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  1. #1 Déjà Vu
    96% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2020
    Dev: Eric Freeman
    Windows

    A minimalist puzzle game about life, death, and clones.

    Why similar: Time Manipulation 44.7%, Logic 17.4%, Minimalist 12.4%, Puzzle 8.9%, Relaxing 6.9%

  2. #2 Shape Palette
    97% matchNo user reviews2023
    Dev: Team Lowercase
    Windows

    Shape Palette is a 2D logic puzzle game, manipulate shapes in order to venture through levels that are sure to test out your skills!

    Why similar: Time Manipulation 29.4%, Logic 18.3%, Puzzle 9.4%, Choices Matter 8%, Relaxing 7.2%

  3. #3 The Magnets
    96% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2021
    Dev: Onuralp Kanatsz
    Windows

    The Magnets is a logic puzzle game.

    Why similar: Abstract 25.1%, Logic 21%, Minimalist 13.3%, Puzzle 11.2%, Relaxing 8.8%

  4. #4 Hexio
    95% 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 22.2%, Logic 21.6%, Minimalist 15.8%, Puzzle 11.9%, Relaxing 9.4%

  5. #5 Re-Nullum
    94% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2020
    Dev: Misc.261
    Windows

    Re-Nullum is a minimalist puzzle game about combining numbers. On each level, you must clear the board by connecting numbered tiles.

    Why similar: Abstract 24.6%, Minimalist 16.1%, Logic 15.1%, Puzzle 13.1%, Relaxing 6.7%

  6. #6 Fliese
    93% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2023
    Dev: LLamaze
    Windows

    "Fliese" is a minimal logic puzzle game

    Why similar: Abstract 22%, Logic 20.9%, Minimalist 19.8%, Puzzle 12.3%, Relaxing 7.8%

  7. #7 Hourturn
    94% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Khata
    Windows · Linux

    Hourturn is an atmospheric game that begins inside a large, constantly turning hourglass. You are a tiny grain of sand within it, striving to stop it and escape, but what awaits the grain of sand outside? Is this the only way to measure time?

    Why similar: Time Travel 23.9%, Time Manipulation 21.7%, Logic 12.3%, Surreal 9.6%, Mystery 8.8%

  8. #8 Lighten Up
    92% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2022
    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 24.6%, Logic 24.5%, Minimalist 16.7%, Puzzle 13.7%, Relaxing 11.7%

  9. #9 Unloop
    91% matchPositive100% of 48 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 28.3%, Logic 19.7%, Minimalist 18.3%, Puzzle 13%, Relaxing 12.9%

  10. #10 OxU 2
    89% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2026
    Dev: Quiet River
    Windows

    Minimalistic 3d puzzle with portals, cubes, lasers and mobile platforms

    Why similar: Logic 21.2%, Minimalist 20.6%, Abstract 15.1%, Puzzle 14.8%, Relaxing 14.5%

  11. #11 SiNKR 3
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 72 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: Logic 24.6%, Abstract 20%, Puzzle 13.8%, Minimalist 13.2%, Strategy 12.1%

  12. #12 A Simple Square
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Antharuu
    Windows · Linux

    A simple square is a puzzle game with many interacting mechanics, which you will discover throughout your adventure in a large amount of diversified levels.

    Why similar: Time Manipulation 29.1%, Puzzle 14.7%, Logic 10.3%, Strategy 9.5%, Minimalist 9.3%

  13. #13 TOYA
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: The RnD Department
    Windows

    Toya is a minimalist cube-rolling game that is always bigger than you think...

    Why similar: Abstract 25.1%, Logic 16.8%, Relaxing 11.9%, Minimalist 11.6%, Puzzle 8.7%

  14. #14 Nullum
    88% matchPositive94% of 48 reviews2020
    Dev: Misc.261
    Windows

    Nullum is a minimalist puzzle game. The goal is to eliminate all tiles by creating matching numbers.

    Why similar: Abstract 28.1%, Logic 15.6%, Strategy 14.2%, Minimalist 11.6%, Indie 7.6%

  15. #15 Rondoku
    86% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2025
    Dev: Lucas Demo
    Windows · Linux

    Fill elegant diagrams with the correct numbers using three simple rules. Rondoku invites you to think, take your time, and enjoy beautifully hand-crafted challenges.

    Why similar: Abstract 25.7%, Logic 21.2%, Minimalist 16.7%, Puzzle 10.9%, Relaxing 8.6%

  16. #16 Figure it Out!
    86% matchVery Positive96% of 108 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 26.5%, Logic 17.8%, Minimalist 15.1%, Puzzle 12.3%, Relaxing 11.8%

  17. #17 Theta and Paralldox on Worldlines
    85% matchVery Positive96% of 154 reviews2026
    Dev: XXela
    Windows

    A lovely logical puzzle game about the many-worlds interpretation and quantum mechanics.

