- #1 klocki
97% 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: Mouse Only 35.6% ★, Minimalist 14.4%, Puzzle 12.8%, Relaxing 12.4%, Abstract 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the same minimalist aesthetic and relaxing, grid-based puzzle mechanics as Inline.
- #2 SiNKR
96% matchVery Positive94% of 546 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: Abstract 20.3%, Minimalist 19.3%, Strategy 17.9%, Puzzle 15.9%, Relaxing 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a clean, minimalist approach to grid-based logic puzzles that feels very similar to the core loop of Inline.
- #3 Hook
96% 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: Abstract 20%, Puzzle 16.7%, Relaxing 15.9%, Minimalist 14%, Casual 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a very similar minimalist style and intuitive, relaxing puzzle-solving experience.
- #4 LYNE
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,231 reviews2014
Dev: Thomas Bowker
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.3 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: Mouse Only 29.9% ★, Abstract 16.5%, Puzzle 15.8%, Minimalist 12.6%, Relaxing 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on connecting paths on a grid, matching the minimalist and logic-heavy nature of the seed game.
- #5 Hexcells Infinite
94% 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 35.4%, Minimalist 17%, Relaxing 11.5%, Casual 11.4%, Mouse Only 8.1% ★
Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly polished, minimalist logic puzzle experience that appeals to fans of grid-based challenges.
- #6 Ouros
93% matchVery Positive96% of 241 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 24.5%, Puzzle 19.2%, Relaxing 16%, Casual 14.7%, Minimalist 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: It is an atmospheric and abstract puzzle game that prioritizes a relaxing flow state similar to Inline.
- #7 Lines Infinite
94% 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: Abstract 18.7%, Casual 16.4%, Puzzle 15.9%, Minimalist 14.5%, Strategy 14.3%
Why You'll Like It: As part of the Lines series, it directly mirrors the line-clearing and grid-based focus of the seed game.
- #8 Unitied
92% matchVery Positive98% of 53 reviews2019
Dev: Peter Hijma
Windows · Mac · Linux
Unitied is a minimalistic & relaxing puzzle game
Why similar: Strategy 18.9%, Abstract 14.9%, Casual 14.9%, Minimalist 13.1%, Puzzle 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: It utilizes a clean, minimalist grid system that requires careful planning, much like the gameplay in Inline.
- #9 NABOKI
91% matchVery Positive93% of 378 reviews2019
Dev: Maciej Targoni
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Relaxing disassemble puzzle.
Why similar: Abstract 23.9%, Minimalist 18.4%, Puzzle 14.4%, Relaxing 12.3%, Family Friendly 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title strips away complexity to focus on pure, minimalist puzzle mechanics that are easy to pick up and play.
- #10 Zenge
91% 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 33.7%, Minimalist 23.5%, Casual 17.5%, Relaxing 12.5%, Indie 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a beautiful, minimalist art style and relaxing, non-punishing puzzle mechanics.
- #11 Polimines
90% matchMostly Positive78% of 204 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: Mouse Only 26.5% ★, Abstract 15.2%, Minimalist 14.3%, Puzzle 12.4%, Strategy 10%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a deep logic puzzle experience within a minimalist framework that fans of Inline will appreciate.
- #12 Strata
89% matchVery Positive87% of 363 reviews2014
Dev: GraveckPub: GLITCH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Simple. Elegant. Challenging.
Why similar: Strategy 32.3%, Puzzle 28.3%, Casual 25.6%, Indie 13.7%
Why You'll Like It: It combines a relaxing atmosphere with a unique, grid-based puzzle mechanic that feels both simple and challenging.
- #13 A Monster's Expedition
86% matchVery Positive95% of 1,622 reviews2020
Dev: Draknek & Friends
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
An adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans!
Why similar: Puzzle 24.2%, Family Friendly 20.6%, Relaxing 16.2%, Strategy 16%, Casual 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a cozy, grid-based puzzle experience that is both relaxing and intellectually satisfying.
- #14 Railbound
86% matchVery Positive95% of 1,876 reviews2022
Dev: Afterburn
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
A relaxing puzzle game about fixing train connections and travelling the world - now with a level editor!
Why similar: Puzzle 28.7%, Strategy 25.9%, Relaxing 24.4%, Casual 15.3%, Singleplayer 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: It features charming, minimalist visuals and satisfying path-building puzzles that fit the relaxing vibe of Inline.
- #15 Kombine
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 148 reviews2016
Dev: Robert Alvarez
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Kombine is a minimalist puzzle game played on a grid. The goal is to remove all of the blocks that have borders by matching three or more of the same blocks together.
Why similar: Mouse Only 29.2% ★, Minimalist 13.1%, Abstract 12.7%, Puzzle 10.4%, Family Friendly 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This 2D puzzle game uses minimalist mechanics to create a simple yet engaging experience on a grid.
