- #1 Strata
97% matchVery Positive87% of 363 reviews2014
Dev: GraveckPub: GLITCH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Simple. Elegant. Challenging.
Why similar: Strategy 41%, Casual 25.3%, Puzzle 17.1%, Indie 16.6%
- #2 Breezeblox
96% matchVery Positive86% of 91 reviews2015
Dev: Pugsley LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Breezeblox is an addictive puzzle game where the objective is to reach the end cube without moving off the platform. Special cubes throughout the puzzles will trigger different actions on the platform to aid you with progressing. With 150 challenging puzzles to complete, your brain will be plenty busy.
Why similar: Strategy 51.1%, Casual 27.6%, Indie 21.3%
- #3 VITATIO
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 36 reviews2017
Dev: ColloseusXPub: Phat Phrog Studios
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 22%
VITATIO is the latin word for avoidance and is the exact premise of this game, avoid collisions with opposing gems and guide your way to the highest score on the global leaderboards!
Why similar: Strategy 51.1%, Casual 27.6%, Indie 21.3%
- #4 Puzzler World 2
95% matchMostly Positive78% of 235 reviews2011
Dev: Ideas PadPub: Puzzler
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
The highly anticipated sequel to last year’s PC hit, Puzzler World 2 brings more puzzles, new games, fun rewards and an all new Master Mode.
Why similar: Strategy 39.8%, Casual 28.2%, Indie 19%, Puzzle 13.1%
- #5 Prismatica
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 42 reviews2015
Dev: Loomus Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Prismatica is a colorful puzzle game with a brand new twist inspired by Rubik’s Cubes, Sudoku, Dodecahedrons and way too much caffeine.Prismatica's simple gameplay and deceptively challenging puzzles will tickle the brains of both beginners and veterans alike.
Why similar: Strategy 52.5%, Casual 26.2%, Indie 21.3%
- #6 PHAT STACKS 2
93% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: ColloseusXPub: Phat Phrog Studios
Windows
Phat Stacks 2 is puzzle platformer, it features completely new gameplay with a new set of characters, the goal of Phat Stacks 2 is to collect and process crystals by knocking them into the right chutes for a payout. Each level gets harder and presents a new challenge as you progress
Why similar: Strategy 52.7%, Casual 26.7%, Indie 20.7%
- #7 Cubicolor
91% matchVery Positive94% of 206 reviews2016
Dev: Moltenplay
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Cubicolor is a minimalist puzzle game. The rules are simple: Match the color patches on the board and reach the exit, all on one single path. The game gets harder as the levels progress, always accompanying you with soothing piano tunes.
Why similar: Casual 35%, Indie 25.5%, Strategy 22.9%, Puzzle 16.6%
- #8 Rolling Gauntlet
92% matchMixed38% of 16 reviews2016
Dev: Aundre Rogers
Windows
Welcome to the Rolling Gauntlet. See if you are ready to traverse the universe in forty levels. Test the dexterity of your fingers and the strength of your resolve.
Why similar: Strategy 48%, Casual 29.3%, Indie 22.7%
- #9 Samsara
90% matchPositive97% of 31 reviews2018
Dev: JaffaJam
Windows · Mac
"Help Zee escape Samsara! Drop blocks of different shapes and properties into a realm of two mirrored dimensions, in this beautiful, reflective puzzle game with a twist…”
Why similar: Strategy 43.6%, Casual 26.7%, Indie 21.3%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #10 Hyspherical 2
91% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2016
Dev: Monkeybin AS
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Hyspherical 2 is an acutely tricky puzzle game where you must time dropping perfect circles onto different shapes. Sounds easy, but timing is everything and Geometry has never been simple to master!
Why similar: Strategy 49.3%, Casual 29.7%, Indie 21%
- #11 Unium
89% matchVery Positive93% of 320 reviews2015
Dev: Kittehface Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Draw a line. A single line. How complex can that be?
