In a bid to end boredom, we often turn to games, and puzzle games are among the favorite for most phone gamers. They have come a long way: from simple graphics with goofy ideas to complex storylines and mind-blowing graphics.
In this article, we look at 10 of the best puzzle games on Google App store that will exercise your brains. Let’s see how they stack up.
Quick links:
- Momentum Valley
- Cut The Rope 2
- Brain It On!
- Twenty48 Solitaire
- Total Party Kill
- The Eyes of Ara
- Mini Metro
- The Room: Old Sins
- Bridge Constructor Portal
- Logic puzzles, brain teasers
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Momentum Valley
Unlike most conventional puzzle games, Momentum Valley allows you to guide a princess through complex and challenging levels that will make you glued to the game. Thanks to the excellent 3D designs, you’ll be amazed by the tunnels, castles, temples, and more. Plus, you’ll enjoy the rich satisfactory sound.
It becomes challenging as you go through the eight levels. Whether you own a tablet or a smartphone, this game will suit both devices. The controls are also straightforward as all you need to do is tilt your phone. As such, your kids will definitely enjoy it.
Next off is this challenging yet fun puzzle game to play. In fact, it has garnered more players than the first release. The 160 levels expose you to numerous environments such as forests, cities, tunnels, and more making it an engaging game to play. In the end, the tricky levels will significantly improve your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
You’ll be in a position to meet numerous characters that enable you to complete levels uniquely. It is ideal for kids as it trains them to solve problems from an early age. Enjoy the satisfactory loud sound and amazing graphics as you take Om Nom and his friends through levels.
If you have a strong affinity for physics, then this is the ideal game for you. You’ll have to draw shapes of any kind to solve the physics challenges. And, the ability to compete with friends makes this game more intriguing. As you go through levels, the puzzles become more challenging.
Plus, you’ll need to beat the timer to complete challenges. The more stars you earn, the more levels you unlock. From sorting balls and lifting objects to placing objects inside a glass, this game will challenge your physics skills.
With more than 200K downloads, this puzzle game will put your math skill to test through simple yet complex challenges. It combines Solitaire and 2048 gameplays which significantly bolsters the game’s challenge and gameplay. You’ll need to collect cards of the same sequence to create a waterfall that earns you massive points.
However, it is not easy as it sounds since placing the cards in the wrong sequence will have you repeat the level. Fortunately, there is a discard pile that allows you to take tactical decisions before creating the waterfall.
This game needs you to guide three heroes through a dark dungeon. But for you to successfully take them out of the tunnels, you’ll have to sacrifice teammates through friendly fire. Use different tactics to get your way to the goal; from throwing ice balls to pinning heroes on the wall.
If one hero survives, then you go to the next level. Enjoy challenging levels, amazing soundtracks, and excellent 3D graphics. The single-screen control allows you to observe all the three heroes as you lead them through the deep dungeon.
With stellar 3D graphics, the game allows you to explore challenging environments such as abandoned tunnels, castles, temples, and more. The game takes you to a small island where there is a castle that people are afraid of exploring. You’ll need to help the townspeople uncover what is broadcasting from the abandoned castle.
Once inside, you’ll make your way through challenging puzzles to uncover the secrets of the castle. The 3D design will have you enjoy detailed environments while the responsive control buttons will allow you to maneuver through tunnels with ease. Enjoy a minimalistic user interface that enables you to go through the levels with ease. The game supports numerous languages from English, German, Italian, to Spanish, and more.
An award-winning game, Mini Metro tasks you with drawing a subway map that connects numerous stations in a given town. The game will challenge your organizational skills as you redraw subways to accommodate a growing town. Ensure trains run smoothly allowing passengers to reach their destination in time.
Things get challenging as new cities pop up and the gameplay keeps changing to challenge your decision-making skills. With a user-friendly interface, tactile control buttons, and a satisfactory soundtrack, you’ll enjoy this game.
Puzzle game enthusiasts will agree that this is one of the most fascinating and popular games. The franchise, developed by Fireproof Games, comes in four-game challenges. Each comes with a wide range of puzzles and mind-blowing environments that engage your brain. Old Sins is the latest game and as expected, it features stellar graphics and brain engaging challenges.
Enjoy a user-friendly interface as you make your way through rooms. With tactile controls, you’ll almost feel like you are touching the doors and walls. And the creepy-looking objects will arouse your curiosity as you explore what is in them. The haunting atmosphere and soundtracks provide a much-needed soundscape.
Want to build some bridges? Well, this game got you covered. As a physics-centric game, it challenges you not only to build bridges, but also slides, ramps, and more. The 60 test chambers allow you to get trucks safely to the other side. Use repulsion gel, portals, cubes, and more to evade laser barriers to successfully finish levels.
It is tablet compatible allowing you to play on numerous devices. You can also use gamepads for improved gameplay. The simple user interface enables you to tackle puzzles with ease while the soundtrack keeps you hooked on the game.
Lastly, we have the Logic puzzle game that features a simple gameplay with challenging puzzles. Make a concrete shape out of scatted shapes. Watch out for the number of connections you need to make. Sometimes, what seems impossible to connect, will connect in an eyelash. The different puzzles will significantly improve your IQ and concentration.
Fortunately, your progress is saved on the cloud so you can synchronize with different devices. This allows you to keep track of your progress regardless of the device. With the leaderboard, you can see how you compare with other gamers. And, while it’s free to play, you can opt for the premium plan to enjoy ads-free gameplay.
Final say
While streaming movies on Netflix is an ideal way to pass time, the same is true for playing puzzle games. Not only are they challenging, but they also improve your IQ, focus, logical and critical thinking. So, the next time boredom creeps in, pick your phone and play either of the above games.
