- #1 Chroma Cross
96% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: TheFitzyGames
Windows
Chroma Cross takes Nonograms beyond the binary of black and white and brings them into a rainbow of color. Experience Picross in refreshing polychrome.
Why similar: Strategy 28.1%, Puzzle 24.6%, Relaxing 18.5%, Casual 15%, 2D 9.8%
- #2 Insane
97% 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 27.9%, Puzzle 21.3%, Casual 18.5%, Relaxing 14.9%, 2D 8.9%
- #3 NONOGRAM - KAWAII CUTIES 2nd
96% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: ilyumiPub: ilyumi Co., Ltd.
Windows
This game, called "NONOGRAM", is a logic puzzle that correctly fills the squares from the given hints. Solve the bit harder puzzles and complete the "cute" picture!
Why similar: Solitaire 38.9% ★, Puzzle 18.1%, Casual 16.6%, Relaxing 14.3%, Cute 7.1%
- #4 Cross Pixels
94% matchMixed65% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: crowgames UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Windows
Cross Pixels is a collection of Picross puzzles. Train your logic thinking and reveal the hidden picture.
Why similar: Strategy 30.2%, Puzzle 23.1%, Casual 20.8%, Relaxing 20.3%, Indie 5.6%
- #5 Fire Opal
95% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: UmbraLuminosa
Windows
A nice and relaxing puzzle game with over 400 levels of varying difficulty. Play with positive and negative tetris-like shapes to reach each level’s target. Challenge yourself to solve maps the fastest, or with the least amount of steps. And most of all, have fun!
Why similar: Solitaire 33.1% ★, Puzzle 22.8%, Relaxing 19.8%, Casual 14.5%, 2D 6.1%
- #6 Knight Solitaire 3
94% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: CreobitPub: 8floor
Windows
Win a tournament, defeat a dragon… What other deed should a knight perform? Save a princess in Knight Solitaire 3!
Why similar: Solitaire 46% ★, Puzzle 21.6%, Casual 20.4%, 2D 8.9%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #7 Mystery Solitaire Cthulhu Mythos
93% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: CreobitPub: 8floor
Windows
Solve the most mystical layouts you've ever seen!
Why similar: Solitaire 46% ★, Puzzle 21.6%, Casual 20.4%, 2D 8.9%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #8 LightCells
92% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: SumFell
Windows · Mac
LightCells is an elegant and minimalist logic puzzle game that captivates players with its simplicity and depth.
Why similar: Strategy 28.1%, Puzzle 24.6%, Relaxing 18.5%, Casual 15%, 2D 9.8%
- #9 Triangulum
91% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: N5 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Triangulum is a minimalist logic puzzle game. Disperse points among different types of triangles to maximize your score.
Why similar: Puzzle 33.4%, Relaxing 29.9%, Casual 15.2%, 2D 15.2%, Indie 4%
- #10 Would You Love Me If I Was a Snake?
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Andrea Boroni Grazioli
Windows
A puzzle game where you play as a snake. Push objects, block lasers, teleport, and bite your tail off to escape dreamy puzzle rooms.
Why similar: Strategy 34.9%, Puzzle 29.9%, 2D 11.6%, Cute 9.7%, Casual 8%
- #11 Holiday Jigsaw Christmas 2
89% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: CreobitPub: 8floor
Windows
Who says Christmas miracles don't exist? 500 new high-quality photos in the new Holiday Jigsaw!
Why similar: Puzzle 29.4%, Casual 27.9%, Relaxing 25.1%, 2D 13.4%, Singleplayer 4.2%
- #12 Piczle World of Puzzles
88% matchPositive83% of 35 reviews2025
Dev: Score Studios LLC
Windows
All your favourite logic-puzzles in one feature-rich package, Piczle World of Puzzles is the ultimate in picture logic-puzzling!
Why similar: Solitaire 37.2% ★, Puzzle 21.2%, Relaxing 20.1%, Casual 9.1%, 2D 6.2%
- #13 Vexcell
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Joseph Bremer
Windows
Vexcell is an elegant, minimalist puzzle game. Embrace the satisfaction of everything falling into place.