Why similar: Strategy 36%, Casual 25.4%, Puzzle 21.5%, Indie 17.1%
- #12 Nanomedix Inc
89% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2016
Dev: ItRuStore GamesPub: TrolleyBuzz LLC
Windows · Mac
Nanomedix Evolution - a game in tower defense genre, where you have to fight with whole armies of viruses that attack your body.
Why similar: Strategy 51.9%, Casual 27.1%, Indie 21%
- #13 CrossCells
86% matchVery Positive83% of 896 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 33.5%, Casual 24.7%, Puzzle 23.3%, Indie 18.5%
- #14 Lord Mayor
87% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2016
Dev: John McCannPub: Bottlenose Bits, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A strategy game that lets you build cities, solve puzzles and create an empire!
Why similar: Strategy 52.5%, Casual 26.2%, Indie 21.3%
- #15 Crazy Machines: Golden Gears
88% matchMostly Negative31% of 39 reviews2014
Dev: FAKT Software GmbhPub: Viva Media Inc
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%
In this "Rube-Goldberg" style puzzle game, experiment and build your wacky contraptions with physics action like never before! Experience dazzling visuals of explosives, fire, and true to life physics behavior when you put the experiment into motion!
Why similar: Strategy 49.1%, Casual 30.4%, Puzzle 20.5%
- #16 Metro Warp
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 29 reviews2015
Dev: Another Yeti
Windows · Mac · Linux
Metro Warp is a 3D puzzle game about guiding oblivious pedestrians who can only turn left. Place obstacles in front of these predictable commuters, and help them find the exits in 50 mind-melting floating worlds, where up is down and down is sideways.
Why similar: Strategy 43.7%, Casual 22.9%, Indie 18.6%, Puzzle 14.9%
- #17 Miniature - The Story Puzzle
85% matchMixed50% of 58 reviews2016
Dev: purpleElephant
Windows
The Miniature is a unique 3D Story-based puzzle game, a stunning visual world, fascinating music and original game mode.
Why similar: Strategy 39.6%, Indie 25.2%, Casual 22.7%, Puzzle 12.5%
- #18 Hexcross
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MetaHobby
Windows
Avoid getting hexed in this beautiful puzzle dueler. Players take turns creating lines trying to avoid certain demise. Make a triangle and you're out!
Why similar: Strategy 50.7%, Indie 21.2%, Casual 17.7%, Puzzle 10.3%
- #19 Elven Legend
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 43 reviews2017
Dev: Growing Grass Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
ELven Legend is the exciting time-management strategy in a fantasy world, where an evil witch has captured lords of Elven Kingdom.
Why similar: Strategy 51.7%, Casual 28.3%, Indie 20%
- #20 SpellKeeper
82% matchVery Positive90% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: Studio GierPub: Silesia Games
Windows · Mac
SpellKeeper is a unique logic game with dozens of challenging puzzles and beautifully hand-drawn graphics. Take on the role of the Chosen One and save butterflies trapped in magic cocoons. Challenge your brain and free all the butterflies!
Why similar: Strategy 43.5%, Casual 25%, Indie 19.3%, Puzzle 12.2%
- #21 Cumulus
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Kuro Star Light
Windows
Cumulus is a 2D puzzle Tetromino game with a twist. Drop tetromino blocks to fill in concentric circles. Once filled the ring will disappear, the higher level rings will fall down and you will gain points! Get as many points as you can!
Why similar: Strategy 45%, Casual 26%, Indie 19.5%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #22 Hills Of Glory 3D
82% matchMixed61% of 40 reviews2015
Dev: AMAPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Lose yourself in Hills of Glory 3D, a WW2 reverse tower defense game with stunning 3D graphics. In this war game, defend your bunker against hordes of enemies with the military arsenal at your disposal. Rifle, mortar, flamethrower, air strikes… don’t hold back!
Why similar: Strategy 51.9%, Casual 27.1%, Indie 21%
- #23 ChromaSquares
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Racing Thought Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A game of strategy complicated by chance.
Why similar: Strategy 47%, Casual 24.6%, Indie 19.1%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #24 Brick Battalion
81% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2016
Dev: Scoria Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Brick Battalion is a competitive tile-matching game where you can play with up to 8 people online or with bots. Play alone, in teams or engage in a Free-For-All in a space-themed battle for domination.
