The satisfaction of solving a puzzle is inherent. You learn the rules of the game, then you’re presented with a challenge that tests your knowledge of those rules. The predictability is calming, and ...

When it isn’t a puzzle in and of itself to get the best PC games running on your rig, the PC is also the best platform to play puzzle games. With a huge selection of AAA and indie games all pushing ...

Anthony is a writer who's worked in the games industry for four years. He's a competitive gamer with a soft spot for retro titles. Anthony enjoys speedrunning a few titles, but Simpson's Hit & Run is ...

This week’s Vergecast is one for the Wordle fiends and camera nerds. This week’s Vergecast is one for the Wordle fiends and camera nerds. is a senior reviewer with over a decade of experience writing ...

Magnet Block uses simple mechanics to create complex puzzles with color matching and repelling. Casper is a challenging game ...

Most of the best PS5 games include puzzle elements, but they aren’t typically the main focus. These usually amount to a simple logic or physics obstacle used to break up the pacing and not actually ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. Most players assume that puzzle games are laid-back experiences that ...

Blue Prince, this spring’s buzzy and wildly engrossing indie sensation, is a terrific reminder of something video games do tremendously well: Puzzles! The game, about exploring a mansion where the ...

Puzzle games like Baba Is You, The Witness, and Antichamber uniquely challenge players with ever-changing rules. Explore unconventional puzzle mechanics in games like Patrick's Parabox, The Pedestrian ...

Tom is a writer and music producer who is passionate about video games. He has been writing professionally for over two years. A fan-favorite genre on the PS2 was Puzzle Games. With the improved ...

I love puzzles in games as much as the next guy, but even I have to acknowledge some lack of originality. Case in point: I think we’ve had enough “move mirrors around to direct a beam of light" ...