- #1 Courier of the Crypts
97% matchVery Positive94% of 65 reviews2019
Dev: Emberheart Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Courier of the Crypts is a 2D puzzle adventure game where you have to survive as a Courier on his first errand to the ominous crypts. Main tool to achieve the mission is a Magic Torch which you use to illuminate your path, defend from darkness and solve puzzles - it must never run out!
Why similar: Adventure 28.1%, Difficult 22.7%, Retro 18.8%, Indie 16.3%, Puzzle 14.2%
- #2 Pan-Pan
96% matchVery Positive87% of 248 reviews2016
Dev: SpelkraftPub: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Fix your downed spaceship and find your way home. Explore a lush and colourful world littered with riddles and sprinkled with memorable characters. Pan-Pan is an adventure game with environmental narrative storytelling, exploration elements and puzzle solving.
Why similar: Adventure 46.5%, Indie 33%, Puzzle 20.5%
- #3 xoEl Empire
96% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2017
Dev: Greyman Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
The Yabbies used to live in harmony, but everything changed... When the xoEl empire attacked. Now, they are trapped waiting his squared destiny and you, blessed by an unknown power, are the only one who can save them... Rotate, Match colours and solve tons of puzzles in your way to freedom.
Why similar: Adventure 41.6%, Indie 32.2%, Casual 26.2%
- #4 Peregrin
95% matchMostly Positive80% of 351 reviews2017
Dev: Peregrin Developers
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Peregrin is a story puzzle game. A solitary traveller undertakes a perilous voyage through the haunted ruins of a lost civilisation. Seeking to fulfil an ancient prophecy, she will have to use her arcane powers to solve puzzles and survive battles - if she is to find a way to restore the fallen world of Peregrin.
Why similar: Adventure 26.1%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Casual 20%, Indie 19.3%, Puzzle 14.4%
- #5 Magic Masks
94% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Magic Masks Team
Windows · Mac
A casual puzzle adventure where you take on the roles of Lido and Rosy on their quest to restore the Ancient Mask. Using your wits and the abilities of different magic masks, will you be able to solve the increasingly difficult, puzzling levels?
Why similar: Sokoban 37.1% ★, Adventure 20.5%, Indie 15.8%, Puzzle 13.7%, Casual 12.9%
- #6 Journey of Haha
94% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2019
Dev: SpaceThing Games
Windows · Mac
An immersive 2D throwback to retro-style gameplay with fantastic music and 60 levels of portals, power-ups, lasers, deadly cannons, lava floors, and epic monsters. Solve the puzzle, grab the key, and help Haha to defeat the great evil waiting for her at the top.
Why similar: Adventure 24.2%, Indie 19.9%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Casual 16.2%, Puzzle 12.3%
- #7 Hiding Spot
92% matchVery Positive97% of 177 reviews2018
Dev: Corey Martin
Windows · Mac · Linux
A difficult puzzle game about isolating yourself. Build a safe place, huddle up and get cozy.
Why similar: Sokoban 47.2% ★, Indie 19.2%, Difficult 16.9%, Puzzle 16.7%
- #8 Sokoban Land DX
93% matchPositive77% of 25 reviews2017
Dev: lightUP
Windows
A 2D top-down Puzzle/Sokoban game that can be played in single-player (controlling one or two characters at same time) or with a friend in local co-op mode.
Why similar: Sokoban 42.7% ★, Puzzle 17.2%, Adventure 16.5%, Indie 12.8%, Casual 10.9%
- #9 Dual Snake
91% matchVery Positive92% of 79 reviews2018
Dev: Yfrit Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Control a two-headed snake, as you overcome a series of challenges in this puzzle game.
Why similar: Adventure 26.7%, Puzzle 21.9%, Indie 20.6%, Casual 16.8%, Difficult 13.9%
- #10 The Golem
90% matchVery Positive92% of 50 reviews2020
Dev: Dom CamusPub: FastRam Design
Windows
Challenging block-pushing puzzles.
Why similar: Sokoban 44.1% ★, Difficult 21.3%, Indie 19.8%, Puzzle 14.8%
- #11 AsMagnet
89% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: StudioYoshiko
Windows
A simple but profound 3D gimmick puzzle game.
