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29 Best Nintendo Switch Puzzle Games To Exercise The Brain

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#29 Mario vs Donkey Kong

#28 super mario rpg, #27 hogwarts legacy, #26 pikmin 4, #25 unpacking, #24 far changing tides, #23 the gardens between, #22 the room series, #21 gorogoa, #20 bridge constructor portal, #19 unravel two, #18 the trine series, #17 baba is you, #16 the talos principle, #15 snipperclips: cut it out, together, #14 relicta, #12 little nightmares 2, #11 captain toad: treasure tracker, #10 12 minutes, #8 world of goo, #7 return of the obra dinn, #6 keep talking and nobody explodes, #5 the sexy brutale, #4 portal series, #3 puyo puyo tetris, #2 thimbleweed park, #1 tetris 99.

If you’ve been enjoying the Nintendo Switch, you’ll know that there are all sorts of genres for you to play on the system in great number. And if you like puzzles? Yeah, they got hat in droves as these games will show you.

Platform: Switch Release Date: February 16, 2024

If you never got the chance to play  Mario vs Donkey Kong  on the Nintendo DS, you’re in luck, as the game has been remade for the Nintendo Switch!

The game will put you in over 100 levels filled with challenges, all so you can get back the Mini-Mario toys that Donkey Kong has stolen! But it won’t be as easy as simply finding all the toys. You’ll need to work your way through various challenges to reach them, and then, you’ll need to get them to safety! Sometimes, you’ll even need to guide whole scores of Mini-Marios to the exit!

With new levels and challenges, now is the perfect time to jump in!

Platform: November 17, 2023 Release Date: Switch

You might not think that  Super Mario RPG  is a “puzzle game,” and it’s not in the overall, but there are puzzles in the world to solve.

Not to mention, you have to worry about the “puzzles” that await you in combat! The game will maintain its classic turn-based combat but will also feature plenty of challenges within it that’ll test your timing and skill in figuring out how to exploit the enemies within!

So, while it may be an RPG, that doesn’t mean you can’t put your puzzle brain to the test by playing it! After all, it’s a remake of a classic title. What’s not to love?

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S – February 10, 2023 | PS4 Xbox One – May 05, 2023 Release Date: Switch November 14, 2023

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Many people would say that the most important thing about being a witch or wizard is being able to use powerful spells and curses. But the wise ones among you will state that it’s about how you use those spells and whether you can use them to your advantage in multiple scenarios.

As you travel throughout the world of Hogwarts Legacy, you’ll have to face trials, not dangerous in nature but puzzling. So think like the educated student you are and use spells to move objects or erase obstacles from your path.

The more puzzles you solve, the further you’ll get to explore!

Platform: Switch Release Date: July 21, 2023

It’s easy to picture the Pikmin as just tools to use or beings to throw at foes to get them out of your way. But as  Pikmin 4  reminds you, you’ll need to use them and other entities wisely if you wish to get around the alien world you’ve crash landed upon.

At first, you’ll be restricted to certain areas, and you’ll need to use the Pikmin to open new paths, collect “treasures” to fix your ship, and fight off against familiar figures in Dandori battles to rescue your lost squad mates.

So don’t think of Pikmin as expendable. Instead, think of them as your most useful tool for getting out alive!

As the name suggests, this unique puzzle game tasks players with helping to unpack a person’s belongings after a move. Beginning in 1997, Unpacking follows the same person across several moves and many different years. From childhood to college to relationships, players will gain clues about the person’s life and experiences by looking at their belongings. Play casually to enjoy the story or search for all the hidden achievements for an added challenge.

A sequel of sorts to Far Lone Sails , Far Changing Tides puts you on a large boat, where a young man is trying to sail it in order to get to a new place for him to live in a world that has been nearly flooded.

The puzzles here lie in both the world around you, as you’ll need to activate certain things to open paths to get your boat through, as well as your ship itself. Dive deep into the vessel to figure out what it is all about, how to operate it correctly, and more.

It’s you and your ship against the world, and you’ll find that this adventure will take you to highs and lows while also giving you a unique atmospheric experience.

For a more lighthearted adventure, you might want to try out The Gardens Between . Because this single player title puts you in a story that focuses on “time, memory and friendship.”

You play as Arina and Frendt, two friends who fall into a “dream world”, and that world just so happens to be filled with relics from their time together as friends. Now, you’ll control the two friends and work together to solve puzzles to figure out more about their friendship, what they really mean to one another, and more.

It’s a very unique title that delves deep into its narrative, so you might just want to play it to see where the “bittersweet” story goes…and ends.

The Room Series is for those who like a deep approach to their puzzle titles while also twisting the perceptions of what those games can be. Because in the game, and the many that follow, you’ll be a person locked in a room, or dimensional space, and you’ll be left with nothing but puzzle boxes and clues as to what you need to do.

With each puzzle you solve, your “world” grows a little bigger, but then again, so does the mystery. You’ll learn about various sciences and dark practices and wonder how it’ll all going to end. More than likely…you won’t be able to guess…

With multiple games in the series, you’ll be able to try them on Switch and have plenty to do for a while.

There has long been an argument about whether “games are art”, and the answer is very obviously, “yes”. But if you want a game that very much proves that feeling, you need to look no further than Gorogoa .

Because in this game, you’ll be solving puzzles within a very special narrative, the twist is that these puzzles are tied to illustrations (thousands of them) that were made by a singular man: Jason Roberts. How you use these illustrations/art pieces will depend on the puzzle and what you’re trying to do.

The visual style here is truly unique, as is how you use it all gameplay-wise. So if you want a truly visual yet deep puzzle experience, here you go!

Combining elements from both the Portal universe and the Bridge Constructor series, Bridge Constructor Portal is an engineering puzzle game. As the name implies, players must construct bridges to transport trucks around Aperture Laboratories. Any bridge that withstands one truck passing over it will solve the challenge, but for a higher rating, all the trucks in the convoy must successfully cross. In addition, the cost of building each bridge is calculated, and players are challenged to keep their costs as low as possible.

After a shipwreck, two Yarnys (creatures whose bodies are made of wound-up yarn) connect their loose yarn ends. This binds the two together and creates a magical spark, which the players must chase. Using the yarn of their characters to climb, swing, and pull objects, players solve puzzles across the game’s island setting while uncovering a surprisingly dark story about children fleeing from abusive adults.

Set in a fantasy world, the Trine games focuses on a set of heroes who use an object known as the Trine in order to solve puzzles and fight evil. All so that they can save the kingdom they’re in.

The twist here is that unlike typical fantasy games, the combat and other elements are all tied to physics based puzzles. Each of the main characters for examples have skills that will affect things in a way that can solve puzzles or send objects at enemies to bust them up.

Because of the freedom and the skills of your characters, there are multiple ways to solve puzzles in the series. Plus, since there are 4 different games in the series, that’s a lot of puzzles to go and solve.

As an evil man once said, “True power is warping reality around you,” and that is a perfect lead-in to the title Baba Is You . Because in this game, every level you play you can change the rules of the game and the reality you play in.

That’s because the “rules” are displayed in blocks, if you change them, everything changes with it. And that means that anything and everything can happen depending on how you want to play things.

Plus, with 200+ levels for you to “bend the rules in”, that’s a lot of potential and possibility for chaos! In the fun way, of course.

So jump into Baba Is You and see just how you can change the world!

Sometimes the best puzzle games are the ones that make you ask the questions of all that is going on. In The Talos Principle , you are an entity in a world of ancient ruins…but also modern technology. The one who built you put you on a “mission” to solve over 120 puzzles scattered throughout the place.

But the question becomes…will you do it as your master wants? Or, will you try and solve the puzzles to learn more about yourself and then seek a way to escape?

The Talos Principle has a deep and twisting story that will ask a lot of big questions, all the while having you enjoy the puzzle-solving experience.

In this co-op puzzle game, players will snip and clip the paper bodies of their co-op partners to create different shapes to solve puzzles (for example, cutting a pointed shape to pop balloons). The game’s World mode allows one or two players, while the Blitz and Party modes allow up to four players. Party mode features puzzle challenges designed for more players. Blitz mode ups the ante with snipping deathmatches alongside games like basketball and hockey.

In this M-rated, first-person puzzle game, players will use magnetism and gravity to solve physics-based challenges. After being stranded on a moon base, a top-level physicist searches for her daughter while also confronting the truth behind her own research. Players can simply solve the puzzles or take their time exploring, fleshing out the story of this 22nd-century world and perhaps changing the destiny of humanity itself.

Arguably one of the best puzzle games ever made, Fez puts you in the role of Gomez, who is a 2D creature…that all of a sudden gets “revealed” the third dimension. Curious about what is going on, Gomez sets out on a journey to figure out the truth, leading to a large puzzle adventure you’ll enjoy.

Unlike many on this list, Fez doesn’t need “over the top” or even ‘super realistic” graphics to get things done. The visual style is simple for a reason, and it lends to the deep world that the game is trying to portray in its own way.

Trust me, the game is deeper than you realize, and so if you haven’t check this game out yet…you should.

There are some rather dark titles on this list as you’ve seen so far, and Little Nightmares 2 is another example of that.

In this sequel, you’ll play as Mono, who ends up in a nightmare world full of distortions and monsters. The reason for this is a signal tower, and it’s up to you and another named Six to reach the tower and figure out what is going on.

You’ll have to get the two characters to work together to not just solve puzzles, but fight off the various creatures that inhabit the dark and mysterious areas you’ll travel to.

