- #1 Puyo Puyo™ Tetris® 2
97% matchVery Positive82% of 2,892 reviews2021
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Japan’s beloved puzzle game series Puyo Puyo and the world-renowned Tetris® game franchise have teamed up again to deliver even more Puyo-popping and Tetrimino-clearing fun in Puyo Puyo Tetris 2.
Why similar: Competitive 22.4%, Puzzle 14.6%, Local Multiplayer 11.5%, Multiplayer 10%, Anime 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel offers refined mechanics, new modes, and the same addictive competitive puzzle action as the original.
- #2 Puyo Puyo Champions
96% matchMostly Positive80% of 897 reviews2019
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Easy to learn, tough to master! Challenge friends and family in local multiplayer or compete globally via online matchmaking. Built for all ages, this puzzle game comes with a surprisingly competitive edge.
Why similar: Competitive 39.2%, Puzzle 15.5%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%, Local Multiplayer 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title focuses purely on the competitive Puyo Puyo experience, making it the perfect choice for players who want to master the series' core mechanics.
- #3 Tetris® Effect: Connected
96% matchVery Positive94% of 8,990 reviews2021
Dev: Monstars Inc.Pub: Enhance
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tetris® Effect: Connected adds an all-new robust multiplayer expansion to the huge variety of addictive and innovative single-player modes that Tetris Effect is known for, with all-new co-op and competitive online and local multiplayer modes!
Why similar: Competitive 40.1%, Puzzle 14.5%, Multiplayer 11.9%, Local Multiplayer 11.5%, Falling Blocks 11.5% ★
Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning and atmospheric evolution of the classic Tetris formula that emphasizes rhythm and immersion.
- #4 Crystal Crisis
95% matchMostly Positive80% of 138 reviews2019
Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
An all-star cast of heroes has gathered to test their mettle in this cute and chaotic new color-matching ONLINE combat game! Crystal Crisis is presented like a fighting game, but players attack by arranging falling crystals and clearing them from the screen. It’s the ultimate Online puzzle battle throwdown!
Why similar: Competitive 47.7%, Puzzle 16%, Multiplayer 12.3%, Local Multiplayer 12%, Casual 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A crossover puzzle-fighter that mirrors the mash-up spirit of Puyo Puyo Tetris with a diverse cast of characters.
- #5 Magical Drop VI
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 165 reviews2023
Dev: Highball GamesPub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Follow the story, battle a cast of whimsical characters, set new records, solve puzzles, engage your friends and family in local multiplayer, or compete against players from around the world through online play.
Why similar: Puzzle 18.8%, Multiplayer 13.9%, Local Multiplayer 13.9%, Anime 12.3%, Cute 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, high-intensity competitive puzzle game that rewards quick reflexes and strategic planning.
- #6 Mr. DRILLER DrillLand
94% matchVery Positive81% of 366 reviews2020
Dev: INFINITY Co., Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
The popular action puzzle game “Mr. DRILLER DrillLand” makes its Western debut on Steam! You’re invited to a secret amusement park known as “DrillLand” – 500 meters underground!
Why similar: Puzzle 23.5%, Local Multiplayer 14.2%, Multiplayer 14%, 4 Player Local 11.8%, Casual 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful and challenging arcade-puzzle game that captures the same frantic energy as classic SEGA titles.
- #7 Petal Crash
93% matchVery Positive98% of 292 reviews2020
Dev: Friend & FairyPub: GalaxyTrail
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Crash blocks together into huge chain reactions in this frantic arcade action puzzler! Pick your favorite character and experience their tale in the Story Mode, solve tricky brain teasers and make your own in Puzzle Mode, shoot for high scores in Solo Play, or go head to head in Versus Mode!
Why similar: Puzzle 24.5%, Local Multiplayer 23%, Anime 12.9%, Cute 12.5%, Arcade 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-puzzle game with a cute, retro aesthetic that focuses on satisfying chain reactions and clever board management.
- #8 Tricky Towers
92% matchVery Positive90% of 16,482 reviews2016
Dev: WeirdBeard
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
With your brilliant robe and magic powers, it’s time to build some Tricky Towers! Stack your bricks in this land of fable, whose marvelous tower will be the most stable? Battle your friends and rise to fame, in this frantic physics game.
