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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Handy Dandy
The two adventurers Handy and Dandy have caused a dimensional tear which is now separating them and the entire cave where they have to solve platforming puzzles to reunite again in this 2D co-op game.
Levelhead: Platformer Maker
Deliver those goods, real good - or get turned into scrap trying! Precision platforming, genre-bending power-ups, a challenging campaign, and a galaxy full of jokes await you in Levelhead!
Isle of Ewe
Embark on an adventure and command your flock to bring your fluffy friends back home. The mysterious disappearance of Ramsey sparks your journey as you must collect, throw and bounce from sheep to sheep to bring him back home safely.
Creepy Tale
Creepy quest with the atmosphere of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales. Go through a dangerous adventure filled with puzzles and challenges! Perhaps it is you who will be able to solve all the secrets of forest and save the peaceful creatures?
Nubarron: The adventure of an unlucky gnome
Guide Gnome across the dangers of this twisted fairytale world. Can you make the annoying cloud go away? And recover his stolen Lucky Hat? Trust your friends? Find out in this, a casual platformer set in a beautiful painted world full of weird creatures you'll have to deal with.
Ministry of Broadcast
Ministry of Broadcast is a narrative-driven single player cinematic platformer mixing Orwell’s 1984 with modern reality TV. A country divided by The Wall; to cross it and reach your family, you must compete on - and win - a reality TV show broadcast by the Regime.
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?
Effie
Effie is a 3D action-adventure game that combines classic elements from the genre, such as combat, platforming, and puzzles, with the exploration of an expanded world. Live a unique fantasy adventure and relive the look and feel of old-school video-games!
Lightmatter
A first-person puzzler where shadows kill you. Watch your step or be swallowed by the darkness.
Mineirinho Director's Cut
A really cool 3d platform game, lots of extreme adventures with our friend Miner, now we have the option Double Miner and the adventure gets a lot cooler. Director's Cut version has unpublished scenes that have never been seen.
Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek
Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek follows the tragic story of the Neighbor’s family in this dramatic prequel to Hello Neighbor. Experience playing a game of hide-and-seek with your brother as you both deal with the loss of a family member.
Rock Simulator
Become what you have always imagined, a rock with no responsibilities, no debt, and no worries. The only thing on your checklist is to exist and watch as time fades away...also to become the golden rock.
Mr. Pumpkin 2: Kowloon walled city
Mr. Pumpkin 2: Kowloon Walled City is a sequel to the Mr. Pumpkin franchise. Our protagonist, an insignificant guy with a pumpkin head, will explore the Kowloon Walled City of Hong Kong, and witness the stories happening within these walls.
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.
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.
DARQ: Complete Edition
DARQ tells the story of Lloyd, a boy who finds himself in the middle of a lucid nightmare. Unable to wake up, Lloyd has to face his fears and decipher the meaning of the dream.
Songbird Symphony
Musical Metroidvania, with pixel art to die for. Guide orphaned chick 'Birb', on a platform adventure, as he faces off against the denizens of the forest in rhythm-action boss battles. Acclaimed for its gorgeous animation, and heart-warming storytelling, as Birb strives to discover his true origins.
Horace
"The best platformer of 2019."Horace is a huge platforming adventure which pushes the boundaries of the genre with a profound story of a small robot learning of life, the universe and Douglas Adams. Made by videogame lovers for videogame lovers!
Etherborn
Delve into an environmental puzzle platformer built on exploring and understanding gravity-shifting structures. You are a voiceless being that has just been born into a world where a bodiless voice awaits your arrival. Go forth and seek your purpose.
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 June 15th 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 53,138 reviews of which 48,180 were positive and 4,958 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 1,517 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.9
48,180
4,958
1,517
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 177,741 reviews of which 175,024 were positive and 2,717 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. While seeing 577 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
175,024
2,717
577
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 110,196 reviews of which 104,472 were positive and 5,724 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 440 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
104,472
5,724
440
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 28,499 reviews of which 25,879 were positive and 2,620 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 240 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played puzzle-platformer games.
8.9
25,879
2,620
240
players
5. Planet of Lana
A young girl and her loyal friend embark on a rescue mission through a colorful world full of cold machines and unfamiliar creatures. Planet of Lana is a cinematic puzzle adventure framed by an epic sci-fi saga that stretches across centuries and galaxies. Planet of Lana is a action, female protagonist and puzzle-platformer game developed by Wishfully and published by Thunderful Publishing. Released on May 23rd 2023 has received 5,239 reviews of which 4,899 were positive and 340 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 209 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played puzzle-platformer games.
9.0
4,899
340
209
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 1,878 reviews of which 1,464 were positive and 414 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 120 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played puzzle-platformer games.
7.5
1,464
414
120
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 20,790 reviews of which 19,956 were positive and 834 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 103 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played puzzle-platformer games.
