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  1. #1 Maxwell's puzzling demon
    97% matchVery Positive99% of 357 reviews2024
    Dev: muratsubo Games
    Windows

    "Thermodynamic" puzzle where Maxwell's demon does work of block-pushing. Deal those hot blocks with cold blocks so that the demon doesn't get burnt.

    Why similar: Sokoban 55.4%, Difficult 26.1%, Puzzle 12%, Indie 5.6%, Singleplayer 1%

  2. #2 SquishCraft
    96% matchVery Positive96% of 134 reviews2022
    Dev: bcat112a
    Windows · Linux

    Puzzle game about squishing blocks together.

    Why similar: Sokoban 39.7%, Difficult 29.1%, Puzzle 14.5%, Indie 14.4%, Singleplayer 2.4%

  3. #3 Hiding Spot
    96% matchVery Positive97% of 177 reviews2018
    Dev: Corey Martin
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A difficult puzzle game about isolating yourself. Build a safe place, huddle up and get cozy.

    Why similar: Sokoban 51.5%, Difficult 20.9%, Indie 16.8%, Puzzle 10.9%

  4. #4 Sokobos
    95% matchVery Positive100% of 77 reviews2022
    Dev: Daisy GamesPub: Martin Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Sokoban meets Greek tragedy! Sokobos is a minimalistic & challenging puzzle game that expands on the classic block-pushing formula.

    Why similar: Sokoban 59.9%, Difficult 25.9%, Puzzle 10.8%, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  5. #5 SOK
    94% matchVery Positive89% of 205 reviews2017
    Dev: Siberian Mouse
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    SOK is a sokoban classic puzzle game. The goal of the game is to move all the boxes to their positions. It's not as easy as it seems. The player can push one box at a time, but do not pull it off.

    Why similar: Sokoban 54.2%, Difficult 23.4%, Puzzle 11.3%, Indie 9.1%, Singleplayer 2%

  6. #6 Pipe Push Paradise
    94% matchVery Positive96% of 200 reviews2018
    Dev: Corey Martin
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    A difficult open world puzzle game about plumbing.

    Why similar: Sokoban 47.2%, Difficult 22.8%, Indie 15.9%, Puzzle 12.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%

  7. #7 Dungeon and Puzzles
    93% matchVery Positive94% of 222 reviews2021
    Dev: NekolystPub: Digital Crafter
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 48 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    Dungeon and Puzzles is a dungeon adventure themed Sokoban game. The movement and direction are restricted, and the adventurer's ability can be changed by equipment at hand. Think through every step, destroy every monster and find a way to the end of the dungeon where the treasure awaits.

    Why similar: Sokoban 56.4%, Difficult 25.1%, Puzzle 11.5%, Indie 5.1%, Singleplayer 2%

  8. #8 Orakyubu
    92% matchVery Positive99% of 293 reviews2021
    Dev: Peter Lavigne
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A game about 2D puzzles in 3D space.

    Why similar: Sokoban 55.8%, Difficult 20.7%, Puzzle 12%, Indie 10.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  9. #9 Stephen's Sausage Roll
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,914 reviews2016
    Dev: increpare games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    A simple 3d puzzle game.

    Why similar: Difficult 33.6%, Sokoban 31.5%, Puzzle 19.5%, Indie 14%, Singleplayer 1.5%

  10. #10 Warlock's Tower
    91% matchVery Positive98% of 51 reviews2017
    Dev: MidipixelPub: Whippering
    Windows · Mac

    A punishing puzzler with elegantly designed levels around one brutal rule - one move equals one life lost.

    Why similar: Indie 40.7%, Difficult 36.5%, Puzzle 22.8%

  11. #11 Sig.NULL
    90% matchMostly Positive72% of 131 reviews2016
    Dev: SaintHeiserPub: Half-Face Games
    Windows

    Push and rotate blocks, placing them at their places. Discover mono-drones abilities, step by step learn rules of that somber techno world. Solve more than 100 amazing puzzles!

    Why similar: Sokoban 38.6%, Difficult 24.5%, Indie 22.3%, Puzzle 13.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  12. #12 YANKAI'S PEAK.
    89% matchVery Positive90% of 93 reviews2017
    Dev: Kenny Sun
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Pyramid-Pushing Puzzles.