Why similar: Strategy 51.9%, Casual 27.1%, Indie 21%
- #25 Nick Logic for Kids
79% match7 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Orlando Santos de Oliveira
Windows
Puzzle for children Snap the right blocks to build Nick's path. Help Nick cross the screen to get the ham.
Why similar: Strategy 45.8%, Casual 25.6%, Indie 19.8%, Puzzle 8.8%
- #26 Unblock Gridlock
79% matchPositive87% of 29 reviews2019
Dev: Analog Casual Studios
Windows
Unblock Gridlock is an addictive digital modernization of classic sliding block puzzles. Flex your noodle solving over 9000 traffic jams and save the vehicle bound pedestrians of traffic town!
Why similar: Strategy 43.8%, Casual 25.2%, Indie 18.3%, Puzzle 12.7%
- #27 Suspicious Slide
77% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Sami Kilani
Windows
Suspicious Slide takes the "ice slide" puzzle to the next level.
Why similar: Strategy 44.7%, Casual 25.8%, Indie 19.3%, Puzzle 10.2%
- #28 Puzzle 3D
78% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Jake Peng
Windows
This is a 3D puzzle game. The goal of the game is to put all the scattered cubes back in place to restore the original appearance of the 3D scene.
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Casual 26%, Indie 18.3%, Puzzle 12.7%
- #29 Aggregator Elevator System
69% matchPositive89% of 36 reviews2023
Dev: Eternal Monke Games
Windows · Mac
Challenge your logic and strategy in new ways in this deductive tile-placement puzzle game. Master a rich system of logical rules where you must arrange blocks within a grid to make everything add up perfectly.
Why similar: Strategy 37.9%, Casual 22.4%, Puzzle 20.7%, Indie 19%
- #30 The little vampir
78% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: BRAINEART
Windows
"The little vampir" is a strategic timing game. You are a vampire who wants to drink blood of beautiful princess. But you have just lost all of your dark power and became a little boy. So If you get caught by a soldier, you'll be killed immediately. Go to princess's room secretly, avoiding the eyes of soldiers!
Why similar: Strategy 50.6%, Casual 29%, Indie 20.5%
- #31 HueBots
77% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2015
Dev: Huebotics
Windows · Mac · Linux
HueBots is a deceptively challenging top-down puzzle game. You control a team of colorful robots that will only interact with objects that match their color; they will also keep moving in one direction until they collide with something that matches their color.
Why similar: Strategy 48.2%, Casual 25.2%, Indie 18.9%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #32 Color Game
75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Thomas Watson
Windows
Color Game is a puzzle game about getting to the end. Change your color, unlock the path to the exit and avoid enemies along the way.
Why similar: Strategy 47.3%, Casual 26.6%, Indie 20.2%, Puzzle 5.9%
- #33 Thermo Sudoku
72% matchVery Positive96% of 161 reviews2020
Dev: Studio Goya
Windows · Mac
How does Thermo Sudoku work? Each sudoku grid contains thermometer shapes (often drawn to create themes) and digits on thermometers must increase as one moves further from the bulb end.
Why similar: Strategy 49.4%, Casual 26.2%, Indie 20.3%, Puzzle 4.1%
- #34 Forest Home
74% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: The Binary MillPub: Nextgen Reality Pty. Ltd.
Windows
Something's gone wrong in the forest! All the animals are lost, and only you can guide them home. Draw colorful paths that grow right beneath your finger, mouse or gamepad to lead the forest critters to safety. Avoid obstacles, navigate bridges, and collect food in this cute & challenging puzzler.
Why similar: Strategy 49.2%, Casual 29.8%, Indie 21%
- #35 GreenFlame
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AbandonedCookies
Windows
BlueFlame has brought never-ending Winter to the land. Use your custom GreenFlame and awesome powers to Bring Back Spring! #GFBBS
Why similar: Strategy 51.9%, Casual 27.1%, Indie 21%
- #36 Pozzo Jello Crusade
76% matchPositive92% of 26 reviews2016
Dev: GZ StormPub: Tales of Game's Presents
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Developed by ToG, POZZO JELLO CRUSADE is the highly anticipated remake to the gruelling 2005 breakout hit. The unique old-school puzzle experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible challenge and intense emotional reward.
