- #1 Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions
97% matchVery Positive91% of 3,195 reviews2019
Dev: Onyx Lute
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Welcome to the Glass Masquerade sequel - an artistic puzzle game inspired by stained glass artisans and Wonderland depictions of the 20th century. You need to combine hidden glass pieces to solve every riddle and free yourself from a tangled dream.
Why similar: Puzzle 59.1%, Beautiful 14.8% ★, Relaxing 7.2%, Casual 7%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel continues the signature stained-glass puzzle gameplay with an even more surreal and atmospheric art style.
- #2 Glass Masquerade 3: Honeylines
96% matchVery Positive90% of 1,191 reviews2023
Dev: Onyx Lute
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Get ready for the Glass Masquerade sequel! With brand new textured glass pieces, immerse yourself in the beautiful world of painted glass art. Assemble jigsaw puzzles inspired by different cultures and themes with new play modes and various fragments cuts.
Why similar: Puzzle 69.3%, Relaxing 15.9%, Casual 5.4%, Atmospheric 5.2%, Indie 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: The third entry in the series maintains the relaxing, artistic puzzle-solving experience while introducing new visual themes.
- #3 Glass Masquerade 4: Constellations
96% matchVery Positive89% of 505 reviews2025
Dev: Onyx Lute
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Get ready for the next Glass Masquerade sequel! Immerse yourself in the beautiful world of stained glass art, split into constellations with various themes on the celestial map
Why similar: Puzzle 61.8%, Relaxing 15.3%, Casual 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%, Atmospheric 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: This latest installment keeps the core mechanics intact while offering fresh, intricate designs that mirror the original's meditative quality.
- #4 Gorogoa
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 20,375 reviews2017
Dev: Buried SignalPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.
Why similar: Puzzle 67.3%, Beautiful 18.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 5.1%, Atmospheric 3.4%, Casual 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: Like Glass Masquerade, this game features exquisite hand-drawn art and a unique, contemplative approach to puzzle-solving.
- #5 Monument Valley
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,586 reviews2022
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Embark on a journey of forgiveness through impossible environments and illusionary puzzles. Experience this meditative and calming puzzle game by manipulating monuments and creating evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.
Why similar: Puzzle 68%, Relaxing 17.7%, Casual 5.5%, Beautiful 4.9% ★, Atmospheric 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a similarly beautiful, artistic puzzle experience that feels like interacting with a living painting.
- #6 Assemble with Care
94% matchVery Positive90% of 10,503 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Repair old-school objects in this cozy puzzle game. Join antique-restorer Maria, as she arrives in the sun-soaked town of Bellariva and set out on a journey of helping the townsfolk reconnect.
Why similar: Puzzle 45%, Beautiful 17% ★, Relaxing 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Casual 9%
Why You'll Like It: The focus on repairing delicate objects provides a similar sense of calm, tactile satisfaction found in the Glass Masquerade series.
- #7 Unpacking
92% matchVery Positive93% of 40,273 reviews2021
Dev: Witch BeamPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.
Why similar: Puzzle 57.4%, Relaxing 27.7%, Casual 6.1%, Atmospheric 4.6%, Indie 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a deeply relaxing, tactile experience that focuses on the satisfaction of organizing items in a beautiful environment.
- #8 The Tiny Bang Story
93% matchVery Positive87% of 6,630 reviews2011
Dev: Colibri Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Life on Tiny Planet was calm and carefree until a great disaster occurred - Tiny Planet was hit by a meteor! The world fell apart and now its future depends only on you! Use your imagination and creativity: in order to restore Tiny Planet and help its inhabitants you will have to fix a variety of machines and mechanisms as well as solve...
Why similar: Puzzle 97.6%, Relaxing 0.8%, Atmospheric 0.6%, Casual 0.5%, Indie 0.2%
Why You'll Like It: This point-and-click puzzle game features a gorgeous, hand-drawn steampunk aesthetic that feels very similar to the artistic presentation of Glass Masquerade.
- #9 Hidden Folks
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 9,512 reviews2017
Dev: Hidden Folks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Search for hidden folks in hand-drawn, interactive, miniature landscapes. Unfurl tent flaps, cut through bushes, slam doors, and poke some crocodiles! Rooooaaaarrrr!!!!!
Why similar: Puzzle 67.7%, Relaxing 15%, Casual 7.9%, Indie 4.1%, Great Soundtrack 3%
Why You'll Like It: The intricate, hand-drawn art style and the slow, observational nature of the gameplay make it a perfect match for fans of visual puzzles.