Why similar: Puzzle 21%, Local Multiplayer 20.1%, Multiplayer 17.5%, 4 Player Local 14.8%, Arcade 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A physics-based take on block-stacking that introduces chaotic competitive elements perfect for multiplayer sessions.
- #9 TETRIS® THE GRAND MASTER 4 -ABSOLUTE EYE-
91% matchVery Positive88% of 636 reviews2025
Dev: ARIKA
Windows
The latest title in the "TGM" series, "TETRIS® THE GRAND MASTER 4 -ABSOLUTE EYE-" offers the ultimate Tetris game that no one has ever experienced before. Challenge yourself in new modes such as ASUKA and SHIRANUI.
Why similar: Puzzle 24.3%, Multiplayer 15.2%, Cute 10.8%, Arcade 10.3%, Difficult 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: The ultimate test of skill for high-level Tetris players looking for extreme speed and precision.
- #10 LUMINES REMASTERED
91% matchVery Positive95% of 786 reviews2018
Dev: ResonairPub: Enhance
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 57%
The critically-acclaimed puzzle game produced by legendary creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi comes to PC.
Why similar: Puzzle 22%, Falling Blocks 17.8% ★, Local Multiplayer 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Arcade 8%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythmic falling-block puzzle game that emphasizes the synergy between music and gameplay mechanics.
- #11 Tetris® Forever
90% matchMostly Positive73% of 375 reviews2024
Dev: Digital Eclipse
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Celebrate 40 years of Tetris® with 15+ games, a new game, and documentary videos
Why similar: Puzzle 33.9%, Arcade 14.9%, Casual 11.2%, Colorful 10.2%, 4 Player Local 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive collection that celebrates the history of the franchise with various classic iterations and modern challenges.
- #12 Lethal League Blaze
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,681 reviews2018
Dev: Team Reptile
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.
Why similar: Competitive 35.9%, Great Soundtrack 18.2%, Local Multiplayer 14.4%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Fighting 7.3% ★
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed competitive game where rhythm and timing are key, mirroring the intensity of competitive puzzle matches.
- #13 Katamari Damacy REROLL
89% matchVery Positive93% of 6,670 reviews2018
Dev: MONKEYCRAFT Co. Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The beloved roll-em-up game returns with fully updated graphics, completely recreated cutscenes and in full HD!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.2%, Classic 18.5% ★, Cute 8.8%, Casual 8.5%, Puzzle 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the colorful, quirky, and arcade-like charm that makes the Puyo Puyo series so endearing.
- #14 Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+
87% matchVery Positive95% of 23,548 reviews2022
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 44.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Take center stage in Hatsune Miku’s premier rhythm game starring the world’s #1 virtual pop star! With a stunner setlist and enormous wardrobe to style, it’s Miku’s ultimate tour—all it needs is you.
Why similar: Anime 27.7%, Cute 19.4%, Great Soundtrack 17.8%, Arcade 16.9%, Action 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based arcade experience that matches the high-energy, anime-infused presentation of the seed game.
- #15 BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
88% matchVery Positive80% of 4,682 reviews2019
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 31.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
THE COLLISION IS INEVITABLE! THE IMPACT WILL BE UNAVOIDABLE! Cross over between 4 different universes! Play as characters from the BlazBlue, Persona, Under Night In-Birth, and (for the first time ever in a fighting game), RWBY series!
Why similar: Anime 21%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, Fighting 13.7% ★, Competitive 13.4%, Local Multiplayer 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced anime fighting game that excels in accessibility and competitive multiplayer excitement.
- #16 Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
86% matchVery Positive88% of 4,685 reviews2022
Dev: Arc System WorksPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A Persona 4 Smackdown!
Why similar: Multiplayer 21.9%, Great Soundtrack 21.8%, Anime 20.3%, Fighting 13.9% ★, Action 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A polished anime fighter that features the same vibrant character designs and competitive depth found in crossover titles.
- #17 Catherine Classic
86% matchVery Positive87% of 11,225 reviews2019
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Catherine: a tale of love, betrayal, and the terror of commitment. Experience the mature action-adventure-puzzle game unlike any other from the makers of the Persona series, now enhanced for PC in all its Classic glory. Is love over? Climb to the top or die trying.