Why similar: Strategy 43.3%, Casual 23.6%, Indie 17.5%, Puzzle 15.6%
- #37 Hexadrift
73% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: Henagames
Windows
Traverse your way through 11 unique sector maps collecting the resources you need to repair your busted ship. Optimize your fuel usage, plan maximized routes, and watch out for swarming enemies! Hexadrift is a casual 2D-game of strategic planning and evasion!
Why similar: Strategy 45%, Casual 26.8%, Indie 19.5%, Puzzle 8.7%
- #38 Number Guesser
75% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: Jether
Windows
"Number Guesser" is a game based on "Bulls and Cows", and I don't have much content to say, just give you a funny one!! You can play Bulls and Cows with 3, 4, or 5 digit numbers, and see how wonderful the answer is!!
Why similar: Strategy 40.9%, Casual 31.6%, Indie 16.6%, Puzzle 10.9%
- #39 CanCan the Game
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Bencin StudiosPub: CanCan, Inc
Windows · Mac
CanCan, the game of color and creation; a puzzle game using multicolored tiles.
Why similar: Strategy 48.6%, Casual 25.9%, Indie 20.1%, Puzzle 5.4%
- #40 Doodle WHAT?!
60% matchMixed50% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: Binx.tv
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Stream your canvas on Twitch and turn your chat into a guessing game! Fully integrated with Twitch, this social drawing game lets your viewers compete in real time to guess what you're drawing! Featuring a persistent leaderboard, customizable word bank, and multiple gameplay modes!
Why similar: Strategy 51.1%, Casual 27.6%, Indie 21.4%
- #41 Optica
74% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: GraveckPub: GLITCH
Windows · Mac
A mind-bending puzzle game of logic and illusion. Embracing simplicity with a geometric design, Optica reveals puzzles in complex and mind-bending ways. From curious shapes and optical illusions to unexpected perspectives, Optica puts spatial thinking to the test through 70+ challenging levels.
Why similar: Strategy 41.1%, Casual 24.9%, Indie 17.5%, Puzzle 16.5%
- #42 Curing Covid
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: SteelySam
Windows
Eliminate all viruses by dropping colored vitamins in this 20 level block puzzle game with a Covid-19 theme.
Why similar: Strategy 48.6%, Casual 25.9%, Indie 20.1%, Puzzle 5.4%
- #43 Yesterday
73% matchPositive81% of 31 reviews2017
Dev: Triple Tree StudioPub: indienova
Windows
It's a 3D Puzzle Game talking about the philosophy of love and encounter from female's perspective. All we experienced in countless “yesterday” make us be ourselves today. Beautiful visual performance and intriguing music immerse players in this fantasy world soon, where dreams mix with reality, time and space interweave together.
Why similar: Strategy 41.9%, Casual 23%, Indie 17.8%, Puzzle 17.3%
- #44 Mole Game
70% matchPositive100% of 38 reviews2020
Dev: Joel D.Pub: ...
Windows
You are a Mole. Collect sunflowers throughout the year and achieve serenity.
Why similar: Strategy 45.7%, Casual 24.7%, Indie 19.1%, Puzzle 10.5%
- #45 Math Puzzle Alpha Challenge
71% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Orlando Santos de Oliveira
Windows · Mac
A logic game for all ages. Fit the blocks in the pyramid following the logic to complete the challenge. The Math Puzzle Alpha Challenge game was designed to stimulate logical thinking.
Why similar: Strategy 50.1%, Casual 26.5%, Indie 20.5%, Puzzle 2.9%
- #46 Gear:治愈齿轮
71% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2019
Dev: SpriteStudio
Windows · Mac
"Gear" is a relaxing, minimal, puzzle game.
