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  1. #1 Classic Sudoku
    97% matchVery Positive93% of 492 reviews2019
    Dev: Studio Goya
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 18.8 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 52.1%, Casual 38.5%, Indie 9.4%

  2. #2 Sandwich Sudoku
    96% matchVery Positive97% of 166 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 56.9%, Casual 34.4%, Indie 8.7%

  3. #3 Killer Sudoku
    96% matchVery Positive88% of 130 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 29.9%, Casual 20.7%, Minimalist 14.3%, Puzzle 14%, Logic 12%

  4. #4 Arrow Sudoku
    95% matchVery Positive99% of 72 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 35.2%, Strategy 22.6%, Puzzle 13.4%, Casual 12.4%, Minimalist 9.3%

  5. #5 Miracle Sudoku
    94% matchVery Positive93% of 178 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 11.9%, Puzzle 10.6%, Minimalist 10.3%

  6. #6 Chess Sudoku
    94% matchVery Positive96% of 184 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%, Board Game 29.1%, Casual 21.4%, Puzzle 12.9%, Indie 5.6%

  7. #7 My Sudoku
    93% matchMostly Positive75% of 107 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 29.4%, Casual 18.7%, Logic 18.4%, Puzzle 17%, Minimalist 11.1%

  8. #8 CrossCells
    92% matchVery Positive84% of 918 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 24.9%, Puzzle 24.1%, Casual 21.2%, Minimalist 13.1%, Logic 11.6%

  9. #9 Thermo Sudoku
    91% matchVery Positive96% of 161 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 46.2%, Casual 28.3%, Board Game 13.1%, Indie 7.2%, Puzzle 5.3%

  10. #10 Hexcells Infinite
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,714 reviews2014
    Dev: Matthew Brown
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 36.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Hexcells Infinite is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

    Why similar: Puzzle 33.5%, Logic 21%, Minimalist 14.9%, Casual 14.5%, Strategy 10.2%

  11. #11 Sven's SudokuPad
    90% matchMixed68% of 121 reviews2021
    Dev: Sven Neumann
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Logic 33.6%, Casual 23.5%, Puzzle 20.4%, Minimalist 16.1%, 2D 4.7%

  12. #12 hexceed
    89% matchVery Positive90% of 2,772 reviews2021
    Dev: ToastieLabs
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 20.9 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 32.8%, Casual 30.4%, Minimalist 21.9%, 2D 5.6%, Singleplayer 4.6%

  13. #13 Ultimate Sudoku Collection
    89% matchMostly Positive77% of 198 reviews2018
    Dev: Stanley Lam
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    The best Sudoku game on Steam.

    Why similar: Board Game 45.8%, Casual 31%, Puzzle 15.4%, Indie 7.8%

  14. #14 Hexcells Plus
    88% matchVery Positive95% of 2,835 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 38.1%, Casual 15.4%, Logic 15.2%, Strategy 13.4%, Minimalist 12%

  15. #15 Hexcells
    87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,934 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 35.8%, Logic 18%, Casual 15.5%, Minimalist 12.3%, Strategy 11%

  16. #16 Sudoku Universe / 数独宇宙
    86% matchVery Positive95% of 3,214 reviews2017
    Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Making the best Sudoku game on Steam.

    Why similar: Strategy 31.5%, Casual 24.9%, Puzzle 23.6%, Minimalist 14.8%, Indie 5.2%

  17. #17 Picross Touch
    86% matchVery Positive94% of 1,837 reviews2016
    Dev: Jon GallantPub: jgallant
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 35.3 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 39.4%, Casual 26.4%, Strategy 26.2%, Indie 5.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%

  18. #18 Sudoku Mansion
    82% matchVery Positive95% of 94 reviews2026
    Dev: Vault Door Studios
    Windows

    A story-driven Sudoku adventure by puzzle setter Nurator, featured on Cracking the Cryptic. Explore a mysterious mansion of handcrafted Sudoku variants, master increasingly intricate puzzles, and uncover the secret hidden beyond the grid.

