- #1 Captivus
97% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: Christopher Howard
Windows
Join the movement! Build a deck, equip your ship, and take on others in intense 1v1 card battles!
Why similar: Strategy 62.6%, Casual 37.4%
- #2 HeapVR
96% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2017
Dev: Richard Fox - DevelopmentPub: Propeller Labs
Windows
HeapVR is a block stacking experience with two game modes. Stack as high as you can or just casually snap blocks together to build any 3D structure you want.
Why similar: Strategy 62.6%, Casual 37.4%
- #3 The Experimental Adventures of Lame & Cheesy
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Killbot Studio
Windows
A maze type puzzle game where the player(s) have to navigate two mice (Lame & Cheesy) through a series of obstacles and traps. The game can be played as a co-op, with each player controlling one mouse, or as a single player, where one player control both mice with one controller.
Why similar: Strategy 54.2%, Casual 32.4%, Puzzle 13.3%
- #4 Eternal Quandary
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Răzvan Alexe
Windows
The answers lie inside it. Use your wits and understanding of magical tinkering to find the truth to what is hidden. Solve 50+ puzzles with a relaxing and magical fantasy atmoshpere.
Why similar: Strategy 39%, Casual 25.6%, Puzzle 16.7%, Linear 9.3%, Atmospheric 8.2%
- #5 Crazy Machines Elements
95% matchMostly Positive78% of 46 reviews2012
Dev: Fakt SoftwarePub: Viva Media
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 29%
GET YOUR BRAIN BUZZING with each new challenge in the latest installment of the multi award-winning wacky contraption series - CRAZY MACHINES ELEMENTS. Play with Fire, harness the power of water and control the wind to set off the most insanely creative chain reactions!
Why similar: Strategy 45.9%, Casual 34.3%, Puzzle 19.9%
- #6 3D Maze
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Chen Yongxing
Windows
This is a casual game, the player will be in the third person perspective in the maze, the appropriate footprints in the maze, is to find the exit tips. If you want to quickly through the maze, Refresh Records, you need to have a strong memory.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.3%, Casual 26%, Puzzle 17.6%, Third Person 17.6%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #7 Memory Maze
89% match1 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: ChrisYU
Windows
Memory Maze is a puzzle game focused on pure exploration. Navigate procedurally generated mazes with a limited view, relying entirely on your memory and spatial sense. Without timers or scores, progress at your own calm pace through ever-changing labyrinths.
Why similar: Strategy 32%, Dungeon Crawler 30%, Casual 21%, Puzzle 14.1%, Adventure 2.1%
- #8 Crazy Machines: Golden Gears
94% matchMostly Negative30% of 40 reviews2014
Dev: FAKT Software GmbhPub: Viva Media Inc
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 31%
In this "Rube-Goldberg" style puzzle game, experiment and build your wacky contraptions with physics action like never before! Experience dazzling visuals of explosives, fire, and true to life physics behavior when you put the experiment into motion!
Why similar: Strategy 44%, Casual 31.1%, Puzzle 24.9%
- #9 Chemical Chimpet
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ian Mazgelis
Windows
Interact with Reaction Stones that combine with one another to form molecules, break down adjacent stones, and chain reactions together to crush molecules without lifting a finger. The stones rotate and translate along the board, leaving it up to the player to take a simple or complicated approach.
Why similar: Strategy 51.7%, Casual 31.9%, Puzzle 14.3%, Singleplayer 2%
- #10 Command Line Mazer
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Zhi Wong
Windows
Command Line Mazer is a casual strategy game using Unix-like command-line interface. You will command virus to gather resources while avoiding being caught by anti-virus.
Why similar: Strategy 51.1%, Casual 27.6%, Puzzle 18.9%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #11 Mega Minesweeper
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 3tar Games
Windows
Minesweeper with various types of mines.
Why similar: Strategy 41.9%, Casual 33.2%, Puzzle 22.1%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #12 StarForce 2193: The Hotep® Controversy
90% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2016
Dev: Simple Designs GamingPub: Simple Designs Software LLC
Windows
StarForce 2193: The Hotep™ Controversy is an online turn-based strategy card-game for 1 to 5 players. Playing as one of 5 different factions, each with different goals, you may defend helpless alien civilizations, or exploit them for their planets' natural resources. Play with others who are online, or play against the AI.
