Hidden Puzzle 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 games. For those who prefer not to search, check out lists of the most played, top deals and best free to play Puzzle games on Steam.

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King's Quest™ Collection Seven classic games in one collection. Celebrate the golden age of adventure games all over again with the return of King's Quest.The bravest knight in all of Daventry, Sir Graham, is appointed by the dying king to embark on a Quest for the Crown.

Price -50% 9.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 23 Jul 2009
LOOM™ Long after the passing of the Second Shadow, when dragons ruled the twilight sky and the stars were bright and numerous, came the Age of the Great Guilds. Blacksmiths. Shepherds. Clerics. Each dedicated to the absolute control of secret knowledge. Another such Guild was the Weavers.

Price 5.89€
Rating 8.4
Release 08 Jul 2009
The Maw The pinnacle of alien evolution, Maw is a cowardly fat blob concerned mostly with snacking and lounging. He can, however, absorb the traits of anything he eats, is virtually indestructible, and can grow to unlimited size. If he wasn't a danger to all life in the universe, he'd make the perfect pet.

Price 9.99€
Rating 7.8
Release 09 Mar 2009
Spectromancer A turn-based online fantasy card game. No character leveling, no grinding, no deck building - just 100% skill-based and fast-paced card battles!

Price 6.89€
Rating 8.1
Release 11 Feb 2009
Bejeweled Twist Get set for a vivid sensory rush as you spin and match explosive gems for shockwaves of fun. Rotate jewels freely to set up electrifying combos, outwit surprising obstacles like Locks and Bombs, and create high-voltage Flame and Lightning gems.

Price 4.99€
Rating 7.8
Release 18 Nov 2008
Multiwinia Multiwinia is a fast-paced, retro-inspired RTS that blends arcade action with strategic depth. Command armies of Multiwinians in multiplayer battles across vibrant, nostalgic environments. With simple controls and dynamic gameplay, it offers endless fun and challenge for players of all skill levels.

Price -81% 2.35€
Rating 7.7
Release 19 Sep 2008
Dracula: Origin Dracula: Origin reveals the dark origins of the Dracula curse. Step into the shoes of the famous Professor Van Helsing and experience a thrilling journey that will take you from London to Egypt, Austria and through Carpathian Europe right into the terrifying lair of the Dark Prince.

Price 9.99€
Rating 6.9
Release 07 Aug 2008
Sherlock Holmes - Nemesis This new Sherlock Holmes game sends us to 19th Century London where Arséne Lupin, a young French burglar with an impressive track record, has just challenged Scotland Yard and the most famous of detectives - Sherlock Holmes.

Price -82% 1.89€
Rating 6.9
Release 07 Aug 2008
The Wonderful End of the World You can't save the whole world. It's going to be eaten by a mythological demon with the head of a fish. But as a puppet that absorbs all it touches, you can try to rescue as much of Earth's greatness as you can before the end arrives. In the beginning, you roam the Earth, capable of absorbing only the tiniest of objects.

Price 9.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 17 Jul 2008
Insecticide Part 1 Enter the fast shooting world of INSECTICIDE as hot shot rookie Detective Chrys Liszt and help solve a crime of epic proportions. Lead your team on a bug hunt, collecting clues and solving puzzles. Use old-fashioned street smarts, unique insect abilities and an arsenal of ingenious bug weapons to confront your suspects.

Price -88% 0.49€
Rating 7.1
Release 01 Jul 2008
PuzzleQuest: Challenge of the Warlords PuzzleQuest: Challenge of the Warlords delivers, for the first time ever, classic puzzle-game action backed with an epic story of good vs. evil. Challenge your match 3 skills as you battle against computer opponents to save the Kingdom of Etheria from the evil Lord Bane.

Price 8.19€
Rating 8.3
Release 29 Jan 2008
HeXen II The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse lurk in the shadows before you. They are Death, Pestilence, Famine, and War. They are the root of all that is evil, but the least of your worries. The last of the three Serpent Riders yet lives.

Price 4.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 03 Aug 2007
Runaway, A Road Adventure New York, 2000......Without knowing how or why, Brian, a student on the verge of graduating from college, is attacked by Mafia gangsters. During his desperate getaway, in the company of a mysterious striptease dancer, he ends up meeting a wide range of unusual characters.

Price -76% 1.20€
Rating 7.3
Release 14 Mar 2007
Zen of Sudoku From the creators of Natural Selection comes Zen of Sudoku, a relaxing, easy to play version of Sudoku for your PC.Relax with hand-painted Japanese-styled backgrounds, no timer and lush natural soundscapes.Stimulates your brain to keep it healthy and alert.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.3
Release 14 Dec 2006
Bejeweled 2 Deluxe With awe-inspiring planetary backdrops, explosive new gems and dazzling special effects, Bejeweled 2 is more wildly addictive than ever before.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 30 Aug 2006
Dynomite Deluxe It's prehistoric egg-blasting fun! Use your slingshot to match three or more dino eggs of the same color... and watch them explode! Can you blast all the eggs before Mama Brontosaurus tramples your game?

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 30 Aug 2006
Darwinia Darwinia blends real-time strategy, action, and puzzles with a unique gesture-based control system. Save the Darwinians, battle viruses, and restore order in a retro-inspired digital world. Winner of multiple prestigious  awards, including the Seumas McNally Grand Prize at IGF 2006.

Price -97% 0.46€
Rating 7.6
Release 01 Dec 2005