- #10 A Little to the Left
89% matchVery Positive92% of 18,481 reviews2022
Dev: Max InfernoPub: Secret Mode
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A Little to the Left is a cozy puzzle game that has you sort, stack, and organize household items into pleasing arrangements while you keep an eye out for a mischievous cat with an inclination for chaos. Check out this playful and intuitive puzzler with 100+ satisfying messes to tidy.
Why similar: Puzzle 74.4%, Relaxing 17.5%, Casual 5.7%, 2D 1.4%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: The focus on tidying and organizing objects into logical, satisfying patterns mirrors the meditative flow of assembling glass pieces.
- #11 Tengami
91% matchVery Positive81% of 1,826 reviews2015
Dev: Nyamyam
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Tengami is an atmospheric adventure game set inside a Japanese pop-up book. Fold and slide the beautifully crafted paper world to solve puzzles and discover secrets.
Why similar: Puzzle 51.2%, Beautiful 14.3% ★, Relaxing 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Atmospheric 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game uses a beautiful Japanese pop-up book aesthetic to create a relaxing and atmospheric puzzle-adventure experience.
- #12 Doors: Paradox
89% matchVery Positive91% of 2,045 reviews2022
Dev: Big Loop StudiosPub: Snapbreak
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A relaxing puzzle escape game! Make your way through a variety of hand-crafted 3D dioramas, look for useful objects, find hidden clues and solve fun puzzles! Unravel this mysterious adventure about chaos, order and the surreal.
Why similar: Puzzle 68.9%, Relaxing 15.2%, Atmospheric 7.3%, Casual 5%, Indie 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: The game features a series of beautiful, diorama-like puzzles that are perfect for players who enjoy short, atmospheric sessions.
- #13 Zenge
90% matchVery Positive95% of 3,079 reviews2016
Dev: Hamster On Coke Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Relaxing puzzle game, telling the story of Eon through gorgeous art and music.
Why similar: Puzzle 75.2%, Relaxing 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%, Casual 6%, Indie 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: This minimalist puzzle game is designed to be relaxing and stress-free, focusing on beautiful art and simple, intuitive mechanics.
- #14 The Room
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 31,445 reviews2014
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
Why similar: Puzzle 87.5%, Beautiful 6.2% ★, Atmospheric 3.6%, Indie 1.2%, Casual 1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly atmospheric puzzle experience where the focus is on manipulating intricate, beautiful objects in a quiet setting.
- #15 klocki
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,675 reviews2016
Dev: Maciej Targoni
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Minimal puzzle game.
Why similar: Puzzle 63.4%, Relaxing 17.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Casual 5.3%, Indie 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist puzzle game that strips away all distractions to focus purely on the relaxing flow of solving geometric patterns.
- #16 Hexcells Infinite
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,677 reviews2014
Dev: Matthew Brown
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 36.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Hexcells Infinite is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.
Why similar: Puzzle 85.1%, Relaxing 8%, Casual 4.2%, Indie 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%
Why You'll Like It: This logic-based puzzle game offers a clean, minimalist aesthetic and a soothing soundtrack that encourages deep focus.
- #17 The House of Da Vinci
86% matchVery Positive86% of 7,183 reviews2017
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Enter The House of Da Vinci, a new must-try 3D puzzle adventure game. Solve mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, escape from rooms and dive into the authentic atmosphere of the Renaissance. Use all your wits to find out what's behind your master's disappearance.
Why similar: Puzzle 85.1%, Atmospheric 8.2%, Indie 2.9%, Casual 2.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a rich, tactile puzzle-solving experience centered on historical, mechanical contraptions that feel very polished.
- #18 Dorfromantik
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 29,391 reviews2022
Dev: Toukana Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Dorfromantik is a peaceful building strategy and puzzle game where you create a beautiful and ever-growing village landscape by placing tiles. Explore a variety of colorful biomes, discover and unlock new tiles and complete quests to fill your world with life!
Why similar: Puzzle 71%, Relaxing 18.9%, Casual 6.1%, Indie 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: This peaceful building strategy game shares the relaxing, colorful, and low-pressure atmosphere that makes Glass Masquerade so enjoyable.
- #19 KAMI
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,264 reviews2014
Dev: State of Play
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%
KAMI is deceptively simple: fold out coloured paper to fill the screen in as few moves as possible. Relaxing and easy to pick up, you'll soon find yourself deep in contemplation to perfect each puzzle. Created by State of Play, famous for their handcrafted aesthetic, KAMI has been created with real paper in an elegant Japanese theme.
