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Hexcells Plus is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

Reviews: Very Positive — 95% — of 2,789 reviews
Released: 2014-02-19
Developer: Matthew Brown
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 6.4 hrs
Mean playtime: 10.7 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 81%

Overview

Hexcells Plus is a masterclass in minimalist logic design, focusing on deduction-based gameplay and an ambient, stress-free atmosphere. These recommendations prioritize games that share its clean aesthetic, grid-based mechanics, and the deeply rewarding 'aha!' moments found in pure logic puzzles.

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  1. #1 Hexcells
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,865 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 56.9%, Logic 11.5%, Minimalist 7.4%, Casual 6.4%, Indie 4.7%

    Why You'll Like It: As the predecessor to the seed game, it offers the exact same core logic mechanics and minimalist aesthetic.

  2. #2 Hexcells Infinite
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,629 reviews2014
    Dev: Matthew Brown
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 36.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Hexcells Infinite is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

    Why similar: Puzzle 52.6%, Logic 13.4%, Minimalist 9%, Casual 6%, Hex Grid 4.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This sequel expands on the original formula with procedurally generated levels and more complex logic challenges.

  3. #3 SquareCells
    96% matchVery Positive90% of 1,236 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 60.3%, Minimalist 12.2%, Indie 9.5%, Logic 9.1%, Casual 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same creator, this title applies similar logic-based puzzle mechanics to a square grid.

  4. #4 Tametsi
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,413 reviews2017
    Dev: Grip Top Games
    Windows
    Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 61.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Tametsi is a difficult logic game played on a set of tiles, in which you must use the clues provided to discover and mark hidden mines.

    Why similar: Puzzle 52.2%, Logic 20.2%, Difficult 12.2%, Indie 8.1%, Minimalist 4.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This game offers a similarly deep and challenging logic-deduction experience that rewards careful planning and observation.

  5. #5 CrossCells
    94% matchVery Positive83% of 887 reviews2017
    Dev: Matthew Brown
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    CrossCells is an ambient logic puzzle game.

    Why similar: Puzzle 50%, Casual 11.5%, Minimalist 10.3%, Logic 9.8%, Indie 9.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Another title from the same developer that maintains the minimalist, logic-driven puzzle style found in the Hexcells series.

  6. #6 Polimines
    94% matchMostly Positive78% of 201 reviews2022
    Dev: Molter
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Polimines is a challenging logic game that brings together mechanics from Nonograms and Minesweeper. Solve increasingly difficult hand-designed levels in this puzzle game where guessing is never required.

    Why similar: Puzzle 34.9%, Logic 19.3%, Minimalist 14.3%, Difficult 8.8%, Strategy 7%

    Why You'll Like It: It shares the same grid-based logic deduction mechanics, focusing on identifying hidden patterns through numerical clues.

  7. #7 LYNE
    93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,222 reviews2014
    Dev: Thomas Bowker
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Deceptively simple. Infinitely complex. LYNE is a minimalist puzzle game that will knot your brain as it calms your soul. Connect the shapes. Fill the board. Lose yourself in the interflowing paths of LYNE.

    Why similar: Puzzle 44.8%, Logic 16.3%, Minimalist 12.8%, Difficult 7.9%, Relaxing 5.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist path-connecting puzzle game that shares the same clean, logic-focused design philosophy.

  8. #8 Pictopix
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,461 reviews2017
    Dev: Tomlab Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 40.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Pictopix is a puzzle game where you use logic to color squares on grids in order to reveal pictures.

    Why similar: Puzzle 49.4%, Minimalist 12.2%, Logic 11.8%, Casual 8.2%, Indie 7.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep dive into Picross-style logic puzzles, which require the same type of grid-based deduction as the seed game.

  9. #9 hexceed
    91% matchVery Positive90% of 2,727 reviews2021
    Dev: ToastieLabs
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    A relaxing, hexagon based, puzzle game. An exciting new twist on a classic game without the element of guesswork! Use your critical thinking and our stimulating game mechanics to progress through hundreds of levels!

    Why similar: Puzzle 44%, Hex Grid 19.7%, Minimalist 11.1%, Casual 10.6%, Relaxing 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This game features hex-grid puzzles that feel very similar to the seed game, focusing on relaxing but satisfying logic deduction.

  10. #10 Killer Sudoku
    91% matchVery Positive88% of 128 reviews2020
    Dev: Studio Goya
    Windows · Mac

    In Killer Sudoku, every puzzle features cages that tell you the sum of the numbers inside. This extra information leads to beautiful logic that you will master as you progress through our handmade puzzles.

