- #1 Zerko
97% matchVery Positive95% of 163 reviews2024
Dev: Maciej Targoni
Windows · Mac · Linux
A puzzle game filled with shapes, numbers, and a straightforward goal: make every number zero.
Why similar: Abstract 31.1%, Logic 18.6%, Puzzle 17%, Minimalist 16.9%, Casual 8.3%
- #2 Killer Sudoku
96% matchVery Positive88% of 130 reviews2020
Dev: Studio Goya
Windows · Mac
In Killer Sudoku, every puzzle features cages that tell you the sum of the numbers inside. This extra information leads to beautiful logic that you will master as you progress through our handmade puzzles.
Why similar: Minimalist 26.7%, Logic 25.7%, Puzzle 21.5%, Casual 15%, 2D 7.3%
- #3 Insight
96% matchVery Positive85% of 117 reviews2021
Dev: maou
Windows
Guess the rules, divide shapes, solve puzzles. 49 variants with consistent rulessets.
Why similar: Abstract 34.4%, Logic 24.5%, Minimalist 19.5%, Puzzle 11.5%, 2D 4.2%
- #4 SquareCells
95% matchVery Positive90% of 1,267 reviews2015
Dev: Matthew Brown
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
SquareCells is an ambient logic puzzle game.
Why similar: Puzzle 38.9%, Minimalist 25.5%, Logic 22.4%, Casual 10.2%, Indie 3%
- #5 Square Logic
94% matchVery Positive98% of 83 reviews2023
Dev: Climbing Goat Games
Windows · Linux
Square Logic is a minimalist puzzle game about coloring the grid with squares and rectangles, respecting the number of each cell.
Why similar: Logic 23.7%, Abstract 20.3%, Minimalist 17.4%, Incremental 16.2%, Puzzle 12%
- #6 Prove You Can Win
94% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: zqh games
Windows · Mac
This is a puzzle game like a mathematical book, based on logic and deduction. In this game, you don't need to beat the level, but need to prove it is beatable. Your goal is not to win, but to prove you can win.
Why similar: Logic 44.6%, Minimalist 26.8%, Puzzle 24.5%, Singleplayer 2.9%, Indie 1.2%
- #7 One Line
93% matchVery Positive97% of 73 reviews2021
Dev: Climbing Goat Games
Windows
One Line is a minimalist puzzle game where the objective is to draw a single line filling the entire board. Different mechanics will challenge your mind in this game that is easy to learn but hard to solve. Can you find the correct path?
Why similar: Abstract 33.8%, Logic 27%, Minimalist 20.3%, Puzzle 14.1%, Casual 2%
- #8 Lines Infinite
92% matchVery Positive91% of 588 reviews2017
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.
Why similar: Abstract 34.5%, Minimalist 23.9%, Puzzle 23%, Casual 15.2%, Indie 3.4%
- #9 Understand
91% matchVery Positive91% of 838 reviews2020
Dev: Artless Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Understand is an experimental puzzle game about guessing rules. In each level, you have to figure out the rules through trial and error, then draw a line satisfying all rules.
Why similar: Abstract 35.2%, Logic 25.5%, Minimalist 20.2%, Puzzle 12.2%, 2D 3.5%
- #10 MAZAICA
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 65 reviews2024
Dev: Hamster On Coke Games
Windows
Extend all lines from numbers to fill up the grids. Puzzles are sometimes meditative. Yet often challenging.
Why similar: Abstract 28.1%, Incremental 22.6%, Puzzle 16.9%, Minimalist 15.1%, Casual 10.6%
- #11 Polimines
90% matchMostly Positive79% of 213 reviews2022
Dev: Molter
Windows · Mac · Linux
Polimines is a challenging logic game that brings together mechanics from Nonograms and Minesweeper. Solve increasingly difficult hand-designed levels in this puzzle game where guessing is never required.
Why similar: Logic 29%, Abstract 24%, Minimalist 20.2%, Puzzle 15.3%, Casual 4.6%
- #12 Lines X
89% matchVery Positive82% of 984 reviews2017
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.
