The Best Puzzle Games

Update : Senua\'s Saga: Hellblade II added at rank #1.
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Senua's Saga: Hellblade II (2024)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X/s j Xbox Series X Xbox One

The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.


  • narrative
  • puzzle
  • battle
  • fight
  • combat
  • demons
  • mythology
  • exploration
  • story
  • action-adventure
  • horror
  • adventure
  • realistic
  • narration
  • supernatural

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Braid: Anniversary Edition (2024)

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Android Xbox Series X/s IOS iPhone Linux Mac OS Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X

Control the flow of time to solve puzzles in this new version of the indie classic, featuring fully repainted artwork, a new world of puzzles, and seriously in-depth commentary.


  • platform
  • puzzle
  • time
  • classic
  • manipulation
  • 2d
  • programming
  • in-depth

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ANIMAL WELL (2024)

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90
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Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 PC Windows

Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

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  • platform
  • puzzle
  • mystery
  • discovery
  • exploration
  • metroidvania
  • pixel
  • atmospheric

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Botany Manor (2024)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X/s PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X

Welcome to Botany Manor, a stately home in 19th century England. You play as inhabitant Arabella Greene, a retired botanist. Explore your house and gardens, filled with research, to figure out the ideal habitat of forgotten flora. Grow each plant to discover the mysterious qualities they hold…


  • puzzle
  • walking-simulator
  • exploration
  • relaxing
  • first-person
  • historical
  • linear
  • nature
  • stylized
  • colourful
  • story
  • 3d
  • education
  • immersive
  • science

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Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons Remake (2024)

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Playstation 5 Xbox Series X/s j Xbox Series X PC Windows Xbox One

Guide two brothers on an epic journey of discovery, loss, adventure and mystery remade for the latest generation of graphics, performance, and gameplay. Play in single-player mode or local co-op with a friend. This is one journey you will never forget.


  • cooperative
  • puzzle
  • remake
  • local
  • story
  • adventure
  • narrative
  • controller-support
  • discovery
  • platform
  • fantasy
  • single-player
  • boss-fight
  • action
  • difficult

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The Talos Principle 2 (2023)

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89
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PC Windows Xbox One Android Xbox Series X Playstation 5

Dive into The Talos Principle 2, a mind-bending puzzle adventure set in a post-apocalyptic world. You'll unravel the secrets of a mysterious megastructure, engage with sentient robots, and shape the story with your choices. With stunning visuals, a captivating narrative, and challenging puzzles, it's an odyssey that will leave you questioning your existence.


What we like:
  • Immersive and thought-provoking narrative
  • Challenging and creative puzzles
  • Stunning visuals and captivating soundtrack
  • Freedom to explore and interact with the environment
  • Multiple story endings based on your choices
What could be improved:
  • Puzzles not as challenging as in the first game
  • Dialogue sequences can distract from gameplay
  • High graphic requirements may limit some players

  • puzzle
  • thought-provoking
  • robots
  • narrative

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Jusant (2023)

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84
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Xbox One Xbox Series X/s Playstation 5 PC Windows

Ascend the enigmatic tower of Jusant and uncover the echoes of a lost civilization. Immerse yourself in a serene world filled with lush biomes, master intuitive climbing mechanics, and let the haunting soundtrack elevate your adventure. Solve puzzles with your adorable companion, Ballast, and experience a story that intertwines resilience and mystery in every climb.


What we like:
  • Intuitive climbing gameplay
  • Rich, immersive environments
  • Engaging puzzles with helpful companion
  • Profound storytelling
  • Beautiful soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Occasional collision issues
  • Some story elements are cryptic

  • vertical
  • puzzle
  • platform
  • narrative
  • controller-support
  • exploration
  • story
  • meditative
  • atmospheric
  • rock-climbing
  • relaxing
  • adventure
  • rhythm
  • mystery
  • cute

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Cocoon (2023)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X/s PC Windows

Venture into the alien world of COCOON, an enchanting puzzle-adventure game where you carry whole worlds on your back. Solve complex puzzles, defeat colossal guardians, and unravel an intriguing cosmic mystery. Dive into the immersive atmosphere, enriched by beautiful visuals and mesmerizing soundscapes. Will you uncover the secrets of an ancient civilization?


What we like:
  • Stunning visuals
  • Innovative level design
  • Engaging gameplay
  • High replay value
  • Immersive atmosphere
What could be improved:
  • Linear gameplay
  • Lack of rewarding exploration

  • puzzle
  • platform
  • boss-fight
  • boss
  • mind-bending

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Chants of Sennaar Windows (2023)

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PC Windows

In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.


  • puzzle
  • language
  • stealth
  • point-and-click
  • adventure
  • mystery
  • puzzle-worlds
  • translation
  • fine-tune
  • flail
  • word-for-word
  • meta-puzzle

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Chants of Sennaar (2023)

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85
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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows

Embark on a mysterious and addictive puzzling adventure in Chants of Sennaar. Explore stunning environments, decipher languages, and piece together a captivating story through visual storytelling. With a compact install size, amazing visuals, and lush sound design, this game offers a unique and immersive experience. The glyph mechanics and language deciphering are surprisingly addictive, although the stealth sections could have been better. If you're looking for a fresh and captivating gaming experience, Chants of Sennaar is a must-play.


What we like:
  • Unique and addictive glyph mechanics
  • Stunning visuals and immersive environments
  • Captivating visual storytelling
  • Compact install size
  • Lush sound design
What could be improved:
  • Stealth sections could have been better

  • puzzle
  • stealth
  • adventure
  • translation
  • puzzling

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