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  1. #1 Bump Bump Bump
    97% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
    Dev: Golden Frog
    Windows

    Bump Bump Bump! A minimalist puzzle about bumping into stuff.

    Why similar: Physics 33.2%, Casual 27.2%, Indie 21.3%, Puzzle 18.3%

  2. #2 Elastrix
    96% matchPositive89% of 27 reviews2014
    Dev: Hyper Hippo Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Elastrix is a physics-based puzzle game. Place bouncy bands to guide the Trix through 60 levels, and help them to their goal of being the greatest circus attraction the world has ever seen!

    Why similar: Physics 37.2%, Casual 23.9%, Puzzle 21.6%, Indie 17.3%

  3. #3 sobosuba
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: keepeetron
    Windows

    Shoot, squish, merge, amass! sobosuba is a satisfying physics game where you shoot and combine squishy blobs together, creating ever bigger blobs for the high score.

    Why similar: Puzzle 21.3%, Casual 20.7%, Physics 18.5%, Minimalist 13.6%, Stylized 7%

  4. #4 Grab the Bottle
    95% matchVery Positive84% of 138 reviews2017
    Dev: Kamina Dimension
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Grab the Bottle is a puzzle game in which you solve puzzles by stretching an infinitely stretchy arm through various levels, grabbing and dropping objects along the way.

    Why similar: Casual 29.5%, Indie 22.3%, Physics 22.2%, Puzzle 17.8%, Colorful 4.9%

  5. #5 Slide Ball Master
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mete İlhan
    Windows

    Slide Ball Master is a new puzzle game with unique gameplay where you shoot bricks with your slingshot. With Carom's billiard-like gameplay, it's very important to calculate your shot.

    Why similar: Physics 27%, Casual 22.8%, Puzzle 22%, Minimalist 11.6%, Indie 10.8%

  6. #6 Cranky Cannon
    94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: BCS Games LLC
    Windows · Mac

    A quirky challenging puzzle game! How many levels can you master?

    Why similar: Casual 31.3%, Physics 28.2%, Indie 24.4%, Puzzle 14.2%, Singleplayer 1.9%

  7. #7 Urban Explorer Golf
    93% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
    Dev: Thomas DiehlPub: DIEVOLUTION SOFTWARE
    Windows

    Urban Explorer Golf is a unique Puzzle Game in which you need a calm hand, sharp eyes and the ability to maneuver balls into a hole. But beware, this is not the golf experience you are used to see. Play with unique physical balltypes in locations all around the city, and maybe even somewhere else...

    Why similar: Casual 31.5%, Physics 28.4%, Indie 24.6%, Puzzle 15.6%

  8. #8 Simply Rotate
    91% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2024
    Dev: David XuPub: USC Games
    Windows · Mac

    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 27.2%, Puzzle 17.1%, Casual 14.6%, Minimalist 13.5%, Indie 12%

  9. #9 Unbalance
    92% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2017
    Dev: Tvee Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Unbalance is a minimalist physics puzzle about geometry and balance.

    Why similar: Casual 31.7%, Indie 24.7%, Puzzle 22.2%, Minimalist 21.4%

  10. #10 Art Of Gravity
    89% matchVery Positive91% of 682 reviews2017
    Dev: Hamster On Coke Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Art Of Gravity is a voxel/physics based puzzle game, revolving around the theme of destroying abstract figures, which results in mesmerizing displays of dance of gravity.

    Why similar: Physics 26.9%, Casual 21.9%, Puzzle 20.3%, Indie 19%, Minimalist 12.1%

  11. #11 Simple Machines
    89% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2020
    Dev: Kraken Ink.
    Windows

    Simple Machines is a minimalist physics puzzle game.

    Why similar: Casual 33.8%, Indie 26.4%, Physics 18%, Puzzle 9.9%, Minimalist 9.6%

  12. #12 TribeQuest: Red Killer
    90% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2016
    Dev: IOZO GAMES
    Windows

    In Red Killer , you’ll find a series of level where you will have to get rid of all those mean creatures living in red cubes. But be careful, you must not lose the cute little monsters in the green cubes.

    Why similar: Casual 39.6%, Puzzle 30.9%, Indie 29.5%

  13. #13 Zup! XS
    86% matchVery Positive85% of 1,437 reviews2019
    Dev: Quiet River
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Experimental minimal physical puzzle with explosions.

    Why similar: Casual 24.6%, Physics 24.2%, Puzzle 18.3%, Indie 16.2%, Minimalist 11.6%

  14. #14 Celtabula
    87% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2017
    Dev: Skip32
    Windows

    Celtabula is a Celtic-style puzzle game with imitation board game, where each level has many solutions. Think: if you can not go through the level for a long time, maybe you should try a different approach?