Why similar: Abstract 33.7%, Minimalist 26.2%, Puzzle 21.4%, Casual 13.3%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #13 Nonograms
89% matchMostly Positive80% of 93 reviews2024
Dev: Oleg Sereda
Windows
Nonograms is a relaxing puzzle game where you use logic and creativity. Your goal is to reveal hidden pictures by filling in specific grid cells, based on numerical clues provided for each row and column. The games in this genre are also known as Picross, Griddlers, Pic-a-Pix, Hanjie, etc.
Why similar: Logic 35.8%, Incremental 22.8%, Puzzle 16%, Abstract 15.8%, 2D 3.9%
- #14 Trans Neuronica
87% matchVery Positive90% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: Evidently CubePub: Untold Tales
Windows
Trans Neuronica is a puzzle game that takes the concept of Numberlink and intertwines it with a story about human - AI interactions.The goal of the game is to connect nodes while adhering to the rules imposed by the special limiters, switches and stations that get progressively more challenging.
Why similar: Puzzle 34.3%, Minimalist 22.9%, Logic 17.6%, 2D 10.4%, Casual 8.9%
- #15 Akin
88% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,004 reviews2016
Dev: ThinkOfGamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In this puzzle, you only have to draw one continuous line. There are 96 puzzles on "Normal"-mode and 96 puzzles in "Time"-mode. Each puzzles can have many different solutions. This is game is Steamworks integrated with achivements, badges, trading cards and more.
Why similar: Puzzle 22.4%, Logic 18.6%, Minimalist 17.6%, Casual 15.6%, Incremental 15.5%
- #16 Strange Jigsaws
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,531 reviews2025
Dev: FLEB
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A game of strange jigsaws.
Why similar: Abstract 31.1%, Logic 18.9%, Puzzle 18.8%, Minimalist 13.9%, Casual 9.1%
- #17 CrossCells
86% matchVery Positive83% of 912 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 35.1%, Logic 23.6%, Minimalist 23.3%, Casual 14.6%, Indie 3.4%
- #18 Nonozle
86% matchVery Positive97% of 64 reviews2022
Dev: HopefulToad
Windows · Linux
A number logic puzzle game. Solve nonograms to form pixel-art images. Features 300 hand-made puzzles.
Why similar: Logic 38.8%, Minimalist 25.2%, Puzzle 22.1%, Casual 7.2%, 2D 3.9%
- #19 Quadrata
85% matchVery Positive93% of 217 reviews2022
Dev: Mindlabor
Windows · Mac · Linux
Quadrata is a minimalist logic puzzle where you control two different characters with the same keys on either side and collect diamonds with a limited number of moves to finish.
Why similar: Abstract 29.3%, Logic 26.3%, Minimalist 19.4%, Puzzle 14.1%, Casual 4.4%
- #20 CIPHER ZERO
83% matchVery Positive90% of 176 reviews2025
Dev: Zapdot
Windows · Mac · Linux
A minimalist logic game. Can you solve for 𝒙?
Why similar: Abstract 29.9%, Logic 26.7%, Minimalist 19.7%, Puzzle 13.8%, 2D 4.2%
- #21 One Line: Letters and Codes
84% matchVery Positive94% of 69 reviews2022
Dev: Climbing Goat Games
Windows
You have just received a coded love letter! In this minimalist puzzle, you will have to draw a single line to fill the entire board. At each level solved, get a code to reveal a piece of the letter. Gather the codes, read the letter and discover the message.
Why similar: Abstract 31.2%, Logic 24.5%, Minimalist 20.7%, Puzzle 14.8%, Casual 3.6%
- #22 Puzzle - LINES AND KNOTS
84% matchVery Positive87% of 261 reviews2020
Dev: PlayToday
Windows
Logical puzzle game for meditation. The goal of the player is to assemble a puzzle consisting of nodes. Easy to understand mechanics, swap hexagons with lines.
Why similar: Logic 38.9%, Minimalist 27.4%, Puzzle 19.9%, Casual 9.2%, 2D 1.9%
- #23 Lines X Free
81% matchVery Positive93% of 1,972 reviews2017
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.