Why similar: Puzzle 84.5%, Relaxing 6.9%, Casual 5.4%, Indie 2.7%, 2D 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: This paper-folding puzzle game is visually striking and provides a very relaxing, slow-paced experience.
- #20 Hook
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,912 reviews2015
Dev: Maciej Targoni
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game.
Why similar: Puzzle 65.6%, Relaxing 18.1%, Casual 6.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.4%, Indie 2%
Why You'll Like It: A short, minimalist puzzle game that emphasizes a calm, meditative experience through its simple and elegant design.
- #21 Quell
84% matchVery Positive98% of 450 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: Puzzle 65.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.9%, Relaxing 12.1%, Casual 4.6%, Indie 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, relaxing puzzle game that uses minimalist design and a great soundtrack to create a meditative environment.
- #22 Up Left Out
82% matchVery Positive93% of 452 reviews2018
Dev: Maciej TargoniPub: Maciej Targoni
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A puzzle game about unlocking stuff.
Why similar: Puzzle 63.3%, Relaxing 15.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Casual 5%, Atmospheric 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist puzzle game that focuses on fluid, satisfying movements and a relaxing atmosphere.
- #23 Linelight
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,103 reviews2017
Dev: My Dog Zorro
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Linelight is an elegant puzzle game set in a world of lines.
Why similar: Puzzle 71.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Casual 8%, Relaxing 5.1%, Indie 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game uses light and simple geometry to create a surprisingly deep and relaxing puzzle experience.
- #24 Carto
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,290 reviews2020
Dev: Sunhead GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.
Why similar: Puzzle 68.8%, Relaxing 17.3%, Atmospheric 6.8%, Indie 4.7%, 2D 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a unique map-manipulation mechanic that is both artistic and deeply satisfying to solve.
- #25 Machinarium
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 20,292 reviews2009
Dev: Amanita Design
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Machinarium is the award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost series, Botanicula and CHUCHEL. Help Josef the robot save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang!
Why similar: Puzzle 70.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Casual 5.1%, Indie 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: The unique, hand-drawn art style and charming atmosphere make this point-and-click puzzle game a must-play for fans of artistic titles.
- #26 ISLANDERS
79% matchVery Positive94% of 16,772 reviews2019
Dev: Coatsink
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
ISLANDERS is a minimalist strategy game about building cities on colorful islands.
Why similar: Puzzle 49.9%, Beautiful 21.9% ★, Relaxing 21.4%, Atmospheric 3.4%, Indie 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist city-builder that focuses on creating beautiful, relaxing landscapes rather than high-pressure management.
- #27 Splice
81% matchVery Positive87% of 589 reviews2012
Dev: Cipher Prime Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 5.4 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: Puzzle 75.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Relaxing 7.3%, Casual 5.1%, Indie 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: This experimental puzzle game features a beautiful, organic art style and a calming soundtrack that aligns well with the Glass Masquerade vibe.
- #28 Botanicula
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,650 reviews2012
Dev: Amanita Design
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium and Samorost.
Why similar: Puzzle 64.8%, Relaxing 18.2%, Casual 7.3%, Atmospheric 7.1%, 2D 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: This whimsical, artistic point-and-click game offers a vibrant and relaxing world filled with creative puzzles.
- #29 Mini Metro
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 16,603 reviews2015
Dev: Dinosaur Polo Club
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?
Why similar: Puzzle 73.8%, Relaxing 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%, Casual 5.1%, Indie 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: The minimalist design and soothing, generative music create a relaxing puzzle experience that is easy to pick up and play.
- #30 Sudoku Universe / 数独宇宙
77% matchVery Positive95% of 3,194 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: Puzzle 73.1%, Relaxing 11.3%, Casual 8.7%, Indie 4.3%, Atmospheric 2.6%
- #31 Hexcells Plus
78% matchVery Positive95% of 2,811 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 86.9%, Relaxing 4%, Casual 3.9%, Indie 2.6%, Great Soundtrack 2.2%
- #32 Hexcells
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,907 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 84.5%, Relaxing 5.1%, Casual 4.1%, Great Soundtrack 3.4%, Indie 2.1%
- #33 Draw Puzzle 画之谜
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 950 reviews2017
Dev: Hen Wen StudioPub: indienova
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Draw puzzle is a casual puzzle game that is relaxing and challenging. Solving the puzzle by connecting squares with the same color and number to unlock pixel art.
