15 best puzzle games on Android and iOS

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

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Free puzzles for Android and iOS devices

1. Two Dots

A minimalistic but addictive puzzle game in which you need to connect as many dots of the same color as possible in a certain number of moves. In this case, the selected points immediately disappear, and their place is taken by objects from the upper tiers. Ideal game for public transport and queuing.

2. Cut the Rope (series of games)

Cut the Rope is a world famous series of puzzles from the Russian-British studio ZeptoLab. The main character of the games is a small dinosaur who loves sweets very much. You need to cut the ropes and move objects so that candy and other goodies fall right into the character's mouth. The cartoon image and animation of the main character will impress neither children nor adults.

Cut the Rope: Experiments ZeptoLab

3. BlockuDoku

It's easy to see the traits of Tetris in BlockuDoku. Here, too, you need to place objects in an optimal way, so that the fully occupied horizontal rows disappear, making room for new shapes. But the game does not limit you in time. The main thing is to fit as many objects as possible on the plane.

Blockudoku - Easybrain block puzzle

Block puzzle - Blockudoku Easybrain

4. Math

If you enjoy solving math problems, this puzzle is for you. In Math, you have to find patterns in geometric shapes and numbers and count a lot.

Math | Puzzles and math game Black Games

Math | Riddles and Puzzles Saltuk Emre Gul

5. Words of Wonders

Words of Wonders combines puzzle and crossword elements. The game gives definitions and sets of letters, and the user needs to add implied words from them. Some answers come to mind right away, others have to be pondered. As a result, you will not only kill time, but also replenish your vocabulary.

Words of Wonders: Connect Words Crossword Fugo Games

Words of Wonders: Fugo Word Games

6. KAMI 2

A game with beautiful oriental music and hypnotic patterns for the player to work with. To advance through the KAMI 2 levels, you need to fill in the fields with one color for the specified number of moves. In addition, users can create their own levels and publish them to other members.

KAMI 2 State of Play

KAMI 2 State of Play Games

7. Blackbox

This non-trivial puzzle relies on a gyroscope. Therefore, you have to think outside the box and twist the smartphone a lot in your hands. The game is designed in such a way that the user does not even need to touch the screen. But it is very important to follow visual or audio cues. For a truly extraordinary gaming experience, be sure to try Blackbox.

8. Puzzlerama

Puzzlerama is a collection of different puzzles for every taste. Connect dots, solve puzzles, make complex patterns, fill fields with blocks or distribute shapes in cells. And all this in one application.

Puzzlerama - Lines, Dots, Blocks and more! Leo De Sol Games

Paid puzzles for Android and iOS devices

1. Monument Valley (game series)

Monument Valley's trump card is its superior design. Stylized graphics and atmospheric music instantly create a fairytale feel. The player must guide the heroes through the world of optical illusions and strange architectural forms. To do this, you need to move objects so that they open the way for the characters. The heroine of the first part is the silent princess Ida, and the second tells a touching story of a mother and daughter.

Monument Valley ustwo games

Monument Valley 2 ustwo games

Monument Valley ustwo games

Monument Valley 2 ustwo games

2. The Room (series of games)

In The Room series, the player will find the secrets of mystical rooms and cunning mechanisms. You have to look for keys, move levers, interpret clues and go through secret doors. To unravel all the secrets, you have to be patient and be smart. Almost every next part of The Room is larger and deeper than the previous one.

The Room Fireproof Games

The Room Fireproof Studios Limited

The Room Two Fireproof Games

The Room Three Fireproof Games

The Room: Old Sins Fireproof Games

The Room: Old Sins Fireproof Studios Limited

3. FRAMED (series of games)

The FRAMED spy dilogy is remembered for its non-standard gameplay. On each screen, you will see several animated slides representing fragments of a single story. Arrange them in the correct order, and then the hero can hide from his pursuers and achieve his goal. FRAMED also has an interesting visual style: the game looks like a comic book coming to life.

FRAMED Noodlecake Studios Inc

FRAMED Loveshack

FRAMED 2 Noodlecake Studios Inc

4. Deus Ex GO

A puzzle based on the famous Deus Ex video game series. The main character is the same cyborg Adam Jensen. In his image, the player will have to use stealth, as well as combat and hacking skills to advance through the levels and participate in tactical battles. Deus Ex GO offers isometric location views and turn-based gameplay.

According to reviews, the game may be unstable on some Android devices.

Deus Ex GO SQUARE ENIX LTD

Deus Ex GO SQUARE ENIX

5. Mini Metro

Mini Metro allows you to build your own subway. Your task is to make sure that he can cope with the ever-growing flow of passengers. To do this, you need to effectively lay paths between stations on a schematic map and control trains. It sounds boring, but in reality it's hard to come off.

Mini Metro Dinosaur Polo Club

Mini Metro Dinosaur Polo Club

6. Bridge Constructor Portal

Here is a crossover of two legendary games: bridge construction simulator Bridge Constructor and Portal puzzle. The player's task is to build bridge structures that will provide a safe path for trucks. To prevent the latter from becoming victims of guns, acid and other threats, you can use portals and various gadgets. The player is assisted by the artificial intelligence GLaDOS, a Portal character with his own distinctive humor.

Bridge Constructor Portal Headup

Bridge Constructor Portal Headup GmbH

7. Lumino City

Lumino City is the award-winning mix of puzzle and adventure game. The first thing that catches your eye is the unique graphic design: it was created using cardboard decorations and video cameras. The main character Lumi travels the game world in search of her missing grandfather. Along the way, the girl communicates with the characters and solves various problems. Most of the puzzles boil down to finding the right items and understanding how they interact.

Lumino City Noodlecake Studios Inc

Lumino City State of Play Games