This is definitely a title for those who prefer a very spooky element to their games. So try out Little Nightmares 2 is that fits your style.

It took us a while, but here indeed is a 1st-party puzzle game. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker was first released on the Wii U, but ported to the Switch (like so many games before it…and after it…) so that more people could try it out. And you should absolutely do so.

You’ll play as…who else? Captain Toad! And in each level you’ll need to use all the camera angles and perspectives to figure out how to get from one spot to the next, get all the treasure, and avoid enemies and traps!

You can even play in co-op to have someone help you out with those enemies! It’s a lighthearted and simple title, but at times…isn’t that what we really need?

This top-down game boasts the voice talents of James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley, and Willem Dafoe. A husband and wife are celebrating the news that she is expecting their first child when a man claiming to be a cop arrives at the apartment. The man accuses the wife of murdering her father, and in the ensuing struggle, both the husband and wife are killed. The husband then wakes up moments before the man’s arrival. As the husband, players must use the time loop to save their wife and determine the truth about the death of the wife’s father.

It’s honestly hard to describe a game like Inside without diving deep into spoilers, so I’ll try and keep it light.

In this game, from the creative team of PlayDead, who made the equally dark and praised title Limbo , you’ll find yourself as a young boy who is drawn to a certain building where a “dark project” is being done.

What exactly is going on here? That’s for you to figure out in this narrative-driven puzzle title. You’ll have to make it through the confines of the building, solve puzzles, avoid detection, and learn the truth. But as these games like to show…sometimes it’s best if the truth…isn’t revealed at all.

Here’s another classic that was eventually brought over to the Switch. World of Goo puts you in control of living glob entities that you can both get and then place in order to build various things. Like what? Bridges, buildings, slingshots, and more. As long as you have the right structure, and amount of goo, you can make it.

Why do you need to do it? Because the game’s levels are all meant to do something specific, and you have to get your goo creatures to build the right kind of structure to complete the task.

It might sound simple, but it’s not. Each level is special, and can even have dangers for your goo creatures. So use them wisely, and get to the next challenge!

In 1803, the Obra Dinn set sail around the Cape of Good Hope with 60 people on board, but the ship never arrived at its destination. Five years later, it has mysteriously washed up at the port with all its passengers and crew either dead or missing. In this “1-bit” gorgeously-stylized, first-person game, players assume the role of an investigator and search the ship to try to determine what happened to the Obra Dinn . They are aided by the Memento Mortem, a device that lets them go back in time to witness a person’s final moments.

In this multiplayer puzzle game, communication is key. While one player (the Defuser) attempts to disarm a bomb, the others (the Experts) must read the instruction manual and convey the proper procedures for doing so. Neither party can see the other’s screen, so players are forced to rely on each other to disarm the bomb as a team. And if the bomb’s timer reaches zero, everyone explodes.

A party in a mansion has gone horribly wrong. All the party-goers are dead except for Lafcadio Boone, a preacher. Boone is stuck in a time loop, reliving the party over and over again, looking for a way to prevent the deaths of the party goers. In this single-player puzzle game, players must explore the mansion, gain new abilities, and decipher how to save the party guests. Along the way, they’ll uncover the truth about the guests, Boone, and the party itself.

…so, who wants some cake?

The Portal Series is indeed on Switch, and Switch players are lucky to have this title as it’s one of the most important puzzle franchises ever made.

In it, you are stuck in Aperture Labs, and an evil robotic entity known as GLaDOS is “guiding you” through the place in order to complete various tests. You won’t have a weapon in the game to help you though, all you have…is your portal gun.

The puzzles, creativity, and feel of this series is S-tier in every way, and that’s part of what makes it so great to play over and over again. And now that you can play it on the go…you have even more reason to try it out on Switch.

I’ll admit that I’m a little bias with this game because it’s something I found really fun even though I didn’t know what Puyo Puyo was.

Basically, this game is a fusion of two worlds of puzzle games complete with adorable and hilarious characters that interact with one another to try and save the universe! And naturally, you’ll save it by playing Puyo or Tetris against other characters and even against one another.

There’s a lot of depth in this game believe it or not, and that makes it all the more enjoyable to play not just the story modes, but all the other game modes.

There’s two games in the series on Switch, so don’t miss out!

Developed by Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick, this point-n-click puzzle game is a spiritual successor to Maniac Mansion and The Secret of Monkey Island . A pair of FBI agents arrive in the town of Thimbleweed Park to investigate a murder, but not all is as it seems in Thimbleweed Park. Using commands like “pick up” and “talk to,” players navigate the town while collecting evidence and interviewing suspects to uncover the truth behind the murder and the town itself.

There are a lot of reasons why I’m putting Tetris 99 on top despite it not being a “typical puzzle game”. But in point of fact, Tetris as a whole IS a puzzle game. You’re trying to fit the pieces together (like a puzzle) in order to get points and keep going.

In Tetris 99 , the difficulty is ramped up because you’re going to be facing off against 98 other players who are trying to not just beat you, but bury you in Tetris blocks.

So you’ll have to play fast AND play smart so you can trip them up before they do it to you, as well as get out of any sticky situations you find yourself in.

Do well enough, and you’ll be No.1!

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The 16 Best Puzzle Games on Nintendo Switch, Ranked

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As a hybrid gaming console, the Nintendo Switch is perfect for pretty much every type of video game—especially puzzle games, when played in handheld mode.

If you've ever had a Game Boy, you know how many hours you can sink into a game like Tetris when you're on the couch, in the car, or wherever else. But there are hundreds of puzzle games of varying quality available for the Nintendo Switch!

So, which ones are worth your time? If you aren't sure where to start, here are my picks for the best Nintendo Switch puzzle games that are pretty great and worth checking out.

16. Watermelon Party

Watermelon Party is a pretty simple game, but it's also pretty cheap—significantly so if you can grab it on sale—and it's fun to break out every so often as a quick filler game between bigger ones.

The goal is to be the first to pick up all your watermelon slices, which you do by placing tiles on the ground. Your character will automatically move along the path you set, so the trick is to build the most effective road as quickly as you can.

It's definitely not your typical puzzle game, but that uniqueness helps set this one apart and make it worth trying.

15. Pack Master

You know how packing luggage into a case can feel like a puzzle? That's basically what Pack Master is, except this game is a lot more relaxing than shoving actual clothes and gadgets into a carry-on!

Every level in Pack Master is basically a set of objects of varying sizes and shapes, along with a case where they need to be fitted into. You'll need to rotate the objects and place them with precision if you want to get them all inside properly.

The solo mode is very relaxing and a great way to kill time—especially in handheld mode—but the versus mode is also fun as you rush to pack your case before anyone else can.

14. Tumblestone

Tumblestone is an action-puzzle game that's perfect for when you want a simple game that exercises both problem-solving skills and dexterity challenges. The quicker you are, the bigger the advantage!

In Tumblestone , each level is a set of colored blocks and your goal is to clear the blocks by removing one at a time. The catch? You can only pick from the blocks closest to you, and you always have to clear three of the same colored blocks at a time.

The campaign mode is a full-on take-your-time puzzle challenge, but the endless mode and versus mode both have you racing to see how quickly you can clear everything.

13. Lumines Remastered

The PlayStation Portable didn't make much of a dent in the sales of Nintendo's handhelds, but it did have its share of fantastic games, one of which was the mesmerizing Lumines .

This remastered take on that game is every bit as addictive as the original title was, and it's a must-play for Switch owners even remotely interested in puzzle games.

It's just a shame that there is no online multiplayer to let you face off with other players from around the globe.

12. Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut

Have you ever wondered what it would look like if you tried to make a puzzle game out of a slasher horror movie franchise?

Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut is the answer to that question. While it starts relatively stacked in favor of the player character, Skullface, you'll eventually face tougher levels that feature SWAT teams and other challenges to your reign of terror.

11. Art of Balance

Art of Balance is a physics-based puzzle game where you're given a set of strangely-shaped pieces and tasked with stacking them in such a way that they don't topple over.

Of course, the game becomes deeper in later levels, especially when other types of objects are introduced—such as glass blocks that can only withstand a certain amount of weight on top—which force you to think on multiple levels for a solution.

While Art of Balance is a fine game for solo play, it shines with friends. You can play it cooperatively (taking turns placing blocks) or competitively (in a race to see who can finish first).

10. BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL!

The titular characters in BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL! can create boxes, hence their names. You, in turn, use these boxes to make your way around whatever obstacles the game throws at you.

Of course, it's never actually this simple. It's what you do with the boxes that matters, and this is where the complexity lies.

9. Puyo Puyo Tetris 2

As the name implies, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 is a mash-up of the gameplay styles of the Puyo Puyo and Tetris franchises. You can play either game standalone, but the modes that combine them both are the reason to play this game or its sequel.

Pode is a brilliant, lovely, artistic, soft experience that's ultimately about two strangers—an orb of fire and a block of stone—who fall in love and must work together to navigate puzzle-laden levels.

On top of the solid puzzle gameplay, Pode stands out for its ambience and environmental storytelling that makes for a relaxing puzzle experience. You don't need much action-dexterity and you don't need to be a genius. You just need to work together!

7. Mr. Driller DrillLand

At it's core, the gameplay of Mr. Driller DrillLand is simple: drill downward through colored blocks, line up color combos, and make sure none of the falling blocks from above land on you.

That said, the balance of tension and action make this one of the more gripping puzzle games you'll find. This is a great one for puzzle fans looking for some twitch action.