    Why similar: Puzzle 37.9%, Minimalist 14.6%, Casual 14.6%, Strategy 13.5%, Logic 13.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This game strips away all distractions to provide a pure, challenging logic experience based on numerical deduction.

  11. #11 klocki
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,670 reviews2016
    Dev: Maciej Targoni
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Minimal puzzle game.

    Why similar: Puzzle 39.5%, Logic 18%, Minimalist 15.8%, Relaxing 8.5%, Casual 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A very relaxing, minimalist puzzle game that focuses on connecting lines and shapes through logical manipulation.

  12. #12 Zenge
    89% matchVery Positive95% of 3,075 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 57.3%, Minimalist 14.2%, Casual 10.5%, Indie 9.8%, Relaxing 4.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This game offers a relaxing, minimalist puzzle experience that focuses on spatial arrangement and logic.

  13. #13 Hook
    88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,911 reviews2015
    Dev: Maciej Targoni
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game.

    Why similar: Puzzle 47.4%, Minimalist 14.1%, Casual 10.7%, Relaxing 10%, Logic 7.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A very short and minimalist puzzle game that focuses on the logic of retracting lines and shapes.

  14. #14 Strata
    89% 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: Puzzle 54.3%, Casual 17.4%, Strategy 15.5%, Indie 12.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist logic puzzle game that focuses on layering patterns, sharing the clean aesthetic of the seed game.

  15. #15 A Monster's Expedition
    86% matchVery Positive95% of 1,579 reviews2020
    Dev: Draknek & Friends
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    An adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans!

    Why similar: Puzzle 55.8%, Difficult 14%, Strategy 9.3%, Casual 9.3%, Relaxing 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This game features brilliant spatial logic puzzles that are easy to learn but offer significant depth as you progress.

  16. #16 Sokobond
    87% matchVery Positive93% of 688 reviews2014
    Dev: Alan HazeldenPub: Draknek & Friends
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    Sokobond is an elegantly designed puzzle game about chemistry. It's logical, minimalist, and beautiful - crafted with love and science.

    Why similar: Puzzle 35.5%, Logic 13.8%, Minimalist 12.4%, Difficult 10.9%, Strategy 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This chemistry-themed puzzle game relies on pure logic and spatial reasoning, much like the deduction required in Hexcells.

  17. #17 Baba Is You
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 23,702 reviews2019
    Dev: Hempuli Oy
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions!

    Why similar: Puzzle 56.8%, Logic 15.3%, Difficult 10.8%, Indie 7.5%, Minimalist 3.4%

    Why You'll Like It: While more complex, it is the ultimate logic puzzle game where you manipulate the rules of the game to progress.

  18. #18 Patrick's Parabox
    82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,385 reviews2022
    Dev: Patrick Traynor
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    A mind-bending recursive puzzle game about boxes within boxes within boxes within boxes. Learn to use infinity to your advantage as you explore a deep and elegant system.

    Why similar: Puzzle 44%, Logic 20.4%, Minimalist 15.3%, Difficult 6.4%, Indie 4.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A highly acclaimed recursive puzzle game that challenges your logical thinking through unique spatial mechanics.

  19. #19 KAMI 2
    86% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: State of PlayPub: Noodlecake
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Kami 2 is a relaxing puzzle game where you fold colorful paper to fill each board with a single color in as few moves as possible. Solve hundreds of handcrafted levels or create and share your own with the puzzle builder. Designed with real sheets of folded paper.

    Why similar: Puzzle 41.2%, Casual 15.5%, Strategy 15%, Minimalist 13.1%, Logic 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist puzzle game that focuses on logic and color-matching, sharing the relaxing yet mentally stimulating vibe of the seed game.

  20. #20 Cosmic Express
    85% matchVery Positive91% of 608 reviews2017
    Dev: Cosmic EngineersPub: Draknek & Friends
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Plan the train route for the universe's most awkward space colony!

    Why similar: Puzzle 45.2%, Minimalist 14.9%, Difficult 14.4%, Strategy 9%, Relaxing 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A grid-based pathfinding puzzle game that requires careful planning and logical deduction to solve each level.

  21. #21 Railbound
    82% matchVery Positive95% of 1,856 reviews2022
    Dev: Afterburn
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    A relaxing puzzle game about fixing train connections and travelling the world - now with a level editor!