Why similar: Sokoban 44.1% ★, Difficult 17.3%, Puzzle 17.1%, Indie 12.2%, Casual 9.4%
- #12 G-MODEアーカイブス+ フラッシュモーター・カレン
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
The soul is square… probably. A certain girl stepped into the virtual world.
Why similar: Sokoban 50.5% ★, Adventure 15.6%, Puzzle 14.7%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Retro 6.3%
- #13 Orbs of Duality
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hexring
Windows
Master puzzles by wielding fire and water! Push, combine, and transform the elements with mind-teasing puzzles inspired by Sokoban and Minesweeper.
Why similar: Sokoban 44.5% ★, Difficult 18.1%, Puzzle 17.2%, Casual 7.8%, Indie 7.4%
- #14 The Artist
91% match6 user reviews57% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: Motoda Media
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The Artist is a first person puzzle adventure inspired by other mysterious puzzle games like Myst, The Witness, and Firewatch. Sucked into The Artist's canvas world, you must solve the strange puzzles scattered across his island to find a way back home. If you fail, you will be trapped in the canvas forever.
Why similar: Adventure 41.6%, Indie 32.2%, Casual 26.2%
- #15 Synonym
88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Jack, Chia Chang Koo
Windows · Mac
Synonym is an atmospheric puzzle game with mechanics inspired by mimicry. Manipulate blocks that will copy your position, height and rotation.
Why similar: Sokoban 43.4% ★, Difficult 20.2%, Puzzle 20.2%, Indie 16.2%
- #16 Iris.Fall
86% matchVery Positive88% of 2,853 reviews2018
Dev: NEXT Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Iris.Fall is a puzzle adventure game featuring striking visuals and a spellbinding theme of "light and shadow".
Why similar: Puzzle 29.4%, Adventure 25.7%, Indie 16.4%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Casual 14.1%
- #17 TR4PP3D
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NoPlot Games
Windows
A 2D-puzzle game with sokoban elements. Your every step breaks the ground beneath, so choose your path carefully!
Why similar: Sokoban 46.3% ★, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Difficult 16.1%, Puzzle 13.6%, Indie 3.8%
- #18 Rainbow Hero
89% matchPositive85% of 27 reviews2015
Dev: Pixel ElephantPub: Bigger Boat
Windows
Rainbow Hero is an old-school puzzle game set in beautiful painterly worlds. Travel on multi-directional platforms, reflect the lasers off walls, control two characters simultaneously, teleport characters and their items and a lot more.
Why similar: Sokoban 46.4% ★, Indie 20.3%, Puzzle 16.7%, Casual 16.6%
- #19 Virtual Escape: The Play Room
87% matchPositive97% of 32 reviews2016
Dev: Default Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Find a way to escape the room, and unravel a strange story.
Why similar: Adventure 43.3%, Indie 33.5%, Puzzle 23.1%
- #20 Moe Waifu H Push-Box
77% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Brainteasing block puzzles have never looked so inviting! In Moe Waifu H Push-Box, you’ll meet 5 female companions who will test your problem-solving skills and reward your cleverness.
Why similar: Sokoban 53.4% ★, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Puzzle 15.2%, Casual 7.9%, Indie 4.9%
- #21 Mimic Meadows
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: sourencho
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mimic Meadows is a puzzle game about transforming into animals by mimicking their movement. Discover creative ways to wield this power while solving mind-bending puzzles. And attempt to unearth the many secrets of the meadows.
Why similar: Sokoban 51.8% ★, Difficult 17.6%, Puzzle 15%, Indie 8.9%, Adventure 6.7%
- #22 Flood of Light
83% matchVery Positive92% of 311 reviews2017
Dev: IrisloftPub: Gamirror Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A mysterious girl in the raincoat comes to the city submerged by rain. Subside the rain and save the city by illuminating the lamp and stone posts with her little light on hand. You’ll be the mysterious girl in the game. Reveal who she really is as the rain in the city subsides gradually.
Why similar: Puzzle 25.2%, Adventure 23.4%, Indie 20.9%, Casual 17.5%, Female Protagonist 13%
- #23 Frank the Miner
84% matchMostly Negative33% of 75 reviews2018
Dev: Classic Game SoftwarePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Enter the mine with Frank the Miner, go hunting for precious gems and treasures and set your personal record.