Why similar: Strategy 28.3%, Puzzle 24.6%, Relaxing 18.4%, Casual 15.1%, 2D 9.7%
- #14 Holiday Jigsaw Christmas 3
89% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: CreobitPub: 8floor
Windows
500 high-quality photos! 500 ideas for a happy family holiday in Holiday Jigsaw Christmas 3!
Why similar: Puzzle 29.4%, Casual 27.9%, Relaxing 25.1%, 2D 13.4%, Singleplayer 4.2%
- #15 Command Line Mazer
87% 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 38.3%, Puzzle 23.4%, Casual 21.8%, 2D 10.6%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #16 49 Squares
86% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Jim Bame
Windows
Simplistic, relaxing puzzle game. Click boxes to create patterns. Make patterns to complete 100 achievements.
Why similar: Puzzle 26.7%, Strategy 21.7%, Relaxing 19.9%, Casual 19.4%, 2D 6.9%
- #17 LineMaze
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: DebuzPub: GAMEINDY
Windows
LineMaze is one of the most creative puzzle game for your brain. This brain-stimulating puzzle game, very simple, and enjoyable for all ages.
Why similar: Solitaire 45.2% ★, Puzzle 21.2%, Casual 19.8%, 2D 8.8%, Singleplayer 3%
- #18 Love In Drawing
85% matchVery Positive85% of 239 reviews2019
Dev: RewindApp
Windows
Reflect and draw! Love In Drawing is a game that aims to make you reflect to solve levels where you need to gather red and blue balls.
Why similar: Strategy 26.1%, Casual 22.1%, Puzzle 19.6%, Relaxing 16.3%, 2D 7.4%
- #19 Canfield Solitaire Classic Card Game
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Classic Card Games Limited
Windows
Enjoy playing Canfield Solitaire from the #1 Classic Card Game Collection for free. Customize your game with awesome card designs, backgrounds and win animations adding even more fun to this classic game.
Why similar: Solitaire 41.3% ★, Strategy 18%, Puzzle 14.1%, Casual 9.6%, Relaxing 8.2%
- #20 Pod Jam
82% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Error 300
Windows
Assist alien pods to land safely, solve retro puzzles that come with unique mechanics in this ambient sci-fi adventure.
Why similar: Solitaire 30.7% ★, Puzzle 18.8%, Casual 14.3%, Strategy 13.3%, 2D 8.3%
- #21 Symbol Sudoku
83% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Powerline Games
Windows
Classic Sudoku, but with a twist--solve the game using Greek symbols.
Why similar: Puzzle 26.8%, Strategy 20.9%, Relaxing 20.4%, Casual 18.3%, 2D 7.2%
- #22 MemoryBombs
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PinkBananaGames
Windows
Simple memory game. Play against time and challenge your memory, avoiding the bombs finding one will mess up your game. Get some cool icons and letters!
Why similar: Puzzle 28.2%, Casual 27%, Relaxing 21.5%, Cute 11.8%, 2D 11.6%
- #23 Puzzle Monarch: Egypt
84% matchMixed40% of 42 reviews2018
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
An ancient tomb has been uncovered and it's filled with hidden treasures. Solve 15 sets of ancient puzzles and unlock your way to the bottom of the tomb. Each set contains a three by three and six by six puzzle.
Why similar: Strategy 33.3%, Puzzle 17.8%, Casual 16.8%, Relaxing 15.7%, 2D 7%
- #24 Just a Cute Capybara Puzzle
81% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: SFW Games Inc
Windows · Mac · Linux
Just a Cute Capybara Puzzle to keep you happy.
Why similar: Strategy 21.3%, Puzzle 20.2%, Casual 19.5%, Relaxing 19.1%, Cute 10%
- #25 Nonogram - Master's Legacy
81% matchVery Positive85% of 566 reviews2018
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 28.5%, Strategy 26.5%, Casual 21.9%, Relaxing 17.5%, Indie 5.6%
- #26 BLASK 2
79% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: SmallBigSquare
Windows
BLASK 2 is a unique puzzle game where you control the environment in order to hit all the goal markers with lasers. More levels more mechanics more fun!
