- #1 Spirit Channel
97% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: ThundyVT
Windows
An indie horror game about a spirit attempting to murder you in your sleep, with you trying to escape the dream.
Why similar: Casual 29.1%, Horror 27.5%, Strategy 21%, 3D 10%, Singleplayer 6.8%
- #2 Little Gold Miner
96% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: Lastwhirlwind
Windows · Linux
Little Gold Miner is a short indie puzzle game in which you'll have to draw a path through a strange mine using randomly generated rails. 25 levels to solve to recover your freedom! A random mode is available as a challenge if you feel capable. LGM is a "one man game" and my first being published.
Why similar: Casual 41.2%, Strategy 25%, Puzzle 18.4%, Indie 8%, Singleplayer 7.4%
- #3 Cubicolor
96% matchVery Positive94% of 203 reviews2016
Dev: Moltenplay
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Cubicolor is a minimalist puzzle game. The rules are simple: Match the color patches on the board and reach the exit, all on one single path. The game gets harder as the levels progress, always accompanying you with soothing piano tunes.
Why similar: Casual 43%, Puzzle 24.1%, Strategy 13.9%, Indie 11.7%, Singleplayer 7.4%
- #4 The book by the blue
94% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Travel oblivion
Windows
in this First-person horror game you will be discovering what's going on with missing persons and a corrupt scientist. Find items littered around to access locked doors and secret passages.
Why similar: Horror 36.6%, Casual 27.8%, Puzzle 10.9%, Strategy 9.3%, Singleplayer 6.6%
- #5 Ichi
95% matchVery Positive85% of 663 reviews2014
Dev: Stolen Couch Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Ichi is an easy to play but challenging one button puzzle game. Don't be deceived by the game simplistic look, it’s a braintwister for sure! Collect golden rings by rotating objects, using teleporters, breaking blocks and more.
Why similar: Casual 34.4%, Puzzle 33.5%, Strategy 19.4%, Indie 8.8%, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #6 Entanglement
94% matchPositive95% of 44 reviews2017
Dev: Gopherwood Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Create the longest path possible and challenge your friends in the game of Entanglement.
Why similar: Casual 53.9%, Puzzle 23.3%, Strategy 17.4%, Indie 5.3%
- #7 Picross Touch
93% 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 41.9%, Casual 28.5%, Strategy 16.1%, Indie 6.9%, Singleplayer 6.7%
- #8 Sigils of Elohim
92% 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 42.1%, Casual 26.7%, Strategy 17.4%, Singleplayer 7.2%, Indie 6.6%
- #9 Suspicious Slide
91% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Sami Kilani
Windows
Suspicious Slide takes the "ice slide" puzzle to the next level.
Why similar: Casual 36.2%, Strategy 30.9%, Puzzle 17%, Indie 10.1%, Singleplayer 5.8%
- #10 Strata
91% 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: Casual 35.2%, Puzzle 28.2%, Strategy 28%, Indie 8.6%
- #11 Optica
90% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: GraveckPub: GLITCH
Windows · Mac
A mind-bending puzzle game of logic and illusion. Embracing simplicity with a geometric design, Optica reveals puzzles in complex and mind-bending ways. From curious shapes and optical illusions to unexpected perspectives, Optica puts spatial thinking to the test through 70+ challenging levels.
Why similar: Casual 35%, Strategy 28.4%, Puzzle 27.5%, Indie 9.1%
- #12 Number Guesser
89% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: Jether
Windows
"Number Guesser" is a game based on "Bulls and Cows", and I don't have much content to say, just give you a funny one!! You can play Bulls and Cows with 3, 4, or 5 digit numbers, and see how wonderful the answer is!!
Why similar: Casual 44.6%, Strategy 28.4%, Puzzle 18.3%, Indie 8.7%
- #13 Four Seals
88% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Game Kombinat
Windows
The summoning ritual failed - you couldn't contain the demon. Your friend died. Was devoured. You want out, but the door is sealed with alchemic sigils. All you have are the remains of your friend's notebook and a derelict haunted house full of magical ingredients.
