- #1 Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions
97% matchVery Positive91% of 3,179 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 14.7% ★, Relaxing 7.3%, Casual 7%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%
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 1,176 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 69.1%, Relaxing 16%, 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 474 reviews2025
Dev: Onyx Lute
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 15.4%, Casual 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%, 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 Positive97% of 20,093 reviews2017
Dev: Buried SignalPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.0 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 67.5%, Beautiful 18.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 4.9%, Atmospheric 3.5%, 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 8,397 reviews2022
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.7 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 67.9%, Relaxing 17.8%, Casual 5.5%, Beautiful 4.9% ★, Atmospheric 2.2%
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 10,273 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 9.2%, 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 39,661 reviews2021
Dev: Witch BeamPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.1 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 57.1%, Relaxing 27.9%, Casual 6.1%, Atmospheric 4.7%, 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 6,602 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 0.9%, Atmospheric 0.7%, 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 9,484 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 67.6%, Relaxing 15.1%, Casual 8%, Indie 4.2%, 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 17,964 reviews2022
Dev: Max InfernoPub: Secret Mode
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 74.3%, Relaxing 17.6%, 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 1,819 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 14.2% ★, Relaxing 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, 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 1,989 reviews2022
Dev: Big Loop StudiosPub: Snapbreak
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 68.7%, Relaxing 15.3%, 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 3,077 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 8.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, 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 klocki
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,672 reviews2016
Dev: Maciej Targoni
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Minimal puzzle game.
Why similar: Puzzle 63.3%, Relaxing 17.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, 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.
- #15 The Room
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 31,189 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 87.4%, Beautiful 6.3% ★, 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.
- #16 Dorfromantik
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 29,212 reviews2022
Dev: Toukana Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.4 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 70.8%, Relaxing 19%, 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.
- #17 The House of Da Vinci
86% matchVery Positive87% of 7,021 reviews2017
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 84.9%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Indie 3%, 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 Hexcells Infinite
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,654 reviews2014
Dev: Matthew Brown
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Hexcells Infinite is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.
Why similar: Puzzle 85%, 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.
- #19 Hook
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,911 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 65.5%, Relaxing 18.2%, 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.
- #20 Quell
84% matchVery Positive98% of 449 reviews2015
Dev: Fallen Tree Games LtdPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
An enchanting game of logic and relaxation.
Why similar: Puzzle 65.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Relaxing 12.2%, 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.
- #21 KAMI
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,256 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 84.4%, 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.
- #22 Up Left Out
82% matchVery Positive93% of 451 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 15.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, 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 Carto
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,210 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 68.7%, 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.
- #24 Linelight
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,098 reviews2017
Dev: My Dog Zorro
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Linelight is an elegant puzzle game set in a world of lines.
Why similar: Puzzle 71.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, 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.
- #25 Splice
82% matchVery Positive87% of 588 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 75.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Relaxing 7.3%, Casual 5.1%, Indie 3.6%
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.
- #26 Botanicula
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,611 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 64.7%, 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.
- #27 ISLANDERS
78% matchVery Positive94% of 16,741 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 49.6%, Beautiful 21.9% ★, Relaxing 21.6%, 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.
- #28 Machinarium
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 19,746 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 12.8%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Casual 5.2%, 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.
- #29 Mini Metro
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 16,480 reviews2015
Dev: Dinosaur Polo Club
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 10%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%, 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
78% matchVery Positive95% of 3,172 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%, Relaxing 11.3%, Casual 8.8%, Indie 4.3%, Atmospheric 2.6%
- #31 The Artisan of Glimmith
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,452 reviews2026
Dev: Lunarch Studios
Windows
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 73.6%, Relaxing 13.1%, Casual 6%, Atmospheric 5%, Indie 1.5%
- #32 Hexcells Plus
77% matchVery Positive95% of 2,799 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 4%, Indie 2.6%, Great Soundtrack 2.2%
- #33 Draw Puzzle 画之谜
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 948 reviews2017
Dev: Hen Wen StudioPub: indienova
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.6 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 79.1%, Casual 14.2%, Indie 6.7%
- #34 Quell Reflect
77% matchVery Positive94% of 191 reviews2015
Dev: Fallen Tree Games LtdPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
An enchanting puzzle game of logic and relaxation.
Why similar: Puzzle 60.3%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Relaxing 14.6%, Casual 4.5%, Indie 4.5%
- #35 Mega Mosaic
71% matchVery Positive92% of 404 reviews2024
Dev: Mark FfrenchPub: Divide The Plunder
Windows · Mac
Median: 26.1 hrsMean: 35.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Mega Mosaic is a meditative game about completing a single enormous puzzle
Why similar: Puzzle 78%, Relaxing 12.7%, Casual 8%, 2D 0.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #36 Quell Memento
76% matchVery Positive96% of 225 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 61.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, Relaxing 10.9%, Indie 5.4%, Casual 4.4%
- #37 Lines X
75% matchVery Positive82% of 980 reviews2017
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.