Why similar: Solitaire 39.8% ★, Puzzle 21%, Casual 18.3%, Relaxing 9.5%, 2D 8.3%
- #27 ParallHex
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Waezen Games
Windows
ParallHex is a puzzle game where you'll navigate increasingly challenging levels. Solve puzzles simultaneously in two distinct worlds, interconnected by your every move.
Why similar: Strategy 28.6%, Puzzle 26.2%, Relaxing 19.6%, Casual 14.1%, 2D 6.2%
- #28 Little Stars
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: evilalbert
Windows
A puzzle game that asks you to find Hamiltonian and Euler paths in interesting and complex graph patterns. The ambience is set in the night sky for a relatively relaxing experience.
Why similar: Puzzle 32.9%, Relaxing 26%, Casual 21.4%, 2D 14.1%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #29 Scorpion Solitaire Classic Card Game
77% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Classic Card Games Limited
Windows
Enjoy playing Scorpion Solitaire from the #1 Classic Card Game Collection for free. Customize your game with awesome card designs, backgrounds and win animations adding even more fun to this classic game.
Why similar: Solitaire 41.6% ★, Strategy 18.1%, Puzzle 14.6%, Casual 9.6%, Relaxing 7.5%
- #30 Mahjong Tiles
80% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Taranau Aliaksei
Windows
Play the real Mahjong puzzle game. Match up traditional Mahjong tiles until all of tiles are gone in this Chinese style board game. Unlock new levels and zoom into the field, speeding through levels in a bid to become the real Mahjong Ace!
Why similar: Solitaire 37.5% ★, Puzzle 19%, Casual 17.2%, Relaxing 10.2%, 2D 7.3%
- #31 Ichi
77% 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: Puzzle 37.5%, Casual 24.4%, Strategy 23.3%, 2D 6.4%, Indie 6.3%
- #32 A Ridiculous Waste of Time
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Ridiculous Games
Windows
A Ridiculous Waste of Time is a collection of casual mini-games designed to test your mind and your reflexes. There's something for everyone in this Ridiculous library of fun!
Why similar: Solitaire 24% ★, Strategy 21.4%, Puzzle 20.2%, Casual 10.5%, Relaxing 8.9%
- #33 Zenza
78% matchMostly Negative25% of 24 reviews2016
Dev: Intropy Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Zenza is a calming yet strategic puzzle game based off of Kigo Haiku, a form of Japanese poems thematically relating to the seasons. Put colors or shapes together to achieve balance. Progress through increasingly challenging levels to perfect your zen.
Why similar: Strategy 31%, Puzzle 24.7%, Casual 19.5%, Relaxing 19%, Indie 5.7%
- #34 Poor Stickman
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 67 reviews2019
Dev: RewindApp
Windows
This poor Stickman is attached and can not deliver himself! Unfortunately for him the freedom will certainly be even more painful!
Why similar: Strategy 30.1%, Casual 22.3%, Puzzle 18.5%, Relaxing 12.6%, 2D 7.3%
- #35 Professor Watts Memory Match: Shapes And Colors
76% matchMixed55% of 91 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 12%
Hello Professor Watts here and I have some research to do on memory skills. I have assembled a wide variety of shapes and colors to put our memory to the test. We can see how we're doing by completing matches in a specific amount of time and earning points to track our overall progress.
Why similar: Strategy 24.8%, Puzzle 22.5%, Casual 18.1%, Relaxing 15.4%, 2D 8.2%
- #36 Professor Watts Memory Match: Cats
76% matchMixed53% of 55 reviews2018
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Hello Professor Watts here and I have some research to do on memory skills. I have assembled a wide variety of cats to put our memory to the test. We can see how we're doing by completing matches in a specific amount of time and earning points to track our overall progress.
Why similar: Strategy 35.6%, Casual 15.9%, Puzzle 15.8%, Relaxing 14.9%, 2D 7.9%
- #37 PEG
73% matchVery Positive92% of 246 reviews2017
Dev: Arzola's
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blue eats blue. Red eats red. Until one of each remains. A puzzler that is deceptively simple but hard to master.