Why similar: Indie 23.7%, Adventure 23.2%, Casual 19.3%, Difficult 12.1%, Puzzle 11.4%
- #24 汉字大冒险
76% matchVery Positive90% of 87 reviews2022
Dev: InsVolcStudio
Windows · Mac
汉字大冒险是一款以汉字组合为玩法的解密游戏。汉字与汉字间的合成,迸发出无限可能!
Why similar: Sokoban 37.7% ★, Difficult 18.9%, Puzzle 18.2%, Indie 14.2%, Adventure 6.1%
- #25 Circuit Dude
82% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2017
Dev: Jonathan Holmes (crait)
Windows · Mac
Circuit Dude is a top-down, tile-based puzzler with 120 levels. Help Circuit Dude build his ultimate secret invention by plugging in chips, moving blocks, rotating walls, and much more!
Why similar: Sokoban 31.9% ★, Indie 18.3%, Casual 15.4%, Difficult 12.3%, Puzzle 11.7%
- #26 Stephen's Sausage Roll
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,914 reviews2016
Dev: increpare games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
A simple 3d puzzle game.
Why similar: Puzzle 29.2%, Sokoban 28.4% ★, Difficult 26.7%, Indie 15.7%
- #27 Void Stranger
71% matchVery Positive91% of 3,271 reviews2023
Dev: System Erasure
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Place your faith and embrace the Void.
Why similar: Sokoban 44.4% ★, Puzzle 17.4%, Adventure 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9%, Indie 7.4%
- #28 Dis Pontibus
80% matchPositive93% of 29 reviews2019
Dev: Marcos Donnantuoni
Windows · Mac · Linux
A single-player game set in a archipelago full of puzzles.
Why similar: Sokoban 38.5% ★, Indie 25.1%, Difficult 19.7%, Puzzle 16.8%
- #29 SquishCraft
74% matchVery Positive96% of 134 reviews2022
Dev: bcat112a
Windows · Linux
Puzzle game about squishing blocks together.
Why similar: Sokoban 35.3% ★, Difficult 22.8%, Puzzle 21.5%, Indie 16%, Casual 4.3%
- #30 Give Up The Dupe
79% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: SilbinaryWolf
Windows
Give Up The Dupe is a short 10-15 minute sokoban-style puzzle game where you cannot see or being seen by yourself.
Why similar: Sokoban 49.7% ★, Indie 26.1%, Puzzle 16.7%, Casual 7.6%
- #31 Golden Arrow
66% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Inblue games
Windows
A 2d puzzle game in a world of arrows!
Why similar: Sokoban 44.7% ★, Puzzle 15.8%, Difficult 15.8%, Retro 12.7%, Indie 7.1%
- #32 Purple Heart
81% matchMixed47% of 131 reviews2017
Dev: Artalasky
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Hardcore pixel indie platformer with puzzle elements and history. Can you get to the end?
Why similar: Adventure 28.6%, Indie 22.8%, Difficult 15.4%, Puzzle 14.3%, Retro 12.9%
- #33 Slide to Solve
65% match7 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Peter Hijma
Windows · Mac · Linux
Slide to Solve is a minimalistic & relaxing puzzle game
Why similar: Sokoban 49.2% ★, Puzzle 17.9%, Casual 14.7%, Retro 12.4%, Indie 5.8%
- #34 Ittle Dew
79% matchVery Positive92% of 1,336 reviews2013
Dev: Ludosity
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Adventuress Ittle Dew and her sidekick Tippsie crash onto a strange island, filled with loot and mysterious inhabitants. It quickly dawns on the duo that this might become their biggest adventure yet.Ittle Dew boils down the classic adventure formula until there is only fun left.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.3%, Adventure 23.3%, Puzzle 23.3%, Indie 16.2%, Sokoban 9.9% ★
- #35 Point
77% matchPositive100% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: Eugene Volik
Windows
Point is a short minimal, math puzzle game.