Why similar: Puzzle 32.1%, Minimalist 27.3%, Abstract 24.2%, Casual 10.9%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #24 Arrow Sudoku
82% matchVery Positive99% of 72 reviews2021
Dev: Studio Goya
Windows · Mac
In Arrow Sudoku, every puzzle contains a handful of "arrows" laid out in unique patterns. The numbers found along the shaft of the arrow must sum up to the number at the base. This simple rule leads to endless variety in the puzzles you will conquer.
Why similar: Puzzle 37%, Minimalist 31.5%, Casual 16.2%, 2D 10.3%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #25 Mimic Logic
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 563 reviews2024
Dev: Nihohe Soft
Windows
"Mimic Logic" is an automatically generated logic puzzle roguelike. Listen to the statements of the treasure chests, find the lying mimics, and open the rest of the treasure chests! Opening a mimic results in a game over.
Why similar: Puzzle 56.5%, Logic 24.1%, 2D 8.6%, Singleplayer 7.3%, Indie 3.6%
- #26 LYNE
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,245 reviews2014
Dev: Thomas Bowker
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Deceptively simple. Infinitely complex. LYNE is a minimalist puzzle game that will knot your brain as it calms your soul. Connect the shapes. Fill the board. Lose yourself in the interflowing paths of LYNE.
Why similar: Abstract 27.3%, Logic 25.2%, Puzzle 20.3%, Minimalist 18.6%, Casual 4.5%
- #27 Delete
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,691 reviews2018
Dev: PONY
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 62.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Let the number tell you what to do
Why similar: Puzzle 36.4%, Minimalist 36.1%, Casual 19%, Singleplayer 4.5%, Indie 4%
- #28 Entangle
81% matchVery Positive91% of 53 reviews2017
Dev: Blake Garner
Windows
Entangle takes the simple premise of maneuvering line segments along intersecting paths and combines this with an array of clever mechanics to create a unique and challenging puzzle experience.
Why similar: Minimalist 46.1%, Puzzle 36.1%, Casual 12.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%, Indie 2.8%
- #29 Turn on the light - Jigsaw
77% matchVery Positive95% of 133 reviews2023
Dev: Thedox Games
Windows · Linux
A minimalist game about connecting circuits, solving jigsaw puzzles and mind-bending recursive circuits.
Why similar: Abstract 26.8%, Minimalist 24.6%, Logic 23.5%, Puzzle 15.5%, Casual 5%
- #30 The Answer Is 42
78% matchVery Positive92% of 171 reviews2019
Dev: Mens Sana Interactive
Windows · Mac
The answer to life, the universe, and everything. Connect the numbers. Fill the board. You will find out.
Why similar: Abstract 27.2%, Minimalist 22.7%, Logic 21.6%, Puzzle 16.6%, 2D 4.9%
- #31 Draw Puzzle 画之谜
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 952 reviews2017
Dev: Hen Wen StudioPub: indienova
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Draw puzzle is a casual puzzle game that is relaxing and challenging. Solving the puzzle by connecting squares with the same color and number to unlock pixel art.
Why similar: Puzzle 53.1%, Casual 39.5%, Indie 7.4%
- #32 Math+Sticks - Coffee Break Club
78% matchVery Positive89% of 56 reviews2021
Dev: Rukerama Studio
Windows · Mac
A puzzle for math lovers with matchsticks that won't burn you, but will light up your mind Challenge your mind moving, adding and removing matchsticks until you find the correct solution. How many tries do you need to solve each level?
Why similar: Logic 47.9%, Puzzle 21.3%, Minimalist 15.5%, Casual 10.6%, Indie 3.1%
- #33 Arithmetic
75% matchVery Positive91% of 115 reviews2025
Dev: SheepGames
Windows · Linux
A revolutionary puzzle game combining box-pushing and math operations! Slide number crates, merge targets with +-×÷, and challenge your logic & arithmetic skills
Why similar: Logic 43%, Puzzle 27.8%, Casual 15.2%, 2D 9.7%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #34 808s&Genetics
74% matchVery Positive98% of 81 reviews2023
Dev: Magnesiumteng Machine
Windows
A puzzle game that combines nonogram and genetics rules.