    Why similar: Indie 64%, Puzzle 36%

  13. #13 Candle Prick
    88% matchVery Positive96% of 53 reviews2022
    Dev: moraguma
    Windows · Linux

    Candle Prick is a crunchy pixel adventure about stabbing enemies and using them as extensions of yourself to solve increasingly complex puzzles

    Why similar: Sokoban 60.4%, Difficult 23.8%, Puzzle 10.7%, Indie 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  14. #14 Lighton
    89% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2020
    Dev: Waidy AndradePub: Cronostase
    Windows

    A challeging puzzle game. The only goal, is to turn on the lights.

    Why similar: Sokoban 56.8%, Difficult 24.1%, Puzzle 10.5%, Indie 6.8%, Singleplayer 1.7%

  15. #15 Puzzle Depot
    86% matchVery Positive100% of 62 reviews2025
    Dev: Laughing Manatee Games
    Windows

    A box-pushing, bug-squishing, post-apocalyptic adventure awaits you in Puzzle Depot! Challenge hundreds of meticulously designed rooms that expand on classic sokoban gameplay with new and creative mechanics. Build your own devious creations with the included level editor!

    Why similar: Sokoban 52.1%, Difficult 24.9%, Puzzle 11.7%, Indie 8.8%, Singleplayer 2.5%

  16. #16 Yugo Puzzle
    87% matchVery Positive99% of 321 reviews2021
    Dev: Qrostar
    Windows · Mac

    Yugo Puzzle is a minimalist, relaxing, and satisfying puzzle game. Move jelly blocks left and right to merge them with the same color. It may sound simple, but it’s deceptively challenging. Enjoy the satisfaction of solving each puzzle.

    Why similar: Sokoban 51.2%, Difficult 25.5%, Puzzle 12.2%, Indie 9.2%, Singleplayer 1.9%

  17. #17 Room to Grow
    86% matchVery Positive97% of 200 reviews2021
    Dev: Mischka Kamener
    Windows · Mac

    Tackle thorny problems in this plant pushing puzzle game. Learn to maneuver like a cactus as you grow your way back to the desert!

    Why similar: Sokoban 49.1%, Difficult 27.4%, Puzzle 12.4%, Indie 8.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%

  18. #18 Baba Is You
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 23,702 reviews2019
    Dev: Hempuli Oy
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 13.3 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: Sokoban 35.6%, Difficult 30.6%, Puzzle 20.4%, Indie 11.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%

  19. #19 Altered
    85% matchVery Positive100% of 123 reviews2021
    Dev: GlitchheartPub: Rooftop Panda
    Windows · Linux

    Solve difficult puzzles in a soothing atmosphere by altering your characters in multiple ways, forcing you to think outside the box.

    Why similar: Sokoban 56.6%, Difficult 25.7%, Puzzle 11%, Indie 5.1%, Singleplayer 1.6%

  20. #20 Can of Wormholes
    83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 540 reviews2023
    Dev: munted finger
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 13.0 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Push, slice, ingest, flip, and squish worms in this puzzle game in which you play as a little sentient tin can.

    Why similar: Sokoban 67.2%, Puzzle 16.7%, Indie 14.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  21. #21 Alephant
    84% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2023
    Dev: Lucas Le Slo
    Windows

    A word-less abstract puzzle game about language.

    Why similar: Sokoban 56.2%, Difficult 22.8%, Puzzle 11.8%, Indie 7.7%, Singleplayer 1.5%

  22. #22 An Architect's Adventure
    82% matchVery Positive100% of 63 reviews2023
    Dev: maou
    Windows

    A simple 3A puzzle game.

    Why similar: Sokoban 64.9%, Difficult 14.3%, Puzzle 12.1%, Indie 7.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  23. #23 Tametsi
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,413 reviews2017
    Dev: Grip Top Games
    Windows
    Median: 11.9 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: Difficult 52.3%, Puzzle 28.3%, Indie 18.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  24. #24 Block Shop
    79% matchVery Positive99% of 69 reviews2025
    Dev: Foolbox Studio
    Windows

    Block shop is an automation puzzle game in which basic blocks are transformed and combined to create increasingly complex blocks.

