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Games Like Patience Balls

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Find your focus in a purely tactile, minimalist physics puzzle. Manipulate gravity by tilting multiple interconnected boards with a single movement. Experience a deeply satisfying kinetic flow as you navigate rolling spheres through complex, synchronized spatial challenges.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
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Developer: Rikzu Games
Genres: Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Simply rotate is a minimalist physics puzzle game where you rotate a level to get a ball to reach the goal while saving up on rotation for future stages. Learn the new mechanics introduced in every level and master conserving rotation between levels to reach the goal.

    Why similar: Physics 23.2%, Minimalist 22%, Abstract 19.9%, Puzzle 16.2%, Logic 7.8%

  2. #2 XSection
    96% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2021
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    Put your perception of shape to the test! Can you identify which of the objects presented to you creates the outline on screen? Get ready for an all new brain exercise!

    Why similar: Abstract 35.1%, Minimalist 19.7%, Puzzle 16%, Score Attack 12.4%, Stylized 10.2%

  3. #3 Shadow Play
    96% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2018
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    Why similar: Physics 27.6%, Abstract 19.2%, Puzzle 17%, Minimalist 14%, Indie 9.4%

  4. #4 Polychromia
    95% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: JohnnyNeverWalked
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    Polychromia is a fresh take on logic puzzles where one tries to blend colors together on a grid and make flowers bloom. 100+ simple yet challenging puzzles, along with calm music and serene visuals, make for the perfect relaxing experience!

    Why similar: Abstract 33.9%, Minimalist 20%, Puzzle 15.7%, Arcade 7.6%, Logic 5.3%

  5. #5 Stackables
    94% match6 user reviews86% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Gorrdy Games
    Windows

    This is a game about stacking and combining shapes to get the highest score you can without over flowing and breaking the container. This game has single and multiplayer where you can go against your friends and see who can out preform the other.

    Why similar: Physics 24.7%, Abstract 23.2%, Puzzle 14.2%, Minimalist 13.4%, Logic 9.1%

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    93% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
    Dev: Sophie Houlden
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    Solve scrambled grids by turning their rows and columns.

    Why similar: Abstract 23.8%, Score Attack 20%, Puzzle 19%, Minimalist 14.7%, 3D 6.8%

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    94% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2022
    Dev: Fredrik Hernqvist
    Windows

    LogiNode is set in a web of nodes that are either blank or colorful, but most of them are hidden. Your job is to deduce whether the hidden nodes are blank or colorful, using the information they give you. If you like challenging Minesweeper-like games that do not require guessing, this is for you!

    Why similar: Abstract 31.5%, Minimalist 25.8%, Puzzle 20.2%, Logic 15.2%, Indie 3.2%

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    92% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
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    Windows

    A challenging Suika-like with no ground and an end

    Why similar: Abstract 23.5%, Physics 21.4%, Minimalist 20.8%, Puzzle 14.2%, Arcade 5.2%

  9. #9 Balance
    91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Wool Tyranny
    Windows

    Eliminate squares while preventing the numbers from reaching 0. You play on a 4x4 grid. Each time you press a square, the numbers on squares of the same row or column are raised by 1 while the others decrease by 1. When a square reaches 7, it's eliminated. When you eliminate all squares, you win.

    Why similar: Abstract 38.3%, Minimalist 23.5%, Puzzle 19.9%, Logic 11.4%, Casual 5.4%

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    91% matchVery Positive86% of 115 reviews2021
    Dev: maou
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    Guess the rules, divide shapes, solve puzzles. 49 variants with consistent rulessets.

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  11. #11 Paint It Black
    90% matchVery Positive81% of 66 reviews2018
    Dev: Decabry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    2D puzzle-action game in black and white

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  12. #12 Mastermine
    89% matchPositive87% of 22 reviews2021
    Dev: Adam Soutar
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Mastermine is a 3D, minesweeper inspired puzzle game - solve complex boards over a 3D Rubik's Cube-esque map.