6. What the Golf?

What the Golf? originally debuted on Apple Arcade, one of the few games that made the service feel worthwhile.

On the Switch the game is just as fun, and it doesn't feel like a mobile game carelessly ported to the Switch, it feels like this was the target system for the game all along.

5. Tricky Towers

Take Tetris , but take away the part where the blocks always align perfectly, and that's Tricky Towers in a nutshell. Building taller and taller towers in this game feels like a combination of Tetris and a 2D Jenga , and it's just as fun as that sounds.

4. Death Squared

Death Squared is a phenomenal cooperative puzzle game where players take on the roles of four different colored cubes, navigating through levels where each player can only interact with certain objects.

This means everyone needs to work together to solve the puzzle of each level, all while dodging and overcoming hazards (especially in the later levels). The 3D stage geometry leads to some really interesting solutions that force you to think outside the box.

While Death Squared is best played with friends, you can play it solo. It's a different experience, but still a solid one worth having.

3. Puzzle Bobble Everybubble!

Puzzle Bobble is far from the only old-school puzzle game on the Nintendo Switch, but a list of puzzle games wouldn't be complete without a bubble shooter like this one.

You know this game: you shoot bubbles and cluster them together to pop them, which drops everything that was clinging to them. The whole experience is surprisingly relaxing and satisfying.

Modern gamers will want to opt for Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! , a remake that takes the original gameplay and wraps it up in a co-op adventure that supports up to four players.

And when you're done with the story mode, you can keep playing in multiplayer mode, from 1v1 up to 2v2.

2. Picross S8

Nintendo handhelds and Picross have a long history together, and there are already plenty of games of this kind on the Nintendo Switch.

You can pick up and play any one of them and have fun, but this is the latest entry in the series, so it's as good a place to start as any other game in the series.

1. Tetris 99

Here's an idea: take Tetris and make it a battle royale. That may sound pretty terrible on paper, but for some reason it works...

...and the cherry on top is the fact that this game is free as long as you subscribe to Nintendo's Switch Online service.

There are optional paid add-ons, but you can have plenty of fun without paying an extra dime.

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The puzzle genre has adapted incredibly well to the Nintendo Switch as a platform. Because of its unique gameplay mechanics, industry-changing controller, and impressive capabilities, the console has become home to a wide range of puzzle games. Titles like Puyo Puyo, Moving Out, or Carto flip the genre on its head and provide whimsical family fun.

These titles all approach the puzzle genre itself cleverly. Playing off of well-known Nintendo characters, morphing what audiences have come to know about the traditional side-scroller, and even introducing battle royale modes to famous games like Tetris ; the Nintendo console has certainly made waves in this gaming category. There are many alternative puzzling adventures on offer on Switch.

15 LEGO Titles

TT Games and Warner Bros. Entertainment Interactive have worked with some of the biggest titles and franchises in the world to create LEGO games on the Switch. All the releases from this line have been extraordinary, with brilliant animation, gameplay mechanics, and excellent comedy moments. While they might be adventure titles, often with open worlds, LEGO-style puzzle-solving is a huge aspect of these games. Ultimately, they are more fun when played in co-op, meaning players can work together, as a number of familiar characters, to solve some of the riddles and physical challenges.

14 Moving Out (2020)

Moving Out from SMG Studio, Devm Games, and Team17 is a modern classic within the puzzle genre. Co-op play is available on the Nintendo Switch, as the players team up to try and move all the items out of a designated house. It's not as easy as it sounds though, with other challenges popping up to complete.

The fun cartoon nature of the visuals adds something to this hyperactive puzzle experience, which can turn chaotic extremely quickly. What's so tricky about the game is that players will have to work out the best route for larger objects, how to pick up heavy items, and how to dodge the many challenging obstacles. Moving Out makes chores fun on the Nintendo Switch.

Related: Moving Out Review: Three Cheers for Chores!

13 Picross S6 (2021)

Sometimes a puzzle game needs to take it back to basics, and that's exactly what the Picross series has been doing since its initial release in 2007. Always popular, Jupiter Corporation might have put out the best variation of this title yet on Switch. It's incredibly simple in its concept, with a grid-like design and number puzzles forming the basis of the idea. However, it's highly addictive and satisfying to complete, with an intuitive interface and perfect sound design. There's something very calming about the title.

12 Snipperclips Plus (2017)

From SFB Games and Nintendo comes the absolutely ridiculous puzzle game, Snipperclips Plus which builds on the Snipperclips brand by adding additional levels and lots more fun. The stationary-themed title is packed full of humor-filled situations to unravel. As a hilarious couch co-op, it really has thought of it all, crafting puzzles that involve interactivity above everything else. It's whimsical and fast-paced, with the worlds that the player travels through showcasing all of their imaginative detail. It's never too frustrating either.

11 Yoshi's Crafted World (2019)

Good-Feel and Nintendo went to work on one of the most unique Mario world titles, Yoshi's Crafted World. The beautifully designed levels take players across multiple different settings, as they hunt down the gems that have been stolen. In the process, they go along a platformer style of game with a difference. While it might feel a bit like a traditional side-scroller, this isn't a simple beat-em-up. Instead, players can work together or independently, to solve the different physical puzzles that await Yoshi in his cardboard-crafted world while collecting all the hidden coins and daisies along the way.

10 Untitled Goose Game (2019)

The Untitled Goose Game really took the industry by storm. As an independent title with a strange premise, it was always possible that the game could have lived in obscurity. But developer House House ensured it would be memorable, challenging, fun, and visually stimulating despite its length.

Available on other consoles, there's nothing like picking up the Switch to try and solve some of these complex puzzles. Figuring out how to attempt to carry a bell across the entirety of a town, breaking into a pub, and tricking the neighbors into thinking the goose is a statue are all fun experiences. There are so many activities to tick off on this seemingly never-ending list of tasks in Untitled Goose Game .

9 Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy (2017)

The Professor Layton franchise has been a staple of Nintendo for some time, but the Switch has continued to reinvent the title for old and new fans alike. The game series has often been the measuring stick of the puzzle genre, with players acting as detectives trying to solve many complicated mysteries. From mini-games to wordplay, riddles, and physical challenges, one of the games, Layton's Mystery Journey , focuses on the Professor's daughter and sees players interact with all of these sorts of puzzles. Level-5 made a smart move in making Katrielle the protagonist for the seventh installment.

8 Human Fall Flat (2017)

Human Fall Flat is an independent title, developed by No Brakes Games and Codeglue. Its gameplay is certainly unique enough to make for some hilarious moments and because of this, it is one of the most light-hearted additions to the genre and acts as one of the best co-op games . Players have to solve a number of tricky puzzles to try and get their character to the next level, but the problem is that the protagonists of Human Fall Flat are incredibly difficult to control and move. It's available on a variety of platforms, from consoles like the Xbox One to mobile devices and of course, the Nintendo Switch.

7 Tetris 99 (2019)/Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 (2020)

Tetris is an absolutely classic title, so those who want to experience the arcade puzzle game in some of its original glory will likely enjoy Tetris 99, which feels like a real throwback brought to modern consoles. However, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 is also worth a mention. A modern take on the puzzle game, it combines a couple of different Nintendo brands, with appearances from even the likes of Sonic the Hedgehog. It's fast-paced and exciting, and while it might not appeal to Tetris purists, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 on Nintendo Switch is certainly a welcome step for the franchise.

6 Pokémon Café Mix (2020)

The Pokémon franchise has stepped into a variety of genres. Inspired partially by mobile platform puzzle games, Pokémon Café Mix is compatible with smartphone devices as well. In this fun little game, players build their own café where they can expand and customize their space, and bring in new Pokémon staff and customers while solving unique puzzles that play into the franchise's strengths.

5 Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (2018)

Available on both the Nintendo Switch and the 3DS, this video game takes the classic Mario franchise characters and pits them against a variety of unique challenges and puzzles. Searching for that "hidden treasure," players get to interact with the 3D gameplay capabilities of the Switch like never before. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker initially presents almost like a traditional side-scroller, before morphing into a much wider game. It combines some of the elements of what may be expected from a Mario series and turns them on their head, making this a truly unique title.

4 Carto (2020)

Humble Games and Sunhead have created a whimsical adventure for the whole family to enjoy. Young Carto is torn away from her family and has to search for a way back home, solving a variety of physical riddles to unlock her path. While not a Switch exclusive, Carto takes full advantage of Switch as a platform. Players use pieces of a map almost like a jigsaw, to build Carto's path so that she can journey forward. Carto offers a unique and incredibly charming, peaceful game to experience as a contrast to some of the chaotic titles available on the console.

Related: Carto Review: Unique, But Not For Long

3 Pikuniku (2019)

Pikuniku is a charming game, although short . Bright, colorful, and incredibly wacky, from the charming dialogue to the witty puzzles, there's really a golden nugget in every aspect of this game. The animation is based upon simplistic 2D shapes, which means a lot of attention has gone into the sorts of puzzles that players will have to solve to continue on their quest. Pikuniku isn't a Switch exclusive as it's also available on Microsoft Store and Epic Games, yet the retro feel of the title makes it feel right at home on the Nintendo Switch. The handheld option for the Switch is perhaps the best choice for this Sectordub and Devolver Digital title.

