Best Puzzle-Platformer Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated puzzle-platformer games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free puzzle-platformer games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Paper Bride 4 Bound Love
"Paper Bride 4 Bound Love" is a Chinese horror puzzle game, the fourth work in the "Paper Bride" series. Welcome everyone to return to the world of Paper Bride. This time, let us uncover the secrets of Yichang Town together.
Teslagrad 2
Lumina, a young Teslamancer, finds herself stranded after her airship crash lands in Wyrmheim, a remote and treacherous land to the North. Embark on a dangerous adventure, exploring a gigantic, abandoned tower looming over a fjordside valley, on a quest to get Lumina home and back to her family.
Long Dream
Zhao Sheng, a retired postman, has been suffering from dementia over the past years. He insists that his partner Qi Mei is waiting for him under a peach tree. Zhao Sheng’s family didn't want him to leave with any regrets and decided to go and find that peach tree he had been talking about...
The Multi-Medium
The Multi-Medium is a visually unique 2D puzzle platform adventure in which you play as an interdimensional explorer lost in the multiverse. Travel to diverse worlds, each drawn or painted by hand in a different medium and style, in search of your place in the cosmos.
The Bad Kids
As an adaptation of the popular suspecse TV series, Cat's Cradle, this game combines investigation, solving puzzles and reasoning with original stories, which can build a more Immersive experience. Game will build new stories based on original setting and focus on the inner world of the character.
Creature Creator
Create your own creatures to explore online worlds with friends and collect new parts to upgrade your stats and abilities! Complete quests, battle enemies, challenge friends to minigames, or just have fun roleplaying — the possibilities are endless when your imagination is the limit!
JellyCar Worlds
It's a Car, made of Jelly! Squishy Physics, Tactile, Silly & Imaginative Driving/Platforming
Moss: Book II
Quill is back—and she’s being hunted. To stand a chance, Quill will need a true partner by her side—and we hope that partner is you. Moss: Book II is an action-adventure puzzle game and award-winning sequel (The Game Awards "Best VR/AR Game") to Moss.
Harmony's Odyssey
Harmony’s Odyssey is a 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures and magic. Embark on a fantastic journey through remote fabled lands tangled by a rowdy cat and bring peace to its inhabitants.
The Eternal Cylinder
Control a herd of charming creatures called Trebhum and explore an unforgettable alien world filled with exotic lifeforms and surreal environments. Discover dozens of mutations to overcome puzzles, explore new biomes, and survive on a dangerous planet.
Paper Bride 3 Unresolved Love
Paper Bride 3 is a Chinese horror mystery puzzle game This is the third horror puzzle game from our team. This time the story takes place in Moshui Village, which is near Zangling Village, and Fulu City, a small town nearby.
The Spirit and the Mouse
Bring kindness and light to the people of Sainte-et-Claire as Lila—a tiny mouse with a big heart! Explore a quaint French village, make electrifying new friends, and do good deeds for those in need in this lush narrative adventure game.
One Dreamer
Manipulate the world around you by editing source code in an adventure game about a burnt out indie game developer's quest to fulfill a lifelong dream.
Dungeons of Dreadrock
An immersive puzzle dungeon adventure in the spirit of 1980's home computer games. Dig your way through 100 levels into the ancient depths of Dreadrock Mountain. Winner of Google Indie Games Festival / Indie Clash 1st prize / PocketGamer People's Choice Finalist / GDWC best indie game nominee.
Submerged: Hidden Depths
Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.
What Lies in the Multiverse
A bombastic puzzle platformer about worlds turned inside out. Shift dimensions at the push of a button, solve brain-twisting logistical riddles, and race through the wilds of the multiverse in a bleakly hilarious (and hilariously bleak) story where everything you know can turn on a dime.
Goat's Tale
The treasures hidden on the peaks await the most lively, goat daredevils. The challenge will be difficult and… irritating - only the best and most patient will get to the top.
Aspire: Ina's Tale
Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.
One Hand Clapping
One Hand Clapping is a vocal 2D platformer. Solve puzzles, by singing or humming into your microphone, and find confidence in the power of your voice as it changes the world around you.
White Shadows
The wolves are watching! Venture through a captivating but brutal dystopia where our young adventurer Ravengirl will travel through this huge city’s brightest highs and delve to its darkest depths on her perilous journey of discovery and finding her destiny where hope seems in short supply.Most played puzzle-platformer games on Steam
Take a look at the top puzzle-platformer games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of May 05th 2025.
