- #1 Orbital Trajectory
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ElastiCat
Windows
Plan, launch, and observe in a minimalist physics puzzle game about discovering trajectories through gravity fields and orbital currents.
Why similar: Strategy 24.2%, Physics 18.7%, Puzzle 12.2%, Abstract 11.5%, Minimalist 10.5%
- #2 Memory Maze
96% match1 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: ChrisYU
Windows
Memory Maze is a puzzle game focused on pure exploration. Navigate procedurally generated mazes with a limited view, relying entirely on your memory and spatial sense. Without timers or scores, progress at your own calm pace through ever-changing labyrinths.
Why similar: Strategy 27.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Abstract 11.3%, Puzzle 11.1%, Casual 9.5%
- #3 Nonogram - The Greatest Painter
96% matchVery Positive90% of 387 reviews2018
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Do you deserve to be called The Greatest?
Why similar: Strategy 29.4%, Minimalist 15.2%, Puzzle 14.9%, Abstract 12.2%, Casual 10.4%
- #4 Propple
95% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Chocolate Bar Games
Windows
A somewhat rage-inducing physics-based puzzle game about manipulating objects with your mouse cursor. Gently nudge, quickly knock, or try to carry any objects to bring them to their target.
Why similar: Strategy 25.3%, Physics 24.2%, Puzzle 13.8%, Abstract 13.2%, Logic 9.5%
- #5 Art Of Gravity
94% matchVery Positive91% of 687 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 25.2%, Strategy 24.9%, Puzzle 17.9%, Minimalist 15.4%, Casual 11.8%
- #6 Nullum
94% matchPositive94% of 49 reviews2020
Dev: Misc.261
Windows
Nullum is a minimalist puzzle game. The goal is to eliminate all tiles by creating matching numbers.
Why similar: Strategy 31.2%, Abstract 19.6%, Minimalist 11.2%, Casual 10.2%, Logic 8.4%
- #7 Lines X
93% matchVery Positive82% of 986 reviews2017
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.
Why similar: Strategy 23.3%, Minimalist 16.8%, Abstract 15.4%, Puzzle 14.4%, Casual 11%
- #8 Launch Ball
92% 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 24.5%, Minimalist 19.1%, Strategy 18.2%, Puzzle 15%, Logic 10.4%
- #9 Unitied
91% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2019
Dev: Peter Hijma
Windows · Mac · Linux
Unitied is a minimalistic & relaxing puzzle game
Why similar: Strategy 31%, Minimalist 13.9%, Abstract 12.7%, Puzzle 11.6%, Casual 11.5%
- #10 Lines X Free
91% matchVery Positive93% of 1,983 reviews2017
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.
Why similar: Puzzle 22.2%, Strategy 22%, Minimalist 17.9%, Abstract 11.3%, Casual 9.2%
- #11 Crazy Machines 2
90% matchMixed48% of 261 reviews2008
Dev: Fakt SoftwarePub: Viva Media
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Crazy Machines 2 is packed with all new features to help you create your wackiest "Rube Goldberg-style" contraptions yet! All new elements, plus an amazing 3D physics engine lets you craft even more complex gadgets and effects.
Why similar: Strategy 34.5%, Physics 27%, Puzzle 23.4%, Casual 14.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #12 Shadow Play
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: Han JaeheePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Shadow Play is a puzzle game using lights, shadows and physics engine. Enjoy more than 100 stages, consisting of 5 different themes!
Why similar: Physics 31.8%, Puzzle 15.9%, Casual 13%, Abstract 12.4%, Minimalist 11.5%
- #13 Merri Puzzle
89% matchMostly Negative26% of 50 reviews2017
Dev: Merriman GamesPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Merri Puzzle is a physics based puzzle solving game, with a unique look and feel to it. The goal is simple, getting an object, often a ball to the end of a maze.
Why similar: Strategy 40.9%, Physics 28.3%, Puzzle 16.3%, Casual 7.5%, Indie 5.5%
- #14 Crazy Machines
88% matchVery Positive82% of 204 reviews2008
Dev: Fakt SoftwarePub: Viva Media
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Turn the crank, rotate the gears, push the levers, Use the catapult, explode it, or fly it...From grilling sausages with a pulley, gears, rubberbands and a candle to firing a cannon with a basketball, these wacky brain-teasers will light up your imagination with creative and addictive fun.
Why similar: Strategy 31.1%, Physics 31%, Puzzle 26.7%, Casual 11.3%
- #15 Crazy Machines 1.5
86% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2008
Dev: Fakt SoftwarePub: Viva Media
Windows
Create Your Own Zany "Rube Goldberg" Devices! Go crazy with over 200 brand new gizmo-twistin' levels! Enjoy all-new elements, music, backgrounds and more. Start off in the Inventor's Training Camp to sharpen your skills.