    Why similar: Puzzle 40.5%, Logic 20.3%, Difficult 11.9%, Strategy 9.2%, Relaxing 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This grid-based puzzle game focuses on connecting tracks logically to solve increasingly complex pathing problems.

  22. #22 Hade
    84% matchVery Positive90% of 332 reviews2016
    Dev: KirUn
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Hade is a minimalist logic game with severely difficult puzzles softened by relaxing ambient music.

    Why similar: Puzzle 41.9%, Strategy 11.7%, Casual 11.6%, Minimalist 11.2%, Indie 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist logic puzzle game that shares the clean, grid-based aesthetic and focus on deduction.

  23. #23 Hexa Turn
    83% matchVery Positive89% of 113 reviews2018
    Dev: Abdullah Firat
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Hexa Turn is a turn-based puzzle game with minimalist design. The logic is simple: block the triange. So, think outside of the box and try not to find a solution. Try to break the solution!

    Why similar: Puzzle 31.2%, Logic 15%, Minimalist 13%, Hex Grid 12.6%, Casual 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A strategy-based puzzle game that utilizes a hex grid to challenge your logical movement and planning.

  24. #24 Mini Pipes - A Logic Puzzle Pipes Game
    80% matchVery Positive98% of 91 reviews2022
    Dev: Sprovieri Games
    Windows

    A Logic Puzzle Pipes Game with a beautiful minimalist design and a uniquely prepared soundscape. Rotate the pipes until all the pipes are filled with water.

    Why similar: Puzzle 34.6%, Logic 18.3%, Minimalist 15.4%, Strategy 7.2%, Relaxing 6.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A straightforward logic puzzle game that focuses on connecting pipes, mirroring the grid-based deduction of the seed game.

  25. #25 Lines Infinite
    81% matchVery Positive92% of 580 reviews2017
    Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.

    Why similar: Puzzle 42.3%, Casual 15.5%, Minimalist 13.7%, Indie 12.8%, Strategy 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This game provides an endless supply of minimalist logic puzzles centered around connecting points on a grid.

  26. #26 Splice
    81% 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 68.4%, Indie 10.8%, Casual 10.6%, Relaxing 5.1%, Great Soundtrack 4.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, minimalist puzzle game that uses logical manipulation of structures to solve each level.

  27. #27 Wayout
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 1,173 reviews2016
    Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Relax, clear your mind and find the way out.

    Why similar: Puzzle 46.6%, Minimalist 12.5%, Casual 10.1%, Indie 9.9%, Difficult 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist puzzle game that requires logical deduction to clear the board, similar to the mechanics of Hexcells.

  28. #28 Snakebird
    79% matchVery Positive93% of 1,230 reviews2015
    Dev: Noumenon Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Do you like puzzles, fruit and the notion of crossing a snake with a bird for no good reason? If the answer to at least one of those questions is yes, then Snakebird might be the game for you. Solve your way through this headscratcher of a puzzle game and help the snakebirds sate their hunger.

    Why similar: Puzzle 71.6%, Difficult 18.6%, Indie 9%, Singleplayer 0.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A deceptively cute but incredibly difficult spatial logic puzzle game that demands precise planning.

  29. #29 Cubicolor
    78% 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: Puzzle 48.6%, Casual 22.3%, Indie 18.3%, Strategy 8.1%, Singleplayer 2.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist logic puzzle game that focuses on color-matching and spatial movement on a grid.

  30. #30 Picross Touch
    77% matchVery Positive94% of 1,787 reviews2016
    Dev: Jon GallantPub: jgallant
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 33.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Find the hidden image in this fun and addictive logic puzzle game. All puzzles have unique solutions, ensuring 100% logically solvable puzzle grids.

    Why similar: Puzzle 69.3%, Casual 12.1%, Indie 8.8%, Strategy 7.7%, Singleplayer 2%

  31. #31 Quell
    77% matchVery Positive98% of 448 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 52%, Minimalist 15%, Indie 11%, Casual 8.4%, Relaxing 7.4%

  32. #32 Lines X Free
    75% matchVery Positive93% of 1,935 reviews2017
    Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 48 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.

    Why similar: Puzzle 52.5%, Minimalist 13.7%, Casual 10%, Strategy 8%, Indie 7.7%

  33. #33 Hexologic
    75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,338 reviews2018
    Dev: MythicOwl
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Immerse yourself in the beautiful world of Hexologic. Solve challenging, yet rewarding puzzles, listen to relaxing music, dive deep into the game’s atmosphere and fall in love in with Sudoku again!

