The most interesting puzzle games released in 2023

All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.

Puzzle

Deus Ex GO

Puzzle

January 4, 2023

One of the spin-offs to Deus Ex, a popular RPG series developed by Square Enix. The title takes place in cyberpunk universe known from the main installments of the series. In this universe the humanity learned how to improve the capabilities of humans with cybernetic augmentations. Gameplay mechanics of Deus Ex GO are similar to the previously released Hitman GO and Lara Croft GO - it is a turn-based puzzle game. The player assumes the role of Adam Jensen, the protagonist of Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. The action of the game takes place on small levels, through which the players move along a preassigned route. One can move between branching points and each action activates traps and enemies in the area. This forces the player to carefully plan his moves in order to avoid or eliminate threats. Visuals of Deus Ex GO are similar to the visuals of the aforementioned games, keeping their unique cyberpunk style.

Luck Be a Landlord

Puzzle

January 6, 2023

A card game with roguelike elements under the guise of a slot machine "simulator". Luck be a Landlord tasks the player with playing a slot machine to earn money for their constantly increasing rent.

Rytmos

Puzzle

February 28, 2023

Rytmos is a puzzle-music game, in which we solve simple puzzles located on small planets, and unlocks another pieces of the song played.

Chippy & Noppo

Puzzle

March 9, 2023

A puzzle platformer, in which we play as employees of a toy factory. In Chippy & Noppo we must traverse the facilities in search of parts and create toys according to received schematics.

Backbeat

Puzzle

March 15, 2023

A puzzle-strategy game inspired by Sokoban. In Backbeat we play as a funk band, moving across boards, trying to reach their goal. Our task is to correctly path out their movement and plan the paths in time.

Storyteller

Puzzle

March 23, 2023

A puzzle game that lets us play the role of authors of pictorial stories. In Storyteller we are given a number of characters and objects and we place them on the comic fields in such a way that with their help we create stories of various genres.

Hearthstone: Festival of Legends

Puzzle

April 11, 2023

Hearthstone: Festival of Legends is the 23rd expansion to the free-to-play card game by Blizzard Entertainment. After the March of the Lich King, this time the developers have taken us to the titular music festival held by the legendary E.T.C.

Teslagrad 2

Puzzle

April 19, 2023

Teslagrad 2 is a sequel to a popular metroidvania from 2013. It revolves around manipulating the environment through the use of magnetism. The game was developed by Rain Games, the same studio responsible for its predecessor.

Teslagrad Remastered

Puzzle

April 19, 2023

A remaster of a warmly received platformer with adventure and puzzle game elements. Teslagrad Remastered is set in the abandoned Tesla Tower, where as a young boy we must solve puzzles revolving around manipulating electricity and magnetism.

Tin Hearts

Puzzle

April 20, 2023

A funny puzzle game in which our task is to lead toy soldiers to a safe place. Tin Hearts was developed with virtual reality technology in mind. Rogue Sun studio is responsible for creating the game.

Picross S9

Puzzle

April 27, 2023

The ninth main installment in a series of nonogram puzzle games. Picross S9 features over 485 puzzles, tasking the player with coloring tiles and creating pixel art pictures.

Pan'orama

Puzzle

May 9, 2023

A puzzle game, in which we create beautiful landscape by placing hexagonal tiles. Pan'orama features numerous missions, which vary in terms of map size and objectives.

Another Fisherman's Tale

Puzzle

May 11, 2023

The second installment of an FPP puzzle game series created with VR in mind. The main protagonist of Another Fisherman's Tale is Nina, following the trail of her father's stories, trying to discover the truth behind them.

Poly Bridge 3

Puzzle

May 30, 2023

The third installment in a series of puzzle-simulation games tasking us with designing and building bridges. Poly Bridge 3 features an expansive campaign, a sandbox mode and custom mod tools support.

Pokemon Trading Card Game Live

Puzzle

June 8, 2023

Pokemon Trading Card Game Live is the next digital incarnation of the Pokemon-licensed card game. This time, The Pokemon Company itself developed the game which replaced the earlier Pokemon TCG Online.