    Why similar: Time Manipulation 37.9%, Abstract 18.6%, Logic 17.1%, Surreal 9.6%, Puzzle 9.5%

  18. #18 Union
    87% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2020
    Dev: Xavi Heras
    Windows

    Union is a minimal puzzle game.

    Why similar: Minimalist 18.2%, Logic 17.6%, Abstract 17.5%, Relaxing 13.5%, Puzzle 12%

  19. #19 Puzzle - LINES AND KNOTS 2
    84% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2024
    Dev: PlayToday
    Windows

    Logical puzzle game for meditation and relaxation. The goal of the game is to assemble a puzzle consisting of knots.

    Why similar: Logic 25.4%, Abstract 21.7%, Minimalist 18.7%, Puzzle 15.5%, Relaxing 10.9%

  20. #20 Shape Puzzle
    84% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: Devment Studio
    Windows · Linux

    Relaxed puzzle game with challenging riddles. Combine, rotate and move different shapes to reach the next level. Solve several puzzles at the same time, but be careful not to destroy your progress by unwary changes.

    Why similar: Logic 24.8%, Abstract 22.1%, Minimalist 13.9%, Relaxing 10.9%, Puzzle 10.6%

  21. #21 klocki
    82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,670 reviews2016
    Dev: Maciej Targoni
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Minimal puzzle game.

    Why similar: Logic 23%, Minimalist 20.1%, Relaxing 15.6%, Puzzle 14.5%, Abstract 13.3%

  22. #22 Pill Puzzle
    83% matchPositive84% of 38 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: Abstract 22.8%, Minimalist 17.1%, Logic 15.5%, Puzzle 10.9%, Relaxing 10.6%

  23. #23 yarne
    82% matchPositive100% of 28 reviews2021
    Dev: Rowan Wood
    Windows · Mac

    A relaxing abstract puzzle game about unraveling shapes and optimizing space.

    Why similar: Abstract 25.5%, Minimalist 18.7%, Puzzle 13.9%, Strategy 13.8%, Logic 12.9%

  24. #24 Merge
    81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Rome Renner
    Windows

    Merge is a minimalistic and easy to understand puzzle game... The goal is simple; Merge...

    Why similar: Abstract 21.2%, Minimalist 20.5%, Puzzle 14.1%, Logic 13.3%, Relaxing 12.3%

  25. #25 A Path to Light
    81% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
    Dev: Espectro Studios
    Windows · Mac

    A solitary abstract journey. Discover the rules and guide your steps in the grid to touch the triangle(light). ♦

    Why similar: Abstract 21.6%, Logic 16.9%, Minimalist 15.8%, Mystery 9.3%, Puzzle 9%

  26. #26 Polimines
    80% matchMostly Positive78% of 201 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 24%, Abstract 20.8%, Minimalist 17.6%, Puzzle 12.4%, Relaxing 8.8%

  27. #27 Mini Pipes - A Logic Puzzle Pipes Game
    79% matchVery Positive98% of 91 reviews2022
    Dev: Sprovieri Games
    Windows

    A Logic Puzzle Pipes Game with a beautiful minimalist design and a uniquely prepared soundscape. Rotate the pipes until all the pipes are filled with water.

    Why similar: Logic 23.8%, Minimalist 19.9%, Puzzle 12.9%, Relaxing 11.9%, Abstract 10.2%

  28. #28 Chronescher
    79% matchVery Positive86% of 58 reviews2022
    Dev: PurpleSloth
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Chronescher is a challenging turn-based puzzle game in Escher-esque spaces. Use impossible geometries, teleportation and environmental snapshots to navigate your mind and uncover your lost memories.

    Why similar: Time Manipulation 26.3%, Time Travel 19.3%, Abstract 14.6%, Logic 13.5%, Surreal 9.6%

  29. #29 Polimines 2
    77% matchVery Positive88% of 164 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 23.8%, Abstract 22.7%, Minimalist 17%, Puzzle 12.1%, Relaxing 10%

  30. #30 LogiNode
    78% 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: Logic 28.3%, Abstract 27.9%, Minimalist 20.9%, Puzzle 16.3%, Indie 3.2%

  31. #31 LYNE
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,222 reviews2014
    Dev: Thomas Bowker
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.4 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 22.3%, Logic 19.6%, Puzzle 15.4%, Minimalist 15.3%, Relaxing 9.7%

  32. #32 Chronigma
    73% matchNo user reviews100% of 286 reviews2025
    Dev: C3BGames
    Windows · Mac

    Master time in this story-rich time-bending puzzle game. You travel back in time to be in two places at once, to solve puzzles impossible to complete alone. Your success hinges on your ability to collaborate with yourself. Can you learn to manipulate time to save humanity?

