14 Best PlayStation 4 Puzzle Games

Puzzle games have always been a joy to play, whether you like head-scratching puzzles or a calming session of Tetris every gamer enjoys a puzzle game from time to time. The PlayStation 4 system didn’t disappoint with a huge puzzle games library covering multiple genres and offering amazing next-gen graphics for the time.

Today we are here to provide you with a list of the best Puzzle games on the system including many genres and of course some hidden gems that you might have missed, so without further ado let’s dive in!

The Last Guardian 2016 人喰いの大鷲トリコ (Hitokui no Ōwashi Trico)

About
	Release Date December 06, 2016
	Developer Japan Studio
	Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment
	Genre Action Adventure
	Concept Fantasy
	Players Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin Japan

PS4 Releases
2016-12-06

The Last Guardian is an artistic game brought to us by the makers of Ico and Shadow of the Colossus. The story follows the tale of a young unnamed boy, upon waking up the kid finds himself in a dark unknown cave with a mysterious majestic creature known as Trico.

The player controls the boy who must cooperate with the bird-like monster to solve various puzzles and explore the area. the boy can climb, carry objects, and operate levers. Trico can help the boy to reach higher areas and overpower the guards that are trying to capture him. Overall, while the game doesn’t reach the greatness of its predecessor still the great graphics and the simple yet addictive gameplay make this well worth it on the system.

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons 2013

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	Release Date September 03, 2013
	Developer Starbreeze Studios
	Publisher 505 Games
	Genre Action Adventure
	Players Couch Co-Op, Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin Sweden

PS4 Releases
2015-08-12

Brother: A Tale of Two Sons is an enjoyable game that emphasizes the importance of family and presents an interesting way of telling a story. It encourages players to think outside the box and use the brothers’ abilities in interesting ways in order to progress.

The game is unique in its use of the brotherly bond mechanic, which allows the two brothers to help each other out in order to progress. The brothers must use their individual abilities, such as Naiee’s strength to hold onto ledges and Naia’s ability to fly to traverse the game’s world and solve puzzles.

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2014

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	Release Date December 04, 2014
	Developer SEGA
	Publisher SEGA
	Genre Match 3
	Players Online PvP, Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin Japan

PS4 Releases
2014-12-04
2017-04-25
2017-04-28

Puyo Puyo Tetris is a puzzle video game. It is a crossover between the Puyo Puyo series and the Tetris franchise. The game is a competitive puzzle game in which players can choose to play either Puyo Puyo or Tetris. In Puyo Puyo, players must connect four or more Puyos of the same color. In Tetris, players must arrange falling blocks into complete horizontal lines. The game also features various modes, including a story mode, a challenge mode, and a multiplayer mode. Despite the cutesy looks this a very hardcore puzzle game that will definitely please hardcore gamers.

Rime 2017

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	Release Date May 26, 2017
	Developer Tequila Works
	Publisher Grey Box
	Genre Puzzle
	Players Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin United States

PS4 Releases
2017-05-26

Rime is a unique adventure puzzle game similar to titles like Journey and Abzu. The player assumes the role of a boy, as he gets washed ashore on a mysterious island the boy must explore the area with the help of a bizarre magical fox.

The game is seen from a third-person perspective with cell-shaded graphics and a colorful art style, the boy can run, jump, and push objects along the island, as well as operate levers and mechanics to solve various puzzles. While the puzzles might be a bit on the easy side the beautiful atmosphere and the colorful world make this game worth a play especially if you’re looking for a calming and sort of zen-like game.

LIMBO 2010

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	Release Date July 21, 2010
	Developer Playdead
	Publisher Xbox Game Studios
	Genre 2D Platformer
	Players Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin United States

PS4 Releases
2015-02-24

Limbo is a unique puzzle platform that offers a dark and eerie world to explore. The game is played from a 2.5D perspective, with the player controlling a nameless boy in a dark and surrealistic monochromatic environment.