9.4
19,956
834
103
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 68,046 reviews of which 65,954 were positive and 2,092 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
65,954
2,092
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 57,284 reviews of which 53,043 were positive and 4,241 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
53,043
4,241
84
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 13,379 reviews of which 11,924 were positive and 1,455 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
11,924
1,455
71
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 June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted puzzle-platformer games.
1. 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 340 reviews of which 240 were positive and 100 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for puzzle-platformer category.
6.7
240
100
-99%
9.99€
0.18€
2. 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. Toodee and Topdee is a controller, puzzle and colorful game developed and published by dietzribi. Released on August 04th 2021 has received 758 reviews of which 715 were positive and 43 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in puzzle-platformer games.
8.8
715
43
-98%
19.50€
0.42€
3. 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 13,379 reviews of which 11,924 were positive and 1,455 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in puzzle-platformer games.
8.7
11,924
1,455
-98%
29.99€
0.62€
4. Songbird Symphony
Musical Metroidvania, with pixel art to die for. Guide orphaned chick 'Birb', on a platform adventure, as he faces off against the denizens of the forest in rhythm-action boss battles. Acclaimed for its gorgeous animation, and heart-warming storytelling, as Birb strives to discover his true origins. Songbird Symphony is a metroidvania, side scroller and exploration game developed by Joysteak Studios and published by PQube. Released on July 25th 2019 has received 646 reviews of which 581 were positive and 65 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for puzzle-platformer games.
8.4
581
65
-98%
14.99€
0.43€
5. Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
Built from scratch, enjoy breathtaking visuals, enhanced audio and improved, deeper gameplay as New 'n' Tasty reignites the original Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee using the latest next-generation technology. Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty is a puzzle-platformer, platformer and adventure game developed by Just Add Water (Developments) and Ltd. and published by Oddworld Inhabitants and Inc.. Released on February 25th 2015 has received 3,491 reviews of which 2,996 were positive and 495 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for puzzle-platformer games.
8.3
2,996
495
-98%
15.99€
0.40€
6. 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 4,053 reviews of which 3,192 were positive and 861 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for puzzle-platformer games.
7.6
3,192
861
-98%
14.99€
0.41€
7. Deleveled
Master momentum in this unique jumping game that features no jump button! Preserve your potential energy and fall to new heights as you solve these clever puzzles and maneuver your way to victory. Deleveled is a precision platformer, puzzle-platformer and physics game developed by ToasterFuel and published by ToasterFuel and The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild. Released on September 10th 2020 has received 374 reviews of which 300 were positive and 74 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for puzzle-platformer games.
7.5
300
74
-98%
8.19€
0.21€
8. 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... Minute of Islands is a puzzle-platformer, hand-drawn and story rich game developed by Studio Fizbin and published by Assemble Entertainment. Released on June 13th 2021 has received 853 reviews of which 662 were positive and 191 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for puzzle-platformer games.
7.4
662
191
-98%
19.99€
0.48€
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 5,287 reviews of which 5,116 were positive and 171 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for puzzle-platformer games.
9.3
5,116
171
-97%
19.50€
0.65€
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 13,154 reviews of which 12,526 were positive and 628 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for puzzle-platformer games.
9.3
12,526
628
-97%
19.99€
0.77€
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 June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play puzzle-platformer games.
1. Deepest Sword
Venture deep into the Cavern of Longing in this short-yet-challenging physics platformer. Plunge your sword deep into the dragon's heart! How deep is your resolve? Deepest Sword is a pixel graphics, 2d platformer and side scroller game developed and published by Cosmic Adventure Squad. Released on June 09th 2021 has received 10,424 reviews of which 9,064 were positive and 1,360 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
8.5
9,064
1,360
16
players
2. 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 1,623 reviews of which 1,571 were positive and 52 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
9.2
1,571
52
8
players
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 4,939 reviews of which 4,707 were positive and 232 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.
9.2
4,707
232
5
players
4. 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 629 reviews of which 541 were positive and 88 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
8.1
541
88
5
players
5. 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 1,103 reviews of which 1,035 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
8.9
1,035
68
4
players
6. Sonder
Experience an innovative co-op adventure where two players have to work together. Engage in collaborative puzzle solving and dynamic combat with each player having unique abilities. Delve into a psychological narrative that explores the essence of humanity. Sonder is a casual, adventure and platformer game developed and published by Finally Games. Released on February 15th 2024 has received 519 reviews of which 468 were positive and 51 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
8.4
468
51
4
players
7. 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 1,249 reviews of which 1,226 were positive and 23 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
9.3
1,226
23
3
players
8. 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 6,875 reviews of which 6,738 were positive and 137 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
9.5
6,738
137
2
players
9. 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 337 reviews of which 310 were positive and 27 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
8.5
310
27
1
players
10. 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 887 reviews of which 837 were positive and 50 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
8.9
837
50