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 July 15th 2025. Want to explore even more puzzle titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best puzzle games.
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1. 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 game developed and published by . 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played puzzle game, thanks to its 3,073 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.4
208,042
10,341
3,073
players
2. 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 game developed and published by . 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. While seeing 2,828 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among puzzle games based on player count.
8.5
7,306
1,096
2,828
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 game developed and published by . 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 1,837 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
1,837
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 game developed and published by . 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. Little Nightmares II
Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made. Little Nightmares II is a game developed and published by . Released on February 10th 2021 has received 43,042 reviews of which 40,494 were positive and 2,548 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 1,269 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played puzzle games.
9.2
40,494
2,548
1,269
players
6. 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 game developed and published by . 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 746 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played puzzle games.
7.8
7,067
1,723
746
players
7. A Little to the Left
A Little to the Left is a cozy puzzle game that has you sort, stack, and organize household items into pleasing arrangements while you keep an eye out for a mischievous cat with an inclination for chaos. Check out this playful and intuitive puzzler with 100+ satisfying messes to tidy. A Little to the Left is a game developed and published by . Released on November 08th 2022 has received 13,536 reviews of which 12,461 were positive and 1,075 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 684 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played puzzle games.
9.0
12,461
1,075
684
players
8. 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 game developed and published by . 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 648 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played puzzle games.
8.4
84,113
14,801
648
players
9. 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 game developed and published by . 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 593 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played puzzle games.
9.4
202,253
11,387
593
players
10. 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 game developed and published by . 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. With 558 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played puzzle games.
9.7
175,024
2,717
558
players