Why similar: Casual 48.2%, Horror 24.4%, Indie 13.9%, Puzzle 13.6%
- #14 Command Line Mazer
86% 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 34.1%, Casual 32.8%, Puzzle 22.3%, Singleplayer 7.3%, Indie 3.5%
- #15 Sage 3D
89% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Michael Sean MackayPub: Empire Games Wisconsin
Windows
A rare find! This puzzle board game is challenging for idiots and geniuses alike. Pieces moving up and down, falling, melting, burning, exploding, capturing and being captured while you drop pieces trying to reach your objectives. Usually this means turning ALL pieces to blue player owned pieces.
Why similar: Casual 57.4%, Puzzle 23.5%, Strategy 19.1%
- #16 Puzzler World 2
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 231 reviews2011
Dev: Ideas PadPub: Puzzler
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 55%
The highly anticipated sequel to last year’s PC hit, Puzzler World 2 brings more puzzles, new games, fun rewards and an all new Master Mode.
Why similar: Casual 40%, Strategy 27.8%, Puzzle 22.1%, Indie 10%
- #17 Aggregator Elevator System
82% matchPositive88% of 34 reviews2023
Dev: Eternal Monke Games
Windows · Mac
Challenge your logic and strategy in new ways in this deductive tile-placement puzzle game. Master a rich system of logical rules where you must arrange blocks within a grid to make everything add up perfectly.
Why similar: Puzzle 33.8%, Casual 30.8%, Strategy 25.6%, Indie 9.7%
- #18 Asian Mahjong
84% matchMixed57% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: CreobitPub: 8floor
Windows
Join a Asian Mahjong. Complete over 100 unique levels to gain experience and points. Improve your rank and progress.
Why similar: Casual 51.9%, Puzzle 33.1%, Singleplayer 12%, Indie 2.9%
- #19 Yesterday
85% matchPositive81% of 31 reviews2017
Dev: Triple Tree StudioPub: indienova
Windows
It's a 3D Puzzle Game talking about the philosophy of love and encounter from female's perspective. All we experienced in countless “yesterday” make us be ourselves today. Beautiful visual performance and intriguing music immerse players in this fantasy world soon, where dreams mix with reality, time and space interweave together.
Why similar: Casual 32.5%, Strategy 29.2%, Puzzle 29%, Indie 9.3%
- #20 Crazy Machines: Golden Gears
86% matchMostly Negative29% of 38 reviews2014
Dev: FAKT Software GmbhPub: Viva Media Inc
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 32%
In this "Rube-Goldberg" style puzzle game, experiment and build your wacky contraptions with physics action like never before! Experience dazzling visuals of explosives, fire, and true to life physics behavior when you put the experiment into motion!
Why similar: Casual 38.5%, Puzzle 30.8%, Strategy 30.7%
- #21 Pozzo Jello Crusade
83% matchPositive92% of 26 reviews2016
Dev: GZ StormPub: Tales of Game's Presents
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Developed by ToG, POZZO JELLO CRUSADE is the highly anticipated remake to the gruelling 2005 breakout hit. The unique old-school puzzle experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible challenge and intense emotional reward.
Why similar: Casual 33.7%, Strategy 30.5%, Puzzle 26.5%, Indie 9.3%
- #22 Crazy Machines Elements
84% matchMostly Positive80% of 44 reviews2012
Dev: Fakt SoftwarePub: Viva Media
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 29%
GET YOUR BRAIN BUZZING with each new challenge in the latest installment of the multi award-winning wacky contraption series - CRAZY MACHINES ELEMENTS. Play with Fire, harness the power of water and control the wind to set off the most insanely creative chain reactions!
Why similar: Casual 42.9%, Strategy 32.3%, Puzzle 24.8%
- #23 Crazy Pipes 3D
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Games du Nord
Windows
In this fast-paced 3D puzzle game, connect pipes before time runs out, while avoiding obstacles and dynamites. Boost your score by using more pipes. Advance in the Normal mode with growing challenges or play randomly generated puzzles in the timer-less Endless mode.