    Why similar: Difficult 38.1%, Puzzle 33.4%, Indie 25.7%, Singleplayer 2.8%

  25. #25 Invisibox
    82% matchVery Positive88% of 89 reviews2017
    Dev: Retrific
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Invisibox is a tough puzzle game where you have to solve sliding puzzles by controlling invisible boxes while avoiding various obstacles.

    Why similar: Difficult 42%, Indie 35.5%, Puzzle 18.8%, Singleplayer 3.8%

  26. #26 Crate Mates
    80% matchVery Positive100% of 59 reviews2022
    Dev: Emerick Gibson
    Windows · Linux

    The pinnacle of warehouse simulators. Crate Mates is a block pushing puzzle game with a unique twist: Gravity.

    Why similar: Sokoban 73.5%, Puzzle 17.8%, Indie 5.7%, Singleplayer 3%

  27. #27 Prickle
    77% matchVery Positive100% of 89 reviews2024
    Dev: Sunbird Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Play father hedgehog on a quest to bring his prickly children back home, in this wholesome grid-based puzzle.

    Why similar: Sokoban 52.2%, Difficult 26.6%, Puzzle 10.5%, Indie 8.6%, Singleplayer 2.1%

  28. #28 Cypher
    79% matchVery Positive91% of 924 reviews2018
    Dev: Matthew Brown
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    Cypher is a first person puzzle game about cryptography.

    Why similar: Difficult 50.8%, Puzzle 31.5%, Indie 17.7%

  29. #29 The Legend of Lumina
    77% matchVery Positive98% of 118 reviews2024
    Dev: Wizbane
    Windows · Linux

    A block pushing puzzle game with metroidvania style progression, set in a serene forest world.

    Why similar: Sokoban 75.8%, Puzzle 17.3%, Indie 5.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  30. #30 Patrick's Parabox
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,385 reviews2022
    Dev: Patrick Traynor
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    A mind-bending recursive puzzle game about boxes within boxes within boxes within boxes. Learn to use infinity to your advantage as you explore a deep and elegant system.

    Why similar: Sokoban 60.8%, Difficult 16.6%, Puzzle 14.5%, Indie 6%, Singleplayer 2.1%

  31. #31 汉字大冒险
    78% matchVery Positive90% of 87 reviews2022
    Dev: InsVolcStudio
    Windows · Mac

    汉字大冒险是一款以汉字组合为玩法的解密游戏。汉字与汉字间的合成,迸发出无限可能!

    Why similar: Sokoban 45.8%, Difficult 26%, Indie 13.8%, Puzzle 13.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  32. #32 Rolling Shapes
    81% matchMixed56% of 64 reviews2015
    Dev: Vertex Games, S.C.
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    In this puzzle game called Rolling Shapes, we will try to save the world manipulating geometric shapes through multiple and varied levels.

    Why similar: Difficult 41.6%, Indie 35.7%, Puzzle 18.7%, Singleplayer 4%

  33. #33 SOK MAX
    78% matchVery Positive85% of 82 reviews2018
    Dev: Siberian Mouse
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    SOK MAX is the sequel of the SOK puzzle. Now there are more boxes on each level.

    Why similar: Sokoban 67.9%, Puzzle 13.1%, Difficult 12.6%, Indie 3.5%, Singleplayer 2.9%

  34. #34 PortalSnake
    75% matchVery Positive100% of 54 reviews2023
    Dev: bcat112a
    Windows · Linux

    Puzzle game about portals and snakes.

    Why similar: Sokoban 58.4%, Difficult 26.9%, Puzzle 11.5%, Indie 2.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  35. #35 Bloxpath
    71% matchVery Positive98% of 50 reviews2025
    Dev: agoo
    Windows

    A minimalist roll playing puzzle game. About 10 unique puzzle mechanics, around 200 puzzles, and satisfying smooth procedural animations.

    Why similar: Sokoban 77%, Puzzle 14.5%, Indie 6.6%, Singleplayer 2%

  36. #36 Magicube
    72% matchVery Positive99% of 194 reviews2023
    Dev: nebu soku
    Windows

    A magical puzzle platformer made with PICO-8. Be thinky to get the legendary treasure.