Why similar: Puzzle 65.3%, Relaxing 14.7%, Casual 9.8%, Indie 4.9%, Atmospheric 4.6%
- #38 Sandmade
75% matchVery Positive91% of 239 reviews2018
Dev: Manic Hyena
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.4 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%, Relaxing 14.6%, Beautiful 14.4% ★, Casual 4.9%, Atmospheric 4.8%
- #39 Bejeweled® 3
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,960 reviews2010
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 0.8%
- #40 Please, Touch The Artwork
72% matchVery Positive84% of 476 reviews2022
Dev: Thomas Waterzooi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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 67.4%, Relaxing 17.7%, Atmospheric 6.7%, Casual 6.3%, 2D 1%
- #41 Cats in Time
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,390 reviews2021
Dev: Pine Studio
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.6 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 72.7%, Relaxing 18.6%, Casual 6.1%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #42 Meadow - A Shelter Game
73% matchVery Positive89% of 5,937 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 31.4%, Great Soundtrack 24.3%, Beautiful 23% ★, Atmospheric 10.4%, Casual 5.8%
- #43 Divide By Sheep
74% matchVery Positive91% of 2,660 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%
- #44 Hexcells
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,873 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%
- #45 ZeGame
73% matchVery Positive95% of 85 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 17.6% ★, Relaxing 14.2%, Casual 6%, Atmospheric 5.4%
- #46 The Room Two
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 21,377 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 0.8%
- #47 Lines Infinite
72% matchVery Positive91% of 581 reviews2017
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.
Why similar: Puzzle 69.4%, Relaxing 13.3%, Casual 11%, Indie 6.3%
- #48 Papercut Art Gallery-Growth
67% matchVery Positive92% of 75 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 73.1%, Casual 11.2%, Relaxing 10%, Atmospheric 4%, 2D 1.3%
- #49 My Brother Rabbit
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,045 reviews2018
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
My Brother Rabbit is a beautifully drawn exploration adventure and puzzle game set in a surreal world that mixes reality with a child’s imagination.
Why similar: Puzzle 74.1%, Great Soundtrack 20.7%, Casual 1.9%, 2D 1.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #50 The Shape of Things
68% matchVery Positive88% of 330 reviews2023
Dev: Hyper Three StudioPub: Maple Whispering Limited
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 4.9 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 68.7%, Relaxing 16.7%, Casual 7.6%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Indie 0.4%
- #51 Hidden Through Time
69% matchVery Positive94% of 3,036 reviews2020
Dev: Rogueside
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.9 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 69.8%, Relaxing 14.9%, Casual 8.3%, Atmospheric 4.6%, 2D 1.6%
- #52 The Room Three
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 13,147 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%
- #53 Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery
66% matchVery Positive94% of 7,554 reviews2021
Dev: Silver Lining StudioPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.
Why similar: Puzzle 65.8%, Relaxing 17.9%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Casual 5%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #54 Paint it Back
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 564 reviews2015
Dev: Casual Labs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 16.1 hrsMean: 37.0 hrs≥1hr: 98%
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%
- #55 FRAMED Collection
68% matchVery Positive93% of 3,324 reviews2018
Dev: Loveshack EntertainmentPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rearrange the panels of an animated comic book to craft the story of a noir-styled spy adventure in the FRAMED Collection--a compilation of the multi-award winning puzzle games FRAMED and FRAMED 2.
Why similar: Puzzle 78.7%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Casual 7%, Indie 4.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #56 Whispering Willows
70% matchVery Positive82% of 1,867 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 54.9%, Great Soundtrack 26.2%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Indie 3.9%, Casual 3.3%
- #57 SquareCells
69% matchVery Positive90% of 1,246 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 90.2%, Casual 5.7%, Indie 4.1%
- #58 Papercut Art Gallery-Nature
63% matchVery Positive97% of 251 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 65.9%, Relaxing 15.1%, Atmospheric 7.7%, Casual 6.9%, Indie 2.4%
- #59 Mewseum: Masterpieces
61% matchVery Positive98% of 128 reviews2025
Dev: Climbing Goat Games
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Puzzle 72.5%, Relaxing 18.7%, Casual 7.2%, 2D 1%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #60 Mosaic Chronicles
65% matchVery Positive82% of 105 reviews2022
Dev: Error 300
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Unravel enchanting stories of love and courage through captivating stained-glass puzzles.
Why similar: Puzzle 68.5%, Relaxing 15.2%, Casual 5.6%, Atmospheric 4.9%, Indie 3.8%