- #16 LineWay
87% matchVery Positive93% of 561 reviews2017
Dev: PONY
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Can you draw a line?
Why similar: Puzzle 26.6%, Casual 25.4%, Minimalist 22.5%, Relaxing 14.2%, Indie 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game is built around minimalist path-finding puzzles that mirror the core mechanics of Inline.
- #17 Entangle
88% 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: Mouse Only 30.9% ★, Minimalist 22.3%, Puzzle 19.9%, Casual 10.4%, Relaxing 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a colorful, minimalist puzzle experience that is easy to learn and relaxing to play.
- #18 PEG
84% 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: Strategy 17.5%, Puzzle 17.2%, Minimalist 17.1%, Casual 17%, Indie 11%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a straightforward, minimalist strategy puzzle experience that is perfect for short, relaxing sessions.
- #19 Bars and Balance
85% matchVery Positive87% of 82 reviews2017
Dev: Mykhail Konokh
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Relaxing physics puzzle game with minimalist design.
Why similar: Mouse Only 25.3% ★, Abstract 15%, Casual 12.6%, Minimalist 11.1%, Puzzle 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title uses physics and minimalist design to create a relaxing, grid-based puzzle challenge.
- #20 Square Logic
82% matchVery Positive97% of 78 reviews2023
Dev: Climbing Goat Games
Windows · Linux
Square Logic is a minimalist puzzle game about coloring the grid with squares and rectangles, respecting the number of each cell.
Why similar: Mouse Only 27.5% ★, Abstract 13.1%, Minimalist 12.6%, Puzzle 9.9%, Relaxing 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a clean, experimental approach to grid-based logic puzzles that appeals to fans of minimalist design.
- #21 Cosmic Express
84% matchVery Positive91% of 615 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: Abstract 23.1%, Puzzle 15.3%, Minimalist 14.1%, Relaxing 12.8%, Strategy 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a challenging, grid-based logic experience that maintains a clean and approachable aesthetic.
- #22 A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,164 reviews2015
Dev: Alan HazeldenPub: Draknek & Friends
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%
An adorable puzzle game about being a monster and making snowmen.
Why similar: Abstract 22.2%, Puzzle 15.4%, Relaxing 14.5%, Minimalist 14.2%, Strategy 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: It is a quintessential relaxing, grid-based puzzle game that shares the family-friendly and minimalist appeal of Inline.
- #23 Isotiles - Isometric Puzzle Game
82% matchVery Positive89% of 231 reviews2017
Dev: Robert Alvarez
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 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: Abstract 17.5%, Minimalist 15.9%, Mouse Only 13.3% ★, Puzzle 12.7%, Relaxing 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game uses an isometric grid to create simple, logic-based puzzles that feel right at home with the seed game.
- #24 Art Of Gravity
81% matchVery Positive91% of 682 reviews2017
Dev: Hamster On Coke Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Art Of Gravity is a voxel/physics based puzzle game, revolving around the theme of destroying abstract figures, which results in mesmerizing displays of dance of gravity.
Why similar: Puzzle 24%, Casual 20.9%, Strategy 20.7%, Minimalist 19.8%, Indie 14.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game uses minimalist physics and grid-based destruction to create a satisfying and relaxing puzzle experience.
- #25 Wayout
81% matchVery Positive88% of 1,175 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 21.1%, Minimalist 16%, Casual 12.9%, Strategy 9.5%, Indie 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: It features a minimalist, singleplayer puzzle experience that relies on logic and grid manipulation.
- #26 Sandmade
80% 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: Mouse Only 23.2% ★, Abstract 16.8%, Minimalist 11.2%, Puzzle 10%, Strategy 9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a relaxing, strategy-based puzzle experience with a minimalist aesthetic that fits the seed game's vibe.
- #27 Linked
79% matchVery Positive91% of 583 reviews2017
Dev: ThinkOfGamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Relaxing, minimalistic 2d-puzzle game.
Why similar: Puzzle 18.2%, Relaxing 14%, Casual 13.9%, Minimalist 12.8%, Indie 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: It is a simple, 2D puzzle game that emphasizes a relaxing and minimalist approach to grid-based gameplay.
- #28 Blokker
78% matchVery Positive93% of 60 reviews2021
Dev: LM Games Studio
Windows
Move the blocks strategically until the balls find the targets. Simple yet challenging! This is Blokker.
Why similar: Mouse Only 30% ★, Minimalist 15.9%, Puzzle 10.2%, Relaxing 9%, Strategy 9%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a minimalist, logic-heavy puzzle experience that is both challenging and focused.
- #29 Puzzle Car
78% matchVery Positive95% of 103 reviews2021
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows · Linux
A minimalist and relaxing experience. Challenge yourself to move pieces to assemble a safe path for your car and collect all the items on the way, while listening to a relaxing soundtrack in a totally minimalist environment.