2 Donut County (2018)

Designed for optimized play on Nintendo Switch, Donut County had been enjoying success on other platforms, but the indie title developed by Ben Esposito and published by Annapurna Interactive certainly feels at home on this platform. Players control a large hole that they can use to swallow up buildings, objects, and people. The many ways that the players can use this donut hole will ultimately become the key to solving the puzzles set out. Putting out fires, operating machinery, and destroying civilizations are just some of the ways this hole can be utilized in the endearing game of Donut County .

1 Good Job! (2020)

There are plenty of titles that seem to capitalize on this recent trend in co-op-style gameplay based on real-life jobs. From Moving Out to Overcooked , Good Job! seems to be very much in the same vein as these puzzle-solving experiences. With players thrown into an office, they must undertake a series of tasks that seem mundane on the surface. Developed by Paladin Studios and published on Nintendo Switch as an exclusive, this is a title that players need to get their hands on to find all sorts of creative solutions for the most boring of jobs.

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Nothing beats giving the old grey matter a tease; and even better is when it's done via the medium of video games. Who says they rot your brain? From maths, to physics, to visual novels, to the tried-and-true point and click, there really is something for everyone in the genre, regardless of which cognitive faculty they'd like to tickle.

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13 Lost In Play

Small budget, big heart.

Lost In Play, a little point-and-clicker from Happy Juice Games, flew squarely under the radar on its 2023 debut. Which is a shame, as it's pure, sunshine joy distilled into videogame form, with a cache of corking brainteasers to boot that'll get your thought cooker cookin'.

Lost In Play holds the rare distinction of a 100 percent approval rate on Steam . Thanks to its 4,000+ positive user reviews, it's maintained a perfect 10/10 since launch. Talk about a sales pitch!

Siblings Toto and Gal find their playtime getting a little out of hand when they wind up stuck in the sugar-addled realm of their own imaginations. Here, seafaring pirate birds challenge you to cards; gnomes hold civilized tea parties; and sea monsters are just part of the furniture. The main selling point here is the gorgeous, fluid animation, which hovers somewhere between Adventure Time and the works of Genndy Tartakovsky.

12 Machinarium

Even robots can love.

Amanita Design is, quietly, one of the very best indie puzzler studios out there. Based in the Czech Republic, the team has produced such titles as Questionaut and Botanicula, all in a very distinct, chalky art style that oozes charm. Their crowning achievement, however, is Machinarium – and it's dirt cheap on Switch.

Though it's been ported countless times, and is far from a new game, Nintendo's system is undoubtedly the definitive home of Machinarium. You play a tiny robot in a barren, silent wasteland, in pursuit of a lady robot (naturally). Poke and prod around each gorgeously depressing environment to solve conundrums and ensure romance wins the day.

11 Tetris 99

High octane row-making.

Tetris 99 faced a quandary. How exactly do you take such a well-worn, familiar game as Tetris - that dates back several decades - and inject it with a freshness and modernity that'll turn heads? The answer was, as ever, battle royale. In Tetris 99, you'll not only be slotting Ts and Ls into rows by yourself, but doing it against more than ninety other players. No pressure.

It's a block-eat-block world out there. The more rows you complete, the more dead weight you can launch into other players' boards, making them drop like flies all the faster. Careful, though; that same harsh treatment could be coming your way too. Fast, frenetic, but still preserving that Tetris goodness, it's a must-play.

10 Ace Attorney

No objections from us.

Though not officially classified as a 'puzzle franchise' by its creator Capcom, the Ace Attorney series of lawyer-em-ups is beloved all over the world by brainteaser enthusiasts. It's thanks to its fantastic stories, charming and eccentric cast of characters, and genuine stumpers during the trial portions. You'll be doing as much thinking here as you would in Big Brain Academy (albeit in a fancier suit).

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On the Switch, newcomers have two jumping-on points. The first, and the most recommended, is the Ace Attorney Trilogy, which collects the first three of Phoenix Wright's adventures in a lavish HD remaster. The second is The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, a prequel set in Meiji-era Japan that may be a bit lost on those unfamiliar with the series' lore. Once those have been cleared, you can move on to sample the Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy , which closes out the saga. Whichever route you choose, prepare for some thrilling courtroom standoffs.

9 Snipperclips

Snip, clip, snip some more.

A very early Switch title, Snipperclips had the unenviable task of moving hardware while also convincing gamers of the utility of the Joy-Con. It aimed to achieve this by having the two halves of the controller quite literally personified, in the form of a duo of geometric characters – who, horrifyingly, can rip dirty great chunks out of one another.

Snipperclips is a co-op puzzler where, as the name implies, snipping and clipping are the order of the day. By aligning yourself in various ways, you can reshape your partner, allowing them to fit into certain gaps, machinery, and so on. It's a cute, kid-friendly concept ; and though it does grow rather stale near the end, its quirkiness makes it absolutely worth the asking price.

8 Humongous Entertainment Classic Collection

Education is elementary.

If there's a company responsible for more formative childhood PC games than Humongous Entertainment, we ain't met 'em. Most gamers of a certain age can recount a memory they'll have had with at least one of these colourful characters: Spy Fox, Pajama Sam, Freddi Fish, and Putt-Putt, whose surprisingly wry dialogue and charming animation made them Windows 98 mainstays.

Now, if you fancy paying them another visit, (most of) their adventures come compiled in the Switch's Humongous Classic Collection. Note that they are not remasters , and are instead straight ports of the originals, warts and all; so whether that's worth the asking price is up to you.

7 Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training

Glasses, glasses.

An absolute staple of the DS era, Dr. Kawashima, in all his polygonal, slightly judgmental glory, returns for an HD outing on the Switch. Many of the classic exercises you remember from the original are back, now with a far chunkier handheld to scribble on. Endlessly scrolling math equations, number and word association, memory tests, that bloody impossible colour matching one; they're all here.

For double-dippers, there are some new modes too. One will have you counting on your fingers via the Joy-Con's camera, while another has you totting up the number of boxes in 3D space. There's even local multiplayer, if you're the kind of person who brags about their smarts to their mates.

6 Sam And Max

Patience is a sharp razor to swallow, little buddy.

Sam and Max, as protagonists, are about as venerable as the puzzle game genre itself. Though they started life as unhinged comic book characters, a couple of LucasArts PC adventure titles in the 1990s would rocket the duo to stardom. The IP remained dormant until Telltale Games hoovered it up in the mid-2000s and got to work on a fresh batch of Freelance Police adventures. That long, long road has led us to this: Sam and Max, remastered in HD for Switch.

Presently available are two of this eccentric duo's most popular offerings, Sam and Max Save The World and Sam and Max: Beyond Time and Space. They're your typical Telltale Games 'talk to everyone, click on every object, and still have no idea what to do' fare, but they're elevated by some of the most genuinely hysterical satire in gaming history. Everything from politics to entertainment to the very videogame medium itself is lampooned, and Sam and Max themselves are unbeatable fun to hang with.

5 Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

Third port's the charm.

When Super Mario 3D World was launched back on the Wii U, a standout feature was the Captain Toad side story. Every so often, you'd come across a level where you'd play as the diminutive fungi, whose inability to jump and plodding pace made for more cerebral stage design. Fans were hooked, and Nintendo soon delivered a solo quest for Captain Toad; the definitive version of which is on Switch.

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This remaster packs in all the stages from the original, with all the noggin-busting puzzles you could ask for, and adds some new content for good measure. Stages based on Mario Odyssey put in appearances, as does an entire DLC campaign with Toadette. Time for adventure!

4 Layton's Mystery Journey

When hershel's away, the kat will play.

A list like this just wouldn't be complete without Hershel Layton himself. Practically synonymous with the puzzle genre on Nintendo systems, the eponymous gentleman and his protégé Luke have been entertaining (and confounding) players for almost two decades , and will continue to do so in 2025's Professor Layton and the World of Steam.

In this Switch entry, you'll largely be playing as Katrielle, the good professor's adoptive daughter. Hershel has gone missing, and it's down to Kat and her ever-expanding posse of loveable chums to discover why – and how it all connects to the mysterious 'Millionaire's Conspiracy.'

3 Art Of Balance

Or 'balancing art'.

Art of Balance was a perennial favourite in the days of the Wii Shop Channel, which has earned it more ports than you've had hot dinners. The premise is simple: a collection of oddly-shaped blocks drop from the sky, and your task is to manipulate things such that they all stack up, and stay balanced until a timer counts down.

What isn't so simple, however, is the difficulty. The tranquility of the beautiful environments in which the game takes place belies a sinister side to the proceedings – an unrelenting sadism that only becomes apparent when you reach the later levels. All the same, Art of Balance is highly engrossing, and just might let you achieve a state of zen yourself.

2 Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics

More board for your buck.

If you favour quantity over quality when it comes to your puzzling, then Clubhouse Games is absolutely the pick for you. Thankfully, the quality ain't half bad either. This title shoves together over 50 real-world games from across the globe, ranging from favourites like chess and Ludo, to overseas classics Shogi and Mahjong.

Rounding out the roster are a few non-puzzle games, like bowling and RC tanks to muck about with. Though learning curves can be steep, some animated tutorials are there to teach you the basics; and you'll need them, because the CPU opponents are tough as nails. Hell hath no fury like the Impossible setting on Connect Four.

1 Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

Puzzles with phantasms.

The real-world story of Ghost Trick is oddly in-keeping with its premise. Originally launched back on the DS, this Capcom puzzler received rave reviews but flopped commercially, owing to an odd marketing approach (there wasn't one). But now, like its protagonist, it's risen from the grave for another shot, dressed up in sumptuous HD visuals for the Switch.

