- #1 Maze: Path of Light
97% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Infinity Games, LdaPub: QubicGames S.A.
Windows
Discover a universe of mazes in one mesmerizing game.
Why similar: Relaxing 16.3%, Casual 14.8%, 2.5D 14.1%, Grid-Based Movement 13.6%, Hex Grid 12.6% ★
- #2 Polychromia
96% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: JohnnyNeverWalked
Windows
Polychromia is a fresh take on logic puzzles where one tries to blend colors together on a grid and make flowers bloom. 100+ simple yet challenging puzzles, along with calm music and serene visuals, make for the perfect relaxing experience!
Why similar: Abstract 26.1%, Relaxing 14.4%, Minimalist 13.6%, Puzzle 13.4%, Arcade 11.1%
- #3 hexceed
96% 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: Hex Grid 24.4% ★, Relaxing 15.8%, Puzzle 11.8%, Arcade 11.1%, Casual 10.8%
- #4 Ouros
95% matchVery Positive96% of 235 reviews2024
Dev: Michael Kamm
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ouros is a calming puzzle game about forming beautiful curves in a serene space. Find your flow as you nudge, bend, and stretch curves into pleasing shapes, and discover the inherent mathematical beauty of Ouros.
Why similar: Abstract 24%, Relaxing 21.8%, Casual 17.3%, Puzzle 16.8%, Minimalist 11.4%
- #5 Up Left Out
94% 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: Abstract 17.9%, Relaxing 17.5%, 2.5D 16.1%, Minimalist 15.9%, Puzzle 13.3%
- #6 Whispers of Ancient Stone
94% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: Terran Olson
Windows · Linux
Position blocks and solve ciphers to reveal the story of an ancient ruin in this puzzle vignette.
Why similar: Abstract 22.9%, Relaxing 19.3%, Grid-Based Movement 17.5%, Minimalist 15.6%, Puzzle 11.4%
- #7 Lotus Bloom
93% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Bloomside Studios
Windows
Lotus Bloom is a relaxing minimalist puzzle game. Connect orbs, generate energy and make flowers bloom.
Why similar: Minimalist 21%, Abstract 19.9%, Relaxing 17.8%, Puzzle 16.9%, Casual 15.4%
- #8 Rock Paper SHIFT ⌞REDUX⌝
92% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: A Salmon Game
Windows
SHIFT between Rock, Paper and Scissors to defeat enemies and complete turn-based puzzles.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 25.1%, Relaxing 20.3%, Casual 19.4%, Puzzle 17.9%, Minimalist 14.7%
- #9 Hexillume
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Level one
Windows
Connect the hexagons to light them up. Experience beautiful colour themes in every level. Discover new hexagon types as you progress.
Why similar: Abstract 23.8%, Relaxing 19.1%, Hex Grid 15.8% ★, Puzzle 15.6%, Minimalist 10.8%
- #10 Boxed In
90% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Cascade Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
In a voxel-based world, you control a ball that moves in the direction you choose until it encounters a wall or obstacle. Navigate through intricate levels filled with challenging hazards and features.
Why similar: Abstract 17.5%, Casual 14.2%, Arcade 14%, Grid-Based Movement 13.4%, Puzzle 13.2%
- #11 Cosmorbit
89% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: World Console
Windows
Cosmorbit is a minimalistic celestial puzzle game. With simple controls, just click on the celestial bodies. It's not complicated. Relax and enjoy.
Why similar: Abstract 27%, Minimalist 20.1%, Relaxing 15.3%, Puzzle 13.3%, Casual 12.8%
- #12 Hook
89% 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: Relaxing 25.8%, Abstract 23.2%, Puzzle 17.4%, Casual 14.9%, Minimalist 14.2%
- #13 Lines On Sides
88% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Michal Barszczewski
Windows · Mac · Linux
A minimalist puzzle game in which you arrange tiles so that their sides match the symbols / colors of adjacent tiles.