The player must guide the boy through the game’s puzzles, making use of the environment, gravity, and the boy’s own physical abilities to progress. The game’s puzzles involve the player using physics-based challenges, such as pushing and pulling objects, navigating platforms, and manipulating switches.

Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna) 2016

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	Release Date June 23, 2016
	Developer E-Line Media
	Publisher E-Line Media
	Genre 2D Platformer
	Players Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin United States

PS4 Releases
2014-11-18

Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna) is an interesting side-scrolling puzzle adventure game. The game tells the story of Nuna, an Inupias girl, and her Arctic fox companion, who set out to find the source of an eternal blizzard that threatens to destroy Nuna’s village. Along the way, they are aided by an old man, who teaches them about the traditional Iñupiaq folklore and the culture of the Inupiaq people.

The game is designed to be a puzzle platformer, with the player switching between Nuna and the fox in order to solve puzzles in the environment. Both characters have unique abilities, and the player must use them in combination to progress. These abilities include using the fox’s agility to reach new areas, using Nuna’s bola to break open walls, and using their combined strength to move large objects.

Fez 2012

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	Release Date April 13, 2012
	Developer Polytron
	Publisher Trapdoor
	Genre 2D Platformer
	Players Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin Canada

PS4 Releases
2014-03-25

Fez is an indie puzzle-platform video game. The game follows the story of Gomez, a two-dimensional creature that gains a third dimension and is tasked with collecting cubes and cubes with symbols to restore the world.

The game has an 8-bit aesthetic, with a two-dimensional top-down perspective that uses a 3D world to manipulate objects. Players can rotate the world to view it from different angles, allowing them to see hidden pathways and objects. The gameplay involves navigating a 3D world while manipulating objects to solve puzzles. Overall, the premise of the game is very unique, combined with the beautiful visuals and the soothing music this is a must-play.

Inside 2016

About
	Release Date June 29, 2016
	Developer Playdead
	Publisher Playdead
	Genre Puzzle
	Players Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin Denmark

PS4 Releases
2016-08-23

Inside is a 2.5d puzzle platformer the game is a spiritual successor of Limbo offering more intricate gameplay and unique graphics. The player controls a mysterious unnamed boy exploring a dystopian world full of zombie-like creatures and mysterious guards.

The game is seen from a 2.5d perspective, the boy can run, swim, climb, and move objects to overcome many obstacles. Also, the boy can use the ability to control other people’s bodies to overcome certain puzzles. On the whole, the game is a love letter to Limbo fans offering solid gameplay and complex storytelling.

Hue 2016

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	Release Date August 30, 2016
	Developer Curve Games
	Publisher Curve Games
	Genre Puzzle
	Players Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin United Kingdom

PS4 Releases
2016-08-30

Hue is an indie puzzle platformer, the game has a huge emphasis on colors as the player uses them to solve various puzzles on each stage. The player takes control of Hue a young boy who lives in a colorless world, with the help of his scientist mother, Hue uses a ring that will allow him to view the world in colors.

The player has a color palette at his service where he can change the world color at ease, changing the colors has a direct effect on many different objects on the stage. By changing the color the player can remove obstacles, reveal hidden doors, and beat enemies. The game offers a casual experience with fair puzzles and a welcoming difficulty for newbie players.

Thomas Was Alone 2014

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	Release Date July 24, 2014
	Developer Bithell
	Publisher Bithell
	Genre 2D Platformer
	Players Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin United Kingdom

PS4 Releases
2014-11-25

Thomas Was Alone is a simple 2d platform puzzle game, the player takes control of different shaped characters. The goal of each stage is to get the shapes to their outlines. The player begins the game controlling Thomas a red quadrangle with limited abilities.

Over the course of the game, Thomas makes new friends that are presented in different shapes and have different abilities that will help him through the game stages. One shape can act as a base jump trampoline while the other can float on water and many other shapes with different abilities. While the game has a very simple premise the amazing execution and brilliant narrative make this game a must-play on the system.