    Why similar: Casual 41.3%, Indie 32.2%, Puzzle 26.5%

  15. #15 Atomic Reconstruction
    86% matchMostly Positive77% of 60 reviews2016
    Dev: Teawork Dev
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Atomic Reconstruction is a atmospheric Puzzle game, where you have to use the power of fusion and fission to create and modify specific atoms or groups of atoms.

    Why similar: Casual 31%, Indie 25%, Physics 23.3%, Puzzle 15.4%, 2D 3.4%

  16. #16 Q REMASTERED
    82% matchVery Positive84% of 436 reviews2023
    Dev: liica, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    This game "Q REMASTERED" is a simple puzzle game that anyone can enjoy! You can freely draw lines and shapes on the screen. The drawn object will fall down due to gravity. You will use the object to solve more than 1200 missions. Can you get the ball out of the cup? Let's challenge!

    Why similar: Physics 47.7%, Puzzle 24.5%, Casual 15.1%, Indie 8.7%, Singleplayer 4%

  17. #17 Bars and Balance
    84% matchVery Positive88% of 81 reviews2017
    Dev: Mykhail Konokh
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 28%

    Relaxing physics puzzle game with minimalist design.

    Why similar: Casual 22%, Physics 21.1%, Indie 16.7%, Abstract 15.1%, Puzzle 12.5%

  18. #18 Drawz
    85% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2019
    Dev: Cheezy Freak
    Windows

    As a digitalized version of the chalk and black chalkboard that we knew from our old school years, Drawz is an oldskool puzzle game with 45 levels!

    Why similar: Physics 33.2%, Casual 27.2%, Indie 21.3%, Puzzle 18.3%

  19. #19 duamo
    82% 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 21.8%, Puzzle 21.6%, Casual 20.4%, Minimalist 11.1%, Stylized 6.7%

  20. #20 Stackables
    79% 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 29.9%, Casual 20.2%, Puzzle 15.4%, Abstract 14.3%, Minimalist 8.5%

  21. #21 Paint It Black
    83% matchVery Positive80% of 66 reviews2018
    Dev: Decabry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    2D puzzle-action game in black and white

    Why similar: Casual 21.3%, Physics 18.6%, Indie 17.2%, Abstract 14.3%, Puzzle 12.8%

  22. #22 TransPlan
    81% matchVery Positive92% of 278 reviews2015
    Dev: Kittehface Software
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Deliver a payload from point A to point B with only a few simple tools and the laws of physics. Create ramps and catapults, watch objects tumble and fall, and someway... somehow reach the destination. Each project is a hand-drawn puzzle for you to interact with -- Devise a plan, experiment, and make it happen!

    Why similar: Puzzle 33.6%, Physics 32.7%, Casual 19.8%, Indie 13.9%

  23. #23 Lightsaver
    75% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2026
    Dev: Ichigo33
    Windows · Mac

    A free-to-play single-player 2D physics puzzle game where you rotate a light launcher and place water, glass, and mirrors to bend beams into a glowing door.

    Why similar: Physics 34.5%, Puzzle 22%, Casual 20.3%, Minimalist 11.1%, Indie 6.1%

  24. #24 Simple Dot
    81% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2019
    Dev: Winged Imagination
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Simple Dot is a minimalistic puzzle game, in which problems are solved with lines of various physical properties and the given surroundings.

    Why similar: Casual 25.3%, Physics 24.7%, Indie 19.7%, Puzzle 13.6%, Minimalist 12.1%

  25. #25 Brick Stack VR
    80% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2016
    Dev: Andrew French
    Windows

    Surround yourself by three walls of falling bricks as you work as fast as you can to clear them.

    Why similar: Casual 38.6%, Indie 31.7%, Puzzle 29.7%

  26. #26 Shoot, push, portals
    78% matchVery Positive85% of 75 reviews2019
    Dev: CrewLab
    Windows

    Casual physical puzzle!

    Why similar: Casual 38.4%, Indie 29.6%, Physics 13.9%, Puzzle 7.6%, Minimalist 7.4%

  27. #27 Crayon Physics Deluxe
    79% matchVery Positive86% of 1,153 reviews2009
    Dev: Kloonigames
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 30 minMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 28%

    Crayon Physics Deluxe is a 2D physics puzzle / sandbox game, in which you get to experience what it would be like if your drawings would be magically transformed into real physical objects. Solve puzzles with your artistic vision and creative use of physics.