Why similar: Strategy 37.7%, Puzzle 24.1%, Physics 24.1%, Casual 14.2%
- #16 Sliding
85% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: JJZ
Windows
Sliding is a casual decryption game inspired by 2048 and Sliding Puzzle.
Why similar: Physics 18.9%, Strategy 18.4%, Minimalist 16.2%, Abstract 12.1%, Puzzle 12%
- #17 Killer Sudoku
84% 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: Strategy 37.5%, Minimalist 18.6%, Puzzle 15.8%, Casual 13.5%, Logic 9.4%
- #18 Sudoku Killer / 杀手数独
83% matchVery Positive89% of 246 reviews2018
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Killer Sudoku (Sumdoku/Mathdoku/Addoku) puzzles include all the rules of regular Sudoku, but add in dashed-line 'cages', which must sum to given values. This great brain exerciser will provide you many hours of new Sudoku experience and be nice addition to your puzzle collection.
Why similar: Strategy 32.3%, Abstract 15%, Minimalist 13.7%, Puzzle 13.6%, Casual 11.9%
- #19 The Magnets
82% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2021
Dev: Onuralp Kanatsz
Windows
The Magnets is a logic puzzle game.
Why similar: Abstract 19.9%, Minimalist 14.7%, Puzzle 14.1%, Strategy 13.7%, Logic 12.8%
- #20 Fusion Skills
84% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Infinite Fruit, Inc.Pub: infinite Fruit, Inc.
Windows
Fusion Skills is a brand-new classic action puzzle game for all. Use trick shots and strategy to fuse balls into a single chain. With 2,500 procedurally generated levels, each game offers a new challenge. Take pride as you snatch victory from defeat. How fast will you complete all levels?
Why similar: Strategy 31.7%, Minimalist 13.8%, Puzzle 13.2%, Physics 12.9%, Casual 10.9%
- #21 Pill Puzzle
82% matchPositive85% of 39 reviews2021
Dev: Coffee Studio
Windows
In Pill Puzzle, you need to fit the right pills in the pill pack to be delivered to your customers.
Why similar: Minimalist 17.3%, Strategy 16.9%, Abstract 16.7%, Puzzle 12.6%, Stylized 12.1%
- #22 Sudoku Universe / 数独宇宙
81% matchVery Positive95% of 3,214 reviews2017
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Making the best Sudoku game on Steam.
Why similar: Strategy 31.4%, Puzzle 21.2%, Minimalist 15.4%, Casual 12.9%, Abstract 11.3%
- #23 Stackables
81% 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 28.2%, Abstract 14.9%, Puzzle 13.2%, Casual 11%, Minimalist 10.9%
- #24 Planetris
79% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Milky Fox
Windows
A challenging Suika-like with no ground and an end
Why similar: Physics 24.2%, Minimalist 16.8%, Abstract 14.9%, Puzzle 13.1%, Strategy 10.2%
- #25 Newton's Cradle Puzzle Game
80% matchPositive85% of 27 reviews2020
Dev: Peter Hijma
Windows · Mac · Linux
Newton's Cradle Puzzle Game is a minimalistic, relaxing & challenging puzzle game.
Why similar: Strategy 43.5%, Casual 14.2%, Minimalist 9.5%, Abstract 9.4%, Puzzle 6.6%
- #26 Simply Rotate
78% 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 28.2%, Minimalist 19.1%, Puzzle 16.1%, Abstract 13.6%, Casual 8.7%
- #27 Vexcell
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: J.M. Bremer
Windows
Vexcell is an elegant, minimalist puzzle game. Embrace the satisfaction of everything falling into place.
Why similar: Strategy 37.9%, Puzzle 18.3%, Abstract 16.2%, Minimalist 12.7%, Casual 10.1%
- #28 TransPlan
78% 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: Physics 31.7%, Puzzle 29%, Strategy 24.9%, Casual 10.9%, Indie 3.5%
- #29 Ball In The Box
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: LabPuz Games
Windows
Ball in the Box: Move platforms to get the ball into the box in a challenging minimalist physics puzzle
Why similar: Strategy 25.9%, Physics 23.4%, Minimalist 18.5%, Puzzle 14.8%, Logic 7.6%
- #30 Boxed In
77% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Cascade Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
In a voxel-based world, you control a ball that moves in the direction you choose until it encounters a wall or obstacle. Navigate through intricate levels filled with challenging hazards and features.