Why similar: Indie 27.6%, Difficult 22.7%, Puzzle 17.9%, Retro 16.1%, Casual 15.7%
- #36 Australian trip
78% matchMixed60% of 47 reviews2017
Dev: SergioPoverony
Windows · Linux
Take a bright and exciting adventure in Australia with dog Dingo. A fascinating and extraordinary puzzle game. Languages: English, Russian, Ukrainian, Latvian, Portuguese, French, Chinese
Why similar: Sokoban 37.4% ★, Indie 22.8%, Adventure 16.4%, Puzzle 13.4%, Casual 9.9%
- #37 Room to Grow
71% matchVery Positive97% of 200 reviews2021
Dev: Mischka Kamener
Windows · Mac
Tackle thorny problems in this plant pushing puzzle game. Learn to maneuver like a cactus as you grow your way back to the desert!
Why similar: Sokoban 43.9% ★, Difficult 21.6%, Puzzle 18.5%, Indie 9.7%, Casual 6.2%
- #38 Giant Snake Girl wants The Burger!
61% matchVery Positive96% of 57 reviews2026
Dev: Woah_maaan
Windows
One silly Tsuchinoko's epic journey to feed The Burger to her Giant Snake friend.
Why similar: Sokoban 49.7% ★, Puzzle 18%, Casual 14.5%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Indie 5.6%
- #39 Khimera: Puzzle Island
71% matchVery Positive98% of 325 reviews2020
Dev: Suits & Sandals
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
She's back just in time to do all the puzzles in your Sunday paper! It's a Khimera Nonogram adventure!
Why similar: Adventure 24.6%, Female Protagonist 22.6%, Indie 19.6%, Puzzle 18.1%, Casual 15.1%
- #40 Sticky Arrow
65% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Tong Yu
Windows
A Sokoban-like puzzle game, which can be solved using only the arrow keys.
Why similar: Sokoban 43.7% ★, Difficult 17.2%, Puzzle 15.8%, Indie 15.3%, Casual 8%
- #41 Randall
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: We The Force Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In a dystopian world that doesn't seem like such a departure from our own future, people are content living under constant surveillance and absolute control. Players take on the part of Randall, a powerful telepath with a touch of schizophrenia.
Why similar: Adventure 55.2%, Indie 44.8%
- #42 La Rana
72% matchVery Positive95% of 453 reviews2019
Dev: Frog Paw StudiosPub: SMU Guildhall
Windows
In La Rana, players explore the lost Rain Temple of Rana. Play as a small spirit frog who is the temple's last remaining caretaker. Traverse its grand chambers and winding passages to restore its former power and revive your fellow frog spirits along the way.
Why similar: Adventure 32.3%, Indie 30.2%, Casual 20.4%, Puzzle 17.1%
- #43 S-COPTER: Trials of Quick Fingers and Logic
75% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Noble Fox Games
Windows
S-COPTER is a combination of an arcade game, a platformer and a bit of a puzzle game, viewed from a 2D perspective. The player’s goal is to transport all the passengers on a level to their respective landing sites.
Why similar: Indie 53.6%, Puzzle 46.4%
- #44 Crazy Lemmings
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rosyaev
Windows
Control entire horde of lemmings and solve puzzles!
Why similar: Adventure 33.7%, Indie 26%, Casual 21.2%, Difficult 10.7%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #45 Whimsy
69% matchVery Positive94% of 288 reviews2019
Dev: Madison Karrh
Windows
Whimsy is a hand-drawn point & click game about a girl who lives in the forest stumbling upon little red footprints. Following these footsteps leads her on a whimsical journey through the forest to solve puzzles, assist woodland creatures and discover rituals.
Why similar: Adventure 35.8%, Indie 30.2%, Casual 20.6%, Puzzle 13.4%
- #46 Jaques Roque
75% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas SchreiterPub: Augusta Software GmbH
Windows
Solve difficult mysteries and collect tons of treasures in more than 100 challenging levels. You assist Jaques Roque in becoming a rich archeology superstar by solving simple to tricky mysteries.
Why similar: Adventure 31.9%, Indie 24.7%, Puzzle 23.2%, Casual 20.1%
- #47 Anomaly 1729
74% matchPositive80% of 35 reviews2015
Dev: Anvil Drop, LLCPub: Black Shell Media
Windows
Come explore the world of Phiohm, where up can be down, left can be right, and the way forward is never what it seems. Guide newly cognizant Ano on a journey of self-discovery by learning how to manipulate this ever-changing world.
