If you seek a challenge that will put your mind to work, seek no further. This is my definite list of the gems in this genre. Every single title on this list will push you to think outside the box and ponder about the unknown. Enjoy!

An atmospheric masterpiece that will take you through layers of mysteries that will surpass your expectations.

A game which delivers stellar detective case-solving on an island oozing with vaporwave goodness

A soft horror puzzle game, which excels in its comedy. A fun game with plenty of exciting plot points and twists!

This is the best game anyone can play in this genre bar none. An experience you can only play once. Will leave you wanting more and regretting that you've have reached the end. This game will change you and leave you with a sense of emptiness forever, knowing you cannot play this masterpiece ever again.

A suprisingly clever game which is truly one of a kind. A wonderful puzzle game that fuses mysteries with cleverness and tactics. difficult to truly finish, but worth playing nevertheless.


A lexical puzzler which has you exploring the wonders of foreign civilization, though their unknown language. A nice and clever game, which is unique and fun to explore

A classic in the genre, creative puzzle solving and great comedy

Even better than its predecessor, even better puzzles and comedy

A fun puzzle game in a unique setting. Never leaving your station, yet you feel connected to the people you talk to. A very punishing puzzler, which has you save the city from a serial killer
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