    Why similar: Time Manipulation 37.8%, Time Travel 29.3%, Logic 15.6%, Puzzle 7%, Strategy 6.7%

  33. #33 Zerko
    74% matchVery Positive95% of 156 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 30.8%, Logic 17.5%, Minimalist 16.8%, Puzzle 15.4%, Casual 7%

  34. #34 RewindGirl
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 87 reviews2025
    Dev: べすとまん
    Windows

    Run, jump, rewind, and avoid a time paradox? A time-traveling gal changes the past where she drank tapioca to prevent the extinction of humanity in this time-loop action puzzle game!

    Why similar: Time Manipulation 48.1%, Time Travel 38.6%, Puzzle 8.9%, Indie 3.8%, Adventure 0.4%

  35. #35 Stip
    78% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Sixtyfour
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Assign, undo, deduce! Solve a series of minimalist number puzzles. Use constraints to assign numbers to the correct stips. Navigate the interconnected puzzles to uncover secrets. Please ignore any odd Stip behavior.

    Why similar: Logic 18.7%, Abstract 17.8%, Minimalist 16.3%, Puzzle 12.7%, Surreal 10.2%

  36. #36 Loophole
    72% matchVery Positive99% of 138 reviews2025
    Dev: Levi Pinkert
    Windows · Mac

    A time-bending puzzle game about working with - and against - your past selves. Subvert the rules of time travel, dodge paradoxes, and find a way to escape the loop.

    Why similar: Time Manipulation 28.4%, Time Travel 24.1%, Logic 14.6%, Minimalist 11.5%, Puzzle 7.3%

  37. #37 Magnesium_173
    75% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2021
    Dev: Mark Graham JohnsonPub: Marikat Software Corp
    Windows

    Magnesium_173 is an elegant puzzle game inspired by quantum mechanics. Discard your conventional understanding of time and explore what it takes to make a meaningful choice.

    Why similar: Time Manipulation 51.7%, Logic 13.7%, Puzzle 12.8%, Surreal 10.3%, Atmospheric 7.5%

  38. #38 20 Small Mazes
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 8,665 reviews2024
    Dev: FLEB
    Windows · Mac

    This is a puzzle game with twenty small mazes. They're good mazes, though.

    Why similar: Abstract 25.5%, Logic 19.8%, Minimalist 15.6%, Puzzle 15.3%, Relaxing 12.1%

  39. #39 Flecto
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Nightfox Digital
    Windows · Linux

    Flecto is a puzzle game where you place blocks in order to deflect bullets and shatter targets. Strategically use your tiles to split bullets, bounce them around each level, and destroy every target.

    Why similar: Abstract 26.6%, Logic 23.6%, Minimalist 17.7%, Puzzle 12.9%, Strategy 8.4%

  40. #40 Time Chess
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 无远弗届 Wanderlust
    Windows

    This is a chess puzzle game where you can rewind time to any previous move, but the fate of death is unchangeable. Some pieces are unaffected by time and influence all past moves simultaneously. Use these mechanics, including reality overlap, to checkmate the king in the present or the past!

    Why similar: Time Manipulation 35.9%, Time Travel 33.5%, Minimalist 9.3%, Puzzle 8.3%, Strategy 7.3%

  41. #41 CANNON
    75% matchMixed48% of 29 reviews2021
    Dev: Sprovieri Games
    Windows

    CANNON is a minimalist puzzle game made with cannons that shoot balls to destroy cubes. Activate the cannons in the right order to destroy all number cubes in the scene.

    Why similar: Abstract 26.4%, Minimalist 18%, Logic 16.9%, Relaxing 11%, Puzzle 10%

  42. #42 时间之神的猫
    73% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: MingCang Studio
    Windows

    Use four-dimensional space-time thinking and time travel ability to eat the fish within the specified time and return to the original position, while avoiding the guards' pursuit.

    Why similar: Time Manipulation 41%, Time Travel 20%, Logic 18.4%, Puzzle 8.4%, Strategy 6.1%

  43. #43 Slidezzle
    71% 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: Logic 32.9%, Abstract 24.2%, Puzzle 17.5%, Minimalist 12.4%, Indie 5.9%

  44. #44 Lines X
    72% matchVery Positive82% of 972 reviews2017
    Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 28.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.

    Why similar: Abstract 23.4%, Minimalist 17.7%, Puzzle 13.4%, Relaxing 11.8%, Strategy 11.2%

  45. #45 Story of the Lost Dot
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Harha Studios
    Windows · Mac

    Discover the classic tale of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland in a whole new way. A gaming experience where you get to feel what it's like to dive inside a novel as a small dot. Roll left and right, rewind time, and venture deeper through the story as you try to find your way back home.

