logic game. Can you solve for 𝒙?

    Why similar: Logic 29.9%, Minimalist 25.4%, Puzzle 21.1%, Casual 12.4%, 2D 8.5%

  49. #49 Matchsticks - Coffee Break Club
    69% matchVery Positive97% of 91 reviews2021
    Dev: Rukerama Studio
    Windows · Mac

    We’ve been taught not to play with fire, but the matches of this game aren’t going to burn you! Challenge your mind moving, adding and removing matchsticks until you find the correct solution. How many tries do you need to solve each level?

    Why similar: Board Game 25.4%, Strategy 22.5%, Logic 20.1%, Puzzle 12.4%, Casual 9%

  50. #50 Hade
    71% matchVery Positive90% of 332 reviews2016
    Dev: KirUn
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Hade is a minimalist logic game with severely difficult puzzles softened by relaxing ambient music.

    Why similar: Strategy 35.4%, Casual 22.1%, Puzzle 20.2%, Minimalist 14.6%, Indie 5.8%

  51. #51 14 Minesweeper Variants
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,535 reviews2022
    Dev: Alith GamesPub: Artless Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Minesweeper but the rules are changing.

    Why similar: Logic 27%, Puzzle 21.1%, Minimalist 20.5%, Strategy 14.4%, Casual 13.3%

  52. #52 Linelith
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,194 reviews2022
    Dev: Patrick Traynor
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Solve puzzles embedded in rocks and crystals as you explore a colorful, serene alien asteroid. Discover a few clever twists as you progress in this short and sweet puzzle experience.

    Why similar: Strategy 26.9%, Casual 21.5%, Puzzle 21.3%, Minimalist 11.3%, Logic 10.8%

  53. #53 Ripple
    72% matchMixed67% of 72 reviews2017
    Dev: Playrock Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Minimalistic logic puzzle game that's easy to understand, yet hard to master! Are you new to puzzle games, a seasoned veteran or an achievement hunter / trader? Solve some Ripples!

    Why similar: Logic 26.4%, Minimalist 25.4%, Puzzle 21.4%, Casual 12.7%, 2D 8.5%

  54. #54 A Solitaire Mystery
    64% matchVery Positive91% of 271 reviews2025
    Dev: Hempuli Oy
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    A collection of mysterious solitaires. The solitaires included vary from fairly standard cardgames to funky reimplementations of other games in solitaire form.

    Why similar: Logic 29.6%, Puzzle 27.3%, Minimalist 15.1%, Strategy 14.8%, 2D 7.3%

  55. #55 Polimines
    69% matchMostly Positive78% of 201 reviews2022
    Dev: Molter
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Polimines is a challenging logic game that brings together mechanics from Nonograms and Minesweeper. Solve increasingly difficult hand-designed levels in this puzzle game where guessing is never required.

    Why similar: Logic 23%, Strategy 21.1%, Minimalist 18.4%, Puzzle 16.6%, Casual 10.8%

  56. #56 Mewseum: Masterpieces
    65% matchVery Positive98% of 112 reviews2025
    Dev: Climbing Goat Games
    Windows

    Mewseum: Masterpieces is a shikaku-style puzzle game where each solved grid reveals part of a great masterpiece. Solve hundreds of puzzles and discover unique paintings in the latest art exhibition of the feline world!

    Why similar: Logic 25.4%, Minimalist 19.7%, Puzzle 17.7%, Casual 15.8%, Strategy 15.7%

  57. #57 Piczle Lines DX+α
    70% matchVery Positive84% of 67 reviews2019
    Dev: Score Studios LLC
    Windows

    Super-addictive logic-puzzle hit game Piczle Lines DX finally available in its ultimate form!

    Why similar: Casual 38.6%, Logic 22.9%, Puzzle 20.7%, Indie 9.3%, 2D 8.4%

  58. #58 SudoKats
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 81 reviews2021
    Dev: Mandinga
    Windows

    Cats are very demanding and peculiar animals. Use your sudoku skill to help them feel one of a kind.

    Why similar: Strategy 34%, Puzzle 24.6%, Logic 20.5%, Casual 16.8%, Indie 2%

  59. #59 Proverbs
    62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,322 reviews2024
    Dev: Mark FfrenchPub: Divide The Plunder
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 21.9 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Proverbs is a picross/minesweeper hybrid featuring a single ENORMOUS puzzle, inspired by Bruegel the Elder's 1559 painting "Netherlandish Proverbs"

    Why similar: Puzzle 31.5%, Casual 29.4%, Logic 23.5%, 2D 13.2%, Singleplayer 2.3%

  60. #60 wurdweb
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 60 reviews2022
    Dev: Adriaan de Jongh
    Windows · Mac

    Word puzzles with Sunday morning vibes. Grab words from a list and cross them with words on the board. Puzzle your way towards a Finish Tile, put down enough words, or put down as many words as you can!

    Why similar: Casual 39.6%, Puzzle 24.6%, Minimalist 22.1%, 2D 11.3%, Singleplayer 2.4%

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