    Why similar: Difficult 54.9%, Puzzle 30.1%, Indie 11.7%, Singleplayer 3.2%

  37. #37 Gentoo Rescue
    70% matchVery Positive100% of 219 reviews2025
    Dev: Jagriff
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A puzzler about sliding penguins and walruses. Pick up items to push, pull, bounce, swap, stop, steal, or explode. Uncover surprising twists hidden in a world of puzzles inside puzzles inside puzzles.

    Why similar: Sokoban 38.6%, Difficult 34.4%, Puzzle 15.5%, Indie 9.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%

  38. #38 Bonfire Peaks
    73% matchVery Positive95% of 330 reviews2021
    Dev: Corey MartinPub: Draknek & Friends
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Set your belongings on fire on a beautiful voxel art puzzle island.

    Why similar: Sokoban 53.9%, Difficult 24.8%, Puzzle 11.5%, Indie 8.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%

  39. #39 Sigils of Elohim
    74% matchVery Positive91% of 1,192 reviews2014
    Dev: CroteamPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 48 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    Sigils of Elohim is a free mini-game prelude to Croteam’s upcoming first-person puzzler The Talos Principle that challenges players to solve dozens of challenging sigil puzzles under the watchful eye of Elohim.

    Why similar: Puzzle 62.3%, Indie 31.6%, Singleplayer 6.2%

  40. #40 EXIT
    75% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2016
    Dev: SIXNAILS
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    EXIT is a very challenging puzzle game that requires pure logic rather than luck or dexterity. It includes 100 mind blowing levels. Are you READY?

    Why similar: Sokoban 51.7%, Indie 22.8%, Puzzle 21.1%, Singleplayer 4.4%

  41. #41 Loader
    76% matchMixed49% of 53 reviews2018
    Dev: Errigar Games
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 15%

    Loader is an exciting puzzle game where you place loads on platforms to pass levels.

    Why similar: Indie 57.1%, Puzzle 36.3%, Singleplayer 6.6%

  42. #42 Jelly Is Sticky
    72% matchVery Positive94% of 129 reviews2022
    Dev: Lunarch Studios
    Windows

    Explore a world of colorful jelly blocks that can be deformed and stuck together. Use them in surprising, unexpected ways to build clever contraptions and solve delightful puzzles.

    Why similar: Sokoban 54.8%, Difficult 26.2%, Puzzle 11.4%, Indie 5.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%

  43. #43 Loophole
    68% 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: Sokoban 54.4%, Difficult 23.2%, Puzzle 11.3%, Indie 8.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%

  44. #44 SOK MIN
    74% matchVery Positive93% of 111 reviews2018
    Dev: Siberian Mouse
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    SOK MIN is the smallest and the easiest levels of SOK puzzle. Now you may not need a guide to complete each level. Just try it!

    Why similar: Sokoban 62.4%, Puzzle 12.4%, Difficult 12%, Indie 10.6%, Singleplayer 2.6%

  45. #45 SokoFrog
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 106 reviews2022
    Dev: Solluco
    Windows

    SokoFrog is a puzzle game about pushing boxes, help your frog friend get to the next level.

    Why similar: Sokoban 77.8%, Puzzle 14.8%, Indie 5.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%

  46. #46 Alchemia
    73% matchMostly Positive80% of 79 reviews2018
    Dev: Matthew Brown
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 15%

    Alchemia is a cryptic puzzle game which is solved through research outside of the game.

    Why similar: Difficult 44.7%, Puzzle 28%, Indie 23.6%, Singleplayer 3.7%

  47. #47 Sandy's Great Escape
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2023
    Dev: Mocha Moose Games
    Windows · Mac

    A crabby twist on the sokoban (box-pushing) genre, where you use deaths to create shells and solve puzzles.

    Why similar: Sokoban 58%, Difficult 17.6%, Puzzle 12.4%, Indie 10.2%, Singleplayer 1.9%

  48. #48 YAPP: Yet Another Puzzle Platformer
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 62 reviews2017
    Dev: Artless Games
    Windows

    A challenging puzzle platformer in which you clone and teleport.