    Why similar: Logic 40.1%, Puzzle 31.4%, Casual 18.5%, 2D 5.2%, Indie 2.9%

  19. #19 Sudoku Killer / 杀手数独
    85% matchVery Positive89% of 246 reviews2018
    Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    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 36.5%, Casual 25.9%, Puzzle 17%, Minimalist 14.9%, Indie 5.7%

  20. #20 Cozy Sudoku
    84% matchMostly Positive77% of 183 reviews2024
    Dev: CozyPuzzleGames
    Windows · Linux

    Sudoku, tunes, and some furry friends.

    Why similar: Casual 38.9%, Minimalist 31.3%, Puzzle 20.7%, Indie 7.2%, Singleplayer 2%

  21. #21 RYB
    84% matchVery Positive90% of 712 reviews2016
    Dev: FLEB
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%

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

    Why similar: Puzzle 72%, Indie 28%

  22. #22 Pixel Puzzles Traditional Jigsaw Puzzles
    83% matchMostly Positive76% of 573 reviews2019
    Dev: Pixel Puzzles
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 31.6 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Pixel Puzzles, your number one place for digital jigsaws.

    Why similar: Board Game 28.4%, Casual 21.2%, Strategy 20.9%, Puzzle 20.2%, 2D 4.8%

  23. #23 Nonograms
    82% matchMostly Positive80% of 93 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%, Logic 20.4%, Puzzle 12.7%, Strategy 10%, Casual 6.4%

  24. #24 Sudoku Jigsaw / 拼图数独
    81% matchVery Positive94% of 266 reviews2018
    Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%

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

    Why similar: Strategy 36.3%, Casual 24%, Puzzle 17.2%, Minimalist 16.9%, Indie 5.6%

  25. #25 Puzlogic
    81% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2018
    Dev: Eduardo Barreto
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Unique puzzle game inspired by sudoku and kakuro (cross sums).

    Why similar: Casual 35.8%, Minimalist 27.5%, Puzzle 23.7%, Indie 13%

  26. #26 Nonogram - Master's Legacy
    80% matchVery Positive84% of 586 reviews2018
    Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Master's Legacy - discover all beauty of Nonogram puzzles (multiple game modes, level sizes), master painting skills in Editor and share works with friends in Workshop. Become The Greatest.

    Why similar: Strategy 37.6%, Casual 29.9%, Puzzle 25.8%, Indie 6.7%

  27. #27 SudoKube
    79% matchMostly Positive77% of 53 reviews2022
    Dev: Mandinga
    Windows

    An enhanced sudoku experience, 6 times more fun

    Why similar: Board Game 32.4%, Logic 16.2%, Strategy 15.1%, Puzzle 13.3%, Minimalist 12.3%

  28. #28 SquareCells
    79% matchVery Positive90% of 1,270 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: Puzzle 37.3%, Casual 20.8%, Minimalist 20.1%, Logic 15.4%, Indie 6.4%

  29. #29 Meta Sudoku
    78% matchVery Positive82% of 82 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 36.3%, Strategy 18.1%, Logic 15.1%, Puzzle 14%, Casual 11.4%

  30. #30 Sudocats
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,843 reviews2022
    Dev: Devcats
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 28.8%, Puzzle 22%, Casual 19.5%, Minimalist 16.9%, 2D 8.9%

  31. #31 MATH EXPRESSions
    77% matchVery Positive87% of 243 reviews2022
    Dev: Mandinga
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Logic 28.3%, Strategy 21.2%, Puzzle 21%, Casual 16.4%, Minimalist 6.9%

  32. #32 Sudoku Zenkai / 数独全卡
    78% matchVery Positive90% of 214 reviews2018
    Dev: ImaginationOverflowPub: ImaginationOverflow
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.4 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 29.5%, Strategy 24%, Minimalist 22.2%, Casual 16.3%, 2D 8.1%

  33. #33 Everyday Genius: SquareLogic
    77% matchVery Positive98% of 443 reviews2009
    Dev: TrueThought
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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 32%, Casual 22.7%, Logic 21.4%, Strategy 20%, Indie 3.8%

  34. #34 Math+Sticks - Coffee Break Club
    76% 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 26.4%, Board Game 21.9%, Logic 17.9%, Casual 11.7%, Puzzle 11.1%

  35. #35 Pixel Puzzles Ultimate Jigsaw Puzzles
    74% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,798 reviews2022
    Dev: Pixel Puzzles
    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 58.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    The Number 1 Jigsaw Puzzle Game.