1. Chained Together
From the depths of hell, climb chained to your friends through diverse worlds. Solo or co-op, try to reach the summit and discover what awaits you there... Chained Together is a co-op, adventure and casual game developed and published by Anegar Games. Released on June 19th 2024 has received 52,122 reviews of which 47,286 were positive and 4,836 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played puzzle-platformer game, thanks to its 1,132 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.9
47,286
4,836
1,132
players
2. Portal
Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay. Portal is a puzzle, puzzle-platformer and first-person game developed and published by Valve. Released on October 10th 2007 has received 176,241 reviews of which 173,548 were positive and 2,693 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. While seeing 455 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among puzzle-platformer games based on player count.
9.7
173,548
2,693
455
players
3. Little Nightmares
Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream. Little Nightmares is a horror, atmospheric and adventure game developed by Tarsier Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on April 27th 2017 has received 109,392 reviews of which 103,708 were positive and 5,684 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 419 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among puzzle-platformer games based on player count.
9.3
103,708
5,684
419
players
4. PICO PARK
PICO PARK is a cooperative local/online multiplay action puzzle game for 2-8 players. PICO PARK is a multiplayer, online co-op and puzzle-platformer game developed and published by TECOPARK. Released on May 07th 2021 has received 28,353 reviews of which 25,744 were positive and 2,609 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 203 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played puzzle-platformer games.
8.9
25,744
2,609
203
players
5. Carry The Glass
Team up as two quirky construction workers in this fun 2-player co-op platformer! Carry a fragile glass window through colorful levels filled with challenges. Communicate and coordinate to dodge obstacles and solve puzzles. Can you finish the job without breaking the glass? Carry The Glass is a co-op, multiplayer and puzzle-platformer game developed by Çağatay Demir and Enes Kaplan and published by SlugShot Games. Released on October 23rd 2024 has received 1,713 reviews of which 1,339 were positive and 374 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 140 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played puzzle-platformer games.
7.5
1,339
374
140
players
6. BOKURA: planet
"There's something I can't tell you..." Explore new frontiers of co-op gaming in BOKURA: planet, a puzzle adventure game that you can only play with two players. Take on the role of a spaceship's exploration crew and try to escape from the red planet you crash-landed on. BOKURA: planet is a action, adventure and casual game developed by tokoronyori and published by Kodansha. Released on April 24th 2025 has received 358 reviews of which 266 were positive and 92 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. With 125 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played puzzle-platformer games.
7.0
266
92
125
players
7. ANIMAL WELL
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. ANIMAL WELL is a metroidvania, exploration and puzzle game developed by Billy Basso and published by Bigmode. Released on May 09th 2024 has received 20,316 reviews of which 19,513 were positive and 803 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 101 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played puzzle-platformer games.
9.4
19,513
803
101
players
8. INSIDE
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere. INSIDE is a 2.5d, puzzle-platformer and atmospheric game developed and published by Playdead. Released on July 07th 2016 has received 67,288 reviews of which 65,213 were positive and 2,075 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played puzzle-platformer games.
9.5
65,213
2,075
92
players
9. LIMBO
Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO LIMBO is a puzzle-platformer, indie and puzzle game developed and published by Playdead. Released on August 02nd 2011 has received 56,798 reviews of which 52,609 were positive and 4,189 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played puzzle-platformer games.
9.1
52,609
4,189
64
players
10. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
The best-selling Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D! Join three iconic heroes as they set off on a quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes to save the world from the Nightmare Prince’s shadows. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is a puzzle-platformer, local co-op and online co-op game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on October 08th 2019 has received 13,256 reviews of which 11,828 were positive and 1,428 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played puzzle-platformer games.
8.7
11,828
1,428
53
players
Best deals on puzzle-platformer games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of puzzle-platformer games available on Steam right now, updated on May 05th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted puzzle-platformer games.
1. Trine 2: Complete Story
Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op. Trine 2: Complete Story is a puzzle-platformer, platformer and adventure game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on June 06th 2013 has received 21,640 reviews of which 20,644 were positive and 996 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for puzzle-platformer category.
