Discounted 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, lists of the most played, top deals and best free puzzle games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Last Day of June
A deep, interactive adventure about love and loss, beautifully depicted and offering an intense cinematic experience. What would you do to save the one you love?
White Day: A Labyrinth Named School
Notorious cult-classic Korean horror. Sneak into school at midnight to return your sweetheart's diary and get caught in a terrifying game of cat and mouse. Explore haunted hallways, solve classic survival horror puzzles and escape the clutches of a killer Janitor who is out for your blood.
The Escapists 2
Craft, Steal, Brawl and Escape! It’s time to bust out of the toughest prisons in the world as you return to the life of an inmate in The Escapists 2, now with multiplayer! Have you got what it takes to escape?
Peregrin
Peregrin is a story puzzle game. A solitary traveller undertakes a perilous voyage through the haunted ruins of a lost civilisation. Seeking to fulfil an ancient prophecy, she will have to use her arcane powers to solve puzzles and survive battles - if she is to find a way to restore the fallen world of Peregrin.
The Darkside Detective
Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.
Dreamfall Chapters
The Final Cut is the ultimate collector's edition of Dreamfall Chapters, a story-driven 3D adventure about choice and consequence, set in parallel worlds: a cyberpunk vision of the future and a magical fantasy realm.
Aporia: Beyond The Valley
CRYNEGINE Indie Game of 2017. Featuring an incredibly detailed ancient world and a breathtaking soundtrack, Aporia: Beyond the Valley takes open world storytelling to new heights of adventure.
Flow:The Sliding
Enjoy the rhythmic music and beat the SCORE!!!
Serial Cleaner
Slip on your flares, grab your shades and hop in your station wagon, it's time to work… as a professional mob cleaner. In this stylish award winning 2D action-stealth game you have to make sure you get in, clean up and get out without leaving a trace - Queue the funky 70s inspired soundtrack!
Suicide Guy
Suicide Guy is set in the incredibile and extraordinary dreams of its protagonist. What would you do in order to save the thing you love most? Immerse yourself into his weird dreams and help him to wake up before it's too late.
Downward: Enhanced Edition
Downward is a first-person open-world parkour based platform adventure set in the medieval ruins of a post-apocalyptic planet Earth. Make your way through breath-taking landscapes, face ancient guardians and unravel the deep mystery that lies behind the disappearance of humanity.
All You Can Eat
Meet a modern hero of our times, a man so lazy he decided to quit his job and just spend his life inside an All-you-can-eat diner. As years go by, his freeloading nature becomes legend, but then a tragedy occurs - the diner is about to close down! Will he settle down and get a regular job? Never!!!
Black The Fall
After decades of toil, an old machinist plots his escape from Communism, through manipulation and scheming. Along the road, he befriends the most unlikely creature, an abandoned robot. Could they solve the puzzles and flee this bleak world together?
Conarium
Conarium is a chilling Lovecraftian game, which follows a gripping story involving four scientists and their endeavor to challenge what we normally consider to be the ‘absolute’ limits of nature. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s novella "At the Mountains of Madness", but largely set after the original story.
RiME
A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.
SUPERHOT VR
Lose track of what’s real. Commit yourself, body and mind. Confront the evocative, elegantly brutal world of SUPERHOT VR. Enemies pouring into the room from all sides, dozens of bullets coursing through the air... Wait. Something seems different in here...
Mages of Mystralia
In a world of magic, your mind is your greatest weapon. Learn the ways of magic and design your own spells to fight enemies, navigate treacherous terrain, and right past wrongs in the kingdom of Mystralia.
Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt
Lead the Police investigation in the afterlife!
Old Man's Journey
Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, and hope. Interacting with the world around you, you'll shape the landscape to create the old man's path forward. Experience heartache and hope as you embark on a heartfelt journey through a sunkissed world.
World to the West
World to the West is a standalone followup of Teslagrad, the indie hit that sold more than 1.6 million copies worldwide. A vast world of blue skies and dark caves awaits you in this 3D action adventure, as you try to unveil the mysteries of an ancient prophecy.
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.
Agatha Knife
Embark on a whimsically twisted adventure with Agatha, a child torn between her love for eating meat and her friendships with animals. Join her as she discovers religion and creates her own, Carnivorism, to convince animals that the sacrifice of their flesh is the secret to their eternal happiness.
Bendy and the Ink Machine
Bendy and the Ink Machine® is the first person puzzle action horror game that will forever ruin your childhood love of cartoons.
Most played puzzle games on Steam
Take a look at the top puzzle games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 16th 2025.