Unravel / Unravel Two 2016 / 2018

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	Full Name Unravel
	Release Date February 09, 2016
	Developer Coldwood Interactive
	Publisher Electronic Arts
	Genre 2D Platformer
	Players Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin Sweden

PS4 Releases
2016-02-09

About
	Full Name Unravel Two
	Release Date June 09, 2018
	Developer Coldwood Interactive
	Publisher Electronic Arts
	Genre Puzzle
	Players Couch Co-Op, Online Co-Op, Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin Sweden

PS4 Releases
2018-06-09

The unravel dilogy is a beautiful platform puzzle hybrid. The player takes control of Yarnie a little creature made of yarn, Yarnie must dive into different pictures to collect and restore lost memories using his fantastic abilities. The second game expands the idea to involve a second player in a couch co-op experience with new abilities and locations to explore.

Yarnies use the yarn from his body to pull things, create bridges, and swing to reach higher areas, this ability is the main gimmick of the game helping the player to solve various puzzles and open new areas to advance. The second game uses the same formula but focuses heavily on co-op play, playing with a friend will force you to work together to overcome different puzzles and obstacles. On the whole, both games are amazingly crafted with little details and head-scratching enjoyable puzzles.

Valiant Hearts The Great War 2014

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	Release Date June 25, 2014
	Developer Ubisoft Montpellier
	Publisher Ubisoft
	Genre Puzzle
	Players Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin France

PS4 Releases
2014-06-25

Valiant Heart: The Great War is another unique side-scrolling puzzle game. Set during World War I, the game follows five characters, each with their own unique stories, as they make their way through the war-torn Europe of the time. The player takes the role of one of these characters, each of whom has their own motivations and stories to tell.

The game combines historical elements and puzzles, as the characters travel through battlefields and historical locations in France, Germany, and Belgium. Players must find objects, solve puzzles, and help the four heroes reunite with one another while they try to survive the horrors of the war. Along the way, players must help their characters overcome obstacles, solve puzzles and make moral choices that will determine the outcome of their journey.

The Unfinished Swan 2012

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	Release Date October 23, 2012
	Developer Santa Monica Studio
	Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment
	Genre Graphic Adventure
	Players Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin United States

PS4 Releases
2014-10-28

The Unfinished Swan might be your typical game at first look, but the artistic aspects and the fairy tale like world make this game a unique experience. The player takes control of Monroe a young boy who ventures into one of his deceased mother’s paintings The Unfinished Swan, with the help of his mother’s tools Monroe begins to explore a mysterious world full of paintings and puzzles.

The game is seen from a first-person perspective, with platforming and shooting mechanics. Monroes shoots balls of paint all over his surroundings revealing new paths and secrets, while this mechanic might seem simple the execution was good enough to perfect this simple idea. Alongside the gameplay, the story is amazingly narrated by a sweet male voice offering a storybook-like feel. Overall, the unfinished swan is well worth it for puzzle and relaxing game fans.

The Swapper 2013

About
	Release Date May 30, 2013
	Developer Facepalm Games
	Publisher Facepalm Games
	Genre Puzzle
	Players Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin Finland

PS4 Releases
2014-08-04
2014-08-05

Swapper tries a unique approach by combining several gameplay elements. The player takes control of an unnamed astronaut who has crash-landed on a space station orbiting an unknown planet. Throughout the game, the astronaut must complete various puzzles and platforming challenges while exploring the environment, in order to uncover the secrets of the station and the mysterious signal coming from the planet below.

The game’s main mechanic is the ability to create up to four clones of the astronaut and then switch between them. This allows the player to solve puzzles by using the clones to reach higher areas, activate switches, and carry objects. The game also features a variety of environmental hazards, such as lasers, moving platforms, and deadly spikes, which the player must navigate in order to progress.