9.3
20,644
996
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
2. Degrees of Separation
Degrees of Separation is a puzzle platformer where cooperation is built into every move. Two contrasting souls, Ember and Rime, fall in love, but are separated by an enigmatic force, and must use their powers to progress through a spectacular world of fantasy and adventure. Degrees of Separation is a local co-op, puzzle-platformer and 2d platformer game developed by Moondrop and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on February 13th 2019 has received 1,100 reviews of which 901 were positive and 199 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in puzzle-platformer games.
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901
199
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20.00€
1.20€
3. A Juggler's Tale
Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached? A Juggler's Tale is a atmospheric, fantasy and story rich game developed by kaleidoscube and published by Assemble Entertainment. Released on September 29th 2021 has received 1,785 reviews of which 1,649 were positive and 136 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10.
8.8
1,649
136
14.99€
4. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
The best-selling Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D! Join three iconic heroes as they set off on a quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes to save the world from the Nightmare Prince’s shadows. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is a puzzle-platformer, local co-op and online co-op game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on October 08th 2019 has received 13,256 reviews of which 11,828 were positive and 1,428 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for puzzle-platformer games.
8.7
11,828
1,428
-93%
28.14€
1.97€
5. Shift Happens
Shift Happens is a cooperative platformer for two. You and a friend shift your mass, throw each other and puzzle your way through four stages of stylized imaginary worlds. Including the occasional backstabbing and taunting. Play with a friend on a couch, online or even special singleplayer levels. Shift Happens is a co-op, online co-op and local co-op game developed by Klonk Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on February 22nd 2017 has received 4,002 reviews of which 3,164 were positive and 838 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for puzzle-platformer games.
7.7
3,164
838
-93%
15.29€
1.07€
6. KeyWe
KeyWe is a cute, co-operative postal puzzler starring Jeff and Debra, two small kiwi birds working in a whimsical post office. They must jump, flap, peck and butt-slam their way across an interactive landscape of levers, bells and buttons to get those messages delivered on time! KeyWe is a co-op, puzzle-platformer and cute game developed by Stonewheat & Sons and published by Fireshine Games. Released on August 31st 2021 has received 1,835 reviews of which 1,663 were positive and 172 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for puzzle-platformer games.
8.6
1,663
172
-92%
25.00€
2.00€
7. 10 Second Ninja X
10 SECOND NINJA X is a hardcore sidescroller. You're a ninja, there are robots, you've got ten seconds to destroy them all. Get three star ratings, climb leaderboards, discover secrets and stop Captain Greatbeard. 10 Second Ninja X is a action, indie and platformer game developed by Four Circle Interactive and published by Curve Games. Released on July 19th 2016 has received 3,172 reviews of which 2,484 were positive and 688 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for puzzle-platformer games.
7.6
2,484
688
-90%
9.99€
0.99€
8. Hamilton's Great Adventure
All new DLC, Retro Fever, Now Available! Hamilton's Great Adventure is a local co-op, adventure and 3d platformer game developed and published by Fatshark. Released on May 31st 2011 has received 338 reviews of which 238 were positive and 100 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for puzzle-platformer games.
6.7
238
100
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
9. Relicta
Relicta is a first-person physics-based puzzle game where you need to creatively combine magnetism and gravity to unravel the secrets of Chandra Base. Relicta is a action, puzzle-platformer and casual game developed by Mighty Polygon and published by Ravenscourt. Released on August 03rd 2020 has received 430 reviews of which 291 were positive and 139 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for puzzle-platformer games.
6.5
291
139
-90%
19.99€
1.99€
10. Alter World
Inspired by Stephen King’s book - “The Dark Tower”, Alter World is a 2D platformer with interesting gameplay mechanics. Player can pass on an alternative universe anytime and use an alternative realms to move to another level. Levels are unique, with puzzles. player will have to react quickly and assess when to move between the Worlds. Alter World is a indie, puzzle and puzzle-platformer game developed by Giorgi Abelashvili and published by SA Industry. Released on May 29th 2015 has received 556 reviews of which 374 were positive and 182 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for puzzle-platformer games.
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374
182
-90%
4.99€
0.49€
Free puzzle-platformer games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play puzzle-platformer games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on May 05th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play puzzle-platformer games.