Why similar: Puzzle 39.4%, Anime 30.5%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Difficult 8.2%, Local Multiplayer 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of intense block-pushing puzzle gameplay and a deep, anime-inspired narrative.
- #18 Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
85% matchVery Positive82% of 1,620 reviews2021
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Go Bananas with your favorite monkey gang in the ultimate Super Monkey Ball adventure!
Why similar: Multiplayer 21.9%, Colorful 13.9%, Action 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Difficult 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style physics challenge that is colorful, fun, and highly addictive for both solo and multiplayer play.
- #19 Windjammers 2
84% matchVery Positive88% of 762 reviews2022
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 39%
The best flying disc game of all time is back, with amazing hand-drawn graphics, crazy new moves, gameplay mechanics and awesome characters and stages! New update brings new playable characters, new training mode, full crossplay support and more.
Why similar: Multiplayer 49.2%, Arcade 26.4%, Local Multiplayer 16.2%, Difficult 4.7%, 2D 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, competitive arcade sports game that shares the same 'easy to learn, hard to master' intensity as puzzle games.
- #20 GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,710 reviews2015
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!
Why similar: Competitive 33.3%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Local Multiplayer 12.9%, Anime 10%, Fighting 8.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: A classic, high-speed anime fighter that rewards the same kind of pattern recognition and reaction speed as competitive puzzles.
- #21 100% Orange Juice
83% matchVery Positive91% of 30,150 reviews2014
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
100% Orange Juice is a digital multiplayer board game populated by developer Orange Juice's all-star cast. Characters from Flying Red Barrel, QP Shooting, Suguri and Sora come together with all-new characters to duke it out... with dice.
Why similar: Anime 34.4%, Multiplayer 25.1%, Cute 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Casual 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A competitive anime-themed board game that captures the chaotic and fun multiplayer energy of Puyo Puyo Tetris.
- #22 Sonic Mania
82% matchVery Positive94% of 28,761 reviews2017
Dev: Christian WhiteheadPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Experience the ultimate celebration of past and future in Sonic Mania, an all-new 2D Sonic adventure running at a crisp 60FPS with stunning HD retro-style graphics.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.4%, Classic 31.2% ★, Multiplayer 9.9%, Colorful 7.6%, 2D 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the classic SEGA arcade spirit with its tight platforming, vibrant visuals, and incredible soundtrack.
- #23 PAC-MAN™ Championship Edition DX+
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,223 reviews2013
Dev: Mine Loader Software Co., Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
It's time to gear up!Get ready for more ghost chain gobbling and frantic action in PAC-MAN® CE-DX+! The award-winning chomping game makes a shattering debut on Steam with even more content and a refined user-interface to compare high scores with your friends!
Why similar: Classic 37.7% ★, Arcade 23.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.8%, Puzzle 7.2%, Action 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in modernizing classic arcade gameplay with high-speed action and score-attack mechanics.
- #24 We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,656 reviews2023
Dev: MONKEYCRAFT Co. Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The second title in the Katamari Damacy series has returned in a remastered, powered-up version! This new REROLL comes with improved graphics and gameplay enhancements. In Royal Reverie, roll up katamari as the King of All Cosmos in his boyhood!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24.2%, Local Multiplayer 21.5%, Cute 19.8%, Action 12.6%, Puzzle 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A whimsical and colorful arcade experience that shares the same joyful, surreal energy as the seed game.
- #25 Peggle Deluxe
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 14,403 reviews2007
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.
Why similar: Puzzle 31.3%, Casual 19%, Arcade 12.2%, Classic 10.6% ★, Multiplayer 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: An incredibly addictive arcade-puzzle game that focuses on satisfying physics and high-score chasing.
- #26 UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes
78% matchVery Positive87% of 2,634 reviews2024
Dev: FRENCH-BREADPub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 44.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The newest riveting installment in the epic Under Night In-Birth saga rises from the Abyss! Improved visuals and battle system! Witness the curtain fall on the tale of the Hollow Night. Vie for supremacy through exhilarating combat and a deep, robust battle system!
Why similar: Anime 19%, Local Multiplayer 15.6%, Multiplayer 14%, Arcade 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: A sleek, modern anime fighter that emphasizes technical skill and fast-paced competitive combat.