Why similar: Abstract 27.4%, Relaxing 19.5%, Minimalist 19.1%, Puzzle 13.8%, Top-Down 9.9%
- #14 Gridlink
87% matchPositive90% of 39 reviews2024
Dev: Kouzii
Windows
Gridlink is a fun, minimalist puzzle game with a simple premise - connect the numbers on a square grid with a single, continuous line that traverses all squares and does not cross itself.
Why similar: Abstract 27.4%, Casual 21.2%, Grid-Based Movement 17.4%, Minimalist 15.4%, Puzzle 15.2%
- #15 multi-Path
91% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Y-Square Games G.K.
Windows
Connect the dots to find the path. Move the dots to draw a curve that passes all the gates. You will always find a path to a goal. All it takes is a little imagination. Just relax and play. Let's start your journey to lead the light.
Why similar: Abstract 27.1%, Relaxing 22.1%, Puzzle 16.5%, Minimalist 14.6%, Casual 11.4%
- #16 Kombi
86% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Kouzii
Windows
Kombi is a fun, minimalist, grid-based puzzle game. The aim of the game is to move tiles across the board, picking up points along the way, in order to end up with a single tile with a value that matches the number of the target tile.
Why similar: Casual 23.5%, Grid-Based Movement 19.4%, Relaxing 19.1%, Minimalist 18.4%, Puzzle 16.7%
- #17 HexiHashi
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: NCC MoorePub: Devonian Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
A minimalistic puzzle game with beautiful piano music. Solve puzzles by placing light bridges between nodes on a triangular grid.
Why similar: Abstract 26.1%, Casual 18.8%, Hex Grid 16.7% ★, Puzzle 14.1%, Minimalist 11.8%
- #18 Union
84% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2020
Dev: Xavi Heras
Windows
Union is a minimal puzzle game.
Why similar: Casual 22.5%, Relaxing 22.3%, Minimalist 16.8%, Abstract 16.8%, Puzzle 14.1%
- #19 Lines X
83% 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: Abstract 21.2%, Casual 20.2%, Relaxing 18.4%, Minimalist 15.5%, Puzzle 15%
- #20 Slime Alchemy
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Green Cube Games
Windows
Slime Alchemy is a relaxing puzzle game where you must place pieces in specific locations on a hexagonal grid.
Why similar: Hex Grid 26.9% ★, Casual 15.5%, Relaxing 15%, Puzzle 11.6%, Grid-Based Movement 10.9%
- #21 Blenzzle
81% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: LeJunesArt
Windows
A relaxing puzzle game about blending shapes and separate colors.
Why similar: Abstract 22.7%, Casual 17.4%, Relaxing 16.8%, Minimalist 15.8%, Puzzle 13%
- #22 Sly Slime
82% matchPositive90% of 49 reviews2020
Dev: Growfall Games
Windows
Help little slime to get through all levels while overcoming obstacles and solving puzzles that are too hard for him.
Why similar: Relaxing 17.2%, Minimalist 14.1%, Arcade 14.1%, 2.5D 13.8%, Puzzle 12.7%
- #23 Paint It Black
82% matchVery Positive80% of 66 reviews2018
Dev: Decabry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 57%
2D puzzle-action game in black and white
Why similar: Casual 20.1%, Abstract 19.5%, Minimalist 13.5%, Arcade 13.2%, Relaxing 12.2%
- #24 Four Circles
84% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Miro Jankura
Windows · Mac · Linux
A simple logical game where your goal is to correctly place four circles in their designated positions.
Why similar: Relaxing 22.8%, Casual 19.3%, Grid-Based Movement 19.2%, Puzzle 19.2%, Minimalist 16.5%
- #25 Lines Infinite
80% 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: Casual 23.5%, Abstract 22.2%, Relaxing 17.2%, Puzzle 16.9%, Minimalist 15%
- #26 Lines X Free
79% 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 23.2%, Relaxing 18.4%, Casual 16.8%, Minimalist 16.6%, Abstract 15.6%
- #27 Unloop
78% matchPositive100% of 48 reviews2023
Dev: ThreeTrees.eu
Windows
Unloop is an elegant, relaxing and satisfying puzzle game about using clever mechanics to connect and remove portals.