Why similar: Mouse Only 29.9% ★, Minimalist 14.2%, Puzzle 12.7%, Relaxing 11%, Family Friendly 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: This cozy, minimalist puzzle game uses an isometric grid to create a relaxing experience similar to Inline.
- #30 Lines X Free
77% matchVery Positive93% of 1,948 reviews2017
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.
Why similar: Puzzle 22%, Minimalist 16.4%, Strategy 13.1%, Abstract 13%, Casual 11.6%
- #31 Pattern
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 34 reviews2020
Dev: Galen DrewPub: Ice Water Games
Windows · Mac
Sometimes art isn't the product of a grand vision but rather the process. It's hard to know what you are trying to say until you've already said it.
Why similar: Relaxing 52.1%, Atmospheric 27.7%, Indie 10.1%, Singleplayer 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on simple, abstract geometric puzzles that align perfectly with the minimalist design of the seed game.
- #32 Hexcells
76% 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 37.6%, Minimalist 13.6%, Casual 12%, Relaxing 7.8%, Strategy 7.7%
- #33 Lines X
77% 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: Abstract 17.7%, Minimalist 15.5%, Puzzle 14.4%, Casual 14%, Strategy 13.9%
- #34 Hexcells Plus
76% 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 43.8%, Minimalist 14.4%, Casual 12.9%, Strategy 10.6%, Indie 9.1%
- #35 One Line
75% matchVery Positive97% of 70 reviews2021
Dev: Climbing Goat Games
Windows
One Line is a minimalist puzzle game where the objective is to draw a single line filling the entire board. Different mechanics will challenge your mind in this game that is easy to learn but hard to solve. Can you find the correct path?
Why similar: Mouse Only 38.2% ★, Abstract 20.6%, Minimalist 13.8%, Puzzle 11%, Relaxing 5.9%
- #36 Zerko
73% matchVery Positive95% of 158 reviews2024
Dev: Maciej Targoni
Windows · Mac · Linux
A puzzle game filled with shapes, numbers, and a straightforward goal: make every number zero.
Why similar: Abstract 23.5%, Mouse Only 17.2% ★, Puzzle 16.1%, Minimalist 14.3%, Casual 12.5%
- #37 Mini Pipes - A Logic Puzzle Pipes Game
74% 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: Mouse Only 23.1% ★, Minimalist 15.5%, Puzzle 12.4%, Strategy 10.2%, Relaxing 10.2%
- #38 CrossCells
75% matchVery Positive83% of 896 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 30.2%, Strategy 20.7%, Casual 19.6%, Minimalist 17.5%, Indie 12%
- #39 Scalak
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,091 reviews2018
Dev: Hamster On Coke Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Fulfilling puzzle game.
Why similar: Minimalist 30.9%, Casual 29%, Puzzle 27.4%, Indie 12.6%
- #40 My Sudoku
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 91 reviews2024
Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
Windows
Beginners, casual players and experts will find an enjoyable challenge in My Sudoku. Solve puzzles at your own pace in a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.
Why similar: Strategy 23%, Puzzle 20%, Casual 16.2%, Minimalist 14%, Family Friendly 8.6%
- #41 OxU
71% matchVery Positive99% of 237 reviews2022
Dev: Quiet River
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Minimalistic 3d puzzle with portals, cubes and lasers.
Why similar: Mouse Only 31.9% ★, Abstract 16%, Minimalist 12.9%, Puzzle 10.7%, Relaxing 9.7%
- #42 cityglitch
74% matchVery Positive100% of 52 reviews2018
Dev: mindfungus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Fly across haunted cities, solve rooftop puzzles and light magical runes. Cityglitch is a shimmery pixel puzzler with simple movement and deep challenge.
Why similar: Mouse Only 31.6% ★, Casual 14.5%, Strategy 13.4%, Puzzle 12.2%, Indie 8.9%
- #43 Delete
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,657 reviews2018
Dev: PONY
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 63.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Let the number tell you what to do
Why similar: Puzzle 25.5%, Minimalist 22.4%, Casual 21.5%, Relaxing 14.5%, Indie 12.3%
- #44 Puzzle - LINES AND KNOTS
72% matchVery Positive87% of 261 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: Mouse Only 40.9% ★, Minimalist 16.3%, Puzzle 13.5%, Relaxing 12.3%, Casual 9.8%
- #45 🔴 Circles
72% matchVery Positive90% of 270 reviews2017
Dev: Jeroen Wimmers
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Circles is an abstract puzzle game that takes your mind off things. No words, no distractions: an invitation to experiment. Relax, let your mind wander and discover the puzzling possibilities of circles.
