Best 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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The Light Remake
There is only you, the abandoned remains of a former life and the flourishing nature that feels great in the absence of man. This world is both gloomy and empty, but so incredibly beautiful.
Methods: The Detective Competition
One hundred detectives compete against each other in a crime-solving competition.
Those Who Remain
As the lights go out, the embers of darkness are stoked in the sleepy town of Dormont. Confront uncomfortable horrors, keep your sanity in check and survive the night in this story-driven first-person psychological-thriller.
Poly Bridge 2
The acclaimed bridge-building indie-hit is back! More levels, more features, more physics fun!
The House of Da Vinci 2
Become an apprentice of the famous Leonardo da Vinci. Solve handcrafted mechanical 3D puzzles and discover hidden secrets. Navigate through mesmerizing environments of the Italian Renaissance. Travel through time to influence your surroundings.
Dread X Collection
10 Tales of Terror from 10 Twisted Minds. Made in only 7 Sleepless Nights. The Dread X Collection is a series of small games created by some of the most talented indie devs around, all with the same mission: create the P.T. for the horror project of their dreams.
Summer Paws
Summer days, warm rain, magical nights! Sleeping kittens are hidden well. Can you find them?
Red Planet Farming
Become the first Agricultural Director of Mars in Red Planet Farming! This casual strategy game tasks players with producing enough food to feed a growing population of settlers on the red planet.
Estranged: The Departure
Estranged: The Departure follows the story of a fisherman, stranded on a mysterious island during a violent storm. Little does he know his adventure has just begun, and the island is home to more than it first seems.
Angels of Death Episode.Eddie
"The boy made up his mind to face a cruel world." The new special edition of the psychological horror-adventure game "Angels of Death", which has also been made into an anime. The past of B4 floor master Eddie is revealed...
Observation
Observation is a sci-fi thriller uncovering what happened to Dr. Emma Fisher, and the crew of her mission, through the lens of the station’s artificial intelligence S.A.M.
Timelie
Timelie is a stealth puzzle adventure, where you control time like a media player. Perceive future events to plan your escape strategy from the past, sneak an enemy, and manipulate time through this companionship journey of a mysterious cat and a little girl with a precognitive power.
Umurangi Generation
Umurangi Generation is a first person photography game in the shitty future. Set in Tauranga Aotearoa off the back of an impending crisis you are a courier for the Tauranga Express. Throughout the game you will unlock a variety of lenses and equipment.
LIT: Bend the Light
Light, darkness and remarkable puzzles! Bend the light to your will in this award winning physics-based puzzle game. Feel like a renaissance engineer, build your own solutions to light puzzles, feel your brain grow and all of that within the beautiful and mysterious world of LIT.
Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor
Command the Nimbatus and craft drones out of hundreds of different parts. Survive unknown threats in a fully destructible, procedural universe, compete against other players in different arenas or enjoy complete creative freedom in the sandbox.
VirtuaVerse
VirtuaVerse is a challenging old school cyberpunk point & click adventure set in a future not so far away narrating tales of technomancers, AVR graffiti writers, hacker groups, tribes of cryptoshamans, digital archeology, epic cyberwars and virtual reality debauchery.
Delores: A Thimbleweed Park Mini-Adventure
Delores is back home and working as a photographer for the Nickel News. Thimbleweed Park hasn’t changed at all in the year she’s been away… or has it? Sample Ron Gilbert’s new adventure game engine in this free prototype that uses “found art” from the award-winning Thimbleweed Park.
Spirit of the North
Spirit of the North is a single-player 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. Play as an ordinary red fox whose story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox.
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 April 30th 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 4,496 reviews of which 3,826 were positive and 670 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played puzzle game, thanks to its 9,362 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.2
3,826
670
9,362
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 214,822 reviews of which 204,590 were positive and 10,232 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 1,762 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among puzzle games based on player count.
9.4
204,590
10,232
1,762
players
3. 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 557 reviews of which 459 were positive and 98 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. While seeing 1,280 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among puzzle games based on player count.
7.8
459
98
1,280
players
4. 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 430,909 reviews of which 425,266 were positive and 5,643 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.8 out of 10. With 1,250 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played puzzle games.
9.8
425,266
5,643
1,250
players
5. 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 751 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played puzzle games.
7.8
7,067
1,723
751
players
6. 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 97,737 reviews of which 83,026 were positive and 14,711 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 666 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played puzzle games.
8.4
83,026
14,711
666
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 212,704 reviews of which 201,388 were positive and 11,316 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 489 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played puzzle games.
9.4
201,388
11,316
489
players
8. Zuma Deluxe
Deep in the jungle lie hidden temples bursting with traps and trickery, and it's up to you to uncover their treasures. Fire magical balls from your stone frog idol to make matches of three or more and clear the deadly chain before it reaches the golden skull. Zuma Deluxe is a match 3, puzzle and arcade game developed by PopCap Games and Inc. and published by PopCap Games, Inc. and Electronic Arts. Released on August 30th 2006 has received 5,242 reviews of which 4,995 were positive and 247 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 479 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played puzzle games.