    Why similar: Puzzle 39.9%, Logic 23.7%, Hex Grid 11.8%, Minimalist 11.4%, Relaxing 7.3%

  34. #34 hocus
    76% matchVery Positive91% of 790 reviews2015
    Dev: Yunus Ayyildiz
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    perspective illusion puzzle based on M.C. Escher drawings and impossible shapes

    Why similar: Puzzle 41.4%, Indie 16.7%, Minimalist 12.6%, Casual 12.2%, Difficult 6.5%

  35. #35 Lines X
    76% matchVery Positive82% of 972 reviews2017
    Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 28.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.

    Why similar: Puzzle 40.6%, Minimalist 15.4%, Casual 14.4%, Indie 10.4%, Strategy 10.1%

  36. #36 Linelight
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,094 reviews2017
    Dev: My Dog Zorro
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Linelight is an elegant puzzle game set in a world of lines.

    Why similar: Puzzle 54.7%, Casual 14%, Indie 12.2%, Minimalist 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 4.7%

  37. #37 Scalak
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,081 reviews2018
    Dev: Hamster On Coke Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Fulfilling puzzle game.

    Why similar: Puzzle 49.7%, Minimalist 19.8%, Casual 18.9%, Indie 11.7%

  38. #38 Hex
    74% matchVery Positive88% of 57 reviews2017
    Dev: Studio Goya
    Windows · Mac

    Hex is a unique puzzle game with a simple goal, clear the tiles to win. Tiles might multiply, explode, toggle on and off, and more as you jump between them in this exciting journey through over 80 challenging levels.

    Why similar: Puzzle 42.4%, Minimalist 17.2%, Hex Grid 14.8%, Indie 14%, Casual 6.6%

  39. #39 Quell Memento
    73% 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 49.1%, Indie 14.5%, Minimalist 13.9%, Casual 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%

  40. #40 Ichi
    73% 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 60.4%, Casual 15.9%, Indie 12.3%, Strategy 10.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  41. #41 Polimines 2
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 164 reviews2023
    Dev: Molter
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Polimines 2 is the sequel to Polimines, a challenging logic game that combines Nonograms and Minesweeper mechanics. All levels are designed by hand so that guessing is never necessary.

    Why similar: Puzzle 35.1%, Logic 19.7%, Minimalist 14.1%, Difficult 9.6%, Strategy 5.9%

  42. #42 Sigils of Elohim
    72% matchVery Positive91% of 1,192 reviews2014
    Dev: CroteamPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 48 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    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 69.7%, Casual 11.4%, Indie 8.5%, Strategy 8.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%

  43. #43 SiNKR
    71% matchVery Positive94% of 545 reviews2017
    Dev: Robert WahlerPub: Wahler Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    SiNKR is a minimalist puzzler using various contraptions to sink pucks. Responsive ambient music. No holes left behind.

    Why similar: Puzzle 40.1%, Minimalist 17.2%, Strategy 11.3%, Difficult 7.3%, Casual 6.7%

  44. #44 Up Left Out
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 448 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 48.1%, Minimalist 20.9%, Relaxing 9%, Casual 8.7%, Indie 6.7%

  45. #45 Everyday Genius: SquareLogic
    72% matchVery Positive98% of 440 reviews2009
    Dev: TrueThought
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 29.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    The next generation of puzzle games is here! Combining simple arithmetic with colorful cages and logical problem solving, this new puzzle game makes sure you never have to guess—and you don’t have to be a math wiz!

    Why similar: Puzzle 57.8%, Logic 15.8%, Casual 10.7%, Indie 6.2%, Strategy 6%

  46. #46 Quell Reflect
    71% matchVery Positive95% of 188 reviews2015
    Dev: Fallen Tree Games LtdPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    An enchanting puzzle game of logic and relaxation.

    Why similar: Puzzle 47.6%, Minimalist 16.5%, Indie 11.8%, Relaxing 8.8%, Casual 8.2%

  47. #47 Archipel Logic Infinite
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 69 reviews2024
    Dev: WanderLux Games
    Windows

    「Archipel Logic Infinite」 is a challenging puzzle game inspired by the popular Nurikabe. Explore legendary archipelagos by marking cells as land or sea to unchart maps. Enjoy challenging puzzles and endless procedurally generated content for limitless exploration.

