- #1 Hexadrift
97% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: Henagames
Windows
Traverse your way through 11 unique sector maps collecting the resources you need to repair your busted ship. Optimize your fuel usage, plan maximized routes, and watch out for swarming enemies! Hexadrift is a casual 2D-game of strategic planning and evasion!
Why similar: Strategy 34%, Casual 31.3%, Indie 23%, Puzzle 7.9%, 2D 3.8%
- #2 Gear:治愈齿轮
96% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2019
Dev: SpriteStudio
Windows · Mac
"Gear" is a relaxing, minimal, puzzle game.
Why similar: Strategy 31.3%, Casual 28%, Indie 22.9%, Puzzle 12%, 2D 5.8%
- #3 CanCan the Game
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Bencin StudiosPub: CanCan, Inc
Windows · Mac
CanCan, the game of color and creation; a puzzle game using multicolored tiles.
Why similar: Strategy 36.9%, Casual 30.4%, Indie 23.8%, Puzzle 4.9%, Colorful 3.9%
- #4 Suspicious Slide
95% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Sami Kilani
Windows
Suspicious Slide takes the "ice slide" puzzle to the next level.
Why similar: Strategy 34.4%, Casual 30.8%, Indie 23.3%, Puzzle 9.4%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #5 Little Gold Miner
94% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: Lastwhirlwind
Windows · Linux
Little Gold Miner is a short indie puzzle game in which you'll have to draw a path through a strange mine using randomly generated rails. 25 levels to solve to recover your freedom! A random mode is available as a challenge if you feel capable. LGM is a "one man game" and my first being published.
Why similar: Casual 37.1%, Strategy 29.6%, Indie 19.6%, Puzzle 10.8%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #6 Samsara
94% matchPositive97% of 31 reviews2018
Dev: JaffaJam
Windows · Mac
"Help Zee escape Samsara! Drop blocks of different shapes and properties into a realm of two mirrored dimensions, in this beautiful, reflective puzzle game with a twist…”
Why similar: Strategy 34%, Casual 32.2%, Indie 25.9%, Puzzle 7.9%
- #7 Number Guesser
92% 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: Casual 38%, Strategy 31.8%, Indie 20.1%, Puzzle 10.2%
- #8 Cumulus
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Kuro Star Light
Windows
Cumulus is a 2D puzzle Tetromino game with a twist. Drop tetromino blocks to fill in concentric circles. Once filled the ring will disappear, the higher level rings will fall down and you will gain points! Get as many points as you can!
Why similar: Strategy 35.4%, Casual 31.7%, Indie 24%, Puzzle 8.9%
- #9 Puzzler World 2
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 231 reviews2011
Dev: Ideas PadPub: Puzzler
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 15.3 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: Casual 33.9%, Strategy 30.9%, Indie 23%, Puzzle 12.2%
- #10 Nick Logic for Kids
89% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Orlando Santos de Oliveira
Windows
Puzzle for children Snap the right blocks to build Nick's path. Help Nick cross the screen to get the ham.
Why similar: Strategy 36.1%, Casual 31.2%, Indie 24.4%, Puzzle 8.3%
- #11 Miniature - The Story Puzzle
91% matchMixed50% of 58 reviews2016
Dev: purpleElephant
Windows
The Miniature is a unique 3D Story-based puzzle game, a stunning visual world, fascinating music and original game mode.
Why similar: Strategy 30.7%, Indie 30.5%, Casual 27.2%, Puzzle 11.6%
- #12 Puzzle 3D
90% 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 33.8%, Casual 31.7%, Indie 22.5%, Puzzle 11.9%
- #13 Unblock Gridlock
89% matchPositive86% 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 34.6%, Casual 30.8%, Indie 22.6%, Puzzle 12%
- #14 Color Game
86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Thomas Watson
Windows
Color Game is a puzzle game about getting to the end. Change your color, unlock the path to the exit and avoid enemies along the way.
Why similar: Strategy 37.2%, Casual 32.4%, Indie 24.8%, Puzzle 5.6%
- #15 Wave Mechanics
88% matchPositive85% of 47 reviews2015
Dev: Adam Tarnowski
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
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 36.8%, Casual 29.8%, Indie 23.3%, Puzzle 10.2%
- #16 ChromaSquares
87% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Racing Thought Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A game of strategy complicated by chance.
Why similar: Strategy 37.3%, Casual 30.2%, Indie 23.6%, Puzzle 8.8%
- #17 HueBots
86% matchVery Positive94% of 72 reviews2015
Dev: Huebotics
Windows · Mac · Linux
HueBots is a deceptively challenging top-down puzzle game. You control a team of colorful robots that will only interact with objects that match their color; they will also keep moving in one direction until they collide with something that matches their color.