9.2
4,995
247
479
players
9. 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 17,090 reviews of which 16,082 were positive and 1,008 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 412 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played puzzle games.
9.2
16,082
1,008
412
players
10. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in a first-person, single-player adventure. The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them - Indiana Jones™. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a action-adventure, first-person and story rich game developed by MachineGames and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on December 08th 2024 has received 13,527 reviews of which 12,278 were positive and 1,249 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 370 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played puzzle games.
8.8
12,278
1,249
370
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 April 30th 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 5,708 reviews of which 5,436 were positive and 272 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for puzzle category.
9.2
5,436
272
-96%
32.25€
1.29€
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 2,725 reviews of which 2,606 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in puzzle games.
9.1
2,606
119
-96%
32.50€
1.30€
3. Last Call BBS
Boot up your Z5 Powerlance and dial into Last Call BBS, the last game from Zachtronics! The Barkeep’s loaded up his retro computer with a full set of puzzle games for you to download and play. No need to worry about copy protection, they’re all fully cracked and ready to enjoy! Last Call BBS is a puzzle, retro and automation game developed and published by Zachtronics. Released on August 03rd 2022 has received 1,384 reviews of which 1,280 were positive and 104 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in puzzle games.
8.8
1,280
104
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
4. 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 3,158 reviews of which 2,824 were positive and 334 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for puzzle games.
8.6
2,824
334
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
5. Figment
Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind seeking to restore the courage that's been lost. Figment is a adventure, indie and puzzle game developed and published by Bedtime Digital Games. Released on September 22nd 2017 has received 5,235 reviews of which 4,568 were positive and 667 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for puzzle games.
8.4
4,568
667
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
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 6,512 reviews of which 5,597 were positive and 915 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for puzzle games.
8.3
5,597
915
-95%
30.80€
1.54€
7. Helheim Hassle
Helheim Hassle is a narrative adventure game with puzzle platforming elements. Play as Bjørn, a pacifist Viking that can detach and combine limbs at will to solve challenging puzzles and get out of uncomfortable situations involving desperate Norse Gods, Goblins, Dragons, and angry skeletons. Helheim Hassle is a adventure, indie and puzzle game developed by Perfectly Paranormal and published by Yogscast Games. Released on August 18th 2020 has received 341 reviews of which 308 were positive and 33 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for puzzle games.
8.3
308
33
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
8. 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 95% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for puzzle games.
8.0
521
93
-95%
19.99€
0.99€
9. Morkredd
Morkredd is a tense, physics-based co-op puzzle game for one to two players combining skill-based puzzle-solving, a challenging balance of light and shadow, and a dark world full of secrets to unlock. Morkredd is a physics, puzzle and local co-op game developed and published by Hyper Games. Released on December 10th 2020 has received 466 reviews of which 372 were positive and 94 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for puzzle games.
7.5
372
94
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
10. 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. DARQ: Complete Edition is a horror, dark and adventure game developed and published by Unfold Games. Released on August 15th 2019 has received 3,994 reviews of which 3,753 were positive and 241 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for puzzle games.
9.0
3,753
241
-94%
16.67€
1.00€
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 April 30th 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 751 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
751
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 97,737 reviews of which 83,026 were positive and 14,711 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 666, this puzzle game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free puzzle games on Steam.
8.4
83,026
14,711
666
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 4,384 reviews of which 3,071 were positive and 1,313 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 281, this puzzle game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free puzzle games on Steam.
6.8
3,071
1,313
281
players
4. 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 4,385 reviews of which 3,756 were positive and 629 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 199 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
8.3
3,756
629
199
players
5. 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 49,685 reviews of which 39,017 were positive and 10,668 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 178 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
7.7
39,017
10,668
178
players
6. 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 29,725 reviews of which 26,809 were positive and 2,916 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 133 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
8.8
26,809
2,916
133
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 959 reviews of which 905 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 131 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
8.9
905
54
131
players
8. Adventure Escape Mysteries
Experience the unique puzzles and critically-acclaimed stories enjoyed by millions. Investigate clues, solve puzzles, and escape the room in beautifully illustrated adventures! Choose your story. Solve a murder mystery, survive the horror, or embark on a fantasy adventure. Adventure Escape Mysteries is a free to play, point & click and escape room game developed and published by Haiku Games Co. Released on May 05th 2020 has received 910 reviews of which 792 were positive and 118 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 130 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
8.2
792
118
130
players
9. 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 1,019 reviews of which 970 were positive and 49 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 116 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
9.0
970
49
116
players
10. 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 2,080 reviews of which 1,667 were positive and 413 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 104 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
7.7
1,667
413
104
players