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  13. #13 Unloop
    86% matchPositive100% of 49 reviews2023
    Dev: ThreeTrees.eu
    Windows

    Unloop is an elegant, relaxing and satisfying puzzle game about using clever mechanics to connect and remove portals.

    Why similar: Abstract 35.9%, Minimalist 25.4%, Puzzle 18.2%, Logic 11.8%, Indie 3.6%

  14. #14 The Magnets
    87% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2021
    Dev: Onuralp Kanatsz
    Windows

    The Magnets is a logic puzzle game.

    Why similar: Abstract 32.9%, Minimalist 19.1%, Puzzle 16.2%, Logic 13.1%, Physics 7.5%

  15. #15 multi-Path
    88% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Y-Square Games G.K.
    Windows

    Connect the dots to find the path. Move the dots to draw a curve that passes all the gates. You will always find a path to a goal. All it takes is a little imagination. Just relax and play. Let's start your journey to lead the light.

    Why similar: Abstract 36.2%, Minimalist 22.1%, Puzzle 19.7%, 3D 9.7%, Atmospheric 4.3%

  16. #16 PSolTrix
    84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: MechanicsDriven
    Windows

    Play Tetris on a regular dodecahedron or icosahedron. The latest development in falling-block technology.

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  17. #17 duamo
    85% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: Maksim Chugunov
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    duamo is a deceptively simple minimalistic vibrant neon puzzle game where you have to fit shapes into a square.

    Why similar: Abstract 38.2%, Puzzle 21.6%, Minimalist 19%, Stylized 8.2%, Casual 5.3%

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    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Floating Isle Games
    Windows

    A physics-driven skill game of persistence and payoff. Miss, adjust, and try again until you finally sink the impossible shot. Face hundreds of handcrafted levels with shifting platforms, deadly spikes, mind-bending portals, and bizarre gravity fields.

    Why similar: Physics 32.6%, Abstract 19.4%, Minimalist 18.6%, Arcade 14.2%, Stylized 7.4%

  19. #19 Fliese
    82% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2023
    Dev: LLamaze
    Windows

    "Fliese" is a minimal logic puzzle game

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  20. #20 Epicycles
    84% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Linux

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    Why similar: Abstract 37.1%, Puzzle 20.7%, Minimalist 18.2%, Logic 16%, Casual 3.6%

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    79% matchPositive91% of 33 reviews2025
    Dev: P.F.J.
    Windows · Mac

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    Dev: NamedJustin
    Windows · Linux

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    Windows

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    Dev: Laptopcoder11
    Windows

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    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mousetrick Studio
    Windows

    ells is a small and minimalist mouse game built for calm, focused play. Click, interact, and enjoy clean visuals and satisfying feedback. No story, no pressure — just a relaxing flow and a soundtrack that shines with headphones.

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    78% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2024
    Dev: Yaeko
    Windows

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    Dev: Snowdrop
    Windows

    Lighten Up is a simple and sweet logic puzzle game. Exercise your brain as you drag and drop puzzle pieces to victory!

    Why similar: Abstract 32.4%, Minimalist 24.1%, Puzzle 19.9%, Logic 15.4%, Casual 3.6%

  29. #29 Face to Face
    77% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2025
    Dev: Samuel Leigh
    Windows · Mac

    😘A satisfying action puzzle game that merges the physics of Suika Game with a SUPER COOL set-matching mechanic.😄

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    77% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: Ghummayda
    Windows

    A sliding puzzle game! Your goal is to move all the colored blocks to their designated tiles, by moving everything in the same direction at the same time. Think ahead and plan your moves carefully to solve each level.

