Stip Demo Launches on PC Ahead of 2026 Release
The free demo for the number puzzle game Stip is now available on Steam for Linux, Mac, and Windows users.
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Thekla Confirms Order of the Sinking Star for PS5 Release
The next puzzle game from The Witness developer, Order of the Sinking Star, has been confirmed for a 2026 release on PlayStation 5.
Hexcells: Why the Logic Puzzle Trilogy Remains a Must-Play in 2026
Developer Matthew Brown's Hexcells trilogy, released between 2013 and 2014, remains a gold standard for logic puzzle design. Here is why it is worth playing today.
PancitoMerge Brings Mexican Bakery-Inspired Puzzles to Android
The Suika-style puzzle game PancitoMerge has arrived on Android. Merge colorful pan dulce in this bakery-themed experience from FayerDev.
Split Crystal Review Roundup: A Creative Twist on the Sliding Puzzle
TheXboxHub's review of Split Crystal on Xbox highlights a unique, chaotic, and satisfying take on the sliding puzzle genre from developer Afil Games.
Snack and Quack: Duckling Steps Review Roundup
Critics weigh in on Afil Games' latest title. Find out why this sokoban-style puzzle game is being called a major regression from the original.
Book It! Xbox Review Roundup: A Familiar Sokoban Puzzle Experience
Reviewers weigh in on the Xbox release of Book It!, a library-themed sokoban puzzle game. See the critical consensus on its design, challenge, and value.
Level-5 Details Puzzle Count and Themes for New Professor Layton
Level-5 president Akihiro Hino confirms Professor Layton and the New World of Steam features the series' highest puzzle count and a story centered on AI.
Desktop Explorer: The Mystery Horror Game Recalling Retro Computing
Desktop Explorer is a mystery horror game that explores the nostalgia of early computing. Find out the details about this unique PC puzzle experience.
Will The Odyssey Movie Be Like the 2012 Adventure Game?
As a new film adaptation of The Odyssey looms, fans are comparing it to the infamously difficult 2012 PC adventure game. Will the movie feature the same puzzles?
Mini Escapes: The Below Review – A Spooky, Premium Puzzle Experience
We put Mini Escapes: The Below to the test. Is this premium mobile point-and-click puzzler worth your time? Read our verdict on the atmosphere and gameplay.
Néro & Sci ∫ Integral Edition Arrives on Steam August 18, 2026
The colorful math puzzle platformer Néro & Sci ∫ Integral Edition launches on Linux, Steam Deck, Mac, and Windows on August 18, 2026. Includes local co-op.
D-topia Review: A Refreshing Puzzle Hybrid That Stumbles on its Story
Is D-topia worth playing in 2026? We review the unique puzzle-narrative hybrid on Xbox to see if its deep world-building makes up for its shallow themes.
Aerial_Knight Announces Horror-Puzzle Game MrFreezy for PC
Aerial_Knight has revealed Aerial_Knight’s MrFreezy, a new horror-themed puzzle game coming to PC where you play as an axe-wielding serial killer.
Steam Releases July 13–19, 2026: 39 Hidden Gems Arriving This Week
Discover 39 new indie games hitting Steam between July 13 and July 19, 2026. From puzzle adventures to life sims, here is the curated list of hidden gems.
Princess Farmer is the Latest Freebie on the Epic Games Store
Princess Farmer, the match-three puzzler featuring an anthropomorphic bunny, is now available for free on the Epic Games Store.
Bone Marrow 2 Brings Tactical Puzzle Gameplay to Xbox and PC
Bone Marrow 2 is now available on Xbox and PC, introducing new tactical survival mechanics and a day-night cycle to its 2048-inspired puzzle formula.
Bunny Pit Stop: Vegas Rush Review: A Brutal Sokoban Challenge
Bunny Pit Stop: Vegas Rush is a punishing, no-frills puzzle game for the Xbox. Here is our verdict on whether this sequel is worth your time and money.
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Hands-On: A Brutal Survival Horror Mix
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival launches October 8, 2026. We went hands-on with the horror-action title featuring Pinhead and telekinetic puzzle mechanics.
N.E.R.D. Review: A Tense, Familiar FMV Escape Room
N.E.R.D. delivers a solid, puzzle-focused FMV experience on Xbox. We break down the tense gameplay, strong puzzles, and minor technical flaws.
Yerba Buena Review: A Glitchy, Charming Puzzle Adventure
Yerba Buena offers a clever puzzle mechanic set in 1970s San Francisco. We review the Xbox Series X version to see if it's worth your time.
Junkster Review: A Charming, Bite-Sized Platformer for Xbox
Junkster is a brief but charming puzzle-platformer for Xbox. We weigh the pros and cons of this scrap-building adventure in our full review.
Amanda the Adventurer 3 Review: A Fitting End to the Creepy Trilogy
We review Amanda the Adventurer 3 on Xbox Series X, exploring the final chapter of the unsettling puzzle-horror series. Is it worth playing in 2026?
Sonic Pico Park Hands-On: A Surprisingly Perfect Co-op Mashup
I played Sonic Pico Park at Summer Game Fest 2026. Here is how this unlikely co-op puzzle-platformer collaboration actually works.
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Top Puzzle Games to Play in 2026: A Quick Guide
From classics like Portal to recent hits like Blue Prince, here are the essential puzzle games to play in 2026 across PC, console, and mobile platforms.
How to Complete Interlude 2: The Gloomy Hollow in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Stuck on the Gloomy Hollow quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley? Follow our guide to find broken honeypot pieces, solve the picture puzzle, and get the potion.
How to Complete the Council Chamber in Doom: The Dark Ages Revelations
Stuck in the Doom: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC? Here is a step-by-step guide on how to confront the Council and navigate the locked chamber puzzles.
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Thekla Confirms Order of the Sinking Star for PS5 Release
The next puzzle game from The Witness developer, Order of the Sinking Star, has been confirmed for a 2026 release on PlayStation 5.
Néro & Sci ∫ Integral Edition Arrives on Steam August 18, 2026
The colorful math puzzle platformer Néro & Sci ∫ Integral Edition launches on Linux, Steam Deck, Mac, and Windows on August 18, 2026. Includes local co-op.
Aerial_Knight Announces Horror-Puzzle Game MrFreezy for PC
Aerial_Knight has revealed Aerial_Knight’s MrFreezy, a new horror-themed puzzle game coming to PC where you play as an axe-wielding serial killer.
Steam Releases July 13–19, 2026: 39 Hidden Gems Arriving This Week
Discover 39 new indie games hitting Steam between July 13 and July 19, 2026. From puzzle adventures to life sims, here is the curated list of hidden gems.