Why similar: Casual 30%, Puzzle 29.2%, Strategy 15.5%, 3D 12.6%, Singleplayer 9.3%
- #24 Unblock Gridlock
81% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2019
Dev: Analog Casual Studios
Windows
Unblock Gridlock is an addictive digital modernization of classic sliding block puzzles. Flex your noodle solving over 9000 traffic jams and save the vehicle bound pedestrians of traffic town!
Why similar: Casual 36.8%, Strategy 31.4%, Puzzle 21.9%, Indie 9.9%
- #25 Mole Game
79% matchPositive100% of 38 reviews2020
Dev: Joel D.Pub: ...
Windows
You are a Mole. Collect sunflowers throughout the year and achieve serenity.
Why similar: Casual 34.7%, Strategy 31.7%, Puzzle 17.5%, Indie 10%, Singleplayer 6.1%
- #26 Puzzle 3D
81% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Jake Peng
Windows
This is a 3D puzzle game. The goal of the game is to put all the scattered cubes back in place to restore the original appearance of the 3D scene.
Why similar: Casual 37.7%, Strategy 30.6%, Puzzle 21.8%, Indie 9.9%
- #27 Bitweb
82% matchMixed42% of 137 reviews2015
Dev: practicing01
Windows · Linux
Addictive, simple gameplay about xoring your way through a maze. You can xor the inner and outer gates surrouding your character with the ones from a cell of your choosing. Hounds will follow you, being bitten will cost points. Use arrows and the invincibility potion to defend yourself.
Why similar: Casual 58.3%, Horror 41.7%
- #28 Metro Warp
80% matchMostly Positive76% of 29 reviews2015
Dev: Another Yeti
Windows · Mac · Linux
Metro Warp is a 3D puzzle game about guiding oblivious pedestrians who can only turn left. Place obstacles in front of these predictable commuters, and help them find the exits in 50 mind-melting floating worlds, where up is down and down is sideways.
Why similar: Casual 33.2%, Strategy 31.2%, Puzzle 25.6%, Indie 10%
- #29 Parallel World
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mifux Studio
Windows
Feel boring on Find Difference between still images? Would you feel awesome if I change those still images to 3D World?
Why similar: Casual 49.1%, Puzzle 19.5%, Indie 13.7%, 3D 9.8%, Singleplayer 7.8%
- #30 Unium
78% 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 34%, Casual 33.9%, Strategy 23.6%, Indie 8.5%
- #31 Project H
73% matchVery Positive88% of 443 reviews2021
Dev: HollowPixels
Windows
Project H is a horror escape room game. Solve various puzzles while being haunted by a spirit that would prefer you not to leave.
Why similar: Horror 40.9%, Casual 24.1%, Puzzle 24%, Indie 6.6%, Singleplayer 4.4%
- #32 Hail To The King
77% matchMixed53% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: Almighty Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hail to the King is a strategic single-player puzzle game. Move your pieces across a board of crumbling tiles. Find the safest path and get your King to the other side.
Why similar: Casual 33.1%, Strategy 27%, Puzzle 23.2%, Indie 8.7%, Singleplayer 8%
- #33 Santa's Toy Factory Nonograms
75% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Somer GamesPub: 8floor
Windows
Get into the spirit of the holiday with 120 exciting nonograms! Stop by and visit Father Christmas!
Why similar: Casual 57.1%, Puzzle 27.6%, Singleplayer 9.4%, Indie 5.8%
- #34 Catch the Yeti!
78% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Pinebud Games
Windows
Catch the Yeti! is a turn-based puzzle game with completely new mechanics. Catch the cute Yeti hiding among the trees!
Why similar: Casual 31%, Puzzle 30.3%, 3D 12.1%, Strategy 11.8%, Indie 8.4%
- #35 Asian Riddles 2
75% matchMixed63% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: CreobitPub: 8floor
Windows
Solve the riddles of the great asian wise men again! Prove you are a truly master of griddlers!
Why similar: Casual 57.1%, Puzzle 27.6%, Singleplayer 9.4%, Indie 5.8%
- #36 Olympus Griddlers
74% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: CreobitPub: 8floor
Windows
Help the Gods of Mount Olympus to decode ancient scrolls and become a hero of the legends of Greece!