1. Blue Prince
Welcome to Mt. Holly, where every dawn unveils a new mystery. Navigate through shifting corridors and ever-changing chambers in this genre-defying strategy puzzle adventure. But will your unpredictable path lead you to the rumored Room 46? Blue Prince is a puzzle, exploration and mystery game developed by Dogubomb and published by Raw Fury. Released on April 10th 2025 has received 8,402 reviews of which 7,306 were positive and 1,096 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played puzzle game, thanks to its 4,253 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.5
7,306
1,096
4,253
players
2. 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. It Takes Two is a co-op, multiplayer and split screen game developed by Hazelight Studios and published by Electronic Arts. Released on March 25th 2021 has received 218,383 reviews of which 208,042 were positive and 10,341 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 2,378 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among puzzle games based on player count.
9.4
208,042
10,341
2,378
players
3. Portal 2
The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends! Portal 2 is a platformer, puzzle and first-person game developed and published by Valve. Released on April 18th 2011 has received 433,510 reviews of which 427,835 were positive and 5,675 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.8 out of 10. While seeing 1,902 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among puzzle games based on player count.
9.8
427,835
5,675
1,902
players
4. Nya Nya Nya Girls (ʻʻʻ)_(=^･ω･^=)_(ʻʻʻ)
The game is a classic puzzle with three levels of difficulty. Nya Nya Nya Girls (ʻʻʻ)_(=^･ω･^=)_(ʻʻʻ) is a indie game developed and published by Zloy Krot Studio. Released on December 08th 2018 has received 559 reviews of which 460 were positive and 99 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 1,284 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played puzzle games.
7.8
460
99
1,284
players
5. Atomic Heart
In a mad and sublime utopian world, take part in explosive encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each opponent, use your environment and upgrade your equipment to fulfill your mission. If you want to reach the truth, you'll have to pay in blood. Atomic Heart is a fps and horror game developed by Mundfish and published by Focus Entertainment and 4Divinity. Released on February 20th 2023 has received 37,995 reviews of which 31,167 were positive and 6,828 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 1,242 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played puzzle games.
8.1
31,167
6,828
1,242
players
6. Poly Bridge
Unleash your engineering creativity with an engaging and fresh bridge-building simulator with all the bells and whistles. Enjoy hours of physics-based puzzle solving in the Campaign and then jump in the Sandbox to create your own bridge designs and puzzles! Poly Bridge is a building, simulation and physics game developed and published by Dry Cactus. Released on July 12th 2016 has received 17,584 reviews of which 16,075 were positive and 1,509 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 1,186 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played puzzle games.
8.9
16,075
1,509
1,186
players
7. Human Fall Flat
Human Fall Flat is a hilarious, light-hearted platformer set in floating dreamscapes that can be played solo or with up to 8 players online. Free new levels keep its vibrant community rewarded. Human Fall Flat is a co-op, funny and puzzle game developed by No Brakes Games and published by Curve Games. Released on July 22nd 2016 has received 213,640 reviews of which 202,253 were positive and 11,387 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 948 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played puzzle games.
9.4
202,253
11,387
948
players
8. Gems of War - Puzzle RPG
Gems of War is a Match-3 RPG from the original creators of Puzzle Quest! Start your RPG journey and fight puzzle battles through hundreds of quests, or build your army of troops and go to war in strategic PVP match-3 combat! Gems of War - Puzzle RPG is a free to play, match 3 and puzzle game developed by Infinity Plus 2 and published by 505 Games. Released on November 20th 2014 has received 8,790 reviews of which 7,067 were positive and 1,723 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 761 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played puzzle games.
7.8
7,067
1,723
761
players
9. Poppy Playtime
You must stay alive in this horror/puzzle adventure. Try to survive the vengeful toys waiting for you in the abandoned toy factory. Use your GrabPack to hack electrical circuits or nab anything from afar. Explore the mysterious facility... and don't get caught. Poppy Playtime is a horror, free to play and singleplayer game developed and published by Mob Entertainment. Released on October 12th 2021 has received 98,914 reviews of which 84,113 were positive and 14,801 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 719 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played puzzle games.
8.4
84,113
14,801
719
players
10. Escape Simulator
First-person puzzler you can play solo or in an online co-op. Explore a set of highly interactive escape rooms. Move furniture, pick up and examine everything, smash pots and break locks! Play thousands of community-made rooms through the level editor. Escape Simulator is a puzzle, co-op and multiplayer game developed and published by Pine Studio. Released on October 19th 2021 has received 17,308 reviews of which 16,281 were positive and 1,027 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 584 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played puzzle games.