And frankly? You owe it to yourself to give it a crack this time around. You play as Sissel, a ghost of a bloke who witnesses himself being shot; discovering in the process he has spectral superpowers. He can manipulate the environment and turn back the clock, and so devotes himself to saving the lives of all who die on the same night as him – while also uncovering the truth behind his identity. Written by Ace Attorney's Shu Takumi, it's an intricate tale you won't soon forget.

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Top 20 best puzzle games on Nintendo Switch

Updated by Jupiter Hadley on July 1st, 2024  - swapped 1 game. We have made a list of the top 20 best Switch puzzle games that you can get right now on the popular handheld console!

But, first things first, we need to answer this question: What exactly is considered to be a puzzle? It seems like the term 'puzzle game', is used to describe titles from different genres. From first-person adventures to platformers, simulations, and  Switch board games . The list goes on and on.

Well, the truth is, that puzzle games make up a very broad category, and they include various subgenres. So, in order to avoid getting too technical about this, let's just consider any title that has some puzzle-solving as a core mechanic to be a puzzler.

Picking the top 20 Switch puzzle games was harder than you think

1 animal well.

Animal Well is a single player, rouge like that is absolutely packed with puzzles. The world itself is dark, full of secrets, and you'll need to explore and collect items to figure out what you need to do next. When it comes to creatures in this strange, under ground cavern, you will not know at first if they are friendly or not. Finding items is most of the gameplay, but you'll also need to figure out the best way to use them!

If you are looking for a challenging puzzle game with hidden puzzles and tons of content, this is a fantastic option!

2 Return of the Obra Dinn

Return of the Obra Dinn is a first-person adventure that blends mystery and puzzle elements together. Take on the role of an insurance investigator who's working for the East India Company. Your objective is to figure out what in the world happened to the merchant ship Obra Dinn that suddenly drifted into London's port, five years after it was declared lost at sea. Use a mysterious pocket watch to turn back time and view each person's last moments.

Return of the Obra Dinn features an utterly unique art style that looks both retro and fresh, it uses a black-and-white "dithering" technique to create high-resolution visuals using one bit per pixel. Don't underestimate it though, because Return of the Obra Dinn is visually gorgeous.

3 Good Job!

Good Job! is an action Switch puzzle game that supports up to 2 players and offline gameplay. If you want to climb the corporate ladder, you better be prepared to do whatever it takes! Your job duties will vary from fixing the office's internet connection to cleaning up the weird goo. With every puzzle you solve, you come one step closer to the executive suite!

Every puzzle is a hilarious exercise in "just how much chaos can I cause." Why carefully water the plants when you can flood the office? Why wheel the copier into a new room when you can risk lives by constructing a catapult with zero regard for doors, walls, and basic safety? It's brilliant, laugh-out-loud fun matched by a cartoony art style and slapstick humour.

4 Untitled Goose Game

Untitled Goose Game is another puzzle game for Switch that supports up to two players co-op in offline gameplay. You play as a loose goose that is about to bring chaos to a whole town. Steal hats, set up pranks, honk a lot, and do pretty much anything that you can to be super annoying and ruin everyone's day.

Following the quest objectives is only part of the fun. Sure, you can steal slippers, trap a terrified kid in a phone booth and drop garden tools in the pond ("rake in the lake" is our favourite quest objective ever) but part of the fun here is in experimentation and generally being horrible. It's great in single-player, but couch co-op makes puzzle-solving and chaos-worshipping even better. Therefore, we highly recommend you try this funny gameplay together with a friend. All hail the honk.

5 Catherine: Full Body

Vincent's love life is... complicated... to say the least. On top of that, he's starting to have weird nightmares that force him to climb for his life. Catherine: Full Body is a mature action-adventure puzzle with an intriguing storyline and challenging puzzles. Gorgeously animated in anime style, you'll alternate between daytime segments where you'll navigate Vincent's relationships with various girlfriends, and nightmare segments climbing a tower made of blocks that must be arranged to facilitate your escape.

Aside from the great story, daytime segments also allow you to purchase drinks which will help in the nightmare segments... but have too many drinks, and you'll make your escape that much harder. If you're looking for a more mature puzzler, this is for you.

INSIDE is an award-winning puzzle platformer by Playdead. It is known for its art style, a combination of dark visuals and audio that creates a cold, dystopian world. In its 2.5D monochromatic environment, you control a young boy without a name who has to solve a series of puzzles in order to stay alive. This clearly isn't the one for younger audiences.

INSIDE is atmospherically heavy and creepy, leaving the story open to your own interpretation as you sneak through its haunting halls and otherworldly environments. If you liked Playdead's previous game, Limbo , you'll love this.

7 Little Nightmares 2

Little Nightmares 2 is a single-player, 2.5D puzzle platformer. The story precedes the events of the original Little Nightmares. You play as Mono, a boy who's trapped in a distorted world, caused by a humming transmission coming from a tower far away. A girl named Six will be his guide as he sets out to explore the Signal Tower and uncover its secrets.

It's atmospheric, grotesque, and foreboding at every turn. A game with such a cute art style shouldn't be this scary, should it? If you are up for a horror adventure that has a lot of mind-bugging puzzles, Little Nightmares 2 is a must-try. If you have already played it, and looking for something similar, here we have a list of the best mobile games like Little Nightmares .

8 The Talos Principle

The Talos Principle is a single-player, puzzle adventure. You play as a robot, tasked by its creator to solve a series of increasingly complex puzzles in an ancient-looking world. Here you will find 120+ puzzles with different levels of complexity, so it actually might take quite a while to beat the game.

It's best to go into The Talos Principle knowing as little as possible about its story and its world, but excellent puzzle-solving experience, combined with a unique storyline, make this title a must-have for the fans of the genre. It'll stay with you for a long time after the final credits roll. Sounds interesting, right? To learn more about this exciting title, feel free to read our The Talos Principle review .

9 Machinarium

There are all sorts of Switch puzzle games. Block-based puzzlers, platformers, first-person, strategy, and the list goes on. Machinarium is a single-player, point-and-click adventure puzzler that was originally released for PC back in 2009. Prepare to solve a series of puzzles and brain-teasers.

The story follows Josef, a little robot who's trying to get back to the city and reconnect with his girlfriend after he was dumped in a scrapyard. Games are often criticised for being too "brown," but Machinarium has a unique, sketch-like art style and brown-toned colour wash that only adds to the impression of a cold, surreal robotic world. In case you want to know more about the title, feel free to read our Machinarium review for some additional information.

10 Human: Fall Flat

Human: Fall Flat is an excellent puzzle game with lots of challenging puzzles and entertaining gameplay. You will have to complete levels full of various obstacles, find items and figure out how to use them properly in order to beat the level. The very first task here is to learn how to control your character because it is pretty complicated.

Human: Fall Flat also has a multiplayer mode, therefore, we recommend you play it with friends because solving puzzles together with someone is even more exciting here than in any other similar title. It is definitely worth your attention, but if you are still having doubts about it, feel free to read our Human: Fall Flat review to learn more about this exciting game.

11 Snipperclips - Cut it out, together!

Snipperclips - Cut it out, together! is a unique action-puzzle game. If you are looking for a title to play with friends or family, then you should give this one a try. Snip and Clip must cut each other up in order to overcome tricky obstacles and match the outlined shapes. Or just for fun. Too tall? Take a little off the top. Even though the puzzles are easy at the start, they get increasingly more complex as you progress.

It's surprisingly pretty, too, with the characters reacting to each snip and cut with joy and laughter. If you have enough controllers, you can even play with four people on the one Switch, making this a fun, light-hearted party title. If you're not convinced yet, and looking to learn even more about it, we have a Snipperclips review !

12 Human Resource Machine

Another type of Switch puzzle game that blends strategy and simulation elements together is Human Resource Machine, a delight for 'expert' nerds. At every level, you have to program little office workers, to automate a task given to you by your boss. If you succeed, and you make your boss happy, well, you get promoted to the next stage.

At the start of the HRM, you can only use 2 commands to program your workers, but as you advance new commands become available, making it more complex. You don't need to know programming, either. You'll be automating the workplace in no time! An exciting title, isn't it?

Gorogoa is a narrative-driven puzzle game. Arrange and combine a series of beautifully illustrated panels in order to solve the puzzles. It may be short and might only take you less than two hours to complete. But, its absolutely amazing art style and unique gameplay make for a great gaming experience. It is a cute story about a young boy that makes you relax and enjoy the adventure.

What makes this more impressive is that it was created by one person, developer Jason Roberts, hand-drawn and written over a period of six years. Without a doubt, such efforts truly deserve admiration, and the title itself is so beautiful you cannot just skip it. If you want to know our detailed opinion about it, make sure to read our Gorogoa review , where we explain in detail why this puzzler is a masterpiece.

14 The Gardens Between

The Gardens Between is a single-player puzzle adventure about two friends reliving their fond memories together. The game's time manipulation mechanics offer an interesting take on the indie puzzle genre, allowing you to reassemble parts of the environment that were previously impossible. It is a pretty short title, you can complete it in a few hours.

The island environments are bursting with detail, too; from flood-soaked rocks to falling autumnal leaves, the visuals are vibrant, beautiful, and storybook-like. With simple controls and a calm, ambient soundtrack, this is a world you'll love to get lost in.

15 Tetris 99

How do you make Tetris even better? You make it super competitive.

In this version of Tetris, you are not just competing against yourself, but you go up against 98 other players. That's right, it's Tetris meets Fortnite. Who knew the puzzle genre could work as a battle royale? You take part in large-scale online battles and defeat your opponents one by one in order to be the last player standing!

