Core Mechanics
Best Puzzle solving Games
Logic and spatial puzzles
48 games ranked by puzzle solving intensity
Dorfromantik
Windows
Puzzle solvingCity/empire buildingTurn-based combatSandboxMinimalist
Time Storm
Windows
PlatformingPuzzle solvingExplorationLinear storySolo contemplative
XCOM® 2
WindowsmacOSLinux
Turn-based combatPuzzle solvingMethodicalSci-fi technologyRoguelike loops
Botany Manor
Windows
Puzzle solvingExplorationMeditativeSolo contemplativeLinear story
Heat Death
WindowsmacOS
Deck buildingDialogue choicesCraftingPuzzle solvingTurn-based combat
Captain of Industry
Windows
Automation designCity/empire buildingPuzzle solvingResource managementMethodical
Cobalt Core
WindowsmacOS
Turn-based combatPixel artPuzzle solvingDeck buildingMethodical
Hook
WindowsmacOSLinux
Puzzle solvingPick-up-and-playMeditativeMinimalist5-minute runs
Patrick's Parabox
WindowsmacOSLinux
Puzzle solvingMethodicalMinimalistSolo contemplativeTense
shapez 2
WindowsmacOSLinux
Automation designPuzzle solvingSandboxResource managementMethodical
World of Guns: Gun Disassembly
WindowsmacOSLinux
Puzzle solvingExplorationPlatformingSolo contemplativePhotorealistic
Robot Detour
WindowsmacOSLinux
Puzzle solvingMinimalistVehicle controlPick-up-and-playWhimsical
shapez
WindowsmacOSLinux
Automation designSandboxOpen worldPuzzle solvingResource management
Last Call BBS
WindowsmacOSLinux
Puzzle solvingAutomation designSandboxLocal multiplayerPixel art
Mars First Logistics
Windows
SandboxPuzzle solvingExplorationOpen worldStylized 3D
The Last Clockwinder
Windows
Automation designPuzzle solvingLinear storyExplorationStylized 3D
ISLANDERS
WindowsmacOS
City/empire buildingMinimalistMeditativeBase managementResource management
Autonauts
Windows
Automation designCity/empire buildingSandboxPuzzle solvingResource management
SpaceChem
WindowsmacOSLinux
Automation designPuzzle solvingSkill masteryMethodicalSolo contemplative
Big Pharma
WindowsmacOSLinux
Automation designSandboxResource managementMethodicalSupply chain design
HITMAN World of Assassination
WindowsmacOS
SandboxOpen worldStealthSolo contemplativeShooting
Outer Wilds
Windows
ExplorationOpen worldTenseSci-fi technologyMystery and detective
Infinifactory
WindowsmacOSLinux
Automation designSandboxPuzzle solvingBase managementResource management
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
WindowsmacOSLinux
Anime/mangaDialogue choicesMystery and detectiveLinear storySolo contemplative
Automachef
Windows
Automation designResource managementMethodicalSupply chain designPuzzle solving
Evoland
WindowsmacOS
ExplorationLinear storyPixel artSolo contemplative5-minute runs
The Masterplan
WindowsmacOSLinux
StealthMethodicalSolo contemplativeCollectionPuzzle solving
10 Second Ninja X
Windows
PlatformingSkill masteryFranticSolo contemplativePuzzle solving
Portal 2
WindowsLinux
PlatformingShootingPuzzle solvingLinear storyWhimsical
Godot Engine
WindowsmacOSLinux
Automation designPuzzle solving
TUNIC
WindowsmacOS
Skill masteryExplorationPuzzle solvingTensePlatforming
SOMA
WindowsmacOSLinux
Cosmic horrorTenseMeditativeLinear storyExploration
SUPERHOT
WindowsmacOSLinux
ShootingMinimalistSolo contemplativePuzzle solving5-minute runs
Amnesia: The Dark Descent
WindowsmacOSLinux
Cosmic horrorStealthTenseMeditativePuzzle solving
UNCHARTED™: Legacy of Thieves Collection
Windows
StealthPlatformingExplorationLinear storySolo contemplative
Inscryption
WindowsmacOSLinux
Deck buildingPixel artLinear storyTensePuzzle solving
SHENZHEN I/O
WindowsmacOSLinux
Automation designSandboxPuzzle solvingResource managementMethodical
Stray
WindowsmacOS
ExplorationOpen worldStealthSci-fi technologySolo contemplative
STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™
Windows
Skill masteryOpen worldPlatformingExplorationMelee combat
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
WindowsmacOSLinux
StealthMethodicalResource managementSolo contemplativeReal-time combat
Papo & Yo
WindowsmacOSLinux
PlatformingExplorationLinear storyPuzzle solvingSolo contemplative
Amnesia: Rebirth
WindowsLinux
StealthCosmic horrorExplorationPuzzle solvingLinear story
Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
WindowsmacOSLinux
Cosmic horrorTenseExplorationMeditativeSolo contemplative
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
Windows
ExplorationShootingTenseExistential dreadSolo contemplative
Resident Evil 2
Windows
TenseSolo contemplativePuzzle solvingLinear storyResource management
HITMAN™ 2
Windows
StealthOpen worldSandboxSolo contemplativePuzzle solving
Into the Breach
WindowsmacOSLinux
Turn-based combatPixel artMethodicalPuzzle solvingSci-fi technology
EXAPUNKS
WindowsmacOSLinux
Automation designSandboxPuzzle solvingResource managementMethodical