Why similar: Casual 57.1%, Puzzle 27.6%, Singleplayer 9.4%, Indie 5.8%
- #37 1001 Jigsaw World Tour Asia
74% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: CreobitPub: 8floor
Windows
1001 Jigsaw World Tour: Asia is an exciting jigsaw puzzle game and tour guide with 500 high-quality photos
Why similar: Casual 57.8%, Puzzle 25.8%, Singleplayer 10.4%, Indie 5.9%
- #38 失踪トンネル
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Royz
Windows
There is a tunnel rumored to be a place where people mysteriously disappear. You are asked to investigate a missing persons case and step into the tunnel. Will you be able to escape safely?
Why similar: Horror 49.8%, Casual 24.6%, 3D 13.1%, Singleplayer 8.5%, Indie 4%
- #39 Mahjong Carnaval 2
73% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: CreobitPub: 8floor
Windows
An unforgettable journey awaits you! Visit the carnivals of six world countries! Complete games of Mahjong to suit any taste.
Why similar: Casual 58.6%, Puzzle 25.4%, Singleplayer 10.2%, Indie 5.8%
- #40 1001 Jigsaw Home Sweet Home Wedding Ceremony
72% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Somer GamesPub: 8floor
Windows
1001 Jigsaw. World Tour: Home Sweet Home is an exciting puzzle game and holiday feeling in 500 high-quality photos.
Why similar: Casual 58.4%, Puzzle 26.1%, Singleplayer 9.6%, Indie 6%
- #41 Puzzler World
73% matchVery Positive89% of 408 reviews2010
Dev: Ideas PadPub: Puzzler
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Puzzler World brings over 1200 puzzles of 8 popular puzzle types to your PC. Conceptis picture logic puzzle fans will be happy to know that in addition to Crossword, Wordsearch, Fitword, Sudoku, Codeword, Spot the Difference and Silhouette puzzles, Puzzler World also offers 83 Conceptis Link-a-Pix available in sizes of 10x10, 20x20 and...
Why similar: Casual 54.1%, Puzzle 38.2%, Singleplayer 7.7%
- #42 Holiday Mosaics Christmas Puzzles
71% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: CreobitPub: 8floor
Windows
Holiday Mosaics: Christmas Puzzles – enjoy 120 puzzles made from colorful and breathtaking photos.
Why similar: Casual 58.4%, Puzzle 26.1%, Singleplayer 9.6%, Indie 6%
- #43 Wave Mechanics
72% matchPositive85% of 47 reviews2015
Dev: Adam Tarnowski
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
The goal of Wave Mechanics is to match the color of each element to the colors of corresponding parts of the frame. Each puzzle includes a set of active elements that can by used in order to change the colors of all elements within range in chosen direction.
Why similar: Casual 36.3%, Strategy 34.2%, Puzzle 19.1%, Indie 10.5%
- #44 1001 Jigsaw: Earth Chronicles 3
71% matchMixed42% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: CreobitPub: 8floor
Windows
1001 photos of our fantastic planet! Discover the breathtaking beauty of our world alongside 1001 Jigsaw: Earth Chronicles 3!
Why similar: Casual 58.4%, Puzzle 26.1%, Singleplayer 9.6%, Indie 6%
- #45 Fill and Cross World Contest
71% matchMostly Negative36% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: CreobitPub: 8floor
Windows
Guess all the pictures and win the world contest! Solve 120 unique puzzles in 6 elegant locations in the most prestigious casino.
Why similar: Casual 58.4%, Puzzle 26.1%, Singleplayer 9.6%, Indie 6%
- #46 ParkTo
67% 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: Casual 36.3%, Strategy 29.9%, Puzzle 22.9%, Singleplayer 7.4%, Indie 3.4%
- #47 Magic Griddlers
70% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2020
Dev: New Bridge GamesPub: 8floor
Windows
Save the magical pets! Follow the trail and find the predator that committed this audacious crime.
