- #1 Quell Reflect
97% matchVery Positive94% of 193 reviews2015
Dev: Fallen Tree Games LtdPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
An enchanting puzzle game of logic and relaxation.
Why similar: Puzzle 44.4%, Indie 31%, Casual 24.6%
- #2 Hexcells Infinite
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,714 reviews2014
Dev: Matthew Brown
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 36.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Hexcells Infinite is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.
Why similar: Puzzle 63%, Casual 22.9%, Indie 14.1%
- #3 Quell
96% matchVery Positive98% of 452 reviews2015
Dev: Fallen Tree Games LtdPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
An enchanting game of logic and relaxation.
Why similar: Puzzle 47.3%, Indie 28.1%, Casual 24.6%
- #4 OXXO
95% matchVery Positive95% of 293 reviews2019
Dev: Hamster On Coke Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Ever evolving puzzle game.
Why similar: Casual 41.6%, Indie 29.4%, Puzzle 29%
- #5 Quell Memento
94% matchVery Positive96% of 227 reviews2015
Dev: Fallen Tree Games LtdPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
An enchanting puzzle game of logic and relaxation.
Why similar: Puzzle 42.8%, Indie 34.4%, Casual 22.7%
- #6 Lines Infinite
93% matchVery Positive92% of 588 reviews2017
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.
Why similar: Casual 39.1%, Puzzle 33.3%, Indie 27.5%
- #7 Perfection.
94% matchMixed39% of 66 reviews2013
Dev: Greg Lobanov
Windows · Mac
Median: 6 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 13%
Perfection. is a simple, soothing puzzle game about cutting shapes to fit into outlines. There are an infinite number of puzzles, each randomly generated to be unique and interesting.Its gameplay is very minimalistic and very forgiving; there is no time limit, and you can cut as many times as you want and undo as many times as you want...
Why similar: Casual 41.1%, Puzzle 31.7%, Indie 27.2%
- #8 Scalak
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,146 reviews2018
Dev: Hamster On Coke Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Fulfilling puzzle game.
Why similar: Casual 42.1%, Puzzle 36.4%, Indie 21.5%
- #9 Zen Bound 2
92% matchVery Positive86% of 587 reviews2010
Dev: Secret Exit Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Wrap your way to bliss in Zen Bound 2, the unique down-tempo indie game! This is a different gaming experience: an opportunity to slow down, zone out and focus on a task that’s challenging but not stressful, a set of gentle puzzles for the mind and fingers to solve.
Why similar: Puzzle 46.6%, Casual 31.3%, Indie 22%
- #10 Hexcells Plus
90% matchVery Positive95% of 2,835 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 61.8%, Casual 20.9%, Indie 17.3%
- #11 Quell Zen
91% matchVery Positive97% of 67 reviews2016
Dev: Fallen Tree Games Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Quell Zen - the very embodiment of relaxing logic games - features over 200 beautifully crafted challenges.
Why similar: Indie 51.5%, Casual 48.5%
- #12 SquareCells
89% matchVery Positive90% of 1,270 reviews2015
Dev: Matthew Brown
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
SquareCells is an ambient logic puzzle game.
Why similar: Puzzle 52.9%, Casual 24.8%, Indie 22.3%
- #13 klocki
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,680 reviews2016
Dev: Maciej Targoni
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A relaxing puzzle about connecting lines. No ads, no timers, no pressure.
Why similar: Puzzle 49.9%, Casual 30.8%, Indie 19.3%
- #14 LYNE
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,247 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: Puzzle 60.2%, Casual 23.6%, Indie 16.2%
- #15 Mega Mosaic
86% matchVery Positive91% of 471 reviews2024
Dev: Mark FfrenchPub: Divide The Plunder
Windows · Mac
Median: 28.6 hrsMean: 48.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Mega Mosaic is a meditative game about completing a single enormous puzzle
Why similar: Puzzle 56.9%, Casual 43.1%
- #16 CrossCells
88% matchVery Positive84% of 918 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 44.1%, Casual 32.6%, Indie 23.3%
- #17 Zenge
86% matchVery Positive95% of 3,083 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 48.9%, Casual 28.6%, Indie 22.5%
- #18 Up Left Out
85% matchVery Positive93% of 458 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 51.2%, Casual 29.4%, Indie 19.4%
- #19 SiNKR
84% matchVery Positive94% of 552 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 52.4%, Casual 28.2%, Indie 19.4%
- #20 Hook
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,926 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: Puzzle 49.9%, Casual 35.9%, Indie 14.1%
- #21 Hexcells
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,934 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 62.8%, Casual 22.9%, Indie 14.3%
- #22 Lucid
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 261 reviews2011
Dev: YeaBoing
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Discover a new way to match blocks in this otherworldly, Zen-like, relaxing puzzle experience. Lucid is the world's first Match-All puzzle game, in which you clear areas by combining all the blocks of an area. Enjoy the stunning visuals and relaxing sound effects as you make combos and hunt for the next perfect area to clear.