- #27 Bejeweled® 3
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,118 reviews2010
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.
Why similar: Puzzle 52.9%, Casual 19.5%, Classic 12.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Colorful 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive match-3 puzzle game that offers a relaxing yet deeply engaging experience for any puzzle fan.
- #28 Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe
79% matchVery Positive90% of 506 reviews2013
Dev: Andrew Morrish
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
The title says it all. Take one part falling block puzzle game, combine one part old-school platformer, add a couple thousand pixels, blend and serve. Why match colored blocks when you can just shoot the hell out of them? Your goal is to survive as long as you can. From celebrated indie developer Andrew Morrish and Adult Swim Games.
Why similar: Puzzle 29.1%, Casual 18.4%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Action 15.9%, Local Multiplayer 13.3%
Why You'll Like It: A clever fusion of platforming and falling-block puzzles that demands quick thinking under pressure.
- #29 Zuma's Revenge!
79% matchVery Positive95% of 3,515 reviews2009
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
An irresistible force has taken our fearless frog to an island where the puzzle-action of Zuma has evolved in amazing ways… but evil spirits and tenacious tiki bosses rule the land! Survive by firing stone spheres to destroy the deadly stream of balls. Conquer over 60 levels!
Why similar: Puzzle 33.7%, Casual 24.6%, Classic 17.4% ★, Action 12.1%, Arcade 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style puzzle game that relies on precision and rapid-fire decision making.
- #30 Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S
74% matchVery Positive94% of 1,201 reviews2022
Dev: Crypton Future MediaPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 30.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"Hatsune Miku Logic Paint -MIKULOGI-" has evolved! Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S is now available on Steam!
Why similar: Puzzle 31.8%, Anime 16.4%, Cute 14.4%, Colorful 11.6%, Casual 11.3%
- #31 Tetraminos
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 130 reviews2017
Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The classic arcade game is back in a supercharged version! Discover timeless gameplay revamped, practise in Puzzle mode and challenge your friends in local Versus mode with up to 4 players!
Why similar: Multiplayer 17.2%, Puzzle 15.6%, Local Multiplayer 13.4%, Cute 10.1%, 4 Player Local 9%
- #32 TETRUX: Online
76% matchVery Positive89% of 107 reviews2019
Dev: Visigames
Windows
The classic of arcades has returned, and better than ever! Solo or with friends, in TETRUX: Online you can play in a wide variety of gamemodes.
Why similar: Competitive 34.3%, Puzzle 15.3%, Casual 12.9%, Local Multiplayer 12%, Action 9.8%
- #33 Anode
77% matchVery Positive88% of 111 reviews2015
Dev: Kittehface Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Anode reintroduces the classic falling-block puzzle genre, with new twists and challenges! Link blocks back and forth across each other. Match angled couplers to create chains of multiple colors. Play Mission Mode and complete randomly-generated objectives for more challenge!
Why similar: Competitive 44.5%, Puzzle 18.9%, Local Multiplayer 15.6%, Casual 8.7%, Action 6.1%
- #34 Team Sonic Racing™
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 3,516 reviews2019
Dev: Sumo DigitalPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Team Sonic Racing combines the best elements of arcade and fast-paced competitive style racing as you face-off with friends in intense multiplayer racing.
Why similar: Multiplayer 32.4%, Great Soundtrack 26%, Local Multiplayer 20.3%, Arcade 7.7%, Colorful 4.5%
- #35 Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel
75% matchVery Positive91% of 1,156 reviews2016
Dev: EXAMUPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 35.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The hit crossover 2D fighter finally makes its way to PC, updated to the latest arcade version for character balancing, added background animations and additional winning poses. It also includes all DLC from the console release, such as additional fighters Homura and Heart, in a single value package.
Why similar: Anime 22.3%, Multiplayer 16.4%, Fighting 11.4% ★, Cute 11.2%, Arcade 10.6%
- #36 Flipon
74% matchVery Positive91% of 139 reviews2020
Dev: Pixelnest StudioPub: TyGAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Join Kat and her crew in an epic quest in Flipon, a juicy, fun and fast-paced arcade puzzle game!
