12 Best Puzzle Games For Android And IOS
Saturday, Aug 22, 2020, 7:53 am
By:James Fraser
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Are video games beneficial for us? We spend a good amount of time playing games every day, but what do we get in return? Fun? That's it?! Some games give back more than just fun in return. Puzzle games, for example, improve your IQ. They help boost your cognitive ability whereas puzzle or problem-solving games increase concentration. They even enhance your problem-solving skills not to mention Puzzle games are highly beneficial for developing children. If you are the kind of parent who believes video games are bad for children, you should let your kids play some puzzle games instead, so that they can improve their thinking abilities and problem-solving skills. Not sure where to start? Check out these 12 best puzzle games for mobile that will help you get started!
1.2048 Number Puzzle Game
"2048" is a very popular number puzzle game. As you can see in the image, the game consists of 16 tiles. Each tile randomly generates a doubled number starting from 2 and ending with 2048 (2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128... 2048). You need to swipe two tiles with the same number next to each other, so they merge to become one. Keep doing until one of the tiles reaches 2048. This game is a highly addicting and not only does the game provide you endless fun, but it also sharpens your brain and its problem-solving abilities.
Game: 2048 Number Puzzle Game
Price: Free to Install and Play
Downloads: 10 Million to 50 Million
Reviews: 1.3 Million+
Average Rating: 4.4
2.Where's My Water? 2
"Where's My Water 2" is a very popular puzzle game developed by Disney. It is a sequel to the original "Where's My Water" game that was released a couple of years ago. It is a physics-based puzzle game. Set in fictional Gator Universe, this game has three alligators namely Swampy, Allie, and Cranky that have some trouble receiving water in their bathtub. Swampy loves taking a bath, but there is always a problem with the water pipes. He needs your help in getting his bathing water in his shower. Cut through the sand and get your hands dirty to see what's wrong with them, and find ways to fix the issues.
Game: Where's My Water 2
Price: Free to Install and Play, Optional In-app Purchases
Downloads: 50 Million to 100 Million
Reviews: 1.5 Million+
Average Rating: 4.1
3.Flow Free
"Flow Free" is one of the simplest mobile games you can ever play. You are required to connect two matching colors with a pipe. A connection is called a "flow," and you have to connect all the available color sets on the game screen to solve a puzzle. Flow Free has over 1500 puzzle-based levels. The first few puzzles are very easy to crack. Things become tough as you progress forward. Take your time to solve them, or challenge yourself in a time trial mode. People who have played this game said that "Flow Free" is just the kind of game you need to relax after a long and tiring day at work.
Game: Free Flow
Price: Free to Install and Play, Optional In-app Purchases
Downloads: 100 Million to 500 Million
Reviews: 1.1 Million+
Average Rating: 4.3
4.CSI: Hidden Crimes
Are you a fan of "Crime Scene Investigation games?" If so, you will love "CSI: Hidden Crimes!" Even if you didn't watch the series, you are still going to like this game. Come on, who doesn't want to be a crime investigator? It is an exciting job, isn't it? "CSI: Hidden Crimes" is a visual puzzle game, where you need to find onscreen clues to solve crime mysteries. Interrogate suspects, and arrest them if you found they are guilty. A person needs to have some exceptional problem solving abilities to complete this game without some help!
Game: CSI: Hidden Crimes
Price: Free to Install and Play, Optional In-app Purchases
Downloads: 10 Million to 50 Million
Reviews: 710,000+
Average Rating: 4.2
5.Cut The Rope: Time Travel
"Cut the Rope: Time Travel" is another exciting and action-packed puzzle game which belongs to "Cut the Rope" game series. You need to cut swinging ropes by swiping over them with your finger. Each rope has a candy attached to it; You need to cut them at the right time and at the right spot to make them fall in monsters' mouths. Monsters are game's leading character Om Nom's ancestors. He travels back in time to feed them candy! Interesting plot, right? "Cut the Ropes" isn't an easy game. You need to examine a lot to complete each level.
Game: Cut the Role: Time Travel
Price: Free to Install and Play, Optional In-app Purchases
Downloads: 10 Million to 50 Million
Reviews: 970,000+
Average Review: 4.5
6.Mouse
Mouse is yet another interesting and visually brilliant puzzle game. As a player, you will be helping a mouse escape the trap. Move blocks out of the mouse's way and create a path for it to get away. Check the picture for reference. Mouse is a very addicting game. It has about 4000 exciting levels. Now this means you are not going to get bored easily! This game is not for everyone, though. One needs to have patience and incredible problem-solving skills to complete levels. Another good thing about this game is that the developer updates it with new levels frequently.
