Best Puzzle-Platformer 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-platformer games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free puzzle-platformer games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Braid, Anniversary Edition
Control the flow of time to solve puzzles in this new version of the indie classic, featuring fully repainted artwork, a new world of puzzles, and seriously in-depth commentary.
ANIMAL WELL
Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.
With My Past
"How should I face my past in my ever-changing life? "Collaborating with the shadow of the past to unravel allegorical puzzles, confront inner struggles, and explore the path of self-growth.
Fruit Mountain
Fruit Stacking Puzzle Game Connect the same types of fruit together to make them grow bigger and bigger! Stack them up without letting them overflow from the plate, and build your own Fruit Mountain!
Logiart Grimoire
Logiart Grimoire is a puzzle game that combines the number puzzle "Logiart" and the word puzzle "Fusion" in which you deduce combinations from clues.
Promenade
Go on an adventure in a world packed with secrets helped by your friend, a poulp with many abilities. Explore, solve puzzles, wander across dungeons, blast through races and much more in this cute game inspired by the best 3D platformers
Vanity Fair: The Pursuit
Players follow Lu Yuan through important stages of his life and experience his growth trajectory from youth to maturity. It will take you to relive those decisions that you have never tried to make in reality, and feel the different life brought about by each choice.
Islands of Insight
Seek out and solve 10,000+ puzzles at your own pace across this sublime puzzle game.
Murders on the Yangtze River
"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.
The Cub
From the creators of Golf Club Nostalgia and Highwater. Return to their whimsical, neon-lit apocalypse in a Jungle Book meets The Armageddon fusion. Parkour through the remains of humanity as a child being hunted, while catchy end-of-days tunes and curious survivor stories play on the radio.
Ballance
In this 2004 classic originally released by Atari games, you will navigate 12 sky-high courses. Each course is fraught with different obstacles that will block your path, slide your marble off course, or blow them right into the bottomless void below.
Merry XMerge
Merry XMerge is a good board game for all ages this Christmas. Put together Christmas cakes and candies to make them more attractive. Merry Christmas.
The Enjenir: The Engineering Physics Building Simulator
Put your engineering and problem solving skills to the test in this sandbox physics building game! Enjoy the freedom of completely gridless 3D sandbox building combined with hilarious ragdoll third person controls, offering a truly unique and hilarious "Enjeniring" experience!
Paper Bride 5 Two Lifetimes
"Paper Bride 5 Two Lifetimes" is the 5th work in the "Paper Bride' series. Our cast from Zangling Village return to the stage to welcome players back to the world of paper bride...
The Talos Principle 2
The Talos Principle 2 is a thought-provoking first-person puzzle experience that greatly expands on the first game's philosophical themes and stunning environments with increasingly mind-bending challenges.
Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story
Two best friends, one wild adventure. Join best friends Nunu and Willump on an adventure across the frozen wilds of the Freljord. Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story is a single-player story adventure developed by Tequila Works.
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"Internet Addicted Youth 2005" is a narrative-driven role-playing game. If you also yearn to revisit that era and relive the bittersweet experiences of an internet-addicted teenager, then perhaps, here, you'll find the answers you seek...
Ugly
Unravel the dark secrets hidden throughout this stirring puzzle platformer about a tormented nobleman confronting the traumas of his past. Use an innovative mirror mechanic to solve challenging puzzle rooms and defeat towering bosses as you strive to piece together the ugly truth.
Chants of Sennaar
In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.Most played puzzle-platformer games on Steam
Take a look at the top puzzle-platformer games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 15th 2025.
1. Chained Together
From the depths of hell, climb chained to your friends through diverse worlds. Solo or co-op, try to reach the summit and discover what awaits you there... Chained Together is a co-op, adventure and casual game developed and published by Anegar Games. Released on June 19th 2024 has received 51,708 reviews of which 46,918 were positive and 4,790 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played puzzle-platformer game, thanks to its 4,237 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.9
46,918
4,790
4,237
players
2. PICO PARK
PICO PARK is a cooperative local/online multiplay action puzzle game for 2-8 players. PICO PARK is a multiplayer, online co-op and puzzle-platformer game developed and published by TECOPARK. Released on May 07th 2021 has received 28,282 reviews of which 25,684 were positive and 2,598 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 951 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among puzzle-platformer games based on player count.