Why similar: Puzzle 24.8%, Strategy 23.5%, Casual 21.3%, Relaxing 16.6%, 2D 7.5%
- #38 Gear:治愈齿轮
74% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2019
Dev: SpriteStudio
Windows · Mac
"Gear" is a relaxing, minimal, puzzle game.
Why similar: Strategy 33.7%, Puzzle 24.4%, Casual 23.5%, 2D 11.1%, Indie 7.2%
- #39 군대탈출
71% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Gemma Soft
Windows
폐쇄된 군부대에서 생존과 탈출을 그린 공포 서바이벌 게임 Escape from an abandoned military base in this horror survival game. Explore dark corridors, avoid terrifying dangers, and fight for your life as you uncover the secrets hidden within the ruins.
Why similar: Solitaire 37.7% ★, Strategy 24.7%, Puzzle 17.6%, Casual 17.1%, Indie 1.5%
- #40 ParkTo
72% matchPositive86% of 37 reviews2022
Dev: SweetPea
Windows
ParkTo is a simple puzzle game that stops the car at its destination. You don't drive a car yourself. The car just moves forward. Use the given triggers to move the car to its destination.
Why similar: Strategy 34.1%, Casual 24.6%, Puzzle 24.5%, 2D 10.8%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #41 The Man Who Walked
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Tomás Garri
Windows
The Man Who Walked invites you to solve relaxing puzzles by switching between two worlds: in 2D you rearrange the environment, in 3D you explore it. Only by combining both perspectives will you uncover the end of the story.
Why similar: Strategy 28.8%, Puzzle 25.7%, Relaxing 21.5%, Casual 10.7%, 2D 8.9%
- #42 Sudoku Universe / 数独宇宙
70% 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 30.9%, Strategy 25.5%, Casual 21%, Relaxing 17.5%, Indie 5.1%
- #43 Sudoku Vacation 2
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Seven Sails Games
Windows
Play through more than 400 levels of Sudoku in 3 variants. Asterisk, Girandola and Center dot!
Why similar: Puzzle 23.9%, Strategy 22.3%, Casual 20.1%, Relaxing 19.9%, 2D 10.8%
- #44 Sliding Puzzle Collection
73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Random Box Studio
Windows
Sliding Puzzle Collection is a traditional sliding puzzle game with a relaxing atmosphere.
Why similar: Casual 36.6%, Puzzle 24.9%, Relaxing 23.5%, 2D 11.4%, Indie 3.7%
- #45 Cortex
73% matchMixed47% of 36 reviews2018
Dev: RewindApp
Windows
Cortex is a little puzzle game containing over 200 levels!
Why similar: Strategy 30.9%, Casual 22.9%, Puzzle 21.5%, Relaxing 15.6%, Indie 6.5%
- #46 The Pane Puzzle
69% matchPositive96% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: Error 300
Windows · Mac · Linux
Layer and match colored tiles to restore pictures in The Pane Puzzle. Simple at first, but it gets tricky as you progress!
Why similar: Solitaire 41.2% ★, Puzzle 20.1%, Casual 15.1%, 2D 9.6%, Relaxing 5.8%
- #47 Pokitaire
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: zepphy
Windows
A poker and spider solitaire hybrid where you reveal and remove cards by playing poker hands! Turning the classic puzzle game into a score chasing arcade puzzle game.
Why similar: Solitaire 32.1% ★, Casual 20.6%, Strategy 19.6%, Puzzle 17.3%, 2D 6.3%
- #48 Nonograms 22
71% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Studio Tomego
Windows
A jam packed nonograms game with beautiful pixel art and a slick UI. Over 216 puzzles to solve, achievements and a relaxing audio soundtrack wrapped up in 20+ hours of gameplay!
Why similar: Strategy 28.8%, Puzzle 21.8%, Casual 20.5%, Relaxing 10.9%, 2D 10%
- #49 Runecraft
70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Ian WigginsPub: ianw.io
Windows
An endless labyrinth of runic puzzles.