Why similar: Strategy 62.6%, Casual 37.4%
- #13 Mahjong Deluxe
87% matchPositive81% of 48 reviews2020
Dev: EnsenaSoft
Windows
Mahjong Deluxe is a solitaire game based on the classic Chinese game where you are challenged to eliminate all the tiles from the board. It includes 12 lovely backgrounds and 3,780 different puzzle layouts along with relaxing background music.
Why similar: Strategy 54.9%, Casual 38.3%, Puzzle 5.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #14 Strata
86% matchVery Positive87% of 363 reviews2014
Dev: GraveckPub: GLITCH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Simple. Elegant. Challenging.
Why similar: Strategy 44%, Casual 31%, Puzzle 25%
- #15 Cubelz
85% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Max Jaeschke
Windows
Cubelz is or will be a game of achieving a specific goal in a certain amount of time without being hindered by opponents
Why similar: Strategy 62.6%, Casual 37.4%
- #16 Number Guesser
84% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: Jether
Windows
"Number Guesser" is a game based on "Bulls and Cows", and I don't have much content to say, just give you a funny one!! You can play Bulls and Cows with 3, 4, or 5 digit numbers, and see how wonderful the answer is!!
Why similar: Strategy 44.5%, Casual 39.3%, Puzzle 16.2%
- #17 Sage 3D
86% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Michael Sean MackayPub: Empire Games Wisconsin
Windows
A rare find! This puzzle board game is challenging for idiots and geniuses alike. Pieces moving up and down, falling, melting, burning, exploding, capturing and being captured while you drop pieces trying to reach your objectives. Usually this means turning ALL pieces to blue player owned pieces.
Why similar: Casual 49.9%, Strategy 29.6%, Puzzle 20.5%
- #18 Pozzo Jello Crusade
84% matchPositive92% of 26 reviews2016
Dev: GZ StormPub: Tales of Game's Presents
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Developed by ToG, POZZO JELLO CRUSADE is the highly anticipated remake to the gruelling 2005 breakout hit. The unique old-school puzzle experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible challenge and intense emotional reward.
Why similar: Strategy 47.3%, Casual 29.5%, Puzzle 23.2%
- #19 Optica
83% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: GraveckPub: GLITCH
Windows · Mac
A mind-bending puzzle game of logic and illusion. Embracing simplicity with a geometric design, Optica reveals puzzles in complex and mind-bending ways. From curious shapes and optical illusions to unexpected perspectives, Optica puts spatial thinking to the test through 70+ challenging levels.
Why similar: Strategy 44.6%, Casual 30.9%, Puzzle 24.4%
- #20 Unblock Gridlock
81% matchPositive87% of 29 reviews2019
Dev: Analog Casual Studios
Windows
Unblock Gridlock is an addictive digital modernization of classic sliding block puzzles. Flex your noodle solving over 9000 traffic jams and save the vehicle bound pedestrians of traffic town!
Why similar: Strategy 48.8%, Casual 32.1%, Puzzle 19.2%
- #21 Hungry Planet
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Brick by Brick Games
Windows · Mac
Build. Eat? Profit. Farm foods on an alien planet and create a restaurant empire!
Why similar: Strategy 60.3%, Casual 39.7%
- #22 Donjon Defense
82% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: Obi-Wanya
Windows
Donjon Defense is a game in the genre of tower defense. In this case, defense of the castle, consisting of... only one tower. Build walls, hire different warriors, resist attacks. Build a real fortress, hardened in countless assaults.
Why similar: Strategy 60.3%, Casual 39.7%
- #23 Puzzle 3D
82% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Jake Peng
Windows
This is a 3D puzzle game. The goal of the game is to put all the scattered cubes back in place to restore the original appearance of the 3D scene.
Why similar: Strategy 47.8%, Casual 33.1%, Puzzle 19.2%
- #24 Yesterday
81% matchPositive81% of 31 reviews2017
Dev: Triple Tree StudioPub: indienova
Windows
It's a 3D Puzzle Game talking about the philosophy of love and encounter from female's perspective. All we experienced in countless “yesterday” make us be ourselves today. Beautiful visual performance and intriguing music immerse players in this fantasy world soon, where dreams mix with reality, time and space interweave together.