    Why similar: Board Game 39.3%, Puzzle 27.1%, Strategy 15.9%, Casual 9.6%, 2D 5.6%

  36. #36 Lines X
    75% matchVery Positive82% of 986 reviews2017
    Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.

    Why similar: Strategy 28.1%, Casual 25.5%, Minimalist 19.5%, Puzzle 19.4%, Indie 5.4%

  37. #37 Lines X Free
    74% matchVery Positive93% of 1,983 reviews2017
    Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 48 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.

    Why similar: Puzzle 28.1%, Strategy 25.2%, Casual 20.2%, Minimalist 19.6%, Indie 4.5%

  38. #38 Strange Jigsaws
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,785 reviews2025
    Dev: FLEB
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    A game of strange jigsaws.

    Why similar: Casual 26.2%, Puzzle 25.7%, Logic 18.5%, Minimalist 15.6%, 2D 9.6%

  39. #39 Pixross
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 322 reviews2020
    Dev: Kenney
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

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

    Why similar: Logic 31.8%, Minimalist 26.1%, Puzzle 24.8%, Casual 15.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%

  40. #40 Lines Infinite
    73% matchVery Positive92% 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 28.3%, Strategy 27.4%, Puzzle 20.2%, Minimalist 17.3%, Indie 6.8%

  41. #41 Zen of Sudoku
    75% matchVery Positive89% of 378 reviews2006
    Dev: Unknown Worlds Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 72.2 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 52.1%, Puzzle 37.3%, Indie 10.6%

  42. #42 Sudoku Classic
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 50 reviews2023
    Dev: RucKyGAMES
    Windows · Mac

    Customizable Sudoku with the feel of writing with a pen on paper and the ease of playing a video game.It's a game, but you can play it as if you were writing with a pen on a piece of paper.You can customize the assist function to your liking.

    Why similar: Puzzle 43.6%, Casual 41.7%, 2D 7.6%, Indie 3.8%, Singleplayer 3.3%

  43. #43 Pictopix
    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,511 reviews2017
    Dev: Tomlab Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 39.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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

    Why similar: Logic 27.3%, Puzzle 18.1%, Minimalist 17.2%, Strategy 15.4%, Casual 12.9%

  44. #44 Cipheur
    70% matchVery Positive83% of 138 reviews2025
    Dev: Error 300
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Cipheur is a free cryptogram game, allowing you to test your logic and language skills against 100 quotes by famous people. Do your best to discover intriguing patterns, unfold the coded messages step by step, and enjoy the incomparable satisfaction of deciphering another sentence.

    Why similar: Board Game 49.3%, Casual 22.7%, Puzzle 14.6%, Minimalist 12.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  45. #45 Nonogram 3D : Mega Puzzle
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 80 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%, Logic 25.3%, Puzzle 21.5%, Casual 12.9%, Minimalist 6.6%

  46. #46 All For Nought - Tic Tac Toe
    72% matchVery Positive87% of 70 reviews2020
    Dev: CarloCGC
    Windows

    Classic Tic Tac Toe / Noughts & Crosses game with a minimalist style.

    Why similar: Board Game 47.5%, Casual 13.6%, Strategy 11.3%, Minimalist 11.1%, Puzzle 8.3%

  47. #47 Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Generations
    70% matchVery Positive95% of 1,139 reviews2019
    Dev: Flat Cat Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 41.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    If you like to make puzzles, Super Jigsaw Puzzle is your game. Enjoy its comfortable and intuitive interface and its relaxing music that will allow you to concentrate on the difficult task of solving these beautiful photos that pose a real challenge for lovers of puzzles.