8.9
25,684
2,598
951
players
3. 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 puzzle, puzzle-platformer and first-person game developed and published by Valve. Released on October 10th 2007 has received 175,686 reviews of which 172,996 were positive and 2,690 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. While seeing 650 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among puzzle-platformer games based on player count.
9.7
172,996
2,690
650
players
4. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
The best-selling Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D! Join three iconic heroes as they set off on a quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes to save the world from the Nightmare Prince’s shadows. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is a puzzle-platformer, local co-op and online co-op game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on October 08th 2019 has received 13,203 reviews of which 11,784 were positive and 1,419 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 604 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played puzzle-platformer games.
8.7
11,784
1,419
604
players
5. 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. Little Nightmares is a horror, atmospheric and adventure game developed by Tarsier Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on April 27th 2017 has received 109,132 reviews of which 103,460 were positive and 5,672 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 586 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played puzzle-platformer games.
9.3
103,460
5,672
586
players
6. INSIDE
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere. INSIDE is a 2.5d, puzzle-platformer and atmospheric game developed and published by Playdead. Released on July 07th 2016 has received 66,840 reviews of which 64,781 were positive and 2,059 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 564 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played puzzle-platformer games.
9.5
64,781
2,059
564
players
7. LIMBO
Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO LIMBO is a puzzle-platformer, indie and puzzle game developed and published by Playdead. Released on August 02nd 2011 has received 56,521 reviews of which 52,366 were positive and 4,155 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 284 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played puzzle-platformer games.
9.1
52,366
4,155
284
players
8. ANIMAL WELL
Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see. ANIMAL WELL is a metroidvania, exploration and puzzle game developed by Billy Basso and published by Bigmode. Released on May 09th 2024 has received 20,144 reviews of which 19,348 were positive and 796 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 240 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played puzzle-platformer games.
9.4
19,348
796
240
players
9. Carry The Glass
Team up as two quirky construction workers in this fun 2-player co-op platformer! Carry a fragile glass window through colorful levels filled with challenges. Communicate and coordinate to dodge obstacles and solve puzzles. Can you finish the job without breaking the glass? Carry The Glass is a co-op, multiplayer and puzzle-platformer game developed by Çağatay Demir and Enes Kaplan and published by SlugShot Games. Released on October 23rd 2024 has received 1,568 reviews of which 1,234 were positive and 334 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 216 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played puzzle-platformer games.
7.6
1,234
334
216
players
10. Supraland
Try the demo! A mix between Portal, Zelda and Metroid. Exploration, puzzles, terrible combat, secret upgrades and new abilities that help you reach new places. Playtime 12-25h. Supraland is a puzzle-platformer, exploration and metroidvania game developed and published by Supra Games. Released on April 05th 2019 has received 12,970 reviews of which 12,347 were positive and 623 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 148 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played puzzle-platformer games.
9.3
12,347
623
148
players
Best deals on puzzle-platformer games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of puzzle-platformer games available on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted puzzle-platformer games.
1. Trine 2: Complete Story
Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op. Trine 2: Complete Story is a puzzle-platformer, platformer and adventure game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on June 06th 2013 has received 21,618 reviews of which 20,623 were positive and 995 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for puzzle-platformer category.
9.3
20,623
995
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
2. Hue
Hue is a vibrant, award-winning puzzle-adventure, where you alter the world by changing its background colour. Hue is a indie, puzzle and adventure game developed by Fiddlesticks Games and published by Curve Games. Released on August 30th 2016 has received 10,400 reviews of which 9,619 were positive and 781 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in puzzle-platformer games.