Why similar: Mouse Only 33% ★, Abstract 21.9%, Minimalist 16.1%, Puzzle 10.6%, Relaxing 10.6%
- #46 Linelith
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,239 reviews2022
Dev: Patrick Traynor
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Solve puzzles embedded in rocks and crystals as you explore a colorful, serene alien asteroid. Discover a few clever twists as you progress in this short and sweet puzzle experience.
Why similar: Puzzle 20%, Abstract 16.4%, Strategy 15.7%, Relaxing 14.5%, Casual 14.2%
- #47 hexceed
69% matchVery Positive90% of 2,735 reviews2021
Dev: ToastieLabs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 27.4%, Relaxing 23.6%, Minimalist 19.4%, Casual 18.7%, Singleplayer 5.1%
- #48 Up Left Out
71% 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: Minimalist 21.7%, Abstract 21.2%, Puzzle 17.8%, Relaxing 15%, Casual 9.1%
- #49 One Line: Letters and Codes
70% matchVery Positive94% of 66 reviews2022
Dev: Climbing Goat Games
Windows
You have just received a coded love letter! In this minimalist puzzle, you will have to draw a single line to fill the entire board. At each level solved, get a code to reveal a piece of the letter. Gather the codes, read the letter and discover the message.
Why similar: Mouse Only 34% ★, Abstract 18%, Minimalist 13.3%, Puzzle 10.8%, Relaxing 7.5%
- #50 SiNKR 2
70% matchVery Positive95% of 266 reviews2019
Dev: Robert WahlerPub: Wahler Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
SiNKR 2 is a minimalist puzzle game evolved from the award winning SiNKR. There is just you, hooks, pucks, and various contraptions. Subtle differences within level themes drive different solutions to superficially similar scenarios.
Why similar: Abstract 23.7%, Minimalist 16.9%, Puzzle 15.5%, Strategy 15.4%, Relaxing 12.5%
- #51 Zen Chess: Mate in One
70% matchVery Positive88% of 459 reviews2018
Dev: Minimol Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Zen Chess: Mate in One is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-one problems in a beautifully designed chess board.
Why similar: Mouse Only 29% ★, Minimalist 13.6%, Abstract 13.1%, Puzzle 9.6%, Relaxing 9.4%
- #52 Colors!
68% matchVery Positive84% of 94 reviews2021
Dev: Vergiu
Windows
Minimalist and intuitive puzzle game with relaxing music.
Why similar: Mouse Only 32% ★, Minimalist 16.1%, Abstract 13.7%, Puzzle 11.2%, Relaxing 11%
- #53 Nonograms
66% matchVery Positive80% of 90 reviews2024
Dev: Oleg Sereda
Windows
Nonograms is a relaxing puzzle game where you use logic and creativity. Your goal is to reveal hidden pictures by filling in specific grid cells, based on numerical clues provided for each row and column. The games in this genre are also known as Picross, Griddlers, Pic-a-Pix, Hanjie, etc.
Why similar: Puzzle 21%, Relaxing 17.7%, Abstract 16.1%, Strategy 10.9%, Family Friendly 10%
- #54 Flat Path
69% matchVery Positive87% of 92 reviews2016
Dev: GooDCrafter
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Relaxing puzzle game in a minimal style.
Why similar: Casual 23.7%, Puzzle 21.7%, Indie 17.2%, Minimalist 16.9%, Relaxing 13.2%
- #55 Sorting Inc
64% matchVery Positive97% of 66 reviews2025
Dev: AstroTechnician
Windows · Linux
A casual and relaxing game about sorting various items. Join Sorting Inc and climb up through the departments to become the absolute expert in the field of sorting.
Why similar: Relaxing 25.3%, Family Friendly 20.1%, Casual 17.9%, Puzzle 12.6%, Indie 12.1%
- #56 Cubicolor
68% matchVery Positive94% of 206 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 33.3%, Puzzle 25.7%, Indie 19.8%, Strategy 17%, Singleplayer 4.2%
- #57 SquareCells
67% 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 43.8%, Minimalist 24.5%, Casual 17.8%, Indie 13.8%
- #58 KNIGHTS
67% matchVery Positive94% of 814 reviews2016
Dev: Arzola's
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
KNIGHTS is a minimalist puzzle game based on a single chess piece, the titular knight. A simple enough to pick up and relaxing experience.
Why similar: Puzzle 15.2%, Minimalist 14.9%, Strategy 13.4%, Mouse Only 13.1% ★, Relaxing 12.6%
- #59 Quell Reflect
67% 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: Abstract 23.3%, Puzzle 20.2%, Minimalist 19.7%, Relaxing 16.7%, Indie 10.2%
- #60 Lines
67% matchVery Positive88% of 143 reviews2017
Dev: Gamious
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Lines is an abstract ‘zen’ game experience where form is just as important as function. Place or remove Dots to initiate a colourful race that fills a drawing. The colour that dominates the race wins.
Why similar: Casual 40.8%, Puzzle 38%, Indie 21.3%