    Why similar: Board Game 44.7%, Minimalist 19.5%, Puzzle 17.2%, Casual 13%, Indie 3.2%

  48. #48 Unitied
    71% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2019
    Dev: Peter Hijma
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Unitied is a minimalistic & relaxing puzzle game

    Why similar: Strategy 34.2%, Casual 24.3%, Minimalist 14.7%, Puzzle 14.2%, Indie 6%

  49. #49 Pixel Puzzles Illustrations & Anime Jigsaw Puzzles
    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 302 reviews2021
    Dev: Pixel Puzzles
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Pixel Puzzles, your number one place for digital jigsaws.

    Why similar: Board Game 44.1%, Strategy 21.3%, Puzzle 15%, Casual 14.2%, 2D 5.4%

  50. #50 Game Of Puzzles: Animals
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 137 reviews2019
    Dev: Snkl Studio
    Windows

    A puzzle game in which you have to assemble a single image from individual pieces.

    Why similar: Strategy 30.7%, Casual 25.2%, Puzzle 16.3%, Logic 14.6%, Indie 5.7%

  51. #51 Square Logic
    67% matchVery Positive98% of 84 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 23.6%, Minimalist 19.9%, Strategy 17.2%, Puzzle 16.7%, Casual 13.7%

  52. #52 Better Minesweeper
    64% matchVery Positive97% of 202 reviews2026
    Dev: Pyrite Standard
    Windows · Linux

    A modern take on classic Minesweeper, focused on quality-of-life improvements, flexibility, and customization.

    Why similar: Strategy 47.8%, Puzzle 31.5%, 2D 14%, Indie 4.7%, Singleplayer 2%

  53. #53 Archipel Logic Infinite
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 71 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 22.8%, Puzzle 19.2%, Strategy 18.6%, Casual 14.8%, Minimalist 14.6%

  54. #54 Jigsaw Puzzles Infinite
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 474 reviews2023
    Dev: Bartek Karczmarczyk
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Sit back, relax and build puzzles to your heart's content. Assemble one of the many included puzzles, or add your own images. Customize size and shape of the pieces for any puzzle. Enjoy Classic mode or try out Zen mode for a new type of puzzle experience.

    Why similar: Board Game 45.9%, Strategy 14.3%, Puzzle 13.2%, Minimalist 13.1%, Casual 10.7%

  55. #55 Sudoku Quest
    71% matchMixed67% of 85 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%, Puzzle 29.5%, Indie 13.6%

  56. #56 Puzzle Gallery: Jigsaw Art Collection
    65% matchVery Positive99% of 68 reviews2025
    Dev: Minimol Games
    Windows

    🧩 Handcrafted jigsaw puzzles made by top-notch artists. Never AI, never generic stock images. Relax and discover unique collections piece by piece.

    Why similar: Board Game 41.7%, Casual 21%, Puzzle 15.9%, Strategy 10.7%, Minimalist 7.3%

  57. #57 Fantasy Jigsaw Puzzles
    68% matchVery Positive81% of 113 reviews2023
    Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
    Windows

    A selection of fantasy jigsaw puzzles. Customize your puzzle experience and expand the game with DLC.

    Why similar: Board Game 45.5%, Casual 23.9%, Puzzle 23.7%, 2D 5.9%, Singleplayer 1%

  58. #58 808s&Genetics
    67% matchVery Positive98% of 81 reviews2023
    Dev: Magnesiumteng Machine
    Windows

    A puzzle game that combines nonogram and genetics rules.

    Why similar: Board Game 30.7%, Casual 19.4%, Puzzle 17.9%, Logic 16.4%, Strategy 12.3%

  59. #59 A Solitaire Mystery
    64% matchVery Positive92% of 288 reviews2025
    Dev: Hempuli Oy
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.1 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 29.7%, Puzzle 28%, Minimalist 15.1%, Strategy 14.5%, 2D 7%

  60. #60 Picross Fairytale - nonogram: Red Riding Hood secret
    69% matchMostly Positive76% of 486 reviews2018
    Dev: Somer GamesPub: 8Floor
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    200 biggest nonograms! Discover the magical world of Red Riding Hood!

    Why similar: Board Game 44.3%, Puzzle 16.2%, Casual 14.3%, Logic 14.3%, 2D 6.3%

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