Why similar: Strategy 42.2%, Casual 24.4%, Indie 19.8%, Puzzle 13.6%
- #47 Miniverse Wars Alpha
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bellosoft
Windows
Miniverse Wars is a survival real-time strategy game. In order to survive you will need to build a strong defence system to resist the constant waves of enemies and deal with unforeseen events.
Why similar: Strategy 51.9%, Casual 27.1%, Indie 21%
- #48 Terramancer
70% match1 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Fractalis
Windows
Terramancer is a strategy game combining card combos and worker placement. Send your golems collect resources and be the first to complete your Tower. Use card combos to adapt your island to the seasons.
Why similar: Strategy 51.2%, Casual 26.6%, Indie 20.6%, Puzzle 1.6%
- #49 Infection
69% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2020
Dev: ZGame Studio
Windows
Infection is a relaxing and minimal puzzle game. Infect all the cells by virus to get success in each level. Correct operation sequence and timing is the key to success.
Why similar: Strategy 48.4%, Casual 26.2%, Indie 20%, Puzzle 5.4%
- #50 Pixelfence
69% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: cBlck
Windows
This is a miniature tower defense strategy game.
Why similar: Strategy 48.3%, Casual 24.5%, Indie 19%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #51 Pocoman
68% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: Sleepless Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Welcome to the world of PocoMan! A logic and strategy game featuring the clever and funny character PocoMan. A 21st century super-hero of microscopic proportions!
Why similar: Strategy 45.2%, Casual 25.2%, Indie 18.9%, Puzzle 10.7%
- #52 PERFECT ANGLE: The puzzle game based on optical illusions
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 338 reviews2015
Dev: Ivanovich Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Challenge your mind with puzzles based on optical illusions. Find the perfect angle by rotating the camera to clean up the chaos and find a shocking story fraught with twists.
Why similar: Strategy 45.6%, Casual 25.2%, Indie 19.5%, Puzzle 9.7%
- #53 Insane
71% matchMostly Negative39% of 18 reviews2016
Dev: VIS-GamesPub: United Independent Entertainment
Windows · Mac
!nsane is a nod to the cult game "Logical" from the good old Amiga days. It's all about balls and twist locks. You have to arrange the balls in the right order to pick the lock. What sounds simple enough quickly turns out to be a uniquely tricky game.
Why similar: Strategy 42.4%, Casual 23.3%, Indie 19.9%, Puzzle 14.4%
- #54 Sandwich Sudoku
64% matchVery Positive97% of 165 reviews2019
Dev: Studio Goya
Windows · Mac
Presented by Cracking The Cryptic, YouTube's most popular Sudoku channel, here is the brand new "Sandwich Sudoku" game that has become an internet sensation!
Why similar: Strategy 51.9%, Casual 27.1%, Indie 21%
- #55 Hungry Piggy vs Chicken
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: BIG WOOD GAMES
Windows · Mac
Hungry piggy vs Chicken: Yes! We are Hungry! We all love the delicious eggs! Hungry piggy vs Chicken features hours of gameplay, challenging puzzles, and lots of replay value. Each level requires logic and skill to resolve.
Why similar: Strategy 51.9%, Casual 27.1%, Indie 21%
- #56 疑犯寻踪 In Pursuit
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Laughing Studio
Windows
In the dark night, a murder occurred in a remote town. Eight suspects were wandering on the streets. Only 8 hours left, the innocents must prove their innocence and cooperate with the inspector to solve the case; but the real murderer must remain hidden in the crowd or escape from the town.
Why similar: Strategy 53%, Casual 26.5%, Indie 20.5%
- #57 Fuego!
67% matchVery Positive90% of 60 reviews2015
Dev: radiostatic
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In Fuego, you and an opponent create a tangled Mexican standoff one animal-bandito at a time. And when everyone’s got their mark, the bullets fly. You shoot a bank, you get the gold. You shoot a bandito, you steal the gold. Just make sure that when the dust settles, your gang walks away with the bigger haul.
Why similar: Strategy 51.9%, Casual 27.1%, Indie 21%