Why similar: Logic 43.7%, Puzzle 34.3%, Casual 17.5%, Singleplayer 2.7%, Indie 1.7%
- #35 No.9
73% matchVery Positive89% of 106 reviews2024
Dev: Maciej Targoni
Windows · Mac · Linux
Synchronizing form and time.
Why similar: Abstract 31%, Logic 18.3%, Minimalist 17.3%, Puzzle 16.8%, Casual 8.4%
- #36 hocus 2
76% matchVery Positive86% of 71 reviews2021
Dev: Yunus Ayyildiz
Windows · Mac
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Why similar: Logic 33%, Minimalist 27.6%, Puzzle 21.9%, Casual 14.1%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #37 Mate'Morphosis
71% matchVery Positive96% of 57 reviews2026
Dev: WiseMonkeESPub: Wise Monke Entertainment Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mate'Morphosis is a pixel art, chess-inspired puzzle game built around the concept of becoming the piece you capture. Outsmart each board, adapt to evolving mechanics, and hunt down the rival king across every stage.
Why similar: Logic 35.8%, Minimalist 22.1%, Puzzle 19%, Incremental 8.1%, Casual 5.1%
- #38 Hexcells
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,925 reviews2014
Dev: Matthew Brown
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Hexcells is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.
Why similar: Puzzle 38.8%, Logic 27.1%, Minimalist 16.2%, Casual 7.9%, Abstract 4.2%
- #39 Squarism
75% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2017
Dev: KirUn
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
SQUARISM is a minimalist logic game about combining pieces scattered around into a perfect square. Complete all 70 lovely-crafted levels and become master of square assembling!
Why similar: Puzzle 58.3%, Casual 33.7%, Indie 8%
- #40 Sokobond Express
72% matchVery Positive89% of 107 reviews2024
Dev: José HernándezPub: Draknek & Friends
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sokobond Express is a beautifully minimalist puzzle game that combines chemical bonds and puzzling pathfinding in novel ways.
Why similar: Abstract 30.3%, Logic 28.1%, Minimalist 15.7%, Puzzle 15%, 2D 4.4%
- #41 Ripple
76% matchMixed68% of 75 reviews2017
Dev: Playrock Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Minimalistic logic puzzle game that's easy to understand, yet hard to master! Are you new to puzzle games, a seasoned veteran or an achievement hunter / trader? Solve some Ripples!
Why similar: Logic 35%, Minimalist 29.2%, Puzzle 20.8%, 2D 6.3%, Casual 5.6%
- #42 Alignment
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 73 reviews2023
Dev: Adam RobichauxPub: Dewdrop Games
Windows
A challenging and engaging puzzle game that will require you to move colored objects and place them on their respective platforms to explore through a series of increasingly complex levels.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 22.7%, Abstract 21.8%, Logic 21.1%, Minimalist 16.3%, Puzzle 10%
- #43 Placement
74% matchVery Positive86% of 80 reviews2017
Dev: Albin Bernhardsson
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Placement is a minimalist logic puzzle game based on chess.
Why similar: Casual 80.2%, Indie 19.8%
- #44 Polimines 2
71% matchVery Positive87% of 175 reviews2023
Dev: Molter
Windows · Mac · Linux
Polimines 2 is the sequel to Polimines, a challenging logic game that combines Nonograms and Minesweeper mechanics. All levels are designed by hand so that guessing is never necessary.
Why similar: Logic 28.7%, Abstract 26%, Minimalist 19.2%, Puzzle 15%, 2D 4.9%
- #45 Linked
71% matchVery Positive91% of 583 reviews2017
Dev: ThinkOfGamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Relaxing, minimalistic 2d-puzzle game.
Why similar: Puzzle 26.1%, Incremental 22.6%, Minimalist 21.2%, Casual 12.8%, 2D 10.1%
- #46 Archipel Logic Infinite
69% matchVery Positive94% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: WanderLux Games
Windows
「Archipel Logic Infinite」 is a challenging puzzle game inspired by the popular Nurikabe. Explore legendary archipelagos by marking cells as land or sea to unchart maps. Enjoy challenging puzzles and endless procedurally generated content for limitless exploration.