9.0
9,619
781
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
3. A Juggler's Tale
Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached? A Juggler's Tale is a atmospheric, fantasy and story rich game developed by kaleidoscube and published by Assemble Entertainment. Released on September 29th 2021 has received 1,760 reviews of which 1,625 were positive and 135 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in puzzle-platformer games.
8.8
1,625
135
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
4. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
The best-selling Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D! Join three iconic heroes as they set off on a quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes to save the world from the Nightmare Prince’s shadows. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is a puzzle-platformer, local co-op and online co-op game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on October 08th 2019 has received 13,203 reviews of which 11,784 were positive and 1,419 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for puzzle-platformer games.
8.7
11,784
1,419
-93%
30.29€
2.12€
5. Shift Happens
Shift Happens is a cooperative platformer for two. You and a friend shift your mass, throw each other and puzzle your way through four stages of stylized imaginary worlds. Including the occasional backstabbing and taunting. Play with a friend on a couch, online or even special singleplayer levels. Shift Happens is a co-op, online co-op and local co-op game developed by Klonk Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on February 22nd 2017 has received 3,969 reviews of which 3,140 were positive and 829 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for puzzle-platformer games.
7.7
3,140
829
-93%
14.71€
1.03€
6. KeyWe
KeyWe is a cute, co-operative postal puzzler starring Jeff and Debra, two small kiwi birds working in a whimsical post office. They must jump, flap, peck and butt-slam their way across an interactive landscape of levers, bells and buttons to get those messages delivered on time! KeyWe is a co-op, puzzle-platformer and cute game developed by Stonewheat & Sons and published by Fireshine Games. Released on August 31st 2021 has received 1,789 reviews of which 1,619 were positive and 170 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for puzzle-platformer games.
8.6
1,619
170
-92%
25.00€
2.00€
7. ChromaGun
Welcome to ChromaTec’s test lab! You’re here to test our state-of-the-art military-grade color-technology: The ChromaGun (patent pending)! Use it to solve our meticulously designed test chambers by painting the walls and droids. Remember how to mix colors from pre-school? Then you qualify! ChromaGun is a puzzle, puzzle-platformer and 3d platformer game developed and published by Pixel Maniacs. Released on February 16th 2016 has received 580 reviews of which 488 were positive and 92 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for puzzle-platformer games.
7.9
488
92
-92%
12.50€
1.00€
8. INSIDE
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere. INSIDE is a 2.5d, puzzle-platformer and atmospheric game developed and published by Playdead. Released on July 07th 2016 has received 66,840 reviews of which 64,781 were positive and 2,059 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for puzzle-platformer games.
9.5
64,781
2,059
-90%
19.99€
1.99€
9. LIMBO
Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO LIMBO is a puzzle-platformer, indie and puzzle game developed and published by Playdead. Released on August 02nd 2011 has received 56,521 reviews of which 52,366 were positive and 4,155 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for puzzle-platformer games.
9.1
52,366
4,155
-90%
9.99€
0.99€
10. Semblance
Semblance is an innovative platformer with deformable terrain, set in a beautiful minimalist world. It’s a game that asks, what if you could deform and reshape the world itself? Semblance takes the idea of a ‘platform’ in a platformer and turns it on its head. Semblance is a indie, casual and puzzle-platformer game developed by Nyamakop and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. Released on July 24th 2018 has received 377 reviews of which 323 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for puzzle-platformer games.
8.0
323
54
-90%
9.99€
0.99€
Free puzzle-platformer games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play puzzle-platformer games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play puzzle-platformer games.