    Why similar: Time Manipulation 40.8%, Abstract 13.6%, Minimalist 11.2%, Mystery 7.3%, Relaxing 6.9%

  46. #46 Lotus Bloom
    71% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2021
    Dev: Bloomside Studios
    Windows

    Lotus Bloom is a relaxing minimalist puzzle game. Connect orbs, generate energy and make flowers bloom.

    Why similar: Minimalist 25.7%, Abstract 23.5%, Puzzle 16.2%, Relaxing 12.3%, Atmospheric 8%

  47. #47 Fary's Cabin In The Tangled Woods
    69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Peartree Games
    Windows

    A short game about untangling puzzles

    Why similar: Logic 25.5%, Puzzle 15%, Strategy 13.7%, Surreal 10.1%, Minimalist 9.8%

  48. #48 Chiasm
    70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: Tim FowersPub: Fowers Games
    Windows · Linux

    Chiasm blends mind-bending time puzzles with a unique, pensive aesthetic. Learn how to work when time is flowing backwards.

    Why similar: Abstract 25.8%, Time Manipulation 21.9%, Time Travel 20.1%, Minimalist 12.1%, Puzzle 11.1%

  49. #49 Hook
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,911 reviews2015
    Dev: Maciej Targoni
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game.

    Why similar: Abstract 26.7%, Relaxing 17.3%, Minimalist 16.9%, Puzzle 16.3%, Logic 9.4%

  50. #50 Inline
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 120 reviews2018
    Dev: Light Bringer Games inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Inline is an atmospheric, relaxing and minimalist experience reminiscent of classic puzzle games. Arrange the shapes you are given on a grid to form and clear as many lines as possible in this simple yet challenging game.

    Why similar: Abstract 24.5%, Minimalist 16.3%, Puzzle 14%, Strategy 11.6%, Relaxing 11.2%

  51. #51 OxU
    67% matchVery Positive99% of 235 reviews2022
    Dev: Quiet River
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Minimalistic 3d puzzle with portals, cubes and lasers.

    Why similar: Abstract 22.9%, Logic 18.9%, Minimalist 16.6%, Relaxing 11.2%, Puzzle 11.2%

  52. #52 Balance
    69% 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 34.4%, Logic 21.6%, Minimalist 19.3%, Puzzle 16.3%, Casual 8.1%

  53. #53 Epicycles
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lidajatus Corporation
    Windows · Linux

    Move objects to their goals using cycles linked into intricate clockwork. Take a stab at dozens of official puzzles spanning many difficulty levels from simple ones all the way to mathematical challenges.

    Why similar: Abstract 31.3%, Logic 28.4%, Puzzle 15.9%, Minimalist 14.1%, Casual 5%

  54. #54 Block Collide
    68% matchPositive86% of 28 reviews2021
    Dev: NanningsGames
    Windows · Linux

    Block collide is a relaxing puzzle game with a minimalistic art style. Move the blocks in the right order so they won’t collide with each other.

    Why similar: Logic 28.3%, Minimalist 21.6%, Puzzle 16.1%, Relaxing 11.4%, Atmospheric 10.1%

  55. #55 Ouros
    65% matchVery Positive96% of 235 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 30.1%, Puzzle 17.2%, Relaxing 16%, Minimalist 14.9%, Atmospheric 10.7%

  56. #56 Mastermine
    68% 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.

    Why similar: Abstract 22.7%, Logic 21.9%, Minimalist 13.1%, Puzzle 11.6%, Relaxing 10.7%

  57. #57 Lines X Free
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 1,935 reviews2017
    Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 48 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.

    Why similar: Puzzle 20.9%, Minimalist 19.1%, Abstract 17.2%, Relaxing 11.9%, Strategy 10.6%

  58. #58 Quadphos
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: arimx
    Windows

    Light up cells. Deduce rules. Solve puzzles.

    Why similar: Abstract 29.4%, Logic 23.6%, Minimalist 17.3%, Puzzle 12.4%, Atmospheric 7.5%

  59. #59 Logic Colors
    67% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Kielan xDPub: NeuroCore Studios
    Windows

    Logic Colors is Indie Logic Game in which You move color tiles to solve riddles. Discover rules and relax in 225 unique levels and unlock all items in game! Will You finish them perfectly?

    Why similar: Logic 22%, Abstract 21.3%, Minimalist 14.1%, Relaxing 11.1%, Puzzle 10.9%

  60. #60 Congruence
    66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: CSLE
    Windows · Linux

    A simple, yet difficult puzzle game. Manipulate two pairs of pentominoes to form combined shapes with the same outline. There are 513 different solutions.

    Why similar: Abstract 26.9%, Logic 22.9%, Minimalist 17.4%, Puzzle 9.6%, Relaxing 8.8%

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