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fromPolygon
2 days ago

Steam's mechanical new puzzle game has taken over my brain

Kaizen: A Factory Story is an engaging puzzle game that challenges players to optimize product assembly lines through automation and programming.
Video games
fromInverse
2 days ago

35 Years Ago, Nintendo Turned A Flagrant Imitation Of 'Tetris' Into A Mario Instant Classic

Dr. Mario is a legendary puzzle game that paid homage to Tetris but established its own identity and lasting popularity.
#pokemon
fromKotaku
6 days ago
Mobile UX

It Took Me 10 Minutes To Hit A Paywall In The New Free-To-Play Pokemon Puzzle Game

fromInverse
6 days ago
Video games

'Pokemon Friends' Is An Adorable New Puzzle Game On Switch, But There's An Unfortunate Catch

fromKotaku
6 days ago
Mobile UX

It Took Me 10 Minutes To Hit A Paywall In The New Free-To-Play Pokemon Puzzle Game

fromInverse
6 days ago
Video games

'Pokemon Friends' Is An Adorable New Puzzle Game On Switch, But There's An Unfortunate Catch

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fromGameSpot
1 week ago

Apple's New Emoji Game Just Launched In Place You Might Not Expect

Emoji Game is now part of Apple News+, allowing subscribers to solve puzzles using emoji.
Apple
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Apple launches new emoji word game to take on Wordle and the NYT

Apple News Plus introduced Emoji Game, a daily puzzle game that combines word completion with emoji hints.
fromPolygon
1 week ago

Apple's new daily puzzle game is basically Emoji Wordle

Emoji Game requires players to fill in incomplete phrases using emoji, challenging them to interpret symbols creatively and effectively for a unique puzzle-solving experience.
Apple
Video games
fromPolygon
2 weeks ago

Blue Prince somehow makes for an incredible esport

Speedrunners have proved that single-player puzzle games can be thrilling spectator sports during competitive events like Games Done Quick.
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Five Games To Play After Blue Prince

Finding games like Blue Prince depends on individual preferences: whether it is note-taking for puzzles, exploring mysteries, or a love for roguelikes.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Can't Get Into Blue Prince? Try Playing It With A Friend

Playing Blue Prince alone can feel overwhelming due to the vast amount of information required for solving puzzles, making note-taking essential and time-consuming.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

I Cannot Stop Playing This Extraordinary Puzzle Game

Nurikabe World is an engaging puzzle game that combines classic mechanics with innovative twists, enhancing player experience.
#blue-prince
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

How The Roottrees are Dead ditched AI and became a hit

AI played a crucial role in the creation of the puzzle game 'The Roottrees are Dead,' but human input made it successful.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

18 Best Puzzle Games To Solve In 2025

Puzzle games offer some of the most engaging gameplay experiences in video games, with 18 current titles standing out for their critical-thinking challenges that few other genres can match.
Video games
#video-games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Please, Watch the Artwork is a puzzle game with eerie paintings and a sad clown

Please, Watch the Artwork is an innovative fusion of psychological horror and American realism that invites players to observe and restore living paintings.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School is an open-world puzzle game spanning the whole campus

Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School combines classroom exploration with escape room puzzles, aiming to enhance the experience with a student role-playing vibe.
Board games
Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Lego Voyagers is a co-op puzzle game from the studio behind Builder's Journey

Lego Voyagers is a co-op puzzle game emphasizing teamwork in a brick-based world.
#gaming
from48 hills
1 month ago

The retro sleuthing pleasures of Puzzle Spy International - 48 hills

Puzzle Spy International combines retro spy themes with challenging puzzles, appealing to fans of classic puzzle games.
fromwww.gameinformer.com
1 month ago

Lumines Arise Gives The Popular Puzzler The Tetris Effect This Fall

Lumines Arise transforms the beloved puzzle franchise into a synesthesia experience where players must match tiles to create combos set to eclectic music.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

The Tetris Effect team is back with Lumines Arise

The summer State of Play presentation from PlayStation announced Lumines Arise, a new puzzle game by the creators of Tetris Effect, promising a fresh take on familiar mechanics.
Video games
#indie-games
fromEngadget
1 month ago
Video games