Why similar: Casual 42.7%, Puzzle 34%, Indie 23.3%
- #23 🔴 Circles
82% matchVery Positive89% of 283 reviews2017
Dev: Jeroen Wimmers
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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: Puzzle 70.7%, Casual 16%, Indie 13.3%
- #24 Hook 2
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 775 reviews2022
Dev: Maciej Targoni
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A minimal, relaxing puzzle about unhooking hooks — now with an extra dimension.
Why similar: Puzzle 64.2%, Casual 35.8%
- #25 Zen of Sudoku
82% matchVery Positive89% of 378 reviews2006
Dev: Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 72.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%
From the creators of Natural Selection comes Zen of Sudoku, a relaxing, easy to play version of Sudoku for your PC.Relax with hand-painted Japanese-styled backgrounds, no timer and lush natural soundscapes.Stimulates your brain to keep it healthy and alert.
Why similar: Casual 40.8%, Puzzle 34.8%, Indie 24.3%
- #26 Lines X
81% matchVery Positive82% of 986 reviews2017
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.
Why similar: Casual 39.7%, Puzzle 35.9%, Indie 24.4%
- #27 WooLoop
78% matchVery Positive89% of 2,521 reviews2023
Dev: ToastieLabs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Wrap, weave, and wind your wool! Build works of art strand by strand, one loop at a time, in this tranquil game of craftsmanship. Draw inspiration from the large exhibition of levels available and unwind with the soothing soundtrack.
Why similar: Casual 47.6%, Puzzle 40.8%, Indie 11.6%
- #28 SiNKR 2
79% matchVery Positive96% of 272 reviews2019
Dev: Robert WahlerPub: Wahler Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.3 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: Puzzle 50.4%, Casual 27.1%, Indie 22.5%
- #29 Monument Valley
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,906 reviews2022
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Embark on a journey of forgiveness through impossible environments and illusionary puzzles. Experience this meditative and calming puzzle game by manipulating monuments and creating evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.
Why similar: Puzzle 59.4%, Casual 35.5%, Indie 5.1%
- #30 KAMI
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,272 reviews2014
Dev: State of Play
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%
KAMI is deceptively simple: fold out coloured paper to fill the screen in as few moves as possible. Relaxing and easy to pick up, you'll soon find yourself deep in contemplation to perfect each puzzle. Created by State of Play, famous for their handcrafted aesthetic, KAMI has been created with real paper in an elegant Japanese theme.
Why similar: Puzzle 56.7%, Casual 26.7%, Indie 16.5%
- #31 Strata
78% 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: Casual 38.5%, Puzzle 37.4%, Indie 24.1%
- #32 Supesu
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 52 reviews2018
Dev: Growfall Games
Windows
Welcome to Supesu. Relaxing dimensional puzzle game.
Why similar: Casual 46.8%, Indie 34.6%, Puzzle 18.7%
- #33 Delete
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,707 reviews2018
Dev: PONY
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 62.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Let the number tell you what to do
Why similar: Puzzle 39.5%, Casual 36.6%, Indie 24%
- #34 Wayout
77% matchVery Positive88% of 1,177 reviews2016
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Relax, clear your mind and find the way out.
Why similar: Puzzle 43.9%, Casual 30.6%, Indie 25.5%
- #35 Linelight
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,110 reviews2017
Dev: My Dog Zorro
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Linelight is an elegant puzzle game set in a world of lines.
Why similar: Puzzle 41%, Casual 33.9%, Indie 25.1%
- #36 Reverie
76% matchVery Positive82% of 66 reviews2017
Dev: Chronicle Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%
An ambient, very simple game* with pseudo-puzzle elements, something you can leave open on a second monitor while you work.
Why similar: Casual 39%, Puzzle 32.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #37 Cubicolor
74% matchVery Positive94% of 208 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 42.1%, Indie 29.4%, Puzzle 28.6%
- #38 hexceed
71% matchVery Positive90% of 2,772 reviews2021
Dev: ToastieLabs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 20.9 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 53.6%, Casual 41.6%, Indie 4.8%
- #39 Hex
74% matchVery Positive88% of 58 reviews2017
Dev: Studio Goya
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 41.6%, Indie 37.5%, Casual 20.9%
- #40 Spring Falls
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,020 reviews2019
Dev: SPARSE//GameDev
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Spring Falls is a puzzle game about water, erosion, and watching things grow. Manipulate the landscape and bring wildflowers to life on a peaceful mountainside.