Why similar: Abstract 28.5%, Relaxing 22.2%, Minimalist 17.8%, Puzzle 16.1%, Casual 12.1%
- #28 T^2.5
79% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Jiří Živný
Windows · Linux
It is just simple T-T-T on 3D cube.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 25.1%, Casual 20.3%, Relaxing 19%, Minimalist 18%, Puzzle 15.2%
- #29 Lightrix
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ElastiCat
Windows
Lightrix is a sleek, minimalist puzzle game about mixing colored light to solve a glowing grid of tiles. Progress through handcrafted levels or unwind with endless, relaxing puzzles in a calm, focused experience.
Why similar: Puzzle 19.3%, Abstract 18.8%, Relaxing 18.4%, Casual 15%, Minimalist 11.9%
- #30 Dash Connect 2
76% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Bubbly Games
Windows
Dash Connect 2 is a deceptivly simple puzzle game in which you have to connect all the dots. But don't be fooled by the simple appearance, difficulty ramps up quickly, as new mechanics are introduced.
Why similar: Relaxing 19.7%, Abstract 19.5%, Casual 15.6%, Arcade 15.5%, Minimalist 10.8%
- #31 Poly Match
77% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Inlogic SoftwarePub: Silesia Games
Windows
Hundreds of eye-catching, colourful low-poly pictures to reassemble! Spin the shards around and bring the shattered artworks back to being whole again in this relaxing, casual puzzle game.
Why similar: Casual 21.8%, Abstract 21%, Arcade 19.4%, Puzzle 13.4%, Minimalist 12%
- #32 Rubek
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 131 reviews2016
Dev: Xigma Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Roll and match colors in this mind bending puzzle.
Why similar: Casual 24.6%, Abstract 21.2%, Minimalist 14.7%, Relaxing 14.4%, Puzzle 13.7%
- #33 Side Decide
77% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Blue Volcano Studio
Windows
Side Decide is a relaxing puzzle game that harkens back to the wooden blocks of childhood. Roll the block across the board to the finish. 10 different block types that all present their own challenge. Can you achieve gold on all 121 levels?
Why similar: Relaxing 25.6%, Casual 21.3%, Puzzle 18.3%, Abstract 18.2%, Grid-Based Movement 12.7%
- #34 OxU 2
73% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: Quiet River
Windows
Minimalistic 3d puzzle with portals, cubes, lasers and mobile platforms
Why similar: Relaxing 25.2%, Minimalist 20.1%, Puzzle 18.3%, Abstract 15.3%, Casual 13.7%
- #35 Re-Nullum
75% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2020
Dev: Misc.261
Windows
Re-Nullum is a minimalist puzzle game about combining numbers. On each level, you must clear the board by connecting numbered tiles.
Why similar: Abstract 26.3%, Casual 17.4%, Puzzle 17.1%, Minimalist 16.6%, Relaxing 12.3%
- #36 Chronomaze: Gravity Maze
74% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Gift Bytes Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Control gravity, not the player, in Chronomaze: Gravity Maze—a 2D minimalist physics puzzler. Can you navigate 8 challenging, high-speed levels to beat the clock? A stylish, free game with a hypnotic soundtrack and a high-score chase.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 25.3%, Casual 25.2%, Relaxing 21.8%, Puzzle 17.4%, Minimalist 6.2%
- #37 No Numbers
75% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Roman Ohlendorf
Windows
Put two and two together in this minimalist, hex-based puzzle game that will rekindle your love for numbers. Solve thoughtfully crafted levels that invite you to engage your mind and explore the unique gameplay at your own pace.
