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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Toodee and Topdee
A cosmic turbulence caused the 2D Platformer and the Top-Down Puzzler dimensions to merge! Switch between Toodee and Topdee and their unique perspectives to overcome hard-as-nails challenges, solve mind-melting puzzles and defeat huge bosses.
Wanna Make It
A beautiful woman will always catch a boy's eye. Where you look depends on your preferences. This game could be the start for you!
Super Magbot
A precise 2D platformer with a twist. NO JUMPING. Master your magnetic powers to beat each level with speed and skill. Enjoy classic 16-bit gaming vibes, tackle challenging achievements and compete for global leaderboard supremacy along the way.
Minute of Islands
Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the damage that hides beneath the surface...
Mayhem in Single Valley
In this fast-paced, puzzle-loaded action adventure, you’ll juggle housework, zombie hordes, family dinners and radioactive squirrels! Oh, and you have to prevent the end of the world while keeping everyone from finding out it was all your fault.
Lost Words: Beyond the Page
An atmospheric narrative adventure written by Rhianna Pratchett. Set between the pages of a diary and a fantasy story where you run on words and use them to interact with the world around you.
Cute Honey 3
This is a casual decryption type mini game. Players can draw various line segments in the game level to guide the water flow to the bottle to pass the level.
Genesis Noir
A noir adventure spanning time and space. When a love triangle between cosmic beings becomes a bitter confrontation, you'll witness a gunshot fired by a jealous god—otherwise known as The Big Bang. Jump into the expanding universe and search for a way to destroy creation and save your love.
It Takes Two
Embark on the craziest journey of your life in It Takes Two. Invite a friend to join for free with Friend’s Pass and work together across a huge variety of gleefully disruptive gameplay challenges. Winner of GAME OF THE YEAR at the Game Awards 2021.
Rolled Out!
Get ready to tilt and bounce your way through Rolled Out!, a marble-rolling game with charming characters and precise controls. All you need is one joystick to roll to the goal; with over 150 hand-crafted stages to tackle, there's always a new challenge around the corner!
Antonball Deluxe
The breakout title from Summitsphere, Antonball Deluxe is a retro, high-octane smorgasbord of ballbusting arcade action! Antonball Deluxe quite literally turns the breakout genre on its head, blending traditional brick-breaking gameplay with tight, intense platforming.
Little Nightmares II
Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made.
第五件遗留物
With some special reasons, Tang Sheng, a human being, fell into a world of monsters between the underworld and the human world. At the same time, he found that he had lost his memory. He learned that he had to find all the " belongings " when he fell down to return to the world.
Firework
An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of massacre. Lin Lixun participates the re-investigation by chances. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering.
Phoenotopia: Awakening
Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.
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.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 April 30th 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 827 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.9
47,286
4,836
827
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 332 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
332
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 290 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
290
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 148 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
148
players
5. 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 20,237 reviews of which 19,436 were positive and 801 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played puzzle-platformer games.
9.4
19,436
801
84
players
6. 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 1,680 reviews of which 1,319 were positive and 361 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played puzzle-platformer games.
7.6
1,319
361
77
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played puzzle-platformer games.
9.1
52,609
4,189
68
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
54
players
9. Supraland
Try the demo! A mix between Portal, Zelda and Metroid. Exploration, puzzles, terrible combat, secret upgrades and new abilities that help you reach new places. Playtime 12-25h. Supraland is a puzzle-platformer, exploration and metroidvania game developed and published by Supra Games. Released on April 05th 2019 has received 13,016 reviews of which 12,394 were positive and 622 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played puzzle-platformer games.
9.3
12,394
622
47
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
25
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 April 30th 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 1,092 reviews of which 895 were positive and 197 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.
7.8
895
197
-94%
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 1,778 reviews of which 1,643 were positive and 135 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in puzzle-platformer games.
8.8
1,643
135
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
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 1,822 reviews of which 1,651 were positive and 171 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
1,651
171
-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. The Pedestrian
I can see the signs in my sleep now, always guiding me closer. Will this really work? Have we almost achieved the impossible? The Pedestrian is a puzzle, puzzle-platformer and logic game developed and published by Skookum Arts. Released on January 29th 2020 has received 5,121 reviews of which 4,953 were positive and 168 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for puzzle-platformer games.
9.3
4,953
168
-89%
18.64€
2.05€
10. Supraland
Try the demo! A mix between Portal, Zelda and Metroid. Exploration, puzzles, terrible combat, secret upgrades and new abilities that help you reach new places. Playtime 12-25h. Supraland is a puzzle-platformer, exploration and metroidvania game developed and published by Supra Games. Released on April 05th 2019 has received 13,016 reviews of which 12,394 were positive and 622 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for puzzle-platformer games.
9.3
12,394
622
-89%
20.55€
2.26€
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 April 30th 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 1,589 reviews of which 1,538 were positive and 51 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
1,538
51
12
players
2. 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 #2 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
9.5
6,705
137
2
players
3. 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 #3 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
8.9
1,023
67
2
players
4. 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 #4 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
9.2
4,683
230
1
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
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 880 reviews of which 831 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.
8.9
831
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.
8.5
307
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.
8.1
541
89
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.
8.0
365
63