Why similar: Strategy 45.7%, Casual 28.6%, Puzzle 25.7%
- #25 Gem Jam
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Denki Gaka
Windows
Can you solve the Puzzle of the Gems? GEM JAM features challenging "match three" puzzle play with a twist: you choose where the groups of gems are placed. Oh, and did we mention that the chest is shrinking so you will need to hurry.
Why similar: Strategy 59.1%, Casual 40.9%
- #26 Baby Bee
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: MomentumPub: Momentum Games
Windows · Mac
Guide Baby Bee on a quest to get all the flowers with the minimum effort. Simple mechanics, complex puzzles. Think hard!
Why similar: Strategy 42.2%, Casual 29.2%, Puzzle 20%, Adventure 8.6%
- #27 Metro Warp
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 29 reviews2015
Dev: Another Yeti
Windows · Mac · Linux
Metro Warp is a 3D puzzle game about guiding oblivious pedestrians who can only turn left. Place obstacles in front of these predictable commuters, and help them find the exits in 50 mind-melting floating worlds, where up is down and down is sideways.
Why similar: Strategy 48.5%, Casual 29%, Puzzle 22.4%
- #28 Suspicious Slide
77% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Sami Kilani
Windows
Suspicious Slide takes the "ice slide" puzzle to the next level.
Why similar: Strategy 49.7%, Casual 32.8%, Puzzle 15.5%, Singleplayer 2%
- #29 Dishwasher
75% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: Lost Astronaut Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Finally, a game about washing dishes professionally! Dishwasher is a unique take on the classic link puzzle game. Wash dishes and earn rewards, to increase your best score!
Why similar: Strategy 60.3%, Casual 39.7%
- #30 Entanglement
76% matchPositive95% of 44 reviews2017
Dev: Gopherwood Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Create the longest path possible and challenge your friends in the game of Entanglement.
Why similar: Casual 49.8%, Strategy 28.6%, Puzzle 21.6%
- #31 Wave Mechanics
76% matchPositive86% of 50 reviews2015
Dev: Adam Tarnowski
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The goal of Wave Mechanics is to match the color of each element to the colors of corresponding parts of the frame. Each puzzle includes a set of active elements that can by used in order to change the colors of all elements within range in chosen direction.
Why similar: Strategy 52.3%, Casual 31.3%, Puzzle 16.5%
- #32 拖拉机
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: 乐吧工作室
Windows
In the card game, the tractor is also called :upgrade, double rise. Compared with other single-player upgrade games, this game has high artificial intelligence, and the computer licensing, licensing, has a considerable level. Those who like CARDS must not miss it.
Why similar: Strategy 60.3%, Casual 39.7%
- #33 Dominos!
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Anothy
Windows · Linux
Welcome to Dominos! Setup domino chains and navigate your way past obstacles to the final goal! Play multiplayer with up to 5 players competing against each other.
Why similar: Strategy 60.3%, Casual 39.7%
- #34 Puzzler World 2
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 235 reviews2011
Dev: Ideas PadPub: Puzzler
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 15.4 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 44.3%, Casual 35.8%, Puzzle 19.9%
- #35 Meta: Assembled
73% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2019
Dev: TocadoVision
Windows
Meta: Assembled is a space oriented magical cardgame. Defeat your opponent by attacking his planet and ships, stealing his resources and asteroids and many more actions.
Why similar: Strategy 60.3%, Casual 39.7%
- #36 Crazy Machines 1.5
78% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2008
Dev: Fakt SoftwarePub: Viva Media
Windows
Create Your Own Zany "Rube Goldberg" Devices! Go crazy with over 200 brand new gizmo-twistin' levels! Enjoy all-new elements, music, backgrounds and more. Start off in the Inventor's Training Camp to sharpen your skills.
Why similar: Strategy 41.6%, Casual 29.6%, Puzzle 28.8%
- #37 答题英雄——细胞生物学
72% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: 蛋炒饭
Windows
这是一款关于细胞生物学基础知识问答的冒险小游戏。
Why similar: Strategy 59.1%, Casual 40.9%
- #38 City Builder
73% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: BoomBox
Windows
An interactive puzzle game for all ages! City Builder combines two classic game mechanics in a fun, bouncy new game where players stack pipes, roads and power lines to form ever-larger cities, moving from one to the next across the planet’s continents.