Why similar: Hex Grid 19.1% ★, Abstract 15.9%, Grid-Based Movement 13.1%, Minimalist 11.5%, Relaxing 11.2%
- #38 Draft - In the woods
74% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Maad Sheep
Windows
Draft - In the woods is a casual, relaxing and challenging puzzle game. Solve the levels by removing all the nodes using neatly drawn line cuts.
Why similar: Casual 18.7%, Relaxing 17%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Grid-Based Movement 15.9%, Puzzle 13.5%
- #39 From Eva with Green
72% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Lighthouse GamesPub: Crescent Moon Games
Windows
From Eva with Green is a unique atmospheric pinball game.
Why similar: Abstract 25.1%, Arcade 18.1%, Casual 17.7%, Puzzle 12.3%, Minimalist 11.9%
- #40 Sudoku Universe / 数独宇宙
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,151 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: Casual 23%, Puzzle 21.9%, Relaxing 18.1%, Abstract 15.1%, Minimalist 14.3%
- #41 goto
73% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2018
Dev: Alien Jellyfish
Windows
goto is a minimalistic maze game which leads you to finish each level by moving in 4 directions, avoiding obstacles and clearing the path.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 18.4%, Relaxing 17.3%, Minimalist 15.9%, Casual 12.6%, Arcade 12.2%
- #42 Phi
72% matchVery Positive85% of 108 reviews2020
Dev: Quad CyclesPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Phi is a meditative action adventure game. The player controls Phi, a snake, navigating through a dark, lonely world in search of lost souls to bring to their final resting place. The game places strong emphasis on the movement of Phi.
Why similar: Casual 22.5%, Abstract 20.5%, Relaxing 20.4%, Top-Down 14.2%, Minimalist 11.2%
- #43 Line Link
70% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: Morningstar Studios
Windows
Line Link is a logical puzzle game, perfect for relaxing or while your computer is loading another game.
Why similar: Relaxing 21.8%, Casual 20.1%, Abstract 19.9%, Puzzle 18.1%, Minimalist 17.5%
- #44 Planetris
70% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Milky Fox
Windows
A challenging Suika-like with no ground and an end
Why similar: Abstract 20%, Relaxing 16.9%, Minimalist 15.7%, Puzzle 13.5%, Casual 12%
- #45 Inline
71% matchVery Positive95% of 120 reviews2018
Dev: Light Bringer Games inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Inline is an atmospheric, relaxing and minimalist experience reminiscent of classic puzzle games. Arrange the shapes you are given on a grid to form and clear as many lines as possible in this simple yet challenging game.
Why similar: Abstract 23%, Casual 18.5%, Relaxing 18.1%, Puzzle 16.1%, Minimalist 14.8%
- #46 Hex
71% 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: Hex Grid 27.9% ★, Minimalist 19.2%, Puzzle 17.3%, Relaxing 14.2%, Casual 10.3%
- #47 LineWay
69% matchVery Positive93% of 558 reviews2017
Dev: PONY
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Can you draw a line?
Why similar: Casual 31.6%, Puzzle 23.6%, Relaxing 20.4%, Minimalist 19%, Indie 3.7%
- #48 Puzzle - LINES AND KNOTS 2
68% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: PlayToday
Windows
Logical puzzle game for meditation and relaxation. The goal of the game is to assemble a puzzle consisting of knots.
Why similar: Abstract 21.8%, Casual 21.3%, Puzzle 19%, Relaxing 18.7%, Minimalist 18.1%
- #49 I Was Lost
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CH3 Collective
Windows
Move walls, avoid danger in a labyrinthic poem, and create your own stories in this unique puzzle experience where each level is a poem's verse unraveling as you progress. Control not only your position but also move walls to create new paths and escape from seemingly impossible situations.
Why similar: Abstract 22.9%, Grid-Based Movement 15.6%, Minimalist 13.3%, Puzzle 11.3%, Relaxing 10.8%
- #50 Minschima
68% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Nebular Games
Windows
Minschima is a relaxing puzzle game where you need to match all targets to restore the broken shapes in the board. Pieces move together. Match all targets. Solve puzzles.