    Why similar: Physics 37.4%, Puzzle 25.6%, Casual 18.2%, Indie 14.5%, 2D 2.6%

  28. #28 Perfect Balance Collection
    76% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2022
    Dev: Ville Helin
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Stack and balance blocks, don't let them fall off the screen. 519 levels and a level editor/level database for sharing! Can you solve all the puzzles? Contains seven Perfect Balance games.

    Why similar: Physics 41%, Puzzle 26.1%, Casual 25.4%, 2D 5.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%

  29. #29 Milk and Cookies
    78% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
    Dev: ITC Studio
    Windows

    An adorable physics puzzle game about reuniting Milk and Cookies!

    Why similar: Casual 31.5%, Physics 28.4%, Indie 24.6%, Puzzle 15.6%

  30. #30 Contraptions
    77% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2019
    Dev: Moragami Co., LtdPub: Funbox Media Ltd
    Windows

    Contraptions is a physics based puzzle game with a fun cartoony look. How many steps does it take to change a light bulb? If your answer is 10 or more, then you are ready for "Contraptions" - a game where the goal is to fix whacky contraptions that perform simple tasks in indirect and convoluted ways.

    Why similar: Physics 40%, Puzzle 23.7%, Indie 21.7%, Casual 14.5%

  31. #31 Merge Marbles
    72% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
    Dev: Panda Siege
    Windows

    Merge Marbles is a relaxing puzzle game where your goal is to merge as many pairs of the same coloured marbles as you can. Each time you merge a pair it creates the next tier all the way up to the big pink marble. Try your best to merge the pink marble to clear as much space as you can!

    Why similar: Puzzle 24.9%, Casual 22.9%, Physics 22.1%, Stylized 8.4%, Colorful 7.4%

  32. #32 ERMO
    76% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
    Dev: Nonostante Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    ERMO is a logic puzzle game about harmony and inner peace. A journey through mind challenges surrounded by an ethereal atmosphere.

    Why similar: Casual 40.8%, Indie 31.8%, Puzzle 27.4%

  33. #33 Sumeru
    77% matchMostly Positive75% of 164 reviews2016
    Dev: BigCheeseGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    This is a 2D physical game. You can help hero to escape from Sumerian World by drawing a bridge across the cliff , a high-climbing stairs, a hammer to break the door , etc. There are six levels namely “dreamland”,” forest”, “ice”, “city”, “mountain” and “last task”, and all together 43 scenes in this game.

    Why similar: Physics 37.4%, Casual 27.2%, Indie 22.2%, Puzzle 11.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  34. #34 Koo & Yuu
    74% matchPositive92% of 25 reviews2019
    Dev: BlueFront
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Koo & Yuu is a minimalist game. Solve the puzzles and take Koo and Yuu to the teleportation bases.

    Why similar: Casual 20.1%, Physics 19.6%, Indie 15.7%, Abstract 15%, Puzzle 12.2%

  35. #35 Adjacency
    75% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2017
    Dev: sleepy macaw
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    a simple abstract puzzle game

    Why similar: Casual 28.5%, Indie 21%, Abstract 18%, Puzzle 15.1%, Minimalist 12.5%

  36. #36 Oh Balls Merge
    66% match8 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: Harrison Digital
    Windows

    Drop, merge, and score! Immerse yourself in the addictive ball-merging mania of Oh Balls and see how high you can go.

    Why similar: Physics 33%, Casual 24.4%, Puzzle 19.5%, Minimalist 7%, Colorful 6.8%

  37. #37 Crazy Ball
    73% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2019
    Dev: RGB SRL
    Windows

    Control a ball as it rolls and gathers speed.

    Why similar: Casual 39.9%, Indie 31.1%, Physics 27.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%

  38. #38 Bounce
    73% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2019
    Dev: Xian'Yu
    Windows

    Bounce is a mini game about getting the ball into the finish point.

    Why similar: Physics 31.8%, Casual 21.9%, Puzzle 16.3%, Indie 15.6%, Minimalist 10.2%

  39. #39 Flipol
    70% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2021
    Dev: Derin
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Flip and color it all. It is a simple puzzle game.

    Why similar: Casual 29%, Puzzle 28.2%, Indie 21.1%, Minimalist 19.3%, Singleplayer 2.4%

  40. #40 Quaddro 2
    71% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2018
    Dev: Mental Lab Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Put your concentration and logic skills to the test by grouping 4 to 9 dots into squares, moving them around in a very fluid and responsive way in this minimalistic and full of challenges game.

    Why similar: Casual 34.6%, Indie 27%, Puzzle 20.8%, Minimalist 17.5%

  41. #41 Draw Light
    72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
    Dev: RevolutionGT
    Windows

    It's a puzzle game that you can challenge with simple manipulation. Combine the various lights on the block and connect them together.