Why similar: Strategy 30.6%, Puzzle 21.6%, Casual 21.2%, Relaxing 12.6%, 2D 9.9%
- #50 MAZE LORD
70% matchMostly Positive87% of 408 reviews2016
Dev: Jetdogs Studios
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Become the part of the legend and save the stolen princess!
Why similar: Strategy 41%, Puzzle 27.5%, 2D 12.5%, Casual 8.8%, Indie 6.8%
- #51 Klondike Re-Imagined
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Mike Edwards
Windows
This "Re-Imagined" Klondike doesn't change any of the rules of standard 3-card draw Klondike. It just provides you the tools that you need to play the game intelligently. If you are a lover of puzzles, you will really like the result of this re-imagining.
Why similar: Solitaire 43.7% ★, Relaxing 17.6%, Puzzle 16.4%, Strategy 10%, Casual 8.6%
- #52 Place Icebergs Apart
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Polar Bear GuardiansPub: Kinnymoms
Windows · Mac
A peaceful puzzle game about placing icebergs apart so they don't touch each other. Meet adorable polar animals and protect them from orcas!
Why similar: Puzzle 30.8%, Relaxing 22.9%, Casual 18.8%, 2D 13.2%, Cute 11.2%
- #53 Techmino-Downstacking
67% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: 26F Studio
Windows
Classic block stacking game where you place tetrominoes and clear them by filling rows. But how efficiently can you "downstack"?
Why similar: Puzzle 37.1%, Strategy 27.8%, Casual 14.7%, 2D 12%, Singleplayer 5.6%
- #54 2048card
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: TG studio
Windows
A card number game,Drag the number card, and two identical number cards will be combined to form a brand new number card
Why similar: Solitaire 45.3% ★, Strategy 21.1%, Relaxing 13.5%, Casual 10%, 2D 7.2%
- #55 Zen Bound 2
68% matchVery Positive86% of 583 reviews2010
Dev: Secret Exit Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Wrap your way to bliss in Zen Bound 2, the unique down-tempo indie game! This is a different gaming experience: an opportunity to slow down, zone out and focus on a task that’s challenging but not stressful, a set of gentle puzzles for the mind and fingers to solve.
Why similar: Puzzle 42.2%, Relaxing 28%, Casual 21.8%, Indie 6%, Singleplayer 2%
- #56 Sigils of Elohim
67% matchVery Positive91% of 1,199 reviews2014
Dev: CroteamPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Sigils of Elohim is a free mini-game prelude to Croteam’s upcoming first-person puzzler The Talos Principle that challenges players to solve dozens of challenging sigil puzzles under the watchful eye of Elohim.
Why similar: Puzzle 49.3%, Strategy 21.8%, Casual 19.9%, Indie 5%, Singleplayer 4%
- #57 Alaska Solitaire Classic Card Game
66% match9 user reviews90% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Classic Card Games Limited
Windows
Enjoy playing Alaska Solitaire from the #1 Classic Card Game Collection for free. Customize your game with awesome card designs, backgrounds and win animations adding even more fun to this classic game.
Why similar: Solitaire 43.6% ★, Puzzle 15.3%, Strategy 14.7%, Casual 9.7%, Relaxing 7.1%
- #58 Cosy Company Puzzle
65% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: DouckDouck Studio
Windows · Linux
In this colorful 2D puzzle game, you take care of the employees in your small company by placing them on the grid according to their shape — and their specific preferences. The story of Cosy Company Puzzle will unfold gradually across 90 handcrafted levels.
Why similar: Puzzle 30.2%, Relaxing 22.7%, Casual 18.5%, 2D 13%, Cute 11.1%
- #59 Little Sparks
67% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Offbit Studios LLC
Windows
A puzzle game about fireflies
Why similar: Solitaire 39.9% ★, Strategy 16.7%, Puzzle 14.8%, Relaxing 9.5%, Casual 8.5%
- #60 Hidden Square
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rapid Rabbit
Windows
Hidden Square can be both easy and tricky. With its minimalistic design, the game presents a unique challenge of uncovering hidden squares.
Why similar: Strategy 30.4%, Puzzle 27.6%, Relaxing 20.2%, Casual 17%, Singleplayer 2.6%