The very first Steam Puzzle Fest starts today and runs until May 1st, featuring discounts on a broad range of puzzle games, including some particularly thinky ones that caught our attention. To help you find the freshest thinky games, we've gathered up a bunch of newly released games that are releasing or featuring new demos specifically as part of the festival.
We have an alien Sokoban, sushi-loving robots, a modern reinterpretation of the Sisyphean myth, and so much more! Perhaps you'll find something new that'll pique your interest... or rediscover an old love?
Remote Planets — New Release
Developer: Zuza GamesPlatforms: Windows
A journey through a vibrant alien world filled with puzzles. Reshape the level space with the help of unique mechanics.
Puzzlepops! Plus — New Release
Developer: Layton HawkesPlatforms: Windows
A challenging, brain-bending game of logic that mixes a traditional sliding puzzle with the art of candy making.
On the Peril of Parrots — New Release
Developer: SpritewrenchPlatforms: Windows
Take control of P.O.L.L.I - the Procedural Operating Layered Linguistic Intelligence - and put your skills to the test with 100+ challenging puzzles! Unravel a mysterious experiment overseen by the brilliant "Scientist", their trusted "Assistant", and the shady "Stakeholder".
Sisypush — New Release
Developer: Centi GamesPlatforms: Windows
Play as Sisyphus in the ancient Greek underworld, clearing obstacles and pushing your special rock towards the target in over 60 levels of this short Sokoban-like puzzle game with a 1-bit art style.
Wizard's Way Out — New Release
Developer: Kikimora GamesPlatforms: Windows, Linux, SteamOS
A small puzzle game about getting out of big trouble! Trapped in a prison, a Wizard uses telekinesis to push and pull their way out and escape together with newfound friends!
Constellations — Content Update
Developer: Icedrop GamesPlatforms: Windows, MacOS, Linux, SteamOS
A Slug's Dream — New Demo
Developer: Marcos DonnantuoniPlatforms: Windows, MacOS, Linux, SteamOS
Single-player puzzle game about a slug searching for food in a dream-like world of portals, flowers and perils.
He Who Watches — New Demo
Developer: DangaPlatforms: Windows
Manipulate gravity, walk on walls, and use your magical arrow to solve mind-bending puzzles in this grid-based dungeon puzzler.
Tales From Candleforth — New Demo
Developer: Under the Bed GamesPlatforms: Windows
The Court of Wanderers — New Demo
Developer: Lennart BoursPlatforms: Windows
Enter an open world where you never know what you will find behind the next door. Explore, think, solve, and be amazed as the impossible becomes possible.
Linkito — New Demo
Developer: KalinarmPlatforms: Windows, Linux, SteamOS
Unleash your creativity with Linkito! Connect blocks to solve unique puzzles and create your own masterpieces. A sandbox puzzle game with endless possibilities. Join the Linkito community and share your puzzles with the world.
Headlong Hunt — New Demo
Developer: ToomblerPlatforms: Windows
A puzzle game about capturing a creature. Learn to guide it and hide from it in simple yet surprisingly deep and satisfying ways.
Viewfinder — New Demo
Developer: Sad Owl Studios Platforms: Windows
Stick to the Plan — New Demo
Developer: Dead Pixel TalesPlatforms: Windows
Squid Grid — New Demo
Developer: Michael Pohling, Osama Yahya Platforms: Windows, MacOS, Linux, SteamOS
Sushi For Robots — Updated Demo
Developer: Ludipe & FriendsPlatforms: Windows, Mac
These robots are obsessed with sushi and you’re the one serving it to them.
Sokobond Express — Updated Demo
Developer: José Hernández, Draknek and FriendsPlatforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, SteamOS
An elegant pathfinding puzzle game about chemistry.
Poke ALL Toads — Updated Demo
Developer: SpaceMatraPlatforms: Windows
A puzzle game starring mischievous fairies. Solve levels by working as a team, operating dangerous machinery and manipulating local wildlife.
Hackshot — Updated Demo
Developer: RD InteractivePlatforms: Windows
Paquerette Down the Bunburrows — Updated Demo
Developer: BunstackPlatforms: Windows
Alone — Updated Demo
Developer: Connor WarringtonPlatforms: Windows
Billy Bumbum: A Cheeky Puzzler — New Demo
Developer: FrambosaPlatforms: Windows
Shadows of Doubt — Early Access Release
Developer: Cole JefferiesPlatforms: Windows
A procedurally-generated sandbox stealth game with a whole city of secrets at your fingertips!
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