Why similar: Strategy 38.3%, Casual 31%, Indie 23.4%, Puzzle 7.3%
- #18 Cubicolor
85% matchVery Positive94% of 203 reviews2016
Dev: Moltenplay
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Cubicolor is a minimalist puzzle game. The rules are simple: Match the color patches on the board and reach the exit, all on one single path. The game gets harder as the levels progress, always accompanying you with soothing piano tunes.
Why similar: Casual 38.5%, Indie 28.3%, Strategy 16.3%, Puzzle 14.1%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #19 Hexcross
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MetaHobby
Windows
Avoid getting hexed in this beautiful puzzle dueler. Players take turns creating lines trying to avoid certain demise. Make a triangle and you're out!
Why similar: Strategy 41%, Indie 26.8%, Casual 22.2%, Puzzle 10%
- #20 Optica
84% 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 32.4%, Casual 30.4%, Indie 21.6%, Puzzle 15.6%
- #21 Metro Warp
84% 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 34.7%, Casual 28.1%, Indie 23%, Puzzle 14.1%
- #22 Pozzo Jello Crusade
83% 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 34.4%, Casual 29%, Indie 21.7%, Puzzle 14.9%
- #23 Ichi
82% matchVery Positive85% of 663 reviews2014
Dev: Stolen Couch Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Ichi is an easy to play but challenging one button puzzle game. Don't be deceived by the game simplistic look, it’s a braintwister for sure! Collect golden rings by rotating objects, using teleporters, breaking blocks and more.
Why similar: Casual 30.9%, Strategy 22.9%, Indie 21.5%, Puzzle 19.7%, 2D 3.6%
- #24 Mole Game
79% matchPositive100% of 38 reviews2020
Dev: Joel D.Pub: ...
Windows
You are a Mole. Collect sunflowers throughout the year and achieve serenity.
Why similar: Strategy 35.4%, Casual 29.6%, Indie 23.1%, Puzzle 9.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #25 Curing Covid
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: SteelySam
Windows
Eliminate all viruses by dropping colored vitamins in this 20 level block puzzle game with a Covid-19 theme.
Why similar: Strategy 38%, Casual 31.3%, Indie 24.4%, Puzzle 5.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #26 Strata
82% matchVery Positive87% of 360 reviews2014
Dev: GraveckPub: GLITCH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Simple. Elegant. Challenging.
Why similar: Strategy 32.4%, Casual 30.9%, Indie 20.5%, Puzzle 16.2%
- #27 Thermo Sudoku
77% matchVery Positive96% of 160 reviews2020
Dev: Studio Goya
Windows · Mac
How does Thermo Sudoku work? Each sudoku grid contains thermometer shapes (often drawn to create themes) and digits on thermometers must increase as one moves further from the bulb end.
Why similar: Strategy 39.1%, Casual 32%, Indie 25%, Puzzle 3.9%
- #28 Classic Sudoku
76% matchVery Positive93% of 482 reviews2019
Dev: Studio Goya
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Presented by Cracking The Cryptic, YouTube's most popular Sudoku channel, this is the brand new “Classic Sudoku” game that their viewers have been requesting for the last two years!
Why similar: Strategy 36.5%, Casual 36.1%, Indie 27.4%
- #29 Yesterday
79% 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 33.3%, Casual 28.2%, Indie 22%, Puzzle 16.4%
- #30 The Doulos Study
78% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Jesse Leyk
Windows
The Doulos Study is a Bible quiz game. It is designed to help improve your understanding of the Bible. Have fun learning with over 90 Bible related questions, and play 4 different game modes.
Why similar: Strategy 37.2%, Casual 31.6%, Indie 24.7%, 2D 6.6%
- #31 Insane
81% matchMostly Negative39% of 18 reviews2016
Dev: VIS-GamesPub: United Independent Entertainment
Windows · Mac
!nsane is a nod to the cult game "Logical" from the good old Amiga days. It's all about balls and twist locks. You have to arrange the balls in the right order to pick the lock. What sounds simple enough quickly turns out to be a uniquely tricky game.
Why similar: Strategy 30.9%, Casual 26.3%, Indie 22.6%, Puzzle 12.5%, 2D 5.6%
- #32 Math Puzzle Alpha Challenge
77% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Orlando Santos de Oliveira
Windows · Mac
A logic game for all ages. Fit the blocks in the pyramid following the logic to complete the challenge. The Math Puzzle Alpha Challenge game was designed to stimulate logical thinking.