9.2
16,281
1,027
584
players
Best deals on puzzle games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of puzzle games available on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted puzzle games.
1. In Sound Mind
In Sound Mind is an imaginative first-person psychological horror with frenetic puzzles, unique boss fights, and original music by The Living Tombstone. Journey within the inner workings of the one place you can’t seem to escape—your own mind. In Sound Mind is a horror, psychological horror and story rich game developed by We Create Stuff and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on September 28th 2021 has received 5,812 reviews of which 5,535 were positive and 277 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for puzzle category.
9.2
5,535
277
-99%
29.99€
0.52€
2. My Friendly Neighborhood
Something scary is happening with everyone's favorite Saturday morning puppet show, The Friendly Neighborhood! Play as Gordon, a repairman sent to get to the bottom of this disturbing dilemma. Fend off puppets and solve puzzles in this survival horror adventure. My Friendly Neighborhood is a singleplayer, survival horror and funny game developed by John Szymanski and Evan Szymanski and published by DreadXP. Released on July 18th 2023 has received 2,773 reviews of which 2,651 were positive and 122 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in puzzle games.
9.1
2,651
122
-99%
28.99€
0.46€
3. Lightmatter
A first-person puzzler where shadows kill you. Watch your step or be swallowed by the darkness. Lightmatter is a logic, indie and adventure game developed by Tunnel Vision Games and published by Aspyr. Released on January 15th 2020 has received 2,740 reviews of which 2,505 were positive and 235 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in puzzle games.
8.8
2,505
235
-99%
19.50€
0.34€
4. Taiji
Solve puzzle panels and uncover the meaning of the symbols within. Explore a dense world where secrets are hidden in plain sight. Taiji is a puzzle, nonlinear and difficult game developed and published by Matthew VanDevander. Released on September 09th 2022 has received 1,250 reviews of which 1,143 were positive and 107 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for puzzle games.
8.7
1,143
107
-99%
24.50€
0.47€
5. The Night of the Rabbit
Lose yourself in a tale of magic and wonder, where anything is possible and where nothing is quite as it seems: join young Jerry and follow a peculiar white rabbit to the wondrous realm of Mousewood, a land where critters can speak and where mystery abounds. The Night of the Rabbit is a adventure, point & click and indie game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on May 28th 2013 has received 3,176 reviews of which 2,839 were positive and 337 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for puzzle games.
8.6
2,839
337
-99%
19.99€
0.39€
6. Deponia: The Complete Journey
Junk, junk and even more junk. Life on the trash-planet Deponia is anything but a walk in the park. No surprise that Rufus had enough of that and hatches one ludicrous plan after the other to escape this bleak place. Deponia: The Complete Journey is a adventure, point & click and comedy game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on July 08th 2014 has received 6,544 reviews of which 5,613 were positive and 931 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for puzzle games.
8.3
5,613
931
-99%
29.99€
0.58€
7. Wordle
Wordle is a fun word puzzle game where you guess a hidden word within a few tries. Each guess gives clues about letter placement. Enjoy daily challenges, sharpen your skills, and track your progress in this simple and engaging game. Wordle is a puzzle, casual and indie game developed by PreoNus Games and published by Gigantum Games. Released on April 12th 2021 has received 614 reviews of which 521 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for puzzle games.
8.0
521
93
-99%
29.99€
0.32€
8. Spin Rush
Spin Rush is 2D arcade game, where you have to collect dots and match colors. Spin Rush is a indie, casual and action game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on September 16th 2016 has received 583 reviews of which 442 were positive and 141 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for puzzle games.
7.2
442
141
-99%
29.99€
0.44€
9. Iron Danger
Iron Danger is a tactical combat puzzler with a unique time manipulation mechanic. A never before seen combination that blends the tactical depth of turn-based games with the exciting action of real-time games. Iron Danger is a puzzle, turn-based tactics and turn-based strategy game developed by Action Squad Studios and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on March 25th 2020 has received 970 reviews of which 704 were positive and 266 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for puzzle games.
7.0
704
266
-99%
19.99€
0.34€
10. 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. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for puzzle games.
6.7
240
100
-99%
9.99€
0.18€
Free puzzle games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play puzzle games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play puzzle games.