Why similar: Puzzle 79.2%, Casual 14.2%, Indie 6.6%
- #34 Mega Mosaic
71% matchVery Positive92% of 428 reviews2024
Dev: Mark FfrenchPub: Divide The Plunder
Windows · Mac
Median: 27.7 hrsMean: 42.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Mega Mosaic is a meditative game about completing a single enormous puzzle
Why similar: Puzzle 78.1%, Relaxing 12.6%, Casual 8%, 2D 0.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #35 The Room Two
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 21,542 reviews2016
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Unique events transport you to the halls of a long-forgotten crypt. The only means of escape lies locked within a stone pedestal, along with a note from your mysterious ally. His words promise assistance, but only serve to entice you into a compelling world of mystery and exploration.
Why similar: Puzzle 90.1%, Atmospheric 4.7%, Great Soundtrack 2.2%, Indie 1.7%, Casual 0.9%
- #36 Quell Reflect
76% matchVery Positive94% of 192 reviews2015
Dev: Fallen Tree Games LtdPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
An enchanting puzzle game of logic and relaxation.
Why similar: Puzzle 60.3%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Relaxing 14.5%, Casual 4.5%, Indie 4.4%
- #37 Quell Memento
76% 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: Puzzle 61.6%, Great Soundtrack 17.8%, Relaxing 10.8%, Indie 5.4%, Casual 4.4%
- #38 Sandmade
75% matchVery Positive91% of 241 reviews2018
Dev: Manic Hyena
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Look closely and imagine, do those structures fit together? Sandmade is a beautiful puzzle game that starts simple and relaxing but will soon challenge your brain and test your spatial skills. How good are you at visualising objects in your mind? Immerse yourself in the world of sand shapes and find out.
Why similar: Puzzle 55.7%, Beautiful 14.5% ★, Relaxing 14.5%, Casual 4.9%, Atmospheric 4.8%
- #39 The Artisan of Glimmith
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,883 reviews2026
Dev: Lunarch Studios
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The Artisan of Glimmith is a cozy, relaxing puzzle game about coloring stained glass and restoring the artworks of a kingdom above the clouds. Explore a world of handcrafted puzzles designed with intent, where simple rules lead to delightful surprises.
Why similar: Puzzle 74.2%, Relaxing 12.8%, Casual 5.9%, Atmospheric 4.9%, Indie 1.4%
- #40 Paint it Back
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 565 reviews2015
Dev: Casual Labs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 16.1 hrsMean: 36.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Use logic as your paintbrush to restore lost works of pixel art. Try the demo!
Why similar: Puzzle 90.1%, Casual 7.2%, Indie 2.7%
- #41 Lines X
74% matchVery Positive82% of 982 reviews2017
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.
Why similar: Puzzle 65.4%, Relaxing 14.6%, Casual 9.8%, Indie 4.9%, Atmospheric 4.6%
- #42 Sizeable
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,335 reviews2021
Dev: Business Goose Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Sizeable is a relaxing and peacefull puzzle/exploration game! Shrink and grow your way through small dioramas in search of hidden objects!
Why similar: Puzzle 63.2%, Relaxing 15.2%, Casual 6.2%, Great Soundtrack 4.5%, Beautiful 3.5% ★
- #43 SquareCells
73% matchVery Positive90% of 1,254 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 90.2%, Casual 5.6%, Indie 4.1%
- #44 Meadow - A Shelter Game
72% matchVery Positive89% of 5,938 reviews2016
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Explore the vast and open landscape as a wild animal. Meadow is an online fable experience that lets old and new fans of the Shelter game series come together and explore a peculiar and wondrous world together.
Why similar: Relaxing 31.1%, Great Soundtrack 24.6%, Beautiful 23.1% ★, Atmospheric 10.3%, Casual 5.8%
- #45 ZeGame
73% matchVery Positive95% of 86 reviews2016
Dev: Jesper The End
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
ZeGame is a beautiful puzzle game with complex but rewarding puzzles in three dimensions. Discover the new surroundings in every world, each having their own unique look and feel.
Why similar: Puzzle 52.9%, Beautiful 17.7% ★, Relaxing 14.1%, Casual 6%, Atmospheric 5.3%
- #46 Please, Touch The Artwork
70% matchVery Positive83% of 494 reviews2022
Dev: Thomas Waterzooi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%
A cozy puzzler with story. Recreate paintings by applying lines & colors in a specific order. Explore beautiful mazes & collect letters of a poem. Help two sweethearts find a path towards each other. Three games in one. Hints when stuck. 160+ paintings, 3~4 hours, set to a chill soundtrack.
Why similar: Puzzle 67.6%, Relaxing 17.6%, Atmospheric 6.7%, Casual 6.3%, 2D 1%
- #47 Divide By Sheep
72% matchVery Positive91% of 2,665 reviews2015
Dev: Victor SolodilovPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Divide By Sheep is a mind-bending math puzzler about friendship and slicing sheep in half with lasers. The Grim Reaper flooded the world, and it's up to you to save critters stranded on islands. Insane math skills required.
