- #1 Forest Home
97% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2019
Dev: The Binary MillPub: Nextgen Reality Pty. Ltd.
Windows
Something's gone wrong in the forest! All the animals are lost, and only you can guide them home. Draw colorful paths that grow right beneath your finger, mouse or gamepad to lead the forest critters to safety. Avoid obstacles, navigate bridges, and collect food in this cute & challenging puzzler.
Why similar: Strategy 48.7%, Casual 29.4%, Indie 21.9%
- #2 Samsara
96% matchPositive97% of 31 reviews2018
Dev: JaffaJam
Windows · Mac
"Help Zee escape Samsara! Drop blocks of different shapes and properties into a realm of two mirrored dimensions, in this beautiful, reflective puzzle game with a twist…”
Why similar: Strategy 41.5%, Casual 25.4%, Indie 21.4%, Puzzle 11.6%
- #3 Yesterday
94% 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: Strategy 38.6%, Puzzle 23.1%, Casual 21.1%, Indie 17.3%
- #4 Cubicolor
93% 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 32.1%, Indie 24.8%, Puzzle 22.1%, Strategy 21.1%
- #5 Rolling Gauntlet
92% matchMostly Negative38% of 16 reviews2016
Dev: Aundre Rogers
Windows
Welcome to the Rolling Gauntlet. See if you are ready to traverse the universe in forty levels. Test the dexterity of your fingers and the strength of your resolve.
Why similar: Strategy 47.4%, Casual 28.9%, Indie 23.7%
- #6 PHAT STACKS 2
91% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: ColloseusXPub: Phat Phrog Studios
Windows
Phat Stacks 2 is puzzle platformer, it features completely new gameplay with a new set of characters, the goal of Phat Stacks 2 is to collect and process crystals by knocking them into the right chutes for a payout. Each level gets harder and presents a new challenge as you progress
Why similar: Strategy 52.1%, Casual 26.4%, Indie 21.6%
- #7 UniOne
90% matchPositive92% of 25 reviews2017
Dev: PlayColorfulGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Unione. is a minimal color-render puzzle with beautiful abstract shapes. Your goal is to render all nodes to same color in limit steps.
Why similar: Strategy 38.6%, Casual 29.3%, Indie 16.5%, Puzzle 15.6%
- #8 SpellKeeper
89% matchPositive90% of 49 reviews2018
Dev: Studio GierPub: Silesia Games
Windows · Mac
SpellKeeper is a unique logic game with dozens of challenging puzzles and beautifully hand-drawn graphics. Take on the role of the Chosen One and save butterflies trapped in magic cocoons. Challenge your brain and free all the butterflies!
Why similar: Strategy 40.9%, Casual 23.4%, Indie 19.2%, Puzzle 16.6%
- #9 VITATIO
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 36 reviews2017
Dev: ColloseusXPub: Phat Phrog Studios
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 22%
VITATIO is the latin word for avoidance and is the exact premise of this game, avoid collisions with opposing gems and guide your way to the highest score on the global leaderboards!
Why similar: Strategy 50.5%, Casual 27.2%, Indie 22.3%
- #10 The little vampir
88% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: BRAINEART
Windows
"The little vampir" is a strategic timing game. You are a vampire who wants to drink blood of beautiful princess. But you have just lost all of your dark power and became a little boy. So If you get caught by a soldier, you'll be killed immediately. Go to princess's room secretly, avoiding the eyes of soldiers!
Why similar: Strategy 50%, Casual 28.6%, Indie 21.4%
- #11 Aggregator Elevator System
81% 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: Strategy 34.3%, Puzzle 27.2%, Casual 20.2%, Indie 18.2%
- #12 Wave Mechanics
87% 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: Strategy 43.7%, Casual 22.9%, Indie 18.7%, Puzzle 14.7%
- #13 Pozzo Jello Crusade
86% 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: Strategy 40.1%, Casual 21.8%, Puzzle 21%, Indie 17.1%
- #14 Unblock Gridlock
85% 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: Strategy 41.1%, Casual 23.6%, Indie 18.1%, Puzzle 17.2%
- #15 Optica
86% 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: Strategy 37.9%, Casual 22.9%, Puzzle 22.1%, Indie 17.1%
- #16 Hexcross
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MetaHobby
Windows
Avoid getting hexed in this beautiful puzzle dueler. Players take turns creating lines trying to avoid certain demise. Make a triangle and you're out!
Why similar: Strategy 47.9%, Indie 21.2%, Casual 16.7%, Puzzle 14.2%
- #17 Puzzle 3D
84% 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: Strategy 40.3%, Casual 24.4%, Indie 18.1%, Puzzle 17.2%
- #18 Cumulus
82% 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: Strategy 42.7%, Casual 24.6%, Indie 19.5%, Puzzle 13.1%
- #19 Strata
84% 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: Strategy 37.7%, Casual 23.3%, Puzzle 22.9%, Indie 16.1%
- #20 Puzzler World 2
83% 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: Strategy 37.2%, Casual 26.3%, Indie 18.7%, Puzzle 17.8%
- #21 ChromaSquares
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Racing Thought Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A game of strategy complicated by chance.