On top of being very entertaining, it's also totally free for Nintendo Switch Online members, making it a fantastic reason to join the service (in addition to everything else it offers, of course). If that was not enough to convince you to try the game, feel free to read our Tetris 99 review , and after that, destroy your opponents on Tetris battlefield!

16 Death Squared

Most puzzle games are single-player, but not Death Squared. This is a co-op puzzler, and even though it can be played solo, it was clearly made to be played by a group of people. Each player takes control of a robot, which they need to guide to a colour-coded goal. But, there's a catch. The path is full of deadly traps and hazards. For a team to survive, close observation and communication are key.

This is great to play at parties, but just don't blame us if you lose a few friendships or relationships along the way. Also, we're totally not advocating for sabotaging your friends. You won't clear the level that way... but it'll be really, really funny. And before you move to the next game on the list, make sure to check out our Death Squared review for more detailed information.

17 World of Goo

World of Goo is a physics-based puzzler where the player must use balls of goo to create bridges and various other large structures, in order to help other goo balls reach the endpoint of each stage.

You will have to overcome not only gravity but also various types of terrain. The challenge is to use as few balls as possible each time. Its strange, surreal levels and quirky designs just make this one even better. Indeed, the level design here is pretty interesting and unique, and on top of that, World of Goo has a simple but, at the same time, beautiful art style. Throughout the game, you will find many new goo balls that have various abilities that you should use wisely to beat the level. For detailed info, check out our review for World of Goo .

18 Super Bomberman R 2

Older players remember Super Bomberman as one of the first battle royale games, even before the genre existed officially. It was just known as a PVP game. Well, many years later, you can rejoice, as Bomberman 2 is out!

The essence of the game is rather simple, you have a limited ring where you need to blow up all other players in order to win. The gameplay is incredibly frenetic, as each player needs to destroy as many obstacles as possible and collect as many boosts as possible before going into a fight with another player. It's a combo between puzzle solving and quick reflexes, and it's fun as hell! Bomberman 2 brought a new Castle mode, where a player will have to defend his treasure against the rest of the team. We still think that the original gameplay is much more fun, as it will bring so much laughter.

19 Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is an enhanced port of the action-puzzle game that was released for the Nintendo Wii U originally, and then ported to Nintendo Switch. Toad has never quite been the star of his own game quite like this. Take control of Toad and try to safely navigate through various obstacles to reach the endpoint of each level, rotating the levels to reveal hidden paths and avoid enemies. Even better, this port includes additional extra levels, and it also supports multiplayer gameplay.

We have a pretty detailed Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker review for those who want to learn more about the title.

20 Lumines Remastered

Lumines Remastered might initially look like a Tetris clone, but make no mistake: this title is its own addictive beast. Lumines has you dropping square blocks consisting of four smaller blocks and (often) two different colours. Match as many colours as possible before the timeline bar sweeps across the screen from left to right. When the bar touches your matched blocks, the combination will be counted and you'll be awarded your score. Then, rinse and repeat.

It's simple to explain, but fiendishly addictive in its execution. Couple that with the game's sleek design, colourful visuals, and pumping electronic tunes by Mondo Grosso, Lumines is hard to put down. When the song changes, the stage changes. You'll be returning to this one again, and again, tapping your foot to the rhythm of the bass.

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Get ready to work those little grey cells as we check out the best puzzle games on Nintendo Switch!

Sometimes, there’s nothing better than kicking back with a puzzle game and patting yourself on the back for completing a really hard challenge.

Who am I kidding; I live for this stuff. It’s why I’ve always been obsessed with the best Zelda games , after all.

Now that the DS is no longer in production, the Switch is the perfect handheld for players to get their puzzle fix on the go.

And when you’re back home, you can continue the action on your TV.

From famous series that dropped on the DS through to new and exciting titles to the Switch, here’s 10 of the best puzzle games in 2022 for you to work your brain muscles and give yourself a better IQ.

That last sentence isn’t guaranteed, but it sounds pretty convincing, right?

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1. Gorogoa (2017)

We’ve puzzled our way to Number 1, and Gorogoa is officially the best puzzle game for the Nintendo Switch!

Seriously, this game is beautiful. That word isn’t used enough to describe video games, but it’s well and truly meant here.

All the artwork in this title is hand drawn by an artist called Jason Roberts. It’s truly unique and utterly original, combining tricky puzzles that will make your brain hurt with stunning visuals that will fill you with wonder.

What a review, eh!

Just look at those stills above! It’s like flicking through an actual picture book, utilising incredible illustrations to drive the narrative forward and keep the action flowing.

I think as a fan of fantasy novels with a huge imagination swimming around my massive head, this game appeals to me on so many levels.

Puzzles galore with a wholly original way of looking at a computer game, all perfectly packaged on the Nintendo Switch.

What more could a person want?

2. The Gardens Between (2018)

The Gardens Between takes the 2nd spot in our list of the best puzzle games on Nintendo Switch!

Looking and feeling like a cross between Brothers and The Curse Of Monkey Island, this game sees two characters moving through beautiful garden islands.

The weird thing about this game that makes it instantly shoot to second place, however, is the fact that the players don’t control the characters.

They manipulate time!

I love the direction of this game and how different it is from others in the genre. It’s both a testament to the power of friendship and also a game that makes you think about the effects that time has on all of us.

Mess with memories Harry Potter-style and contend with worlds where time flows in all directions.

Each puzzle you solve contributes to an interesting and immersive plot line that will have you well and truly hooked. It’s a game with many levels and branches, one that’s a true work of art.

3. World Of Goo (2017)

World of Goo might not have received a physical release on the Wii, but you can grab a copy of it for the Switch and stick it on your shelf with pride.

This is one of the most addictive games I’ve ever played. It’s like one of those iPhone games that did the rounds back in the day like Flappy Bird or Cut the Rope, except it’s actually stood the test of time.

And the best but is that it’s not only cleverly made but also really eye-catching too!

Some of the best Indie games on Switch are just as good as the main titles from the major developers, and while World of Goo isn’t ever going to beat BotW in good looks, it’s definitely a title that everyone needs to play.

So what is all the fuss about?

Well, players need to build blob structures over chasms and create towers to reach heights. You need to head to the goo pipe at one point in the level so your little guys can escape.

The fewer blobs you use, the more points you get. If you need a game to keep your brain healthy, then give this one a go!

4. Tetris Effect: Connected (2021)

Tetris Effect: Connected reimagines Tetris in a whole new way. Gone are the blocky visuals of the NES days (though it’s still about blocks) or the slow-building wonders of the N64 title.

If you’ve ever played Lumines or Rez, then it won’t come as a surprise to know that the same developers made this game.

With epic tunes and special effects, it’s like Tetris fell into a rave and never wanted to come out!

The iconic tumbling puzzler now feels like an audio-visual sensory experience that messes with and enriches the mind in equal measure.

Everything moves in time with how you’re playing, making all the stages wholly unique every time you play.

It’s Tetris at the core with tonnes of bells and whistles, a nice change for anyone looking to up their game from the DMG days.

5. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (2018)

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker takes the 5th spot in this list of the best puzzle games on Nintendo Switch!

It’s the first game where Toad has been put in the limelight and not as a supporting character, and he makes a real good job of it too!

Searching for treasure, this little ‘fun-guy’ works his way through a Yoshi’s story-style comic book while solving treasure and uncovering gold.

Exploration and puzzle-solving are perfectly combined in this game. Find collectables, defeat enemies, and find the golden star normally saved for Mario to collect.

That backpack of Toads has a lot of exciting weapons and items in it too; he’s not messing about!

The Wii U made this game look super swish, but it’s even more impressive on the Switch. Kicking back with my OLED Switch while collecting mushrooms and dodging bad guys never fails to make me smile.

Does Toad eating mushrooms make him a cannibal? Is he eating his own family members?

6. Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy (2019)

Professor Layton is one of the best detectives of our time. But when he goes missing in Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy, his daughter has to solve the mystery of his disappearance.

Don’t worry though; Katrielle is just as sharp as her dad and more than capable of cracking the case.

If you miss the days of clicking for puzzle coins on the DS, then playing this game in handheld mode will definitely scratch your puzzle itch.

Or, see all the action on the big screen with the Switch docked and use the Joycon motion controls to help uncover clues and complete puzzles.

This looks and feels like Professor Layton 2.0. If you enjoyed the Curious Village, then this mind-bending puzzlefest will keep you smiling for days on end.

7. Sushi Striker: The Way Of The Sushido (2018)

Sushi Striker: The Way Of The Sushido takes the 7th spot on our list of the best puzzle games on Nintendo Switch!

Any game that has the tagline ‘Eat to Defeat’ is always going to be a winner in my book. That’s even more so when Sushi is involved too.

Control a character with an appetite as big as their bravery as you defend your land from an evil empire.

Oh, and it takes place in a time period called ‘The Sushi Struggles’… how cool is that!

If you’ve ever played the mini games in Mario Party, then you’ll be all over this plate-matching game.

I know I’m used to eating sushi, but it’s also used as a weapon here.

Maybe the fish is a little off?

Build the biggest plate stack and finish off your opponent in true Sushido-style!

8. Mr. Driller: DrillLand (2020)

Want to travel to a secret amusement park under the ground? Mr. Driller: DrillLand can take you there in a heartbeat!