Why similar: Strategy 26.9%, Minimalist 14.8%, Abstract 14.5%, Puzzle 14.2%, Casual 8.9%
- #31 Planet Suika
75% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: design.reject
Windows
Take your Suika stacking skills to a new planetary level in this Casual Puzzle Game! Combine smaller planets together to turn them into larger planets. Master the games Physics to combine the planets until you make a big Sun!
Why similar: Strategy 34.3%, Physics 25.1%, Puzzle 16.9%, Stylized 13.4%, Casual 7.4%
- #32 Hexio
76% 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 18.8%, Minimalist 18.4%, Strategy 17.9%, Puzzle 16%, Logic 14%
- #33 RED Fuse: Rolling Explosive Device
76% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2015
Dev: Meteor Shock
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Unleash strings of volatile bombs known as Rolling Explosive Devices, and use them against each other in creating chain reactions to blast open deposits of priceless jewels!
Why similar: Strategy 47.8%, Physics 24.8%, Puzzle 21.9%, Indie 5.5%
- #34 yarne
75% matchPositive100% of 28 reviews2021
Dev: Rowan Wood
Windows · Mac
A relaxing abstract puzzle game about unraveling shapes and optimizing space.
Why similar: Strategy 33%, Minimalist 19.7%, Abstract 19.4%, Puzzle 16.8%, Logic 7.5%
- #35 Find my key
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Straws
Windows
This is a maze game in which players must search for crucial items in darkness, in order to complete the game,these items are keys. There are four distinct difficulty levels, with each higher level demanding the discovery of more keys and presenting increasingly intricate pathways.
Why similar: Strategy 37.7%, Dungeon Crawler 22%, Puzzle 14.3%, Casual 13.3%, Atmospheric 6.1%
- #36 Set 'N Det
74% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Cilithocal Game Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Solve puzzles with explosions! Casual 2D puzzle game with 72 levels/puzzles to solve.
Why similar: Strategy 41.2%, Physics 22.1%, Puzzle 16.6%, Casual 14.8%, 2D 2.6%
- #37 AXIS FALL
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Panta Rhei
Windows
Fallock is a very relaxing top-down puzzle game where knowledge and discovery are key. Explore a minimalist maze, fall to reach new areas, and collect every number.
Why similar: Strategy 26.6%, Minimalist 18.5%, Puzzle 15.4%, Logic 13.6%, Casual 6.9%
- #38 CUBEGRID
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: RPGames
Windows
Cubegrid is an addicting puzzle game with lots of puzzling fun. The perfect pastime gaming experience for anyone who loves tricky brain teasers and strategy. A puzzle game perfect against boredom for children aswell as adults.
Why similar: Strategy 17.1%, Abstract 15.5%, Minimalist 12.7%, Puzzle 11%, Logic 10.8%
- #39 MarbleFlow
70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: WayCrest
Windows
MarbleFlow is a physics-based puzzle game where you place various devices and rails to guide a marble to its goal. Arrange objects and use their interactions to solve each puzzle. Enjoy calm yet challenging puzzles with the gentle sounds of marbles and mechanisms.
Why similar: Physics 31.2%, Strategy 22.5%, Puzzle 16.9%, Logic 15%, Stylized 6.5%
- #40 LightCells
71% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: SumFell
Windows · Mac
LightCells is an elegant and minimalist logic puzzle game that captivates players with its simplicity and depth.
Why similar: Strategy 40%, Puzzle 19.5%, Minimalist 15.1%, Casual 10.7%, Logic 9.5%
- #41 Prim3 Hunt
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aksonia
Windows · Linux
Prim3 Hunt (Prime Hunt) is a minimalist indie puzzle-strategy game. Combine numbers on a 5x5 grid to discover prime numbers and stabilize a corrupted system. Master deep strategy, multiple game modes, and a haunting retro-tech atmosphere.
Why similar: Strategy 24.2%, Puzzle 16.8%, Minimalist 13.8%, Logic 11.9%, Stylized 11.9%
- #42 Geocells Tricells
71% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Scott Chinchen
Windows · Mac · Linux
Tricells is a tranquil logic puzzle game and is the first game in the Geocells series.
Why similar: Strategy 44.9%, Casual 14.8%, Minimalist 13.2%, Puzzle 11.9%, Logic 9.1%
- #43 Factor Zoo
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: G-Yao
Windows · Mac
Factor Zoo is a strategy puzzle game blending Sudoku and betting. Pick 5 lucky cells before each round, then solve the board with Sudoku techniques. Revealed numbers form hands—pairs, straights, or five of a kind—to earn multiplier rewards.