Game: Mouse
Price: Free to Install and Play, Optional In-app Purchases
Downloads: 10 Million to 50 Million
Reviews: 677,000+
Average Rating: 4.4
7.Jigty Jigsaw Puzzles
"Jigty" is a classic jigsaw puzzle game. Its gameplay is straightforward. You need to arrange scrambled puzzle pieces together to make a proper picture. This game begins with just four pieces. As you progress forward, the number of jigsaw pieces gradually increase in number. The best thing about "Jigty Jigsaw Puzzles" is that it lets you upload your own photo and convert it into a puzzle! If you don't want to do that, this game has hundreds of random pictures to select. "Jigty Jigsaw Puzzles" also has a tournament mode, and it lets you compete with other players around the world.
Game: Jigty Jigsaw Puzzles
Price: Free to Install and Play, Optional In-app Purchases
Downloads: 10 Million to 50 Million
Reviews: 642,000+
Average Rating: 4.3
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8.Buttons And Scissors
"Buttons and Scissors" is one of the most popular casual and puzzle games. Although the game is very simple to play, you need to toil hard to complete advanced levels. As shown in the picture, you need to cut off same colored buttons, but there is a small logic here. You can only cut them when they are aligned vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. To complete a level, you need to cut all the color-matched buttons off the denim. If you love playing light games, don't forget to add "Buttons and Scissors" to your "games to play in free time" list!
Game: Buttons and Scissors
Price: Free to Install, Optional In-app Purchases
Downloads: 5 Million to 10 Million
Reviews: 253,000+
Average Rating: 4.3
9.Unroll Me
"Unroll Me" is one of the toughest puzzle games you can play. It is one of the hardest game on this topic. As a player, You need to guide a moving ball toward goalpost by moving the tile slots. See the picture for a quick visual reference. Remember, the ball keeps moving, so you hardly have time to think and move the slots accordingly. "Unroll Me" can be an exciting game for a person who loves playing challenging games. More than 40 million people have played this award-winning free puzzle game. Would you like to give it a try?
Game: Unroll Me
Price: Free to Install, Optional In-app Purchases
Downloads: 10 Million to 50 Million
Reviews: 305,000+
Average Rating: 3.7
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10.Agent Alice
"Agent Alice" is a crime investigation cum hidden object puzzle game in which you need to use onscreen clues to solve crime mysteries. Agent Alice is an episode-based game, and the developer frequently updates the game with new episodes. This game is a perfect blend of crime, mystery, and romance! "Agent Alice" is a fantastic game, but as a player, at times you need to wait for new episodes to appear. Occasionally, the development team takes too long to release fresh content. If you are a first-time player, it is not going to affect you in any way, though.
Game: Agent Alice
Price: Free to Install and Play, Optional In-app Purchases
Downloads: 5 Million to 10 Million
Reviews: 340,000+
Average Rating: 4.3
11.God Of Light
You need to save the universe from the clutches of darkness. "God of Light," is set in a world where something terrible happens that destroys all the light sources. You are in control of the only source left, and you need to light up the adjacent light sources by directing light at them. Though the core concept of the game is simple, it looks complicated because of its unusual game plot and graphics. Nonetheless, the story narration at the beginning of the game is clear enough to understand the game. Famous British electronic musician UNKLE gave background music to this game.
Game: God of Light
Price: Free to Install, Optional In-app Purchases (Paid iOS app: $1.99)
Downloads: 5 Million to 10 Million
Reviews: 274,000+
Average Rating: 4.1
12.Brain It On: Physics Puzzles
One of the unique games of the topic, "Brain It On," is a test for your problem-solving skills as well as physics knowledge. "Brain It On" is a level based game. Each level has a task you need to complete creating physics object and of course, your brain. You need to draw something over the canvas which then changes to a physics object and interacts with the environment and if your physics object is correct and positioned correctly, you clear the level. Sounds like too much brainstorming? Perhaps you should consider playing those stupid candy crush sagas. This game isn't meant for casual game lovers.
Game: Brain it On: Physics Puzzle
Price: Free to Play and Install, Optional In-app Purchases
Downloads: 10 Million to 50 Million
Reviews: 276,000+
Average Rating: 4.5
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