Playdate Season Two, Spray Paint Simulator and other new indie games worth checking out

fromEngadget
1 month ago
Video games

Playdate Season Two, Spray Paint Simulator and other new indie games worth checking out

Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

The New Highest-Rated Game Of 2025 Is One You Might Not Know

Blue Prince is the highest-rated game of 2025 on Metacritic, praised for its innovative roguelike puzzle mechanics.
fromVulture
2 months ago

The 25 Best Puzzle Games to Play Right Now

Blue Prince, this spring's buzzy and wildly engrossing indie sensation, is a terrific reminder of something video games do tremendously well: Puzzles!
Video games
Board games
fromInverse
3 months ago

Steam's Latest Dark Puzzle Game Has Me Stuck In Its Apocalyptic World

Kaamos merges puzzle mechanics with roguelike adventure, set in a post-apocalyptic world that challenges and engages players uniquely.
fromEngadget
3 months ago

Every puzzle game is a couch co-op game, actually

In Blue Prince, players must uncover the mysteries of a mansion with 45 rooms to find the elusive 46th room, while assembling intricate puzzles.
Board games
fromEngadget
3 months ago

Playdate Season Two includes an action arcade game from Into The Breach studio Subset

The long-awaited second season of weekly Playdate games begins on May 29, offering players two fresh games each week for six weeks at a price of $39.
Video games
fromGame Informer
3 months ago

Don't Sleep On These Four (And A Half) New April Game Releases

After reviewing The Roottrees Are Dead, I didn't expect to sink into another compelling puzzle game that would require note-taking this soon. Blue Prince quickly occupied my brain matter with its inventive puzzle-solving.
Video games
Board games
fromPolygon
3 months ago

Blue Prince is a mystery-packed mansion that will crank open your mind

Each day brings new room placements and challenges in the game, creating a unique roguelite experience.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

The British Figured Out the Perfect Kind of Crossword. Where You At, Americans?

Cryptic crosswords, despite being lesser-known in the U.S., offer a uniquely challenging and rewarding puzzle-solving experience that more Americans should embrace.
London politics
Board games
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

40 Toys That'll Actually Make Kids Put Down The iPad

Wooden puzzles and geoboards provide engaging, screen-free entertainment, helping kids develop tactical skills and creativity.
#zachtronics
Video games
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Kaizen: A Factory Story makes a game of perfecting 1980s Japanese manufacturing

Zach Barth's games combine puzzle-solving with education and capitalistic themes, culminating in an engaging gaming experience.
Kaizen: A Factory Story revitalizes Zachtronics' unique gaming style, set against the backdrop of Japan's 1980s economic boom.
Games
fromPolygon
4 months ago

A new Zachtronics puzzle game? Kind of!

Zachtronics has rebranded as Coincidence, focusing on new game designs while maintaining their puzzle game essence.
Video games
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Kaizen: A Factory Story makes a game of perfecting 1980s Japanese manufacturing

Zach Barth's games combine puzzle-solving with education and capitalistic themes, culminating in an engaging gaming experience.
Kaizen: A Factory Story revitalizes Zachtronics' unique gaming style, set against the backdrop of Japan's 1980s economic boom.
Games
fromPolygon
4 months ago

A new Zachtronics puzzle game? Kind of!

Zachtronics has rebranded as Coincidence, focusing on new game designs while maintaining their puzzle game essence.
Board games
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

28 Crowd-Pleasing Gift Ideas To Bookmark For The Next Time You're In The Market For One

The Cup Cozy Pillow offers convenience and organization for snacks and drinks while relaxing.
Murdle, Volume 1 provides an engaging challenge for puzzle lovers with diverse murder mystery logic puzzles.
fromGameSpot
5 months ago

Lost Records: Bloom And Rage - Cabin Door Puzzle Guide

In 'Lost Records: Bloom & Rage', players must solve a combination puzzle to progress, involving glowing symbols in a spooky cabin that hint at the solution.
Video games
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fromKotaku
11 months ago

Here Are Some Hints To The Groups Confounding Millions Of NYT Connections Players Today

Puzzle games like NYT Connections combine addictive play with challenges in language and theme-based word grouping.
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