Why similar: Puzzle 39.2%, Casual 36.3%, Indie 24.4%
- #41 Splice
73% matchVery Positive87% of 590 reviews2012
Dev: Cipher Prime Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 5.5 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 51.8%, Casual 25.8%, Indie 22.4%
- #42 Ouros
70% matchVery Positive96% of 281 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: Puzzle 47.3%, Casual 41.2%, Indie 11.4%
- #43 Jigsaw Puzzles Infinite
71% matchVery Positive86% of 474 reviews2023
Dev: Bartek Karczmarczyk
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Sit back, relax and build puzzles to your heart's content. Assemble one of the many included puzzles, or add your own images. Customize size and shape of the pieces for any puzzle. Enjoy Classic mode or try out Zen mode for a new type of puzzle experience.
Why similar: Puzzle 51.2%, Casual 35.1%, Indie 13.7%
- #44 Squarism
73% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2017
Dev: KirUn
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
SQUARISM is a minimalist logic game about combining pieces scattered around into a perfect square. Complete all 70 lovely-crafted levels and become master of square assembling!
Why similar: Casual 36.9%, Puzzle 35.8%, Indie 27.3%
- #45 Lines X Free
70% matchVery Positive93% of 1,983 reviews2017
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.
Why similar: Puzzle 50.1%, Casual 30.2%, Indie 19.8%
- #46 Cross Set
73% matchVery Positive81% of 210 reviews2015
Dev: Cuveet Story
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Cross Set is a simple and brain-teasing new number puzzle game.
Why similar: Casual 38.3%, Puzzle 36.3%, Indie 25.3%
- #47 Flat Path
72% 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 37.7%, Indie 32.1%, Puzzle 30.3%
- #48 InfiniPicross
72% matchMixed68% of 187 reviews2017
Dev: Reverse Impact
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A never ending supply of picross puzzles in any rectangular shape between 3x3 and 99x99.
Why similar: Casual 45.1%, Indie 30.8%, Puzzle 24.2%
- #49 TRIOS - lofi beats / numbers to chill to
69% matchVery Positive91% of 53 reviews2021
Dev: Samurai Punk
Windows · Mac · Linux
TRIOS is a relaxing, minimalist maths puzzle game. Take your time, chill out with some numbers. Deceptively simple, surprisingly challenging.
Why similar: Puzzle 54%, Casual 33.1%, Indie 12.9%
- #50 Lines
70% matchVery Positive88% of 146 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 41.1%, Puzzle 33.7%, Indie 25.2%
- #51 simian.interface++
69% matchVery Positive98% of 120 reviews2016
Dev: vested interest
Windows · Mac
Median: 36 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 25%
simian.interface++ is an abstract puzzle experience for simian participants of all ages and abilities. There are no explicit rules, no instructions, and very simple controls. Puzzles must be solved using pattern recognition, intuition, and experimentation.
Why similar: Casual 57.5%, Indie 42.5%
- #52 Colors!
68% matchVery Positive83% of 95 reviews2021
Dev: Vergiu
Windows
Minimalist and intuitive puzzle game with relaxing music.
Why similar: Puzzle 59.2%, Casual 20.6%, Indie 20.1%
- #53 Figure it Out!
65% matchVery Positive95% of 131 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: Puzzle 52.8%, Casual 32.8%, Indie 14.4%
- #54 PUSH
68% matchVery Positive87% of 693 reviews2017
Dev: Maciej TargoniPub: Hamster On Coke Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Can you push all the buttons?
Why similar: Casual 39.7%, Puzzle 39.4%, Indie 20.9%
- #55 Zerko
65% matchVery Positive95% of 165 reviews2024
Dev: Maciej Targoni
Windows · Mac · Linux
A puzzle game filled with shapes, numbers, and a straightforward goal: make every number zero.
Why similar: Puzzle 44.9%, Casual 38.8%, Indie 16.3%
- #56 Linked
67% matchVery Positive91% of 583 reviews2017
Dev: ThinkOfGamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Relaxing, minimalistic 2d-puzzle game.
Why similar: Puzzle 36.8%, Casual 31.9%, Indie 31.3%
- #57 Railbound
64% matchVery Positive94% of 1,940 reviews2022
Dev: Afterburn
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A relaxing puzzle game about fixing train connections and travelling the world - now with a level editor!
Why similar: Puzzle 62.1%, Casual 37.9%
- #58 Evo Explores
67% matchVery Positive94% of 351 reviews2016
Dev: Kyrylo Kuzyk
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Explore impossible geometry and optical illusions!
Why similar: Casual 37.4%, Puzzle 36%, Indie 26.7%
- #59 Puzzle - LINES AND KNOTS
67% 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: Puzzle 43.1%, Casual 35.4%, Indie 21.6%
- #60 Zen Trails
66% matchVery Positive100% of 93 reviews2020
Dev: Universe Juice
Windows
A zen-inducing spirograph-making experience to calm the soul while stimulating the mind.
Why similar: Casual 100%