Why similar: Strategy 39.6%, Casual 32.4%, Indie 25.3%, Puzzle 2.8%
- #33 Aggregator Elevator System
68% matchPositive88% of 34 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 29.8%, Casual 27.3%, Indie 23.4%, Puzzle 19.5%
- #34 Infection
75% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2020
Dev: ZGame Studio
Windows
Infection is a relaxing and minimal puzzle game. Infect all the cells by virus to get success in each level. Correct operation sequence and timing is the key to success.
Why similar: Strategy 37.8%, Casual 31.7%, Indie 24.3%, Puzzle 5%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #35 迷雾 The Mist
75% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: LeeroyLin
Windows
"The Mist" is a text association decryption game. There are 40+ super hard puzzles. Do you want to know how smart you are? There are statistics for each level. Come to challenge yourself!
Why similar: Strategy 37.3%, Casual 35.2%, Indie 27.5%
- #36 Poly Island
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 83 reviews2018
Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac
Poly Island is a low poly adventure game packed with beautiful graphics, simple mechanics and challenging levels.
Why similar: Strategy 37.1%, Casual 36.8%, Indie 26.1%
- #37 Monster Crush - C4 Demolition Edition
74% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: 628 Games
Windows
MONSTER CRUSH C4 DEMOLITION EDITION is the long awaited HD remake from the hit game. This version was build for PC from the ground up, with new and improved graphics and includes all the bonus levels! A physics based puzzle game that puts you in the role of a demolition expert.
Why similar: Strategy 37.1%, Casual 36.8%, Indie 26.1%
- #38 Try not to die
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: FangRunQiang
Windows
Simple shooting game, using your skills and talent to survive as long as you can.in different types of maps, using different guns to defeat the enemys to collect scores and ammos. With the level getting higher,the number of emenys will increase constantly.As the level gets higher and higher, the game will get harder and harder.
Why similar: Strategy 37.9%, Casual 35.6%, Indie 26.5%
- #39 Puzzles By Axis Hyper
73% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: Cubic Bit
Windows
Complete the puzzle with the correct colors following clues scattered across the board. No guesses or blind choices. Use only logic and strategy to complete hundreds of exciting, fun and challenging puzzles. Based on the "Y" mode from "Puzzles By Axis", now with new rules and features.
Why similar: Strategy 37.8%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 26.5%
- #40 Gridcannon Evolution
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fractal Mind
Windows
Gridcannon is a tactical solitaire card game where the player attempts to eliminate all royal cards (Jack, Queen, King) by strategically placing number cards on a grid.
Why similar: Strategy 39.1%, Casual 34.9%, Indie 26%
- #41 Forest Home
72% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2019
Dev: The Binary MillPub: Nextgen Reality Pty. Ltd.
Windows
Something's gone wrong in the forest! All the animals are lost, and only you can guide them home. Draw colorful paths that grow right beneath your finger, mouse or gamepad to lead the forest critters to safety. Avoid obstacles, navigate bridges, and collect food in this cute & challenging puzzler.
Why similar: Strategy 38.4%, Casual 36%, Indie 25.6%
- #42 Stickman go
73% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: Hiddenbutterfly NetworkPub: Hiddenbutterfly Network
Windows
“Stickman go” is a puzzle game based on physics engine. In this game, player need to move stickman out of screen based on real physical phenomena. Sway, sway, sway. Don't stuck!
Why similar: Strategy 37.9%, Casual 35.6%, Indie 26.5%
- #43 Rolling Gauntlet
76% matchMostly Negative38% of 16 reviews2016
Dev: Aundre Rogers
Windows
Welcome to the Rolling Gauntlet. See if you are ready to traverse the universe in forty levels. Test the dexterity of your fingers and the strength of your resolve.
Why similar: Strategy 37.3%, Casual 35.2%, Indie 27.5%
- #44 Aspects of change
71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Leonardo DelafioriPub: Krimson Koala
Windows
Face on a new challenge with this colorful adventure where you need to check the daily horoscope in order to avoid unlucky deaths. Aspects of change is a third-person strategy game where memory and luck will be your allies in this race against the clock to beat your friends and earn achievements
Why similar: Strategy 38.4%, Casual 36%, Indie 25.6%
- #45 Diamond
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Brandon CassataPub: None
Windows
Diamond is a fast paced puzzle game where you need to think quickly and creatively to manipulate various components to clear the level and progress.
Why similar: Strategy 39.3%, Casual 35.1%, Indie 25.7%
- #46 Color Guardian
72% match7 user reviews29% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Softwaves MiniPub: HandMade Games
Windows
In Color Guardian, you must memorize a sequence of colors that will be shown and make the highest score possible.