Why similar: Local Multiplayer 17%, Puzzle 16.2%, 4 Player Local 12.4%, Anime 10.5%, Multiplayer 8.9%
- #37 Them's Fightin' Herds
73% matchVery Positive81% of 4,501 reviews2020
Dev: Mane6, Inc.Pub: Gameplay Group International
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Them’s Fightin’ Herds is a 2D fighting game featuring a cast of adorable animals designed by acclaimed cartoon producer Lauren Faust. Beneath the cute and cuddly surface, a serious fighter awaits!
Why similar: Local Multiplayer 23.4%, Multiplayer 18.7%, Cute 12.7%, Anime 11.6%, Fighting 10% ★
- #38 DJMAX RESPECT V
72% matchVery Positive89% of 34,793 reviews2020
Dev: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 68.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
DJMAX RESPECT V is the latest installment from the creators of the critically acclaimed rhythm game franchise ‘DJMAX.’ Experience tracks from popular artists such as Marshmello, Porter Robinson, and Yukika, exclusive Full HD Music Videos, online multiplayer, new game modes, and more!
Why similar: Competitive 42.5%, Multiplayer 12.5%, Anime 11.4%, Cute 7.7%, Casual 6.8%
- #39 Touhou Block Fall ~ Yukari
73% matchVery Positive96% of 70 reviews2020
Dev: ShmoeSoft
Windows
Reimu and Yukari team up in this puzzle game inspired by classic 8-bit Nintendo games. Manage the incoming youkai so Yukari can gap them away!
Why similar: Puzzle 39.2%, Anime 21.6%, Cute 14.2%, Colorful 10.9%, Casual 7.2%
- #40 Lumines Arise
67% matchVery Positive94% of 919 reviews2025
Dev: Enhance
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A mind-blowing, fiendishly addictive reinvention of the puzzle classic Lumines from the creators of Tetris® Effect: Connected, where sound pulses through your body, mind, and every block you place, triggering dazzling visuals synched to the driving beat of an infectious, eclectic soundtrack.
Why similar: Local Multiplayer 22%, Puzzle 21.9%, Falling Blocks 17.9% ★, Multiplayer 17.7%, Arcade 7.5%
- #41 PAC-MAN MUSEUM+
71% matchVery Positive87% of 627 reviews2022
Dev: NOW PRODUCTIONPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 44%
PAC-MAN MUSEUM+ includes 14 titles from the legendary PAC-MAN series! Play a variety of classic and nostalgic PAC-MAN games across many genres!
Why similar: Puzzle 36.7%, Arcade 17.8%, Multiplayer 17.2%, Casual 16.1%, Action 11.3%
- #42 TETRACHROMA
68% matchVery Positive100% of 196 reviews2024
Dev: sparsevector
Windows
TETRACHROMA is a block stacking puzzle action game with a new color changing mechanic inspired by Reversi. Manage the constantly changing colors of the board to clear 15+ lines with a single piece.
Why similar: Puzzle 32.7%, Falling Blocks 24.4% ★, Arcade 13.8%, Casual 10.2%, Colorful 8%
- #43 PAC-MAN™ CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION 2
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 2,474 reviews2016
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%
The much-awaited sequel to PAC-MAN™ CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION! Featuring eye-popping 3D graphics and funky visuals! New modes include Score Attack and an Adventure mode!
Why similar: Classic 27.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 24.6%, Casual 23.6%, Arcade 18.6%, Difficult 4.7%
- #44 Suika Shapes
69% matchVery Positive95% of 107 reviews2023
Dev: Zanthous
Windows · Mac · Linux
Strategically match an insane number of shapes and make a watermelon without running out of space in this new hit action puzzle game! Featuring intense versus modes, and relaxing co-operative modes, play online or offline however you'd like!
Why similar: Falling Blocks 23.1% ★, Puzzle 18.2%, Multiplayer 17.1%, Arcade 10.5%, Casual 8.2%
- #45 A Hat in Time
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 53,401 reviews2017
Dev: Gears for Breakfast
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 36.5%, Cute 33.9%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Colorful 8.4%, Funny 7.4%
- #46 Splody
72% matchVery Positive94% of 99 reviews2017
Dev: Dashing Strike
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The classic couch competitive gameplay of games like Bomberman brought into the modern era. Place bombs, get out of the way, destroy your friends, collect power-ups, 'splode your way to victory in smooth multiplayer with virtually unlimited local and online players!