DC Heroes and Villains

Puzzle

June 17, 2023

DC Heroes and Villains is a RPG puzzle game. The player creates teams consisting of superheroes and super villains, and then fights battles with their help.

Viewfinder

Puzzle

July 18, 2023

Viewfinder is an FPP puzzle game developed by Sad Owl Studios, in which the player is tasked with manipulating perspective by various means, e.g. taking photos. The game is distinguishable by its surreal atmosphere.

Crime O'Clock

Puzzle

July 21, 2023

A combination of an adventure, puzzle and hidden object game. Crime O'Clock puts us in the shoes of a time detective, examining different stages in search of clues and evidence to let us prevent crimes before they happen.

The Master's Pupil

Puzzle

July 28, 2023

An artistic puzzle game inspired by the life and works of Claude Monet. The Master's Pupil has us solving puzzles by mixing different colors, moving objects and making use of the laws of physics.

Hearthstone: Titans

Puzzle

August 1, 2023

Hearthstone: Titans is the 24th major expansion to Hearthstone, introducing powerful Titans, Legendary Keepers and upgradeable Forge cards.

We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip

Puzzle

September 14, 2023

The fifth game in the puzzle-adventure series We Were Here. We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip has us playing as two sailors, ending up in an abandoned amusement park on a deserted island while following a distress call.

I Expect You to Die 3: Cog in the Machine

Puzzle

September 28, 2023

The third installment of an FPP puzzle game series, in which we play as a spy. In I Expect You to Die 3: Cog in the Machine we're tasked with stopping the plans of the sinister Zoraxis corporation and solving numerous deadly escape rooms.

Cocoon

Puzzle

September 29, 2023

A puzzle adventure game, in which we solve puzzles while traveling between worlds contained in small spheres. Cocoon was directed by Jeppe Carlsen, the main designer of Limbo and Inside.

Station to Station

Puzzle

October 3, 2023

Station to Station is a puzzle game, in which players create railway connections and construct accompanying buildings. The visuals are voxel-based, while the gameplay does its best to be relaxing.

Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic

Puzzle

October 5, 2023

Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic is a sequel to a puzzle game by rogueside. Players visit four magical eras in search of hidden items on hand-drawn stages.

Lost Recall

Puzzle

October 13, 2023

A puzzle game with slight arcade elements. Lost Recall has us playing as robots, making use of different objects to reach the exit on each stage.

Hamster on Rails

Puzzle

October 26, 2023

Hamster on Rails is an isometric puzzle game, tasking players with building railways to acquire resources needed in the Hamster village. The game was developed by a small, Brazilian studio Virtual Arts.

The Talos Principle 2

Puzzle

November 2, 2023

The Talos Principle 2 is a first-person puzzle game, in which we explore a megastructure in a robot-inhabited world. The game features many clever puzzles and an extensive, philosophical story.

Hearthstone: Showdown in the Badlands

Puzzle

November 14, 2023

Hearthstone: Showdown in the Badlands is the 25th expansion to the card game set in the Warcraft universe. This time, players will participate in a conflict between a corrupt mining company and noble outlaws.

Forza Customs

Puzzle

November 14, 2023

A spin-off of the Forza series, a car tuning-themed match-3 game. Forza Customs tasks us with tuning and upgrading vehicles, unlocking new parts by completing match-3 puzzles.

The Enjenir

Puzzle

December 18, 2023, Early Access

A puzzle and arcade game with an advanced physics engine. In The Enjenir we build various structures from scratch (which have to be strong enough not to fall apart right after the design phase), and we control the hero directly by controlling each of his limbs separately.

Buckshot Roulette

Puzzle

December 28, 2023

An FPP horror game, largely based on the rules of the Russian roulette. Buckshot Roulette has us play against a terrifying croupier and instead of the revolver we use a 12-gauge shotgun. There are various items capable of changing the existing rules of the game.