In an action-packed world of video games, there is a genre that offers the same mental simulation yet in a calm way. From classic brain teasers to modern challenges, game developers have managed to captivate players to engage in their engaging puzzles.
Over the years, puzzle games have evolved significantly and have managed to adapt to technological advancements in terms of creativity and mechanics. Gamers are now exposed to a wide variety of puzzle games with different styles, difficulties, and themes.
Whether you are a minimalist gamer who prefers logic or you are one of the narrative-driven adventurers, here are some PC puzzle games that you must not miss:
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The Witness
The Witness is a puzzle-adventure game that is set in a mysterious island. The game was developed and released by Jonathan Blow in 2016. Players must solve a series of complex puzzles which become increasingly difficult.
The puzzles, which are scattered on the island, come in various forms. There is a simple line-drawing challenge and there are more elaborate puzzles. Each puzzle opens a narrative that will help in solving the truth about the mysterious island.
Baba is You
Baba is You is an innovative puzzle game developed and released by Hempuli Oy in 2019. The game is unique as it allows players to manipulate the rules of the game itself to solve the puzzles and move forward through levels.
Players will control the character called Baba and will navigate the creature through a series of block-based puzzle levels. The main principle of the game lies in rearranging blocks of text to change the rules of each level.
The Talos Principle 2
The Talos Principle 2 is a first-person puzzle game and a direct sequel to The Talos Principle which was first released in 2014. Both games are known for receiving generally positive reviews.
The core of the game requires players to press a button at the end of an enclosed puzzle. The main story is composed of eight different puzzles in each 12 main areas. Once completed, a tetromino puzzle must be answered to reach a larger structure.
Mini Metro
For minimalist gamers, Mini Metro is a puzzle haven that assigns players to take charge of designing and managing a subway system in different cities around the world. The game was developed and released by Dinosaur Polo Club in 2015.
At the start of the game, players are welcomed with a basic subway layout represented by simple shapes. As the game progresses, new stations will appear and players must connect them to transport passengers efficiently to avoid overcrowding.
Stephen's Sausage Roll
Stephen's Sausage Roll is widely praised for its ultra-complex puzzle behind its simple premise. The game was developed and released by Increpare Games in 2016 to push the boundaries of approaching puzzle games.
In the game, players will control a character that is tasked to grill sausages. Despite its simple beginning, players will be quickly introduced to increasingly complex levels filled with impossible challenges.
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