Why similar: Strategy 44.7%, Casual 23.4%, Indie 19.1%, Puzzle 12.8%
- #22 Nick Logic for Kids
80% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Orlando Santos de Oliveira
Windows
Puzzle for children Snap the right blocks to build Nick's path. Help Nick cross the screen to get the ham.
Why similar: Strategy 43.6%, Casual 24.3%, Indie 19.9%, Puzzle 12.2%
- #23 Suspicious Slide
79% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Sami Kilani
Windows
Suspicious Slide takes the "ice slide" puzzle to the next level.
Why similar: Strategy 42.3%, Casual 24.4%, Indie 19.3%, Puzzle 14%
- #24 Miniature - The Story Puzzle
82% matchMixed50% of 58 reviews2016
Dev: purpleElephant
Windows
The Miniature is a unique 3D Story-based puzzle game, a stunning visual world, fascinating music and original game mode.
Why similar: Strategy 37%, Indie 24.9%, Casual 21.2%, Puzzle 16.9%
- #25 Hexadrift
77% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: Henagames
Windows
Traverse your way through 11 unique sector maps collecting the resources you need to repair your busted ship. Optimize your fuel usage, plan maximized routes, and watch out for swarming enemies! Hexadrift is a casual 2D-game of strategic planning and evasion!
Why similar: Strategy 42.9%, Casual 25.5%, Indie 19.6%, Puzzle 12%
- #26 Number Guesser
78% 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: Strategy 38.7%, Casual 29.8%, Indie 16.5%, Puzzle 15%
- #27 Garden City
75% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: 8floor
Windows
Garden City – an exciting strategy game set in park landscapes.
Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Casual 27%, Puzzle 13.5%, Indie 7.8%
- #28 HueBots
78% matchVery Positive94% of 72 reviews2015
Dev: Huebotics
Windows · Mac · Linux
HueBots is a deceptively challenging top-down puzzle game. You control a team of colorful robots that will only interact with objects that match their color; they will also keep moving in one direction until they collide with something that matches their color.
Why similar: Strategy 46.1%, Casual 24.1%, Indie 19.1%, Puzzle 10.7%
- #29 Gear:治愈齿轮
76% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2019
Dev: SpriteStudio
Windows · Mac
"Gear" is a relaxing, minimal, puzzle game.
Why similar: Strategy 39.4%, Casual 22.7%, Indie 19.5%, Puzzle 18.4%
- #30 Color Game
75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Thomas Watson
Windows
Color Game is a puzzle game about getting to the end. Change your color, unlock the path to the exit and avoid enemies along the way.
Why similar: Strategy 45.6%, Casual 25.6%, Indie 20.6%, Puzzle 8.3%
- #31 Mole Game
74% matchPositive100% of 38 reviews2020
Dev: Joel D.Pub: ...
Windows
You are a Mole. Collect sunflowers throughout the year and achieve serenity.
Why similar: Strategy 43.2%, Casual 23.3%, Indie 19.1%, Puzzle 14.4%
- #32 Little Gold Miner
76% 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: Strategy 37%, Casual 30%, Indie 16.6%, Puzzle 16.4%
- #33 Doodle WHAT?!
62% matchMixed50% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: Binx.tv
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Stream your canvas on Twitch and turn your chat into a guessing game! Fully integrated with Twitch, this social drawing game lets your viewers compete in real time to guess what you're drawing! Featuring a persistent leaderboard, customizable word bank, and multiple gameplay modes!
Why similar: Strategy 50.5%, Casual 27.2%, Indie 22.3%
- #34 CanCan the Game
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Bencin StudiosPub: CanCan, Inc
Windows · Mac
CanCan, the game of color and creation; a puzzle game using multicolored tiles.
Why similar: Strategy 47%, Casual 25%, Indie 20.4%, Puzzle 7.6%
- #35 Thermo Sudoku
71% matchVery Positive96% of 160 reviews2020
Dev: Studio Goya
Windows · Mac
How does Thermo Sudoku work? Each sudoku grid contains thermometer shapes (often drawn to create themes) and digits on thermometers must increase as one moves further from the bulb end.
Why similar: Strategy 48%, Casual 25.4%, Indie 20.8%, Puzzle 5.8%
- #36 Pocoman
73% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: Sleepless Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Welcome to the world of PocoMan! A logic and strategy game featuring the clever and funny character PocoMan. A 21st century super-hero of microscopic proportions!
Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Casual 23.8%, Indie 18.8%, Puzzle 14.7%
- #37 Curing Covid
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: SteelySam
Windows
Eliminate all viruses by dropping colored vitamins in this 20 level block puzzle game with a Covid-19 theme.
Why similar: Strategy 47%, Casual 25%, Indie 20.4%, Puzzle 7.6%
- #38 CrossCells
72% matchVery Positive83% of 887 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 30.3%, Strategy 30.1%, Casual 22.1%, Indie 17.5%
- #39 Pixelfence
72% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: cBlck
Windows
This is a miniature tower defense strategy game.
Why similar: Strategy 46.1%, Casual 23.4%, Indie 19.1%, Puzzle 11.4%
- #40 Ichi
73% 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: Puzzle 29.4%, Strategy 28.2%, Casual 24.6%, Indie 17.9%
- #41 Moves
70% matchPositive84% of 43 reviews2019
Dev: Paulo Pinheiro Game Dev
Windows
Moves is a minimalist puzzle game where you must use your mathematical skills to solve tricky puzzles.
Why similar: Strategy 38.7%, Casual 25.9%, Indie 20.5%, Puzzle 14.9%
- #42 Math Puzzle Alpha Challenge
70% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Orlando Santos de Oliveira
Windows · Mac
A logic game for all ages. Fit the blocks in the pyramid following the logic to complete the challenge. The Math Puzzle Alpha Challenge game was designed to stimulate logical thinking.
Why similar: Strategy 48.9%, Casual 25.8%, Indie 21.1%, Puzzle 4.1%
- #43 妙语连珠
69% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: 杨云卿
Windows
Unique creative game with new playing methods. Extremely burning brain, please make sure that you have completed the nine-year compulsory education!
Why similar: Strategy 47.4%, Casual 24.8%, Indie 20.3%, Puzzle 7.5%
- #44 Command Line Mazer
67% 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 49.7%, Casual 23.5%, Puzzle 19.6%, Indie 7.2%
- #45 Infection
69% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2020
Dev: ZGame Studio
Windows
Infection is a relaxing and minimal puzzle game. Infect all the cells by virus to get success in each level. Correct operation sequence and timing is the key to success.
Why similar: Strategy 46.8%, Casual 25.3%, Indie 20.4%, Puzzle 7.5%
- #46 Unium
71% 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: Strategy 32.5%, Puzzle 28.2%, Casual 22.9%, Indie 16.3%
- #47 Terramancer
68% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Fractalis
Windows
Terramancer is a strategy game combining card combos and worker placement. Send your golems collect resources and be the first to complete your Tower. Use card combos to adapt your island to the seasons.
Why similar: Strategy 50.3%, Casual 26.1%, Indie 21.4%, Puzzle 2.2%
- #48 Cross Pixels
70% matchMixed65% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: crowgames UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Windows
Cross Pixels is a collection of Picross puzzles. Train your logic thinking and reveal the hidden picture.
Why similar: Strategy 40.1%, Casual 23%, Puzzle 19.8%, Indie 17.1%
- #49 Chess Sudoku
65% matchVery Positive97% of 182 reviews2020
Dev: Studio Goya
Windows · Mac
How does Chess Sudoku work? Well we’ve taken the classic sudoku game everyone knows and loves and created puzzles with chess-related twists! There are three different types of puzzles in the game: Knight Sudoku; King Sudoku and Queen Sudoku.
Why similar: Strategy 39.5%, Casual 23.5%, Indie 19.8%, Puzzle 17.1%
- #50 Fantasy Mosaics 22: Summer Vacation
69% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Andy Jurko
Windows
Join the penguins on their summer vacation to the South pole!
Why similar: Strategy 49.9%, Casual 28.7%, Indie 21.3%
- #51 GreenFlame
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AbandonedCookies
Windows
BlueFlame has brought never-ending Winter to the land. Use your custom GreenFlame and awesome powers to Bring Back Spring! #GFBBS
Why similar: Strategy 51.3%, Casual 26.8%, Indie 21.9%
- #52 Fantasy Mosaics 21: On the Movie Set
68% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Andy Jurko
Windows
Travel with the penguins and solve new pixel art challenges!
Why similar: Strategy 49.9%, Casual 28.7%, Indie 21.3%
- #53 Baby Bee
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: MomentumPub: Momentum Games
Windows · Mac
Guide Baby Bee on a quest to get all the flowers with the minimum effort. Simple mechanics, complex puzzles. Think hard!
Why similar: Strategy 39.1%, Casual 23.6%, Puzzle 19.8%, Indie 17.6%
- #54 Miniverse Wars Alpha
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bellosoft
Windows
Miniverse Wars is a survival real-time strategy game. In order to survive you will need to build a strong defence system to resist the constant waves of enemies and deal with unforeseen events.
Why similar: Strategy 51.3%, Casual 26.8%, Indie 21.9%