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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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?
鸿源战纪 - Tales of Hongyuan
As a Chinese RPG game, our story happened in a land called Ground Hong where you can experience wars between two kingdoms, make your friends and uncover a dust-laden history.
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?
West of Loathing
West of Loathing — a slapstick comedy stick-figure wild west adventure role-playing game.
Time Lock VR 1
TimeLock VR is an Escape the Room with Action elements where you take control over the time!
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.
Draw Puzzle 画之谜
Draw puzzle is a casual puzzle game that is relaxing and challenging. Solving the puzzle by connecting squares with the same color and number to unlock pixel art.
Fidel Dungeon Rescue
A critically acclaimed roguelite where you can REWIND to find the optimal path through monsters, treasure and secrets. Quick to play. No grinding. No filler. Deep gameplay.
Secret World Legends
Secret World Legends is a story-driven, shared-world action RPG that plunges players into a shadowy war against the supernatural, where ancient myths and legends cross over into the modern day.
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.
Endless ATC
Endless ATC is a realistic air traffic control simulator with a simple, easy to use interface. The goal is to guide as many planes as possible safely to the runways. Find out how many flights you can manage to control!
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 mob professional cleaner. A good cleaner never gets caught, so you have to make sure you get in, clean up and get out without leaving a trace of evidence in this stylish award winning 2D action-stealth game.
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?
Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls
Komaru Naegi has been imprisoned inside a mysterious apartment for over a year. Her rescue is derailed when hundreds of Monokumas suddenly attack. She teams up with Toko Fukawa to survive the rampaging Monokumas, escape the crafty Monokuma Kids, and uncover the secrets of the city.
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 19th 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 2,515 reviews of which 2,080 were positive and 435 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played puzzle game, thanks to its 14,628 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.0
2,080
435
14,628
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 213,158 reviews of which 202,975 were positive and 10,183 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 3,824 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among puzzle games based on player count.
9.4
202,975
10,183
3,824
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 429,795 reviews of which 424,164 were positive and 5,631 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.8 out of 10. While seeing 1,836 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among puzzle games based on player count.
9.8
424,164
5,631
1,836
players
4. 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 97,367 reviews of which 82,683 were positive and 14,684 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 1,109 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played puzzle games.
8.4
82,683
14,684
1,109
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 838 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
838
players
6. 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 17,031 reviews of which 16,029 were positive and 1,002 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 711 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played puzzle games.
9.2
16,029
1,002
711
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 212,596 reviews of which 201,282 were positive and 11,314 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 629 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played puzzle games.
9.4
201,282
11,314
629
players
8. 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 13,379 reviews of which 12,156 were positive and 1,223 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 608 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played puzzle games.
8.9
12,156
1,223
608
players
9. 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 5,215 reviews of which 4,970 were positive and 245 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 533 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played puzzle games.
9.2
4,970
245
533
players
10. 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 37,204 reviews of which 30,561 were positive and 6,643 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 511 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played puzzle games.
8.1
30,561
6,643
511
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 19th 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 5,676 reviews of which 5,405 were positive and 271 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
5,405
271
-96%
32.25€
1.29€
2. Figment 2: Creed Valley
Figment 2: Creed Valley is an action-adventure game set in the human mind. Face bosses in musical showdowns, make your way through puzzles, and explore unique environments. Figment 2: Creed Valley is a soundtrack, exploration and puzzle game developed by Bedtime Digital Games and published by Bedtime Digital Games and 4Divinity. Released on March 09th 2023 has received 1,124 reviews of which 1,057 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in puzzle games.
8.9
1,057
67
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
3. 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 2,716 reviews of which 2,597 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in puzzle games.
9.1
2,597
119
-95%
31.20€
1.56€
4. 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 1,378 reviews of which 1,275 were positive and 103 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for puzzle games.
8.8
1,275
103
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
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 3,155 reviews of which 2,820 were positive and 335 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for puzzle games.
8.6
2,820
335
-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 6,509 reviews of which 5,595 were positive and 914 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
5,595
914
-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 337 reviews of which 304 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
304
33
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
8. Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Don't Dry
My new adventure takes me from the end of the ’80s directly into the 21st century and wow, how the world has changed! While my view of the world and women from way back in the 1980s collides with modern reality, I’m all set to date my way across the modern world! Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Don't Dry is a adventure, point & click and comedy game developed by CrazyBunch and published by Assemble Entertainment. Released on November 07th 2018 has received 1,684 reviews of which 1,446 were positive and 238 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for puzzle games.
8.2
1,446
238
-95%
29.99€
1.49€
9. Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Dry Twice
No obstacle will keep me away from my beloved, my Faith, not even the wild and untamed islands of Kalau’a. Those lovely island ladies can only distract me for so long as my heart’s compass only points in one direction - Faith! Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Dry Twice is a point & click and adventure game developed by CrazyBunch and published by Assemble Entertainment. Released on October 23rd 2020 has received 868 reviews of which 752 were positive and 116 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for puzzle games.
8.2
752
116
-95%
34.99€
1.74€
10. 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 #10 position in the best deals for puzzle games.
8.0
521
93
-95%
19.99€
0.99€
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 19th 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 97,367 reviews of which 82,683 were positive and 14,684 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 1,109 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free puzzle games on Steam.
8.4
82,683
14,684
1,109
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 838, this puzzle game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free puzzle games on Steam.
7.8
7,067
1,723
838
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 4,379 reviews of which 3,069 were positive and 1,310 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 284, this puzzle game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free puzzle games on Steam.
6.9
3,069
1,310
284
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 49,570 reviews of which 38,933 were positive and 10,637 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 265 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
7.7
38,933
10,637
265
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 4,377 reviews of which 3,751 were positive and 626 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 256 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
8.3
3,751
626
256
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 29,652 reviews of which 26,762 were positive and 2,890 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 243 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
8.8
26,762
2,890
243
players
7. 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 1,017 reviews of which 968 were positive and 49 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 152 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
9.0
968
49
152
players
8. 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 952 reviews of which 898 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 148 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
8.9
898
54
148
players
9. Adventure Escape Mysteries
Experience the unique puzzles and critically-acclaimed stories enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Investigate cryptic clues, unravel a mystery, and solve puzzles in beautifully illustrated adventures! 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 896 reviews of which 781 were positive and 115 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 142 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
8.2
781
115
142
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 2,078 reviews of which 1,666 were positive and 412 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 136 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free puzzle games on Steam.
7.7
1,666
412
136
players