    Why similar: Abstract 29.4%, Puzzle 23.4%, Logic 19%, Minimalist 16.4%, Indie 6.4%

  31. #31 Ballance
    76% matchVery Positive83% of 435 reviews2024
    Dev: CyparadePub: Ziggurat
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 37%

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  32. #32 Zerko
    74% matchVery Positive95% of 158 reviews2024
    Dev: Maciej Targoni
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: Logarhythmics
    Windows · Linux

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    Why similar: Abstract 40.2%, Minimalist 25%, Physics 15.1%, 3D 9.9%, Atmospheric 4.2%

  34. #34 Disoriented
    76% matchVery Positive82% of 401 reviews2016
    Dev: BrickCream
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    75% match8 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2021
    Dev: Logisk Studio Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Connect all the nodes into beautiful and abstract shapes in this exciting puzzle game. Enjoy a relaxing piano soundtrack in your delightful experience.

    Why similar: Abstract 31.7%, Minimalist 24.6%, Puzzle 18.7%, Logic 14.6%, Casual 3.4%

  36. #36 Quadphos
    78% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive88% of 104 reviews2024
    Dev: Maciej Targoni
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    73% matchVery Positive94% of 70 reviews2019
    Dev: Nikolai UsachevPub: USANIK STD
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Dev: Coffee Studio
    Windows

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    71% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2026
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    71% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2024
    Dev: PlayToday
    Windows

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    Dev: Andreas Ammer
    Windows · Linux

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    72% matchVery Positive82% of 980 reviews2017
    Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%

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  44. #44 Lines X Free
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 1,948 reviews2017
    Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 48 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%

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  45. #45 Orbital Trajectory
    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: ElastiCat
    Windows

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  46. #46 Coupling
    69% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: xyz
    Windows

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    67% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2025
    Dev: Lucas Demo
    Windows · Linux

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    70% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2020
    Dev: Nikolai UsachevPub: USANIK STD
    Windows

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    68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: Cascade Software
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  50. #50 Figure it Out!
    66% matchVery Positive96% of 113 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: Abstract 35.8%, Minimalist 22.3%, Puzzle 18.2%, Logic 11.4%, Atmospheric 4.1%

  51. #51 Knot
    70% matchMostly Positive73% of 30 reviews2017
    Dev: Warlock Arts
    Windows

    For lovers of burr and block puzzles.

    Why similar: Physics 28.4%, Minimalist 21.2%, Puzzle 18.8%, Logic 10.7%, 3D 8.8%

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    67% matchPositive93% of 40 reviews2023
    Dev: Andreas Ammer
    Windows · Linux

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    Why similar: Abstract 32.1%, Minimalist 26.5%, Logic 18.1%, Puzzle 17.8%, Casual 4.1%

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    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Yaeko
    Windows

    ReThink | Evolved Free is a free first person puzzle game in a peaceful futuristic setting, that features a variety of Puzzles that utilize Lasers and the behavior of light and it's colors to create challenging problems to solve. The game features a somewhat toned down difficulty progression.

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  54. #54 CANNON
    69% matchMixed48% of 29 reviews2021
    Dev: Sprovieri Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Abstract 31.6%, Minimalist 23.5%, Puzzle 13.2%, Physics 10.7%, Logic 9.6%

  55. #55 Paper - A Game of Folding
    67% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2019
    Dev: Bryce Summer
    Windows

    An origami puzzle game suitable for all ages! Fold simulated paper to match the target... You're given a score based on how accurate you are.

    Why similar: Minimalist 28.4%, Physics 25.5%, Puzzle 19.7%, Logic 12.2%, Indie 4.5%

  56. #56 UNTITLED
    66% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2017
    Dev: Bean Boy Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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  58. #58 Cosmorbit
    64% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: World Console
    Windows

    Cosmorbit is a minimalistic celestial puzzle game. With simple controls, just click on the celestial bodies. It's not complicated. Relax and enjoy.

    Why similar: Abstract 40%, Minimalist 33.7%, Puzzle 17.7%, Casual 4.1%, Indie 3.2%

  59. #59 Ouros
    62% 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 38.3%, Puzzle 24%, Minimalist 20.6%, Casual 6%, Atmospheric 5.8%

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