Video games aren't all about "shooty, shooty, bang bang!" behavior and massive explosions - they do a great job of deviating from the norm and presenting fun brainteasers within the puzzle gaming genre. From the early onset of interactive entertainment up until the present, gamers have been presented with the sort of experiences that involve clearing falling bricks, popping multicolored bubbles, trying to solve platforming puzzles in a 2D space, and confronting mind-benders from a first-person vantage point. We've gathered 22 of the very best puzzle games and have arrived with a wide gamut of memorable experiences that offer varying levels of difficulty for casual and hardcore gamers alike.
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The 22 Best Puzzle Games
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Best Puzzle Games
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2. ‘Puyo Puyo Tetris 2’
Available on: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC - Steam
Buy Now, $23.995. ‘The Talos Principle’
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC - Steam, iOS, Android
Download Now, $29.996. ‘FEZ’
Available on: PS4, Nintendo Switch, PS3, Xbox 360, PS Vita, PC - Steam, iOS
Download Now, $14.998. ‘Braid’
Available on: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360, PC - Steam
Download Now, $14.9914. ‘Catherine: Full Body'
Available on: PS4, Nintendo Switch, PS3, Xbox 360, PS Vita, PC - Steam
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