    Why similar: Casual 31.8%, Indie 24.8%, Puzzle 19.4%, Minimalist 18.8%, 2D 5.2%

  42. #42 Linker Vibe
    64% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Sinirain
    Windows

    A calming Numberlink puzzle game where you connect tiles, draw flowing paths, and solve all the levels.

    Why similar: Casual 32.3%, Puzzle 24.4%, Minimalist 17.8%, Colorful 9.1%, Indie 8.4%

  43. #43 UNTITLED
    70% matchVery Positive95% of 58 reviews2017
    Dev: Bean Boy Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Post Code FF: Initializing startup sequence of: UNTITLED. Puzzle course loading… Logic test loading… Discovery test loading… Loading complete. Please contact local administrator to begin the training course.

    Why similar: Physics 32.8%, Puzzle 18.1%, Indie 17.9%, Minimalist 12.6%, Abstract 9.5%

  44. #44 Scalak
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,081 reviews2018
    Dev: Hamster On Coke Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Fulfilling puzzle game.

    Why similar: Casual 34.4%, Puzzle 25.8%, Minimalist 20.8%, Indie 19%

  45. #45 Unmechanical
    69% matchVery Positive92% of 473 reviews2012
    Dev: Talawa GamesPub: Teotl Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    A carefully created world with unique environments and an engrossing atmosphere, Unmechanical offers over 30 unique puzzles of exploration and adventure!

    Why similar: Puzzle 31.3%, Physics 28.4%, Indie 20.3%, Casual 20.1%

  46. #46 Bloop
    74% matchMixed47% of 366 reviews2015
    Dev: 2SDPub: KISS ltd
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 18%

    Ignite your imagination with a whimsical 2D liquid physics-based puzzle game by Studio 2SD!

    Why similar: Physics 26.7%, Indie 25.1%, Puzzle 24.5%, Casual 23.7%

  47. #47 Stack & Crack
    70% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2018
    Dev: Jambav
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    "Stack & Crack” is a unique minimalist puzzle game about four Boxies and their interesting interrelationships.

    Why similar: Casual 36%, Indie 28.1%, Puzzle 18.2%, Minimalist 17.6%

  48. #48 Fruitalistic!
    66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: A To Play Ltd
    Windows

    Fruitland is in peril! Use your launchers and trusty fruit squad to repel the sugary invaders, and bring peace once again.

    Why similar: Physics 50.7%, Puzzle 25.4%, Casual 18.8%, 2D 3.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%

  49. #49 Twickles
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 133 reviews2017
    Dev: Neox Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Twickles is an original puzzle game with a minimalist aesthetic. Navigate a ball through increasingly complex labyrinths by rotating their individual parts or the entire structure. Complete each level in the perfect amount of moves and collect all of the trophies.

    Why similar: Physics 24.7%, Casual 23.8%, Puzzle 18.7%, Indie 18.1%, Minimalist 14.8%

  50. #50 Color Assembler
    71% matchMostly Positive74% of 35 reviews2015
    Dev: Purple Nebula
    Windows

    Color Assembler is an abstract color mixing puzzle game. Connect the starting colors to various shapes that manipulate colors in their unique way. The goal is to create the target color.

    Why similar: Casual 27.2%, Abstract 26.2%, Puzzle 25.5%, Indie 21.2%

  51. #51 Launch Ball
    64% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: LabPuz Games
    Windows

    Launch Ball: Position your cannon and skillfully launch the ball to hit the box in this precise and engaging physics-based puzzle game.

    Why similar: Physics 29.1%, Puzzle 19.7%, Casual 17.8%, Minimalist 16.7%, Indie 8.8%

  52. #52 Swoosh
    68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
    Dev: MCL
    Windows

    Simple 2D physics platformer where you try to progress through levels by interacting with different types of surfaces and objects in it.

    Why similar: Casual 40%, Indie 30.7%, Physics 19.6%, Minimalist 9.6%

  53. #53 Rubek
    69% matchMostly Positive78% of 131 reviews2016
    Dev: Xigma Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Roll and match colors in this mind bending puzzle.

    Why similar: Casual 27.4%, Indie 19.6%, Puzzle 16.6%, Abstract 16.3%, Minimalist 13.2%

  54. #54 The Children's Limbo
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BUZAMA
    Windows

    Continue stacking stones

    Why similar: Physics 38%, Casual 34.3%, Puzzle 25.2%, Singleplayer 2.5%

  55. #55 Stacksquatch
    67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: HoverPub: The Stacksquatch Society
    Windows

    Sit back and stack with Dogtective in a colourful, floating world of cryptids in this VR action-puzzle game.

    Why similar: Casual 31.5%, Physics 28.4%, Indie 24.6%, Puzzle 15.6%

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