10 Best Puzzle Games on PC (2025)

Puzzle games have always held a special place in the hearts of gamers, offering a blend of challenge and relaxation that's hard to find in any other genre. They test our logic, patience, and problem-solving skills, providing a unique sense of satisfaction when we finally crack a particularly tough puzzle. Amidst the vast ocean of games available on PC, finding those gems that offer the perfect balance of challenge and enjoyment can be a daunting task. That's why we've done the legwork for you, compiling a list of the five best puzzle games that you can dive into right now. So, without further ado, here are the ten best puzzle games on PC.

10. A Little to the Left

If you enjoy sorting and putting things in order, then this game is perfect for you. Books, picture frames, cutlery, and papers are all messy, and you need to tidy them up. Some need to be put in order by shape, and some are put in order by patterns or colors. This game doesn't involve clever logic and is about small details that make things look tidy. Occasionally, a cat will pop up unexpectedly and jumble things up, which makes things a little more challenging. The levels keeps on adding new form of organizing task, and there is often more than one way to solve it. There are no rules; just do what looks right instead of overthinking. The whole experience is very relaxed with no timers or need to rush.

9. The Past Within

A unique twist on puzzle games comes alive with The Past Within, a co-op experience that requires two players to work together. You play through a 2D world and your partner through a 3D world, and both of you need to exchange clues with each other in order to solve puzzles. The game is about uncovering secrets from the past, with the two players piecing together information from their perspective. The communication and cooperation between you and your partner are most critical, and the progress depends on how well you and your partner are at connecting the dots together.

8. Return of the Obra Dinn

A long-lost ship reappears out of nowhere with no crew. Players assume the role of an insurance investigator who investigates what happened. The player possesses a magical pocket watch that enables him to travel to the final moments of each crew member's life. By piecing together these shards of memory, the player learns who died, how, and who killed them. The game's distinctive black-and-white art style is reminiscent of old computer graphics. It’s a game that rewards your patience and careful thinking.

7. Killer Frequency

Imagine you are the host of a late-night radio show in the 1980s and your job becomes dangerous all of a sudden. There is a killer, and callers are calling you on the radio and requesting assistance. What you say will determine what happens to them. It's a combination of puzzle solving and decision-making that makes it thrilling. It is based in an old radio station in a small town, filled with nostalgic details from the era. The puzzles involve figuring out how to guide callers to safety while uncovering the killer’s identity. The sound and voice acting are great and completely engage you in what is going on.

6. The Witness

Nothing is explained at the start, and no instructions are given in The Witness. A mysterious island has strange-looking panels with simple line-drawing puzzles on them. Solving one unlocks the next, slowly opening up new areas. Some are easy, with just a single line to draw, while others use colors, patterns, or even reflections in water to change how they work. A few need sound-based clues, so paying attention to the environment becomes important. Every part of the island has a different set of rules, so figuring things out through trial and error is the only way forward. The game never repeats the same challenge twice and always gives in something new.

5. Dorfromantik

This calming puzzle game allows you to construct a pleasant countryside using hexagonal tiles. Here, each tile has items like forests, rivers, and villages, and you have to position them in the right places to form a pleasant landscape. The game is simple to learn but has more to explore for people who wish to become highly skilled at it. The game is calming, with no time constraints and no pressure. You can concentrate on forming pleasant scenes or try to score high by finishing certain tasks. The art is minimal but beautiful, with a calming soundtrack that adds to the experience.

4. Limbo

In Limbo, a boy moves through a dark and creepy world, trying to survive deadly traps and dangerous creatures. Giant spiders, swinging saws, and shifting platforms make every step risky. Shadows hide dangers until it is too late, so every move needs to be careful. Objects in the environment need to be pushed, pulled, or triggered to open doors or make safety routes. Some challenges involve using gravity or physics to cooperate with the various elements. Trial and error is the only way forward, and the world reacts in a way that makes every little action feel real.

3. The Roottrees Are Dead

A billionaire family’s private jet crashes, leaving behind a fortune that only real blood relatives can claim in The Roottrees Are Dead. Players dig through the old-school Internet, searching for articles, photos, and documents to figure out who's actually part of the family. The whole game works like a giant detective board, where every clue connects to another. Guessing wrong makes things trickier, but getting it right clears up the picture. And every bit of info has to be checked carefully to confirm who's related to who. An interactive 3D living room acts as the investigation hub to put all tools and clues in one place.

2. Baba Is You

This is one of the most creative puzzle games ever. Rather than solving puzzles, players alter the rules of the game itself. For example, you can alter “wall” to “open” to make a path or alter “Baba” (the player) to “rock” to complete a puzzle. The concept is simple but generates very creative puzzles. Also, the game is simple in the beginning but rapidly gets complex, compelling you to think entirely differently. The pixel art aesthetic is pleasant, and the music contributes to a calming but challenging environment. It's a must-play for any puzzle enthusiast who likes puzzles that test the limits of logic and creativity.

1. Portal 2

The final game on our list of best puzzle games on PC is a masterpiece that redefines how puzzles work. You get a portal gun that creates two connected doorways, letting you move objects and yourself through walls and across gaps. Stepping into one portal results in coming out of the other, no matter how far apart they are. Solving each challenge means figuring out how to use portals creatively to reach the exit. Different obstacles require using light bridges, laser beams, and repulsion gels that add new ways to interact with the environment. The co-op mode lets you team up with a friend to tackle even more complex puzzles designed for two.