1. DYO
DYO is a mind-bending cooperative platformer for one or two players where you can hop between two halves of a split screen. DYO is a indie, local co-op and free to play game developed by Team DYO and Josia Roncancio and published by Team DYO. Released on February 13th 2018 has received 1,599 reviews of which 1,547 were positive and 52 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
9.2
1,547
52
7
players
2. Mimpi Dreams
Help Mimpi save his friends by peeing on everything in his path in this sequel! No seriously, you save Mimpi’s progress by peeing on checkpoints in this game. Platform through six different worlds of puzzling dreams in this dog adventure. Chill in this trippy, casual illustration come alive. Mimpi Dreams is a adventure, indie and cute game developed by Dreadlocks Mobile and Silicon Jelly and published by Dreadlocks Mobile, Silicon Jelly and Dreadlocks Ltd.. Released on March 22nd 2016 has received 1,090 reviews of which 1,023 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
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1,023
67
5
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3. BirdGut
BirdGut is a hand-drawn 2d puzzle-platformer from the perspective of an outcast bee who gets eaten by a bird, and discovers that the bird's internal organs are not organs at all, but facilities in which the consumed insects are brainwashed and enslaved. Experience this bizarre one-man project for yourself. BirdGut is a free to play, indie and adventure game developed and published by Micah Boursier. Released on May 09th 2019 has received 4,913 reviews of which 4,683 were positive and 230 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
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4,683
230
4
players
4. Gravitas
Gravitas is a short first-person puzzle platforming game that transports you to the Gallery of Refined Gravity. Manipulate gravity and the gallery itself to prove yourself a pupil worthy of the Curator’s masterwork. Gravitas is a free to play, puzzle and puzzle-platformer game developed and published by Galaxy Shark Studios. Released on August 23rd 2019 has received 6,842 reviews of which 6,705 were positive and 137 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
9.5
6,705
137
3
players
5. Perspective
Perspective is an experimental platformer. The player avatar moves in a 2D space that transforms when the player changes perspective in 3D space. The player needs to use this mechanic navigate the 2D avatar to a goal in order to progress from level to level. Perspective is a free to play, puzzle and puzzle-platformer game developed by Widdershins and published by DigiPen Institute of Technology. Released on October 09th 2019 has received 1,218 reviews of which 1,198 were positive and 20 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
9.3
1,198
20
1
players
6. Frame of Mind
In Frame of Mind, you are placed in a world where logic is escaping you. Each area of the game defies reason, requiring you to think outside the box in order to solve the illogical and escape madness. Frame of Mind is a 3d platformer, puzzle-platformer and exploration game developed and published by [SAMPLE TEXT] Studios ltd. Released on January 18th 2021 has received 882 reviews of which 833 were positive and 49 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
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833
49
7. Find You
Play every character simultaneously and reunite them in mind boggling 100 levels Find You is a casual, puzzle-platformer and difficult game developed and published by Byting Games. Released on September 04th 2017 has received 410 reviews of which 382 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
8.6
382
28
8. King Rabbit - Puzzle
Part puzzler, platformer, level builder. Navigate your fluffy rabbit through an ever-expanding universe of realms. Find the 3 portal gems in each realm to unlock the next realm. Enjoy endless community levels and create your own with the level builder! King Rabbit - Puzzle is a precision platformer, sokoban and 2d platformer game developed and published by RareSloth. Released on January 25th 2019 has received 334 reviews of which 307 were positive and 27 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
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27
9. Silver Creek Falls: Chapter 1
Two city detectives are sent to a small idyllic town in North Carolina called ‘Silver Creek Falls” to investigate a strange series of events that the local sheriff can’t seem to get his mind around. What initially seems like an open-and-shut case unfolds into a truly terrifying mystery that will leave the detectives wondering what is... Silver Creek Falls: Chapter 1 is a horror, investigation and casual game developed and published by Sapphire Dragon Productions. Released on August 12th 2015 has received 630 reviews of which 541 were positive and 89 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
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10. Ball at Work: The Ultimate Speedrun Platformer!
Experience the thrill of the high-flying antics of the Crazy Ball as it bounces around the dysfunctional office. With unique and challenging gameplay that is easy to grasp, outrageous physics and plenty of fun content, this is one wacky office that you’d never want to leave! Ball at Work: The Ultimate Speedrun Platformer! is a puzzle-platformer, precision platformer and platformer game developed and published by Famous Dogg Studios. Released on November 24th 2020 has received 428 reviews of which 365 were positive and 63 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
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365
63