Top 10 Puzzle Games To Play Right Now

Puzzle games have a special place in gaming. They challenge our minds, test our creativity, and often provide a relaxing escape. Whether you enjoy quick brainteasers or complex problem-solving adventures, modern puzzle titles offer immersive experiences that go far beyond traditional puzzles. Here are ten of the best puzzle games you can play right now, each offering unique mechanics and unforgettable challenges.

Tetris Effect – Connected

Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC

Tetris Effect transforms the classic tetromino gameplay into a sensory masterpiece. With dynamic visuals, swelling music, and VR support, it’s both a meditative and competitive puzzle experience. The Connected expansion adds multiplayer modes, making this one of the most complete versions of Tetris ever released.

Grindstone

Switch, PC, iOS

Capybara’s Grindstone combines hack-and-slash action with puzzle mechanics. As Jorj, you carve paths through colorful creeps, chaining combos and collecting grindstones to change targets. With over 200 levels and gear crafting, it’s a vibrant and addictive puzzle adventure.

Baba Is You

Switch, PC, iOS, Android

Baba Is You redefines puzzle-solving by letting players manipulate the rules of the game itself. By rearranging word blocks, you can change objects, goals, and even yourself. It’s a mind-bending experience that rewards creativity and abstract thinking.

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

Switch, 3DS, Wii U

Captain Toad’s charming diorama-style levels challenge players to solve puzzles without jumping. Using perspective, levers, and environmental tricks, you’ll guide Toad through delightful labyrinths in search of Power Stars. It’s accessible, fun, and perfect for all ages.

Picross S6

Switch

Picross S6 continues Jupiter’s beloved nonogram series. Players fill grids based on numerical clues to reveal pixel art images. With nearly 500 puzzles ranging from beginner-friendly to massive 40×30 boards, it’s a relaxing yet deeply satisfying puzzle game.

Gorogoa

PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, iOS, Android

Gorogoa is a hand-drawn puzzle game where players manipulate images to uncover hidden connections. By zooming, layering, and rearranging panels, you reveal solutions that blend art and logic. Short but stunning, it’s a visual and cerebral delight.

The Witness

PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, iOS, Android

Jonathan Blow’s The Witness places players on a mysterious island filled with line-drawing puzzles. Each panel introduces new rules, often inspired by the environment itself. It’s a masterclass in puzzle design, encouraging exploration and discovery at every turn.

The Turing Test

PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC

In The Turing Test, you play as Ava Turing, solving puzzles designed by an AI named T.O.M. Using an Energy Manipulation Tool, you redistribute power to progress through increasingly complex chambers. It’s a thoughtful blend of logic puzzles and philosophical storytelling.

The Room: Old Sins

PC, iOS, Android

The Room: Old Sins combines escape-room mechanics with intricate puzzle boxes. Set in a mysterious dollhouse, players uncover secrets by examining ornate objects and solving interconnected puzzles. Its atmosphere and detail make it one of the most immersive mobile puzzle experiences.

Portal 2

PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 (enhanced on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One), PC

Portal 2 remains a puzzle classic, expanding on the original’s portal gun mechanics with new gels, gravity tricks, and cooperative gameplay. Its witty narrative, inventive puzzles, and co-op campaign make it one of the greatest puzzle games of all time.