It starts with a few easy wins, then suddenly you’re an hour in, chasing a solution that feels just close enough to touch.

Cocoon is an absolute marvel of a puzzle game. It’s chock-full of puzzles that encourage “aha” moments due to their elegant presentation and intuitive design; the sheer simplicity of some of the ...

The design of puzzles in adventure games has dramatically changed; it has changed with player expectations and technology alike. Early titles, such as Myst from 1993, set the bar high when 70% of ...

When was the last time you sat down to do a puzzle? We often associate jigsaw puzzles with childhood, but over the past few years, puzzles geared specifically towards adults have exploded in ...

Kagen Sound is an artisan of remarkable skill, engineering and constructing incredibly intricate puzzle boxes made entirely of wood. WIRED brings you inside his workshop as he breaks down the design ...

CJ (he/him) is an Evergreen Editor at DualShockers. He has a passion for both modern and retro games and enjoys RPGs, strategy games, and anything Marvel-related. These rankings are based on a direct ...