1. DYO
DYO is a mind-bending cooperative platformer for one or two players where you can hop between two halves of a split screen. DYO is a indie, local co-op and free to play game developed by Team DYO and Josia Roncancio and published by Team DYO. Released on February 13th 2018 has received 1,575 reviews of which 1,526 were positive and 49 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
9.2
1,526
49
39
players
2. 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. Mimpi Dreams is a adventure, indie and cute game developed by Dreadlocks Mobile and Silicon Jelly and published by Dreadlocks Mobile, Silicon Jelly and Dreadlocks Ltd.. Released on March 22nd 2016 has received 1,083 reviews of which 1,018 were positive and 65 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
8.9
1,018
65
22
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3. BirdGut
BirdGut is a hand-drawn 2d puzzle-platformer from the perspective of an outcast bee who gets eaten by a bird, and discovers that the bird's internal organs are not organs at all, but facilities in which the consumed insects are brainwashed and enslaved. Experience this bizarre one-man project for yourself. BirdGut is a free to play, indie and adventure game developed and published by Micah Boursier. Released on May 09th 2019 has received 4,903 reviews of which 4,673 were positive and 230 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
9.2
4,673
230
9
players
4. Perspective
Perspective is an experimental platformer. The player avatar moves in a 2D space that transforms when the player changes perspective in 3D space. The player needs to use this mechanic navigate the 2D avatar to a goal in order to progress from level to level. Perspective is a free to play, puzzle and puzzle-platformer game developed by Widdershins and published by DigiPen Institute of Technology. Released on October 09th 2019 has received 1,190 reviews of which 1,170 were positive and 20 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
9.3
1,170
20
8
players
5. Gravitas
Gravitas is a short first-person puzzle platforming game that transports you to the Gallery of Refined Gravity. Manipulate gravity and the gallery itself to prove yourself a pupil worthy of the Curator’s masterwork. Gravitas is a free to play, puzzle and puzzle-platformer game developed and published by Galaxy Shark Studios. Released on August 23rd 2019 has received 6,827 reviews of which 6,689 were positive and 138 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
9.5
6,689
138
5
players
6. Find You
Play every character simultaneously and reunite them in mind boggling 100 levels Find You is a casual, puzzle-platformer and difficult game developed and published by Byting Games. Released on September 04th 2017 has received 409 reviews of which 381 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
8.6
381
28
2
players
7. Silver Creek Falls: Chapter 1
Two city detectives are sent to a small idyllic town in North Carolina called ‘Silver Creek Falls” to investigate a strange series of events that the local sheriff can’t seem to get his mind around. What initially seems like an open-and-shut case unfolds into a truly terrifying mystery that will leave the detectives wondering what is... Silver Creek Falls: Chapter 1 is a horror, investigation and casual game developed and published by Sapphire Dragon Productions. Released on August 12th 2015 has received 631 reviews of which 542 were positive and 89 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
8.1
542
89
2
players
8. Ball at Work: The Ultimate Speedrun Platformer!
Experience the thrill of the high-flying antics of the Crazy Ball as it bounces around the dysfunctional office. With unique and challenging gameplay that is easy to grasp, outrageous physics and plenty of fun content, this is one wacky office that you’d never want to leave! Ball at Work: The Ultimate Speedrun Platformer! is a puzzle-platformer, precision platformer and platformer game developed and published by Famous Dogg Studios. Released on November 24th 2020 has received 429 reviews of which 366 were positive and 63 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
8.0
366
63
1
players
9. Frame of Mind
In Frame of Mind, you are placed in a world where logic is escaping you. Each area of the game defies reason, requiring you to think outside the box in order to solve the illogical and escape madness. Frame of Mind is a 3d platformer, puzzle-platformer and exploration game developed and published by [SAMPLE TEXT] Studios ltd. Released on January 18th 2021 has received 877 reviews of which 828 were positive and 49 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
8.9
828
49
10. King Rabbit - Puzzle
Part puzzler, platformer, level builder. Navigate your fluffy rabbit through an ever-expanding universe of realms. Find the 3 portal gems in each realm to unlock the next realm. Enjoy endless community levels and create your own with the level builder! King Rabbit - Puzzle is a precision platformer, sokoban and 2d platformer game developed and published by RareSloth. Released on January 25th 2019 has received 334 reviews of which 307 were positive and 27 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free puzzle-platformer games on Steam.
8.5
307
27