Why similar: Strategy 37.8%, Casual 37%, Indie 25.2%
- #47 CrossTrix
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Jason Free
Windows
CrossTrix is a crossword based puzzle game, where you are given 20 mystery letters which are revealed individually each turn. Each player is given 3 re-rolls that they may use across the match to re-roll a letter revealed for the chance at more matches on screen.
Why similar: Strategy 38.4%, Casual 36%, Indie 25.6%
- #48 The Penguin Factory
69% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2019
Dev: Battenberg Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Penguin Factory is a puzzle game in which you must guide penguins across conveyor belts, turntables, tubes and many other weird and wonderful contraptions into those all important delivery boxes. With 100 challenging levels and a level editor.
Why similar: Strategy 38.4%, Casual 36%, Indie 25.6%
- #49 Doodle WHAT?!
56% matchMixed50% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: Binx.tv
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Stream your canvas on Twitch and turn your chat into a guessing game! Fully integrated with Twitch, this social drawing game lets your viewers compete in real time to guess what you're drawing! Featuring a persistent leaderboard, customizable word bank, and multiple gameplay modes!
Why similar: Strategy 40.2%, Casual 33.6%, Indie 26.2%
- #50 Hungry Kitty Donuts Mania
70% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: BIG WOOD GAMES
Windows · Mac
Our little kitties are under hungry to death. The most delicious food, donuts, are in font of kitty’ eyes. Find the best way to feed our hungry kitty! Hungry Kitty Donuts Mania features hours of gameplay, challenging physics-based puzzle, and lots of replay value. Each level requires logic and skill to resolve.
Why similar: Strategy 38.4%, Casual 36%, Indie 25.6%
- #51 Zebra Logic Master
68% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2019
Dev: H7 Games
Windows
Do you belong to the only 2% of the world population that is able to solve Einstein's Puzzle? Discover here!
Why similar: Strategy 38.7%, Casual 34.4%, Indie 26.9%
- #52 Obscurity
71% matchMostly Negative33% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: RewindApp
Windows
Welcome to a dark but warm world! Obscurity is a small 2D game where the objective will be to deliver your little creature!
Why similar: Strategy 38.4%, Casual 36%, Indie 25.6%
- #53 圈圈工坊 OO.Inc
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: CQuark Studio
Windows
OO.Inc is an innovative match-3 puzzle game crafted by a solo developer. As a fresh recruit, you tackle diverse elimination challenges to unlock levels. Align material chains on the grid; match three same-colored pieces in any direction to clear them. Dots can stack on rings for complex combos.
Why similar: Strategy 38.4%, Casual 36%, Indie 25.6%
- #54 Terramancer
68% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Fractalis
Windows
Terramancer is a strategy game combining card combos and worker placement. Send your golems collect resources and be the first to complete your Tower. Use card combos to adapt your island to the seasons.
Why similar: Strategy 40.5%, Casual 32.6%, Indie 25.4%, Puzzle 1.5%
- #55 Cotrio
69% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: Bartosz BialekPub: BKBL Bartosz Bialek
Windows · Mac
Feeling smart? Move your brain the beautiful way! Solve puzzles based on a unique concept. Play with numbers, colors, and your own mind.
Why similar: Strategy 38.4%, Casual 36%, Indie 25.6%
- #56 Gallows Choice
69% matchMostly Negative31% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: Softwaves MiniPub: HandMade Games
Windows
A classic for great fun, a virtual and improved gallows game!
Why similar: Strategy 38.4%, Casual 36%, Indie 25.6%
- #57 Alicia Quatermain 2: The Stone of Fate
66% matchVery Positive93% of 84 reviews2018
Dev: Jetdogs Studios
Windows · Mac
Alicia Quatermain, the granddaughter of a famous traveler Alan Quatermain, is starting out for jungles of India in quest of a powerful artifact.
Why similar: Strategy 38.9%, Casual 34.3%, Indie 26.8%
- #58 Hello Emoji: Drawing to Solve Puzzles
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Riovox
Windows
“Hello Emoji: Drawing to Solve Puzzles” is an exciting mini game which will give you a smooth drawing experience.Draw a simple line to make the different balls scroll towards their own destinations. Levels with different difficulty challenge your logically and imagination.
Why similar: Strategy 38.5%, Casual 35.9%, Indie 25.6%
- #59 Matris
67% matchVery Positive98% of 66 reviews2016
Dev: Leaghorn
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Matris is an easy to play but challenging logic puzzle game for everyone - casual and hardcore gamers.Relax in Puzzle Mode or fight for the High Score in Combo Mode and Time Attack. Play custom levels or create your own thanks to Level Editor.
Why similar: Strategy 38.5%, Casual 35.9%, Indie 25.6%