Why similar: Casual 58.4%, Puzzle 26.1%, Singleplayer 9.6%, Indie 6%
- #48 Picross Beach Paradise
70% matchMixed43% of 14 reviews2020
Dev: CreobitPub: 8floor
Windows
Get ready for a romantic journey! 120 fun griddlers await you inPicross Beach Paradise!
Why similar: Casual 58.4%, Puzzle 26.1%, Singleplayer 9.6%, Indie 6%
- #49 Christmas Patchwork Frozen
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 20 reviews2020
Dev: CreobitPub: 8floor
Windows
Down the rabbit hole with Alice's Patchwork!
Why similar: Casual 59.1%, Puzzle 25.6%, Singleplayer 9.4%, Indie 5.8%
- #50 Grid Games: Color Coded
76% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: KBS Games
Windows
Grid Games: Color Coded is a progressive puzzle solving game where you have to match the tiles with the colors from the illustration shown in the level. The colors are arranged in an order of sequence making it a fun and strategic challenge to navigate your mouse across each of the tiles.
Why similar: Casual 40.8%, Strategy 24.7%, Puzzle 16.7%, Indie 11.7%, Singleplayer 6.1%
- #51 1001 Jigsaw: Earth Chronicles 2
69% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2020
Dev: CreobitPub: 8floor
Windows
The chronicles of planet earth in 1001 photos! Continue your unbelievable journey to study our world with Earth Chronicles 2!
Why similar: Casual 59.1%, Puzzle 25.6%, Singleplayer 9.4%, Indie 5.8%
- #52 Fill and Cross Royal Riddles
70% match8 user reviews13% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: CreobitPub: 8floor
Windows
Solve the king's puzzles and gain access to his treasures!
Why similar: Casual 59.1%, Puzzle 25.6%, Singleplayer 9.4%, Indie 5.8%
- #53 Egypt Picross Pharaohs Riddles
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: Somer GamesPub: 8floor
Windows
Solve the secret of the pharaoh and find pyramids’ treasure in Pharaoh's Riddles! New egyptian riddles await you!
Why similar: Casual 57.9%, Puzzle 27.1%, Singleplayer 9.2%, Indie 5.7%
- #54 Spooky Mahjong
68% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Jet FundoPub: 8floor
Windows
Play Mahjong all night long - collect trophies at Halloween!
Why similar: Casual 58.6%, Puzzle 25.4%, Singleplayer 10.2%, Indie 5.8%
- #55 Cumulus
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Kuro Star Light
Windows
Cumulus is a 2D puzzle Tetromino game with a twist. Drop tetromino blocks to fill in concentric circles. Once filled the ring will disappear, the higher level rings will fall down and you will gain points! Get as many points as you can!
Why similar: Casual 39%, Strategy 33.2%, Puzzle 16.9%, Indie 10.9%
- #56 Fill and Cross Trick or Treat
68% matchNegative17% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: CreobitPub: 8floor
Windows
Guess all the pictures and get sweets from the ghosts! Solve 120 unique puzzles in 6 magnificent locations.
Why similar: Casual 58.6%, Puzzle 25.4%, Singleplayer 10.2%, Indie 5.8%
- #57 Asian Riddles 4
66% matchPositive91% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: CreobitPub: 8floor
Windows
Dive into an enchanting Eastern atmosphere and solve the mysteries of the wise ones in Asian Riddles 4! 180 new Griddlers!
Why similar: Casual 59.6%, Puzzle 24.4%, Singleplayer 9.8%, Indie 6.1%
- #58 1001 Jigsaw. Home Sweet Home. Back from Vacation
66% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Somer GamesPub: 8floor
Windows
1001 Jigsaw. Home Sweet Home: Back from Vacation is an exciting puzzle game and vivid memories from vacation in 500 high-quality photos.
Why similar: Casual 59.6%, Puzzle 24.4%, Singleplayer 9.8%, Indie 6.1%
- #59 Mahjong World Contest 2
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 15 reviews2020
Dev: CreobitPub: 8floor
Windows
Take part in a Mahjong tournament. Dive into a scattering of gold tiles! Increase your rating and move up the ladder of Champions.
Why similar: Casual 58.6%, Puzzle 24%, Singleplayer 11.4%, Indie 6%