Why similar: Puzzle 99.2%, Casual 0.3%, Relaxing 0.3%, Indie 0.1%, Great Soundtrack 0.1%
- #48 The Room Three
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 13,253 reviews2018
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Lured to a remote island, you find yourself confined within the rooms of an ominous mansion. You must draw upon all your puzzle-solving ability to navigate a series of trials devised by a mysterious figure known only as “The Craftsman”. Do you have what it takes to escape?
Why similar: Puzzle 94.8%, Atmospheric 3.2%, Indie 1.6%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #49 Cats in Time
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,400 reviews2021
Dev: Pine Studio
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A relaxing puzzle game in which you explore 3D dioramas, solve puzzles and save cats lost in time! Crazy, right?!
Why similar: Puzzle 72.8%, Relaxing 18.5%, Casual 6.1%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #50 Papercut Art Gallery-Growth
67% matchVery Positive92% of 77 reviews2024
Dev: Catnip studio
Windows
An artistic puzzle game inspired by the art of papercutting. You'll need to piece together fragments of paper art to restore the museum's growth-themed artworks.
Why similar: Puzzle 73.2%, Casual 11.2%, Relaxing 10%, Atmospheric 4%, 2D 1.3%
- #51 The Shape of Things
68% matchVery Positive88% of 330 reviews2023
Dev: Hyper Three StudioPub: Maple Whispering Limited
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Experience a relaxing atmosphere from the comfort of your cozy room by solving small 3D puzzles inside collectible gachapons, and find the original shape of things inspired by Rubik’s style.
Why similar: Puzzle 68.8%, Relaxing 16.6%, Casual 7.6%, Atmospheric 6.4%, Indie 0.4%
- #52 Lines Infinite
71% matchVery Positive91% of 584 reviews2017
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.
Why similar: Puzzle 69.5%, Relaxing 13.2%, Casual 11%, Indie 6.3%
- #53 Hidden Through Time
69% matchVery Positive94% of 3,045 reviews2020
Dev: Rogueside
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Embark on a colourful hand drawn journey of discovery through the ages! From missing dinosaur eggs in the stone age, to a king's crown in medieval times, can you find them all? Discover, create and share worlds with your own hidden treasures in Hidden Through Time!
Why similar: Puzzle 70%, Relaxing 14.9%, Casual 8.3%, Atmospheric 4.6%, 2D 1.6%
- #54 Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink
71% matchVery Positive92% of 1,153 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Unburied secrets burn like wild steam – nothing is what it appears!
Why similar: Puzzle 72.5%, Casual 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Atmospheric 2.8%, Indie 1.4%
- #55 Nonogram - Master's Legacy
69% matchVery Positive85% of 576 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: Puzzle 73.4%, Relaxing 11.9%, Casual 9.6%, Indie 5.1%
- #56 Proverbs
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,658 reviews2024
Dev: Mark FfrenchPub: Divide The Plunder
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.9 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Proverbs is a picross/minesweeper hybrid featuring a single ENORMOUS puzzle, inspired by Bruegel the Elder's 1559 painting "Netherlandish Proverbs"
Why similar: Puzzle 76.9%, Relaxing 13.3%, Casual 7.6%, 2D 1.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #57 Papercut Art Gallery-Nature
63% matchVery Positive97% of 255 reviews2024
Dev: Catnip studio
Windows
An artistic puzzle game inspired by paper cutting art. Piece together fragments of paper cutouts to restore the nature-themed artworks in the gallery.
Why similar: Puzzle 66.1%, Relaxing 15%, Atmospheric 7.7%, Casual 6.9%, Indie 2.4%
- #58 Bejeweled® 3
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,041 reviews2010
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.
Why similar: Puzzle 80%, Casual 7.7%, Relaxing 6%, Great Soundtrack 5.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #59 Whispering Willows
69% matchVery Positive82% of 1,875 reviews2014
Dev: Night Light InteractivePub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Interact with the spirits of the dead, solve the puzzles of the mysterious mansion and help Elena find her missing father in the horror/adventure puzzle game: Whispering Willows.
Why similar: Puzzle 54.8%, Great Soundtrack 26.5%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Indie 3.9%, Casual 3.3%
- #60 Scalak
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,106 reviews2018
Dev: Hamster On Coke Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Fulfilling puzzle game.
Why similar: Puzzle 81.3%, Casual 13.2%, Indie 5.5%