Why similar: Abstract 21.7%, Grid-Based Movement 17.2%, Minimalist 14.4%, Relaxing 13.9%, Puzzle 11.6%
- #51 Dream of Bells
76% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Mika Pi
Windows
Dream of bells is a puzzle game. All bells in the world fall asleep because of some evil magic. Your goal is to wake them up in a specific order. You need to put command blocks in the level, so the car can follow instructions and drive through bells in the desired order.
Why similar: Relaxing 21.7%, Abstract 21.5%, Casual 20%, Puzzle 18.5%, Grid-Based Movement 15.8%
- #52 Hyper Paddle
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Glacier Husky Games
Windows
Break Bricks better than before! Classic arcade action meets modern graphics. Explore each of 5 colorful worlds and top the leaderboards on each. Use Attract and Repel to gain control over the balls direction and use powerups to quickly melt through hundreds of bricks.
Why similar: Arcade 21.5%, Abstract 21.1%, Relaxing 20.2%, Puzzle 17.8%, Casual 16.6%
- #53 Stars SLIDE
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: Sprovieri Games
Windows
Stars SLIDE is a minimalistic puzzle which goal is to get the stars to finish using 4 directions in space. Numerical, stationary, moving and rotating blocks challenge you to find the right path. Solve puzzles while watching mountains in a peaceful and relaxing soundscape.
Why similar: Abstract 21.7%, Grid-Based Movement 20.6%, Relaxing 18.4%, Minimalist 13.2%, Puzzle 11.7%
- #54 Delete
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,648 reviews2018
Dev: PONY
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 63.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Let the number tell you what to do
Why similar: Casual 27.1%, Puzzle 23.8%, Relaxing 21.1%, Minimalist 20.4%, Indie 5.6%
- #55 Figure it Out!
63% matchVery Positive96% of 108 reviews2025
Dev: Two Weeks at Home
Windows
A puzzle game with an eye in it. And it's free. The game, not the eye.
Why similar: Abstract 27.8%, Relaxing 21.1%, Puzzle 15.8%, Minimalist 15.3%, Casual 11.6%
- #56 Neon Bricks
67% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2021
Dev: William Alves
Windows
Neon Bricks is a arcade style game where you can't drop the ball. To reach your goal you need to destroy all the bricks.
Why similar: Arcade 19.7%, Relaxing 18.7%, Abstract 14.9%, Minimalist 14.2%, 2.5D 13.3%
- #57 Number Stomper
65% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: James Castle
Windows
Number Stomper is a minimalistic puzzle game where you move in one of 4 directions to step on numbers, reducing their value by 1. Clear every number on the grid to complete a level. Explore the different tile types and challenge yourself with 100 levels!
Why similar: Abstract 17.5%, Grid-Based Movement 16.9%, Minimalist 12.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Relaxing 11.3%
- #58 Hex Two
68% matchPositive88% of 24 reviews2018
Dev: Studio Goya
Windows · Mac
Journey through 80 levels in this beautiful minimalist puzzle game. Jump from tile to tile as you attempt to clear the board. In Hex Two, you'll encounter 19 different types of tiles, each of which changing the way you must approach each level. Can you clear them all?
Why similar: Hex Grid 31.9% ★, Relaxing 16.3%, Minimalist 15.5%, Puzzle 12.9%, Casual 10.9%
- #59 Merge
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Rome Renner
Windows
Merge is a minimalistic and easy to understand puzzle game... The goal is simple; Merge...
Why similar: Abstract 21.4%, Relaxing 21.4%, Minimalist 20%, Puzzle 17.4%, Casual 17.2%
- #60 Lighten Up
66% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2022
Dev: Snowdrop
Windows
Lighten Up is a simple and sweet logic puzzle game. Exercise your brain as you drag and drop puzzle pieces to victory!
Why similar: Abstract 26.4%, Relaxing 21.6%, Puzzle 18.1%, Minimalist 17.3%, Casual 13.6%