Why similar: Strategy 60.3%, Casual 39.7%
- #39 Emoji TD
71% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2019
Dev: Kyle Rodgers
Windows · Mac · Linux
😎 Emoji TD is a tower defense game 😍 It's a nice and simple one with plenty of levels 🤔 and variety to keep you busy 😁
Why similar: Strategy 61.1%, Casual 38.9%
- #40 Cottage Garden
71% matchMixed66% of 29 reviews2017
Dev: DIGIDICED
Windows · Mac · Linux
In the digital board game Cottage Garden, you compete in the art of gardening.
Why similar: Strategy 61%, Casual 39%
- #41 Duke of Defense
68% matchVery Positive89% of 57 reviews2019
Dev: Christopher AnselmoPub: Hitcents
Windows
Discover a world brimming with humor and interesting characters. You'll find yourself among overly observant villagers and egotistical wizards.
Why similar: Strategy 61.8%, Casual 38.2%
- #42 最強の囲碁 ~名人への道~ / Igo Meijin
70% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: UNBALANCE Corporation
Windows
最高棋力は「八段」!!
Why similar: Strategy 61.5%, Casual 38.5%
- #43 Gumball Guesser
62% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Collin King
Windows
A code-guessing puzzle game where you will decipher the correct combination of gumballs to solve a puzzle. You'll challenge yourself by raising the bar on the difficulty of the puzzles you'll solve.
Why similar: Strategy 56.7%, Puzzle 20.9%, Casual 19.7%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #44 mhas dungeon sweeper
53% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: tchevin
Windows · Linux
Explore the dungeon in this roguelike twist on Minesweeper, where monsters replace mines. Defeat increasingly powerful enemies to vanquish the Reaper. Read the situation. Watch their behavior. Use your items wisely.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.9%, Strategy 21.4%, Puzzle 19.8%, Casual 19.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #45 Duality Paradox
55% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: sky
Windows
Duality Paradox is a puzzle game where players control a character that switches between black and white. This color shift changes how the world is perceived: matching colors become walls, while opposite colors turn into passable floors.
Why similar: Strategy 33.8%, Dungeon Crawler 28.3%, Casual 22.2%, Puzzle 14.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #46 Flict
54% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Promeduz
Windows
A minimalist strategic puzzle game where you navigate grid-based levels with limited movement points and vision, to solve challenges that demand tactical thinking and foresight.
Why similar: Strategy 43.8%, Casual 28.8%, Puzzle 18.5%, Atmospheric 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #47 Pet Store Panic
70% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2016
Dev: Ludometrics, Ltd.Pub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
Help rebuild a pet store chain with some unique inventions!
Why similar: Strategy 61.5%, Casual 38.5%
- #48 Fire Escape
53% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: PrettyPinkPiglet
Windows · Linux
A fire is spreading through the office — and you only have seconds to memorise the escape route. Fire Escape is a fast-paced memory puzzle game where visibility disappears and only your memory can guide you. With 50 challenging levels and limited lives, can you make it out before it's too late?
Why similar: Strategy 46.8%, Casual 26.6%, Puzzle 24.6%, Singleplayer 2%
- #49 Aggregator Elevator System
59% matchPositive89% of 37 reviews2023
Dev: Eternal Monke Games
Windows · Mac
Challenge your logic and strategy in new ways in this deductive tile-placement puzzle game. Master a rich system of logical rules where you must arrange blocks within a grid to make everything add up perfectly.
Why similar: Strategy 41.3%, Puzzle 30.8%, Casual 27.9%
- #50 Fantastic Checkers 2
71% matchMostly Negative36% of 115 reviews2016
Dev: EnsenaSoft
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Fantastic Checkers 2 is a modern version of the classic strategy board game set in an extraterrestrial environment! The objective of the game is to capture opponent pieces by diagonally jumping over them to eliminate them from the board.
Why similar: Strategy 61.5%, Casual 38.5%
- #51 SUPERANCHOR
56% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 千算
Windows
SUPERANCHOR is a 2D physics puzzle game built around a single anchor point. You cannot control the ball directly—instead, reposition the anchor to rotate and swing the entire maze, using gravity, momentum, terrain, and mechanisms to guide the ball to the goal.
Why similar: Strategy 37.7%, Dungeon Crawler 22%, Puzzle 14.3%, Casual 13.3%, Atmospheric 6.1%