Why similar: Strategy 40.4%, Puzzle 19.6%, Minimalist 14.8%, Casual 10.8%, Logic 9.3%
- #44 My Sudoku
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 107 reviews2024
Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
Windows
Beginners, casual players and experts will find an enjoyable challenge in My Sudoku. Solve puzzles at your own pace in a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.
Why similar: Strategy 35%, Puzzle 18.2%, Minimalist 13.7%, Logic 13.6%, Casual 11.6%
- #45 Pirates on Target
70% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2022
Dev: RainForest GamesPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Move the blocks strategically, your objective is to change the trajectory of the cannonballs until they reach the pirate ship. Simple yet challenging.
Why similar: Strategy 34.8%, Abstract 19.6%, Physics 16.3%, Casual 10.4%, Logic 7.2%
- #46 echo
73% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Casual Stuff
Windows
Echo is a puzzle game, where a clone reflects all your moves. Your goal is to solve puzzles and find out how to destroy your clone.
Why similar: Strategy 35.8%, Puzzle 17.7%, Minimalist 13.4%, Top-Down 11.6%, Casual 8.6%
- #47 CrossCells
69% matchVery Positive84% of 918 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: Strategy 30.2%, Puzzle 26.3%, Minimalist 16.5%, Casual 13.4%, Logic 8.8%
- #48 ROWROW
70% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: Wayway Studio
Windows · Mac
“RowRow” is a unique sliding puzzle game with more than 100 level of hand crafted stages and diverse puzzle logics. This simple but challenging puzzle will tap into your creative mind.
Why similar: Strategy 36.9%, Minimalist 25.2%, Puzzle 19.9%, Casual 13.5%, Indie 4.5%
- #49 SiNKR 3
67% matchVery Positive95% of 74 reviews2022
Dev: Robert WahlerPub: Wahler Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
SiNKR 3 is the culmination of the award winning minimalist puzzler series. SiNKR 3 offers a new slant on the familiar contraptions with new diagonal layouts and billiards-style physics. BY PLAYER DEMAND: multi-step undo.
Why similar: Strategy 31%, Puzzle 17.7%, Abstract 16.2%, Logic 15.3%, Minimalist 14.8%
- #50 Sudoku Jigsaw / 拼图数独
68% matchVery Positive94% of 266 reviews2018
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Love Sudoku, but tired of default one? Try this.
Why similar: Strategy 31.8%, Abstract 18%, Minimalist 15.4%, Puzzle 13.5%, Casual 11%
- #51 KAMI 2
67% matchMixed50% of 20 reviews2026
Dev: State of PlayPub: Noodlecake
Windows · Mac · Linux
Kami 2 is a relaxing puzzle game where you fold colorful paper to fill each board with a single color in as few moves as possible. Solve hundreds of handcrafted levels or create and share your own with the puzzle builder. Designed with real sheets of folded paper.
Why similar: Strategy 31.9%, Abstract 19.1%, Puzzle 13.2%, Minimalist 12.7%, Casual 11%
- #52 XSection
69% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: Antony Lavelle
Windows · Mac
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 24.8%, Minimalist 17.7%, Puzzle 16.3%, Stylized 15.7%, Casual 13.1%
- #53 Lines Infinite
66% matchVery Positive92% 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: Strategy 26.9%, Abstract 18.2%, Puzzle 17.9%, Minimalist 17.6%, Casual 14.5%
- #54 TetraDice
68% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Lunarhellgames
Windows
Forget everything you know about falling blocks. TetraDice blends classic arcade strategy with Roguelite powers and dice-driven chaos. Bend gravity, unleash explosions, and use 50+ Perks to survive and beat the high score.
Why similar: Strategy 33.4%, Puzzle 18.2%, Physics 16.6%, Minimalist 13.2%, Casual 8.8%
- #55 Alien Hostage
68% matchMixed58% of 302 reviews2018
Dev: Four Winged StudioPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Ready to give up? Ready to rage? In 'Alien Hostage' you must complete all challenges given to you by the human scientists who have trapped you on Earth.
Why similar: Strategy 65.2%, Physics 17%, Puzzle 8%, Casual 6.8%, Indie 2.3%
- #56 Flict
65% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Promeduz
Windows
A minimalist strategic puzzle game where you navigate grid-based levels with limited movement points and vision, to solve challenges that demand tactical thinking and foresight.
Why similar: Strategy 40.1%, Minimalist 18.9%, Puzzle 15.6%, Casual 13.9%, Atmospheric 6.5%
- #57 Symbol Sudoku
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Powerline Games
Windows
Classic Sudoku, but with a twist--solve the game using Greek symbols.
Why similar: Strategy 28.9%, Puzzle 20.7%, Minimalist 15%, Casual 12.7%, Atmospheric 8.7%