Puzzle Games

Surprise! Microsoft shadow dropped 2 new Xbox games, including one of this year's biggest indies and an FPS that reminds me of a Halo mode Both Blindfire and Animal Well are now available on Xbox Series X|S.

Animal Well is the latest hit indie game to blow up Steam, has glowing reviews, and is on sale for a sweet launch discount Billy Basso's Animal Well has quickly become a Steam Top Seller, and it sounds awesome.

Screenshot of Botany Manor running on Xbox Series X. — Botany Manor for Xbox review: A calming, planting, exploring, Xbox Game Passing adventure Botany Manor will only take up a few hours of your time, but you'll enjoy every minute.

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I can't believe my favorite childhood game is getting a sequel 15 years later

By Brendan Lowry published 19 December 23

It's Back! This incredible puzzle game is finally getting a second installment after all these years.

It's Back!

Screenshot of Strange Horticulture on Xbox Series X.

I played a unique plant-based Xbox puzzle game — And it's one worth buying

By Zachary Boddy published 18 November 23

Plant Magic I played and finished Strange Horticulture, a simple plant-based puzzle game for Xbox that I wholeheartedly recommend, especially for just $15.

Plant Magic

COCOON review: A nearly perfect puzzle-adventure game set in a gorgeous mind-bending world

By Zachary Boddy published 13 October 23

Review COCOON is a gorgeous, enigmatic puzzle-adventure game from the creator of INSIDE and LIMBO, and it's now one of my favorite games of the year.

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A Plague Tale: Innocence PC review: A gripping stealth title that will keep you glued to your seat

By Brendan Lowry last updated 2 March 21

A Plague Tale: Innocence is a dark medieval stealth adventure that blends superb gameplay, excellent writing, and amazing presentation into one cohesive experience.

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Timelie for PC review: An amazing time manipulator filled with challenging puzzles and awesome music

By Rebecca Spear last updated 2 March 21

Timelie is about a girl and a mysterious cat who must find their way around various robot enemies in order to reach safety. It's a fun puzzle game for any kind of player.

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