Why similar: Local Multiplayer 20.7%, 4 Player Local 15%, Casual 13.3%, Multiplayer 12.7%, Action 10.5%
- #47 Ikaruga
71% matchVery Positive95% of 2,364 reviews2014
Dev: TREASURE
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!
Why similar: Classic 35.6% ★, Arcade 22.6%, Great Soundtrack 22.2%, Action 6.8%, Difficult 5.6%
- #48 PuzzMiX
68% matchVery Positive93% of 94 reviews2024
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
A fresh, exciting music puzzle game featuring The Muse, Lola! Contains 19 songs and 1 BGM track. Collide and mix Lola spheres together to help them evolve! The more they evolve, the greater the score!
Why similar: Puzzle 32.4%, Anime 20.4%, Casual 19.6%, Action 16.1%, Colorful 10.4%
- #49 Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival
66% matchVery Positive84% of 1,608 reviews2024
Dev: Bandai Namco Amusement Lab Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is a drum-based rhythm game featuring songs from genres such as Anime and VOCALOID™, and also a variety of game modes! Have fun playing solo or online!
Why similar: Multiplayer 40.3%, Casual 31.2%, Cute 11.9%, Anime 9%, Difficult 5.1%
- #50 Mushihimesama
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,564 reviews2015
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.8%, Arcade 18.6%, Anime 16.1%, Classic 10.9% ★, Action 8.8%
- #51 Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 102 reviews2017
Dev: CITY CONNECTIONPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Game Tengoku CrusinMix is a vertically scrolling shooting game mixing cute characters, a game world parodying a wide range of gaming tropes and history, tight controls, refined mechanics and eggplants?!
Why similar: Anime 21.3%, Cute 17.2%, Multiplayer 16.6%, Arcade 16.1%, Action 9.7%
- #52 Baba Is You
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 24,514 reviews2019
Dev: Hempuli Oy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions!
Why similar: Puzzle 54.8%, Difficult 15.5%, Cute 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, 2D 3.1%
- #53 Groove Coaster
70% matchMixed67% of 1,604 reviews2018
Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Riding the rhythmic rails of success from smart phone, into the arcades, now GROOVE COASTER arrives on Steam! Are you ready to ride a roller coaster of sound and light through a universe of music?
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.8%, Action 24.2%, Arcade 22.9%, Anime 14.2%, Difficult 6.8%
- #54 Super Bomberman R
70% matchMixed56% of 646 reviews2018
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Bomberman is back and stronger than ever! The 8 Bomberman heroes journey to space to face the Evil Emperor Buggler! Classic Battle Mode is back! Challenge players around the world in online battles!
Why similar: Multiplayer 36.6%, Local Multiplayer 26.9%, Action 25.3%, Arcade 11.2%
- #55 SNK HEROINES Tag Team Frenzy
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 979 reviews2019
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Take control of SNK’s most iconic female characters and battle it out in this crazy tag fighting game featuring a plethora of cute costumes and accessories! With one button special moves and a deep but simplified combo system this is a great game for fighting game fans and newcomers alike!
Why similar: Anime 36.2%, Fighting 24.2% ★, Cute 14.7%, Action 13.2%, Female Protagonist 11.7%
- #56 Rivals of Aether
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 38,130 reviews2017
Dev: Aether Studios
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 50.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
RIVALS OF AETHER is an indie fighting game where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players either locally or online.
Why similar: Competitive 36.9%, Local Multiplayer 14.8%, Multiplayer 14.7%, Fighting 9.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 9.6%
- #57 Peggle™ Nights
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,404 reviews2008
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Join the Peggle Masters on a dreamtime adventure of alter egos and peg-tastic action. Stay up late to aim, shoot and clear orange pegs, and bask in Extreme Fever glory under the silver moon.
Why similar: Puzzle 43.5%, Casual 30.5%, Classic 17.5% ★, Arcade 4.1%, 2D 2.9%
- #58 Rhythm Doctor
59% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 26,899 reviews2025
Dev: 7th Beat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.
Why similar: Local Multiplayer 29.1%, Anime 15.9%, Cute 13.4%, Arcade 11.6%, Colorful 9.2%