    Why similar: Difficult 60%, Puzzle 21.4%, Indie 14.4%, Singleplayer 4.2%

  49. #49 Shrink Rooms
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 66 reviews2025
    Dev: Mat-RixPub: Pone Games
    Windows

    Run! The walls are shrinking! This is about solving puzzles by pushing boxes from collapsing secret room. Accurately plan your steps, avoid deep pits and traps, use polymer and portal wall in the room, and escape from the secret room to avoid being crushed into a puddle of flesh by the walls.

    Why similar: Sokoban 54%, Difficult 24.8%, Puzzle 11.3%, Indie 7.8%, Singleplayer 2%

  50. #50 Bean and Nothingness
    69% matchVery Positive99% of 211 reviews2021
    Dev: RBOR Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A difficult tile-based puzzle game about turning beans into monsters -- and monsters back into beans.

    Why similar: Difficult 56.6%, Puzzle 26%, Indie 13.2%, Singleplayer 4.3%

  51. #51 Blokker
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 60 reviews2021
    Dev: LM Games Studio
    Windows

    Move the blocks strategically until the balls find the targets. Simple yet challenging! This is Blokker.

    Why similar: Difficult 63.2%, Puzzle 24.1%, Indie 11%, Singleplayer 1.7%

  52. #52 Arithmetic
    65% matchVery Positive94% of 106 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: Sokoban 78.3%, Puzzle 13.7%, Indie 6.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%

  53. #53 Toby: The Secret Mine
    71% matchMostly Positive70% of 725 reviews2015
    Dev: Lukas Navratil
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A challenging puzzle platformer inspired by games like Limbo and Badland.

    Why similar: Indie 38.3%, Difficult 35.1%, Puzzle 20.3%, Singleplayer 6.3%

  54. #54 Puddle Knights
    68% matchVery Positive97% of 233 reviews2020
    Dev: Lockpickle
    Windows · Mac

    Protecting nobles from mud may look simple on the surface, but the intricate cape arranging puzzle mechanics ensure steadily increasing difficulty. Join the Knights on their quest to preserve dignity, and mindmuck is practically guaranteed! Playtime 10-35h.

    Why similar: Sokoban 57%, Difficult 26.7%, Puzzle 11.2%, Indie 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  55. #55 Theta and Paralldox on Worldlines
    62% matchVery Positive96% of 154 reviews2026
    Dev: XXela
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Sokoban 73.5%, Puzzle 16.2%, Indie 8%, Singleplayer 2.4%

  56. #56 Elec Dude
    67% matchVery Positive97% of 116 reviews2022
    Dev: MisteryJay89
    Windows

    Collect all Energy in each Level and face Dr. Dark Glass.

    Why similar: Sokoban 64.6%, Puzzle 14.8%, Difficult 10.1%, Indie 8.6%, Singleplayer 1.9%

  57. #57 Sokobond
    69% matchVery Positive93% of 688 reviews2014
    Dev: Alan HazeldenPub: Draknek & Friends
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    Sokobond is an elegantly designed puzzle game about chemistry. It's logical, minimalist, and beautiful - crafted with love and science.

    Why similar: Sokoban 57.3%, Difficult 25.5%, Puzzle 10.5%, Indie 5.1%, Singleplayer 1.6%

  58. #58 SokoPenguin
    65% matchVery Positive97% of 76 reviews2024
    Dev: Vergiu
    Windows

    SokoPenguin is a Sokoban-style puzzle game, where you control a penguin who must push boxes to clear the path to its cozy igloo.

    Why similar: Sokoban 82.6%, Puzzle 15.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%

  59. #59 SOKOBOT
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 50 reviews2022
    Dev: Alexander Taylor
    Windows

    SOKOBOT is an open-ended puzzle game where you place down cute robots, give them commands, and create infinitely-looping assembly lines that combine shapes together!

    Why similar: Difficult 40.4%, Sokoban 21.9%, Puzzle 20.4%, Indie 15%, Singleplayer 2.3%

  60. #60 Fit Puzzle Blocks
    66% matchVery Positive82% of 98 reviews2022
    Dev: NanningsGames
    Windows · Linux

    Solve a lot of puzzles in Fit Block Puzzle. Try to fit all the different shaped blocks on the grid.

    Why similar: Puzzle 85.1%, Singleplayer 14.9%

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