    Why similar: Puzzle 37.5%, Logic 18.2%, Minimalist 10.8%, Difficult 10.7%, Casual 7.6%

  48. #48 PEG
    70% matchVery Positive92% of 242 reviews2017
    Dev: Arzola's
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 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 40.8%, Minimalist 15%, Casual 14.9%, Indie 12.9%, Strategy 10.4%

  49. #49 Glass Masquerade
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,942 reviews2016
    Dev: Onyx Lute
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Welcome to Glass Masquerade - an artistic puzzle game inspired by Art Deco & stained glass artisans of the 20th century. You need to combine hidden glass pieces to unveil clocks and themes exhibited by various cultures of the world at the 'International Times Exhibition'

    Why similar: Puzzle 86.7%, Relaxing 4.1%, Casual 4%, Indie 2.7%, Great Soundtrack 2.2%

  50. #50 Strange Jigsaws
    61% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 3,662 reviews2025
    Dev: FLEB
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A game of strange jigsaws.

    Why similar: Puzzle 48.4%, Logic 15.4%, Casual 13.5%, Minimalist 12%, Relaxing 4.6%

  51. #51 Puzzle - LINES AND KNOTS
    69% matchVery Positive87% of 260 reviews2020
    Dev: PlayToday
    Windows

    Logical puzzle game for meditation. The goal of the player is to assemble a puzzle consisting of nodes. Easy to understand mechanics, swap hexagons with lines.

    Why similar: Puzzle 34.3%, Logic 19.7%, Minimalist 14.7%, Casual 8.8%, Difficult 8.6%

  52. #52 Sudoku Killer / 杀手数独
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 240 reviews2018
    Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Killer Sudoku (Sumdoku/Mathdoku/Addoku) puzzles include all the rules of regular Sudoku, but add in dashed-line 'cages', which must sum to given values. This great brain exerciser will provide you many hours of new Sudoku experience and be nice addition to your puzzle collection.

    Why similar: Puzzle 36.4%, Casual 14.5%, Strategy 13%, Minimalist 12.1%, Indie 11.1%

  53. #53 Entangle
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 53 reviews2017
    Dev: Blake Garner
    Windows

    Entangle takes the simple premise of maneuvering line segments along intersecting paths and combines this with an array of clever mechanics to create a unique and challenging puzzle experience.

    Why similar: Puzzle 53.7%, Minimalist 21.3%, Casual 10%, Indie 8.3%, Relaxing 5%

  54. #54 Circuits
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 2,102 reviews2014
    Dev: Digital Tentacle
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Simple in concept, but very challenging and rewarding,Circuits is a puzzle game that requires careful listening to complete each level. The goal of Circuits : piece together the different parts of a song. Sounds easy, but maybe not.

    Why similar: Puzzle 66.2%, Indie 12.5%, Casual 11.3%, Minimalist 8.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  55. #55 Flat Path
    70% matchVery Positive87% of 90 reviews2016
    Dev: GooDCrafter
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Relaxing puzzle game in a minimal style.

    Why similar: Puzzle 42.8%, Indie 16.6%, Casual 16.5%, Minimalist 11.8%, Relaxing 5.8%

  56. #56 Isotiles - Isometric Puzzle Game
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 231 reviews2017
    Dev: Robert Alvarez
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Isotiles is an isometric puzzle game played on a grid. The goal of the game is to turn all of the blue tiles red and then reach the exit tile. There are 50 levels to play through with increasing difficulty and added obstacles.

    Why similar: Puzzle 34.2%, Logic 18.1%, Minimalist 15.2%, Difficult 7.9%, Casual 7.6%

  57. #57 PUSH
    67% matchVery Positive87% of 693 reviews2017
    Dev: Maciej TargoniPub: Hamster On Coke Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Can you push all the buttons?

    Why similar: Puzzle 51.4%, Casual 16.7%, Minimalist 16%, Indie 10.4%, Relaxing 5.5%

  58. #58 Zen Chess: Mate in One
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 451 reviews2018
    Dev: Minimol Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Zen Chess: Mate in One is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-one problems in a beautifully designed chess board.

    Why similar: Puzzle 37.2%, Minimalist 18.7%, Logic 17.2%, Relaxing 8.1%, Strategy 7.7%

  59. #59 Unium
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 319 reviews2015
    Dev: Kittehface Software
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Draw a line. A single line. How complex can that be?

    Why similar: Puzzle 54.8%, Casual 14%, Strategy 10.9%, Indie 10.6%, Minimalist 9.7%

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