With 5 attractions to drill your way through, there’s plenty for Mr Driller fans to sink their teeth into in this game.

And of course, there are tough bosses to beat along the way too. Because no attraction is complete without a gnarly enemy to destroy!

This is the very first Mr Driller game on the console too. This is one of the games that I usually only play handheld too; I don’t know why, but it feels like a feet-up, close-up type of game to me!

Play with up to four friends once you do get off the sofa and dock your Switch, or just dig to your heart’s content in the Easy mode.

That’s definitely the best thing to do on a lazy Sunday.

9. Snipperclips Plus (2017)

Snipperclips Plus is one of the niftiest games on the planet. It’s so simple to play and a real cute title to have a bash at with a friend or partner.

But don’t be fooled by its colourful graphics. This is a real tough cookie to crack at times and requires a lot of brain power.

It’s also easy to just be super annoying destroy your partner’s little character… which I’ve done a lot!

The main premise behind Snipperclips is working together to reach a certain goal or make a specific shape.

You’ll need to carefully snip your partners character in the right way, often combining together to create weird and wacky shaped or push objects towards a goal.

If you’re looking for a game that isn’t high-octane and easy to play no matter what your gaming level, then give Snipperclips Plus a go!

10. Art Of Balance (2018)

Art Of Balance finished off our list of the best puzzle games on Nintendo Switch, bringing 200 levels of addictive goodness to Nintendo’s handheld hero.

A game where you build a stack of shapes might not sound that addictive, but trust me… it is!

Any fans of the tension created while playing Wario Ware on the GameCube will instantly connect with this. Watch out for shapes breaking and some pieces even reversing gravity!

Online play is a nice touch in this game, but the local split screen will always be my favourite. Nothing says stress like having your friends poking and goading you while trying to stack objects.

If it wasn’t for the tranquil sounds of this game and amazing music, then I think I might have pulled my beard out a long time ago.

This is one that people of any gaming ability can play easily. Practice makes perfect, and you will find it incredibly tough to put down!

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T he Nintendo Switch’s success paved the way for developers to enhance its library with some amazing titles covering all genres. The Switch offers a wide variety of puzzle games, from classic favorites to new innovative titles there is something to enjoy here for all kinds of gamers.

Today we are here to offer you a list of the best Puzzle games on the system, whether you’re looking for a relaxing game to pass the time or some hardcore challenge, we got you covered. From the deep and complex to the light and cheerful, the Switch has it all. 

L umines Remastered brings back a classic title to modern consoles with enhanced visuals and audio. The game offers a classic block-based puzzle where the goal is to match colored blocks of different shapes. The player must line up four or more blocks of the same color to clear them from the board. Players must use their strategy and skill to create combos and earn points. 

The game also offers a wide selection of unique music tracks that match the challenge and atmosphere of the game. The visuals also feature classic Lumines art and designs, as well as all-new designs. Additionally, the game features competitive and cooperative modes, as well as Challenge and Skin modes, which allow players to customize the look and feel of the game. Overall, the game is an addicting experience, and owning it on the Switch is a big plus since you can play it on the go anywhere.

C aptain Toad: Treasure Track was originally a mini-game on the well-known Super Mario 3D World game, developers took the idea and expanded it to a full-blown action puzzle-platformer video game. The game follows the tale of Toad and his companion Toadette, together they venture into the mushroom kingdom looking for Power Stars.

The game put a huge emphasis on the 3D perspective, manipulating the camera will help the player to solve the puzzles and move around the environment. Players must guide Captain Toad and Toadette through various levels, collecting Power Stars to progress. Along the way, they must avoid enemies and traps, and solve puzzles to reach their destination. Overall, this is a fun puzzle platformer for all age, the game offer hours of fun gameplay and some additional content and DLC exclusively on the Nintendo Switch port.

P uyo Puyo Tetris offers a well-balanced mix of classic Tetris and unique Puyo Puyo puzzle elements. Aside from the classic arcade elements the game features a full-blown story mode. The story follows the adventure of O and her friends as they travel to a different world in search of the mysterious Tetra.

The objective of Puyo Puyo Tetris is to score as many points as possible by forming chains of Puyos or clearing lines of tetrominoes. The player can choose from various game modes including Versus, Swap, Fusion, and Big Bang. Versus mode is a traditional head-to-head match, while Swap mode requires players to switch between Puyo and tetrominoes every few seconds. Fusion mode combines both Puyos and tetrominoes, while Big Bang is a race to clear the board as quickly as possible.

W orld of Goo is an outstanding puzzle game that features creative gameplay and a well-put mix of challenge and humor. The game takes place in a surreal world inhabited by the mysterious Goo creatures. These unique creatures have the ability to build structures out of their own bodies. The player is tasked to guide these creatures in order to construct different architectures to reach the exit on each level.

While this might sound simple there is a lot of depth to the idea. For example, each level requires a certain amount of Goo to be able to succeed, reaching the exit while not meeting the minimum requirement of Goo will result in failure. Also, every shape you build is heavily based on physics so you need to be careful when constructing anything on the level. Further up in the game developers made sure to spice things up with more challenges and many new elements including different Goo species with unique abilities. Overall, this is an amazing little gem that might have gone under the radar of many gamers, whether you enjoy puzzle games or you like some short gaming sessions this is definitely worth a try.

T he Gardens Between is another unique indie puzzle game, the game combines gorgeous visuals with an amazing story and even greater gameplay. The game offers a story-driven adventure game that takes players on a journey through time. Players take control of two best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they traverse a mysterious garden, solving puzzles and unlocking memories from the past. 

Each level offers a memory fragment from the past, the goal of each level is to manipulate time to reach a portal at the center of each one. The main gimmick of the game is that you don’t really control your characters, instead, you maintain the world around you while manipulating time. The player must focus on every detail on the level and every change when moving time back and forth to be able to solve the puzzles. The game also features a unique and charming art style, with a vibrant and colorful world that is full of life.

G orogoa is another outstanding puzzle game on this list, I mean I can’t praise this enough. The game follows the story of a young boy as he travels through a mysterious world. Players must use their puzzle-solving skills to progress through the game and uncover its secrets. The main goal of each puzzle is to arrange and combine several hand-drawn panels to create interactions that progress the story. The game’s visuals are stunning, with hand-painted artwork and animations that bring the mysterious world to life. 

S nipperclips Cut it out, together is a casual puzzle game with a huge emphasis on co-op multiplayer. The game was a Nintendo Switch launch title acting as a tech demo of the unique Switch hardware and gimmicks. The game has two main characters, Snip and Clip, who are paper-like figures that must work together to solve puzzles.

While the game can be played solo controlling both characters at the same time, the co-op mode is where this game shines. Each level offers a task to be done, for example, moving an object to a specific area or even activating a switch. This task can be done by tagging with the other players to cut each other into the right shape to complete the chore. The game features 45 different puzzles that range from easy to difficult and are a great way to enjoy a fun and challenging experience with friends or family.

C atherine: Full Body is an enhanced port of the successful 2011 puzzle video game, the new port offers new characters and additional gameplay elements with enhanced controls and graphics. The game follows the story of Vincent, a man in his mid-30s, who is struggling with the decision between his current girlfriend Catherine, and a new love interest, Katherine.

Players must solve puzzles while navigating Vincent’s relationships and making decisions that will affect the game’s outcome. The gameplay offers some unique stages where the player must push and interact with blocks in order to climb a wall of blocks all while avoiding traps and hazards. While this might be on the simple side developers made sure to pick up the pace and challenge once the player gets a hold of the puzzle mechanics. Overall, the game is well worth it for what it is, offering a good mix of puzzle and visual novel elements all while adding new content and endings for players who have already experienced the original game.

L ayton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaire’s Conspiracy is a follow-up to the famous Layton series, the game put you in the shoes of the daughter of Professor Layton as she investigates a new conspiracy. The game’s story follows Katrielle as she investigates a series of mysterious cases, each of which is connected to a group of seven millionaires who are known as the Millionaire’s Conspiracy.

Just like the previous games in the series, the player must solve a series of logical puzzle mini-games in order to progress through the story. The puzzle range from casual to challenging ones depending on how far you got into the game. The player must use all the clues and information they uncover in order to solve the mystery at hand. The Switch deluxe edition was revamped to use the unique console hardware while upgrading the visuals to crisp HD  visuals.

U ntitled Goose Game is a unique laugh-out-loud sandbox puzzle game. The player controls a goose who has been let into a small village, the goal is to cause as much chaos as possible bullying residents and causing havoc.

Players must use trickery and strategy to complete objectives. They must avoid being caught by the villagers, steal items, and generally cause as much chaos as possible. While many tasks are stealth-based, many others are puzzle based and require some logical thinking to complete. Visually developers choose a cartoonish look that fits perfectly with the humourous approach of the game offering a colorful whimsical world.

R eturn of the Obra Dinn is an outstanding puzzle adventure game offering some hardcore mystery and a unique yet beautiful art style. The player takes the role of an insurance adjuster as he investigates the mystery of the Obra Dinn disappearance. The game is played from a first-person perspective where the player must look for clues and hints to solve the ship’s mystery.

The gameplay revolves around using a pocket watch to freeze time and examine the final moments of the crew members before the ship’s mysterious disappearance. As the player explores the ship, they are presented with a series of clues and must use critical thinking to piece the clues together leading to a new scene and so forth. The game also offers a unique art style combining pixel art with 3D and adding a unique color palette similar to the original Game Boy.