Why similar: Adventure 32.6%, Indie 25.2%, Puzzle 21.7%, Casual 20.5%
- #48 Abyssal Zone
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Led
Windows · Mac
Abyssal Zone is a tile-based puzzler which incorporates a distinctive mechanic: you can only turn clockwise. Go solo and make your way through puzzles while being watched by two entities, or bring a friend along and play the exclusive co-op stages.
Why similar: Sokoban 41.2% ★, Indie 27.1%, Casual 17.9%, Puzzle 13.8%
- #49 Magic Flute
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2016
Dev: LabLike Sp. z o.o.
Windows · Mac
Enter the Kingdom of the Queen of the Night. Start your journey through the lands of mystery and magic as prince Tamino. Choose your steps wisely, build your path avoiding traps, deadly serpents or earth quakes. But know no fear, lose no hope and remember that you are the master of your own path.
Why similar: Adventure 34.5%, Indie 25.5%, Casual 20.8%, Puzzle 19.1%
- #50 Snake: The Elder Forest
70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Fractal Dimension Games
Windows
The Elder Forest is a special world with ancient forest that is in danger. To save this world the Snake was called from another one. So before the danger is coming, you should become more powerful to be ready to repel the Elder Forest!
Why similar: Adventure 34.3%, Indie 27.4%, Casual 22.3%, Puzzle 16%
- #51 Fork Frog
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Status Cow
Windows · Mac
Fork Frog is a Puzzle Game about stacking boxes. You play as a Frog who also happens to be a Fork Lift.
Why similar: Sokoban 46.1% ★, Puzzle 20.9%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Casual 12.8%, Indie 5.5%
- #52 Lake Ridden
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 291 reviews2018
Dev: Midnight Hub
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Lake Ridden is a story-driven, first-person puzzle game! A cozy supernatural adventure where you unravel a mysterious past, trying to find your sister. Luckily, you are not alone...
Why similar: Adventure 31%, Puzzle 24.5%, Indie 22.5%, Female Protagonist 22%
- #53 How Now Sea Cow?
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jupiter Lighthouse GamesPub: N/A
Windows · Linux
A short puzzle game about a girl a her manatee.
Why similar: Sokoban 52.7% ★, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Puzzle 15.6%, Casual 7.2%, Indie 4.2%
- #54 Kwartikum
59% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Pheigames
Windows
An atmospheric puzzle adventure about guiding a lone figure through a strange land, discovering new ways to solve box based challenges.
Why similar: Sokoban 49.5% ★, Adventure 20.7%, Puzzle 20.4%, Indie 9.3%
- #55 SokoGhost: Unfinished Business
53% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Dream Jam Games
Windows · Linux
Pass through obstacles in this block-pushing puzzle game! Beat all levels of the Box Corp skyscraper and reach for the stars by thinking through the box!
Why similar: Sokoban 45.1% ★, Difficult 18.5%, Puzzle 16.2%, Retro 9.5%, Casual 5.7%
- #56 Ada And Cal
65% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Antarsoft
Windows
In a geometric world where the "Realm" controls their lives, Cal seeks to find his wife after her suspicious disappearance. A puzzle game in a colorful challenging environment with diverse gameplay.
Why similar: Sokoban 55.8% ★, Puzzle 16.3%, Adventure 12.5%, Casual 10.2%, Indie 5.1%
- #57 Legend of the Skyfish
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 48 reviews2017
Dev: Mgaia StudioPub: Crescent Moon Games
Windows · Mac
Legend of the Skyfish is a beautiful level-based adventure puzzler with a unique weapon and tool - a fishing pole!
Why similar: Adventure 30%, Female Protagonist 26.7%, Indie 23.2%, Puzzle 20.2%
- #58 Candy Adventure
69% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: Starmyth
Windows
One day a little puppy Candy goes for a walk. Walking is Candy's most favorite thing. Candy enters the strange door while he is playing. What will happen to Candy?
Why similar: Adventure 34.8%, Indie 27.8%, Casual 22.6%, Puzzle 14.8%
- #59 PUZZLE: ULTIMATE
68% matchMixed68% of 47 reviews2019
Dev: AFBIK Studio
Windows
PUZZLE: ULTIMATE - a logic game, the task of which is to assemble puzzles of various sizes.
Why similar: Indie 31.6%, Puzzle 25.2%, Adventure 25%, Casual 18.3%