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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Stephen's Sausage Roll
A simple 3d puzzle game.
Everybody's Gone to the Rapture
Featuring a beautiful, detailed open-world and a haunting soundtrack, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture is non-linear storytelling at its best.
Domino Sky
Domino Sky is a physics based game where you place and topple domino pieces to solve puzzles. Free build mode also available.
The Gallery - Episode 1: Call of the Starseed
Embark on the sci-fi epic that started it all at the dawn of modern VR, setting standards for roomscale movement and interaction for years to come. Winner of over 30 awards including "VR Game of the Year", The Gallery is VR's premier adventure series.
Adam's Venture: Origins
Embark on a bold adventure in Adam’s Venture: Origins. Set in the roaring 20’s, in Adam’s Venture: Origins you will explore ancient ruins, and recover mysterious artifacts. Together with your trusted accomplice Evelyn, you will have to outsmart the evil Clairvaux company.
Christmas Adventure: Candy Storm
Chtistmas Adventure: Candy Storm – is a funny Christmas Hidden Object game with puzzles and mini-games of varying difficulty.
A Chair in a Room : Greenwater
Explore your surroundings as the protagonist of your own horror story as you immerse yourself in this tense VR thriller set in America’s Deep South. Navigate your way through your memories, piecing together the clues and puzzles, to solve the mystery of how you have awoken in the sinister Greenwater Institute, known only as Patient No.
The Deer
"The Deer" is an educational interactive experience for children. You'll be an ancient Deer during the Pleistocene (Ice Age) epoch and you'll discover everything about this marvelous era. Unfortunately there were no T-Rex during this age since they were already extinct millions of years before.
Dead Secret
Dead Secret is a first-person horror mystery set in rural Kansas in 1965. A reclusive professor is dead and it’s up to you to crack the case before you become the next victim. Investigate the murder and explore the story Time Magazine called “captivating” and “deeply creepy” .
Samorost 3
Samorost 3 is an exploration adventure and puzzle game from the award-winning creators of Machinarium and Botanicula. Travel across space to nine unique worlds teeming with colorful challenges, creatures and surprises to discover, brought to life with beautiful artwork, sound and music.
Lost Lands: The Golden Curse Collector's Edition
Lost Lands: the Golden Curse is an adventurous hidden object game-quest with puzzles and mini-games scattered through the boundless spaces of the fantasy world – from the volcano valleys to the Druid forest, from the deep caves to the floating islands.
LostWinds 2: Winter of the Melodias
With amazing new abilities, re-visit a land full of wonder on a new adventure in LostWinds 2: Winter of the Melodias - sequel to the award-winning ‘LostWinds’.
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.
Day of the Tentacle Remastered
Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s ground breaking Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects.
Defy Gravity Extended
Defy Gravity is an action platformer that is a mix between classic platforming and gravity based puzzle solving.
Lost Lands: Mahjong
Solve many tile sets, quests and adventures to get your prizes and collections. Help the elves to survive on the lost island.
Out There Somewhere
You play an explorer stranded on a dangerous alien planet. Low on fuel, your only hope for escape is to find the planet’s core in this incredibly clever action-puzzle-platformer.
The Guest
'The Guest' is a gloomy adventure full of enigmas where the exploration of your surroundings comes to prominence; puzzles, secrets and riddles will help you discover who has locked you in this somber hotel room and most importantly, why.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 May 02nd 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 5,178 reviews of which 4,430 were positive and 748 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played puzzle game, thanks to its 9,158 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.3
4,430
748
9,158
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 2,824 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
2,824
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 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. While seeing 1,509 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among puzzle games based on player count.
9.8
425,266
5,643
1,509
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 557 reviews of which 459 were positive and 98 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 1,279 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played puzzle games.
7.8
459
98
1,279
players
5. 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 835 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played puzzle games.
8.4
83,026
14,711
835
players
6. 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 784 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played puzzle games.
9.4
201,388
11,316
784
players
7. 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 757 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played puzzle games.
7.8
7,067
1,723
757
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 534 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
534
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 443 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
443
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 432 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
432
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 May 02nd 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 2,732 reviews of which 2,613 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
2,613
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 1,392 reviews of which 1,286 were positive and 106 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.
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1,286
106
-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. 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 #6 position in the best deals for puzzle games.
8.3
308
33
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
7. 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 #7 position in the best deals for puzzle games.
8.3
5,597
915
-95%
30.80€
1.54€
8. 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 #8 position in the best deals for puzzle games.
7.5
372
94
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
9. 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 #9 position in the best deals for puzzle games.
9.0
3,753
241
-94%
16.67€
1.00€
10. The Entropy Centre
Think in reverse. Outsmart the impossible. A mind-bending first-person adventure where you solve ingenious and complex puzzles by rewinding objects through time. The Entropy Centre is a puzzle, first-person and sci-fi game developed by Stubby Games and published by Playstack. Released on November 03rd 2022 has received 3,538 reviews of which 3,186 were positive and 352 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for puzzle games.
8.7
3,186
352
-94%
18.50€
1.11€
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 May 02nd 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play puzzle games.
1. 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 835 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free puzzle games on Steam.
8.4
83,026
14,711
835
players
2. 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. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 757, this puzzle game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free puzzle games on Steam.
7.8
7,067
1,723
757
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 298, this puzzle game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free puzzle games on Steam.
6.8
3,071
1,313
298
players
4. 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 49,775 reviews of which 39,087 were positive and 10,688 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 231 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
7.7
39,087
10,688
231
players
5. 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 211 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
8.8
26,809
2,916
211
players
6. 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 4,392 reviews of which 3,762 were positive and 630 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 201 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
8.3
3,762
630
201
players
7. Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege
You only wanted to make a visit to your sick colleague, but what you encounter is beyond your imagination. Discover the secrets of your colleague and find a way to escape the trap. Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege is a multiplayer, free to play and horror game developed and published by Bitbeast Games. Released on September 05th 2020 has received 12,009 reviews of which 9,815 were positive and 2,194 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 150 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
8.0
9,815
2,194
150
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 143 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
143
players
9. 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 962 reviews of which 908 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 141 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
8.9
908
54
141
players
10. Cube Escape: Paradox
The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film. Cube Escape: Paradox is a puzzle, free to play and psychological horror game developed and published by Rusty Lake. Released on September 20th 2018 has received 10,317 reviews of which 10,035 were positive and 282 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 138 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
9.4
10,035
282
138
players