B aba is You is another unique indie puzzle game. The game’s main mechanic is the manipulation of words, the player can manipulate the level by pushing written words to form new sentences changing the whole level. For example, if the player places the blocks “baba” and “push” next to each other, Baba can now push objects in the level. Of course, the game starts off simple to let the player get a hold of the gameplay mechanics and picks up later with more challenges and head-scratching puzzles.

U nravel Two continue the legacy of the first game with new gameplay elements and a new co-op mode for couples and friends. The game’s story focuses on two Yarnys, who are connected by a single strand of yarn. The player can control both Yarnies or add a new player and work together to overcome many of the game’s obstacles.

The game is a hardcore side-scrolling puzzle platformer putting a huge emphasis on physics and environments. Players must use the abilities of both characters to progress through levels, complete puzzles, and traverse obstacles. The Yarnys can interact with the environment by swinging, grappling, and climbing. Players must carefully consider their actions as the thread connecting the two Yarnys is limited and needs to be managed carefully. The visuals are cute and cartoony offering a casual and warm feel despite the challenging gameplay.

I nside is a dark puzzle platformer that combines a gritty atmosphere with challenging puzzles. The game follows a mysterious nameless boy as he ventures into a dystopian world. The player must use the environment and the game’s simple mechanics to solve various puzzles and progress through the game. Along the way, the player must navigate a variety of enemies, as well as outsmart the game’s many traps and obstacles. The Switch version is well worth it since it’s the only official way to experience the game on the go.

C arto is a unique adventure puzzle game, the game follows the tale of Carto, a young girl who ventures into a vast world looking for her late grandmother. As she travels through a strange world, she must use her ability to rearrange the land and its pieces to progress forward.

The game is played from a top-down perspective, with the player controlling Carto as she moves around the world. The main objective is to rearrange the pieces of the map by placing them on top of one another in order to progress. Carto must complete various puzzles and challenges in order to progress, such as collecting items, solving puzzles, and navigating traps. The visuals are stunning offering a 2d hand-drawn graphic style inspired by classic Japanese animation like studio ghibli’s work and such.

S uperliminal throws you into a weird dream world where you must solve puzzles paying attention to every detail in your environment. The game is set in a surreal dream world where players must solve puzzles by manipulating objects and the environment around them, using perspective and optical illusions to progress. Players must solve puzzles by manipulating the size and scale of objects in their environment, as well as creating illusions to progress.

D onut County is a witty physics-based puzzle game with a huge yet interesting cast and a cutesy and casual art style. The game is set in a fictional village called Donut County, the main game protagonist a raccoon finds a magical phone app that allows him to create holes in the city swallowing everything that comes in the way.

During each level, the player controls a hole in the ground, which grows larger as it swallows objects. As the hole grows, it can swallow larger and more complex objects, eventually leading to the total destruction of Donut County. In addition to the captivating art style, the game offers a funny story with witty dialogue and a loveable cast.

T he last Campfire offers a touching story about hope, loss, and meaning while adding some amazing puzzle elements to the formula. The game is set in a mysterious world filled with lost souls. Your goal is to guide these souls by completing various objectives and solving numerous puzzles.

Gameplay in The Last Campfire focuses on solving puzzles, exploring the world, and uncovering secrets. Players use Ember’s torch and singing voice to solve puzzles, traverse the environment, and light up dark areas. Ember can also interact with various creatures, build objects, and collect items to help them on their journey. The switch offers a solid port with crisp visuals a decent framerate and the choice to enjoy the game on the go.

M anifold Garden is a unique and captivating exploration game that combines challenging puzzles with outstanding and surreal art style. The game is set in a mysterious world filled with geometric shapes that form a repeating pattern. The player takes control of a nameless hero who must bring balance back to this mysterious world.  Mostly the goal is to manipulate the environment to reach specific areas and move forward to the next part. Reaching these areas requires manipulating gravity, space, and time. Overall, the game offers a unique experience with a trippy art style and some challenging puzzles for veteran players.

S hovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is a spin-off of the well-known action platformer Shovel Knight. The game brilliantly combines elements of match puzzling, action RPG and rogue-like, offering some fun gameplay and an interesting side story. The player controls Shovel Knight on an 8×8 grid defeating monsters that fall on the screen eventually just like any classic puzzle game.

In addition, to the simple puzzle elements, the game adds more to the mix with rogue-like elements, an HP bar for the playable character as well as the enemies, and the ability to use items and potions. While this might seem a bit complicated and it is, the game gives the player full time to learn the gimmicks and main gameplay mechanics before throwing some real challenges. Overall, the Switch port is almost identical to the consoles and PC offering solid visuals and framerate and of course, exclusive portability.

G rindstone is a fun and challenging action puzzle game, players take on the role of a warrior who must battle monsters to collect grindstones. The goal of the game is to collect as many grindstones as possible while completing various objectives.

The game offers gameplay similar to your typical match-three puzzle games. The player has a square board where monsters fill the space in a row, the goal is to connect a string of the same monster types together in order to kill them in one swing. While the gameplay might be on the simple side, the challenge picks up later with more powerful monsters that can and will attack you. As players progress in the game, they can upgrade their weapons and armor and gain new abilities. The game also features a variety of bosses and secret areas.

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Best Switch Puzzle Games

It's time to leave the crossword and word search books at home. Playing brain-teasing puzzle games on the go, has never been more stimulatingly fun and addicting.

From falling block and adventure puzzles, to challenging physics-based and cooperative problem solving puzzles, these games are the perfect brain teasers for a handheld console. Here's a list of some of the best Switch puzzle games.

Mario's Super Picross

What would a list of Nintendo games be without a Super Mario Bros. cameo? This puzzle game of logic is like a cross between the games, Paint by Numbers and Crossword. Players must use a rock-hammer and chisel to dig up and reveal pictures. Uncovered pictures reveal number clues to show the amount of squares that should go in each column or row. Mario's Super Picross draws players in slowly with its simplicity , then ultimately challenges them, as each level progresses and grows more complex .

Tricky Towers

Tricky Towers feels like a tricky take on Tetris and Jenga. Stack up falling blocks to build the tallest and strongest tower, while competing against others. Players can cast spells on their opponents, or on themselves ; by choosing to use these powers to either hinder their enemies or to help change the physics of each round and alter the game in their favor. Tricky Towers is great to play with friends, and can become a very competitive and addicting game!

Boxboy! + Boxgirl!

This cute and charming strategy puzzle game allows players to create platforms and bridges with Qbby and Qucy, by forming strings of boxes in order to traverse levels. Boxboy! + Boxgirl! is a puzzle game with a minimalist square-art style feel, that's just perfect for passing time.

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Lumines Remastered

Made by the creator of Tetris, before Tetris; Lumines Remastered is new and improved, making it a perfect fit for the Switch . Create squares with the falling blocks of the same color, from 2x2 pieces. With stunning visuals and HD rumble feedback to the rhythm of some very addicting music, Lumines Remastered is a great puzzle game, that's easy for players to get lost in while playing.

The Gardens Between

The Gardens Between is an adventure puzzle game , with a metaphoric take on friendship, that's teeming with surreal heartfelt emotion. Players will journey as Arina and Frendt through a surreal dreamlike garden; unlocking secrets, reliving past memories, and manipulating time to solve puzzles . This single player puzzle game tests logic and observation , with lively animations and strikingly vibrant color visuals.

Think classic Tetris , with a Battle Royale twist . Somehow, it just works. Tetris 99 requires problem solving , concentration, and training in order to defeat 98 players in its multiplayer battle mode. The tetriminos cleared by players will transfer to their opponents at random, or players can manually select which enemy will get their left overs. Tetris 99 also has a variety of solo challenges , reviving this classic puzzle game to its ultimate potential.

World of Goo

World of Goo is a multi award winning, physics-based , puzzle/ construction game. As millions of delicious Goo Balls curiously explore, completely oblivious to the fact that they are in a video game; players must drag and drop these lively globs of goo to build structures , bridges, cannonballs, and giant tongues. Each level is dangerously enchanting and introduces new areas and puzzle challenges to overcome. World of Goo oozes a fairytale of love, conspiracy, and discovery of dangerous beauty in the third dimension.

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Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

Filled with a series of charmingly smart puzzles and brilliantly designed mazes , this adventure puzzle game allows players to cheerfully hunt for treasures as Toad and Toadette. Waddle through traditional 3D Super Mario Bros. themed levels to collect the golden star and discover buried objects, hidden inside dense challenging mazes along the way. With more than 70 aesthetically themed levels , that establish their own unique schemes overtime; Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is perfect some classic Super Mario Bros. fun, with a brain-teasing twist.

Snipperclips: Cut It Out Together!

One of the best strategy puzzle games on the Switch, is Snipperclips . Cut the paper characters, Snip and Clip into the correct shapes, in order to solve compelling puzzles in colorful challenges. Explore a variety of activities in an addicting world, full of creativity and imagination. This simple, yet artful puzzle game was designed with a strikingly balanced visual approach, that is meant to be experienced socially . Requiring two or more players, Snipperclips is the ultimate puzzler to play with friends.

Puyo Puyo 2

Sega's crossbreed of its Puyo Puyo series, and Tetris; a falling block puzzle game containing skill battles, that gives a Role Playing feel to the fun. Compete against other players, no matter which falling block game they are currently playing. This not only challenge the players knowledge of the block game they are playing, but it will test the knowledge of the block games their opponents are playing . Puyo Puyo 2 is another classic puzzle game, successfully revived and transformed for the new age gamers.

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