Why similar: Logic 38.2%, Puzzle 23.1%, Minimalist 21.4%, Casual 8.4%, 2D 4.9%
- #47 Bombe
68% matchVery Positive96% of 385 reviews2023
Dev: Charlie Brej
Windows · Mac · Linux
Minesweeper, but you only solve each situation once.
Why similar: Abstract 34.7%, Minimalist 20.4%, Puzzle 16.1%, Logic 15.1%, Casual 5.9%
- #48 Picross for a Cause
70% matchVery Positive97% of 166 reviews2020
Dev: Porter Zach
Windows
Picross for a Cause is a puzzle game where you reveal pictures by using logic to fill in pixels. All proceeds are donated to the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc.
Why similar: Minimalist 34.1%, Puzzle 33.7%, Casual 16.7%, 2D 8.7%, Singleplayer 5.2%
- #49 RYB
70% matchVery Positive90% of 661 reviews2016
Dev: FLEB
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%
RYB is a logic puzzle game that plays like a combination of sudoku and minesweeper.
Why similar: Puzzle 85.3%, Indie 14.7%
- #50 Up Left Out
70% matchVery Positive93% of 455 reviews2018
Dev: Maciej TargoniPub: Maciej Targoni
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A puzzle game about unlocking stuff.
Why similar: Abstract 32.8%, Minimalist 29.9%, Puzzle 21.7%, Casual 7%, 2D 3.8%
- #51 Logic Light
69% matchVery Positive97% of 107 reviews2022
Dev: Hardcoffee Game Studio
Windows · Linux
A minimalist puzzle experience to restore the electricity of the houses after a blackout
Why similar: Logic 30.3%, Minimalist 26%, Puzzle 19.3%, Casual 8.2%, Incremental 7.9%
- #52 Hook
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,921 reviews2015
Dev: Maciej Targoni
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game.
Why similar: Abstract 32.4%, Puzzle 21.2%, Minimalist 20.2%, Logic 12%, Casual 8.6%
- #53 Figure it Out!
65% matchVery Positive95% of 123 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 31.3%, Logic 21.9%, Minimalist 17.7%, Puzzle 15.5%, 2D 5.5%
- #54 Odd||Even
73% matchMixed53% of 113 reviews2016
Dev: kylix studio
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Odd||Even is a math and logic based, integer placement puzzle game.
Why similar: Logic 37.7%, Minimalist 27.3%, Puzzle 19.2%, 2D 6.5%, Casual 5.8%
- #55 TOK HARDCORE
68% matchVery Positive95% of 155 reviews2019
Dev: Crew Lab
Windows
TOK HARDCORE is a logical puzzle in which you need to connect all points with lines.
Why similar: Logic 30.7%, Minimalist 20.5%, Incremental 15%, Puzzle 14.4%, Abstract 12.3%
- #56 Little Postman
67% matchVery Positive92% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: Atlas Imaginal
Windows
Puzzle game where you rotate islands to find your way around different archipelagos.
Why similar: Logic 45.1%, Puzzle 25.7%, Minimalist 21.8%, Casual 4.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #57 Tametsi
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,486 reviews2017
Dev: Grip Top Games
Windows
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 61.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Tametsi is a difficult logic game played on a set of tiles, in which you must use the clues provided to discover and mark hidden mines.
Why similar: Logic 47.9%, Puzzle 35.7%, Minimalist 9.9%, 2D 2.8%, Indie 2.7%
- #58 Ouros
64% matchVery Positive96% of 275 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 40.2%, Puzzle 24.7%, Minimalist 19.7%, Casual 12.1%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #59 Puzlogic
69% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: Eduardo Barreto
Windows · Mac · Linux
Unique puzzle game inspired by sudoku and kakuro (cross sums).
Why similar: Minimalist 42%, Puzzle 29.7%, Casual 21.1%, Indie 7.2%
- #60 Mega Mosaic
64% matchVery Positive91% of 456 reviews2024
Dev: Mark FfrenchPub: Divide The Plunder
Windows · Mac
Median: 28.5 hrsMean: 48.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Mega Mosaic is a meditative game about completing a single enormous puzzle
Why similar: Logic 34.1%, Minimalist 21.5%, Puzzle 19.1%, Incremental 13%, Casual 8.1%