1. Gems of War - Puzzle RPG
Gems of War is a Match-3 RPG from the original creators of Puzzle Quest! Start your RPG journey and fight puzzle battles through hundreds of quests, or build your army of troops and go to war in strategic PVP match-3 combat! Gems of War - Puzzle RPG is a free to play, match 3 and puzzle game developed by Infinity Plus 2 and published by 505 Games. Released on November 20th 2014 has received 8,790 reviews of which 7,067 were positive and 1,723 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 761 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free puzzle games on Steam.
7.8
7,067
1,723
761
players
2. Poppy Playtime
You must stay alive in this horror/puzzle adventure. Try to survive the vengeful toys waiting for you in the abandoned toy factory. Use your GrabPack to hack electrical circuits or nab anything from afar. Explore the mysterious facility... and don't get caught. Poppy Playtime is a horror, free to play and singleplayer game developed and published by Mob Entertainment. Released on October 12th 2021 has received 98,914 reviews of which 84,113 were positive and 14,801 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 719, this puzzle game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free puzzle games on Steam.
8.4
84,113
14,801
719
players
3. MARVEL Puzzle Quest
The best in Match 3 puzzle gameplay meets Marvel's biggest Super Heroes and Super Villains with deep RPG leveling, player-vs-player tournaments, Alliances, and much more! It's time to unleash your inner Super Hero and wage war against your enemies! MARVEL Puzzle Quest is a puzzle, match 3 and free to play game developed by Broken Circle Studios and published by 505 Go Inc. Released on December 05th 2013 has received 4,387 reviews of which 3,068 were positive and 1,319 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 257, this puzzle game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free puzzle games on Steam.
6.8
3,068
1,319
257
players
4. We Were Here
Lost in a frozen wasteland and split up from your partner inside an abandoned castle, the only possession you have left is a walkie-talkie with a familiar voice on the other end. Can the two of you find your way out in time? We Were Here is a free to play, co-op and escape room game developed and published by Total Mayhem Games. Released on February 03rd 2017 has received 29,997 reviews of which 27,014 were positive and 2,983 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 211 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
8.8
27,014
2,983
211
players
5. Puzzle Together Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzles
Multiplayer jigsaw puzzles with voice chat! Play on your own or with friends, and feel like you're all sitting around the same table. Millions of puzzle images, upload your own, or create any puzzle you can imagine just by describing it! Puzzle Together Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzles is a puzzle, casual and multiplayer game developed and published by IronZog. Released on December 09th 2020 has received 4,438 reviews of which 3,801 were positive and 637 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 193 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
8.3
3,801
637
193
players
6. PROJECT: PLAYTIME
PROJECT: PLAYTIME is a Free-to-Play multiplayer horror game where six players attempt to create one giant toy while surviving a terrifying monster that roams the toy factory. A seventh player controls the monster and is given only one goal: Find and kill everyone. PROJECT: PLAYTIME is a multiplayer, horror and survival horror game developed and published by Mob Entertainment. Released on December 12th 2022 has received 50,077 reviews of which 39,289 were positive and 10,788 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 160 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
7.7
39,289
10,788
160
players
7. Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams
Beautiful Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzle game where you can design the room you play in! Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams is a puzzle, online co-op and free to play game developed and published by That's Nice Games. Released on December 01st 2021 has received 1,000 reviews of which 946 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 142 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
8.9
946
54
142
players
8. Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Generations
If you like to make puzzles, Super Jigsaw Puzzle is your game. Enjoy its comfortable and intuitive interface and its relaxing music that will allow you to concentrate on the difficult task of solving these beautiful photos that pose a real challenge for lovers of puzzles. Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Generations is a family friendly, free to play and puzzle game developed and published by Flat Cat Games. Released on April 04th 2019 has received 1,028 reviews of which 976 were positive and 52 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 124 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
8.9
976
52
124
players
9. Puzzle Pirates
Every activity in Puzzle Pirates is a uniquely fun puzzle: be it sailing, gunning, or hauling treasure, your own puzzling skill determines your success! Puzzle Pirates is a free to play, massively multiplayer and puzzle game developed and published by Grey Havens. Released on August 31st 2011 has received 2,107 reviews of which 1,687 were positive and 420 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 113 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
7.7
1,687
420
113
players
10. Adventure Escape Mysteries
Play a story-driven room escape game with unique puzzles enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Solve mysteries, puzzle through escape rooms, and find the clue that will crack the case in a critically acclaimed puzzle adventure game! Adventure Escape Mysteries is a free to play, escape room and point & click game developed and published by Haiku Games Co. Released on May 05th 2020 has received 935 reviews of which 809 were positive and 126 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 106 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
8.2
809
126
106
players