One of the best things about puzzle games is that they can take on a multitude of different forms. Sure, some games are purely puzzle-centric experiences, but then there are even more titles in the ...

Blue Prince, this spring’s buzzy and wildly engrossing indie sensation, is a terrific reminder of something video games do tremendously well: Puzzles! The game, about exploring a mansion where the ...

The puzzles of Blue Prince feel less like the gridlike blueprints you draft in the game and more like an intricate web. Even seasoned puzzle lovers might feel tested by its mysteries. In Blue Prince, ...

Around this time every year, a wave of indie games begin to appear that will make their mark on players. Balatro in 2024, Dredge in 2023, and Sifu in 2022 are some examples of indie darlings that ...

Order Of The Sinking Star is a puzzle/adventure that delivers thousands of hand-crafted puzzles and levels, a unique and unlikely cast of heroes, and hundreds of hours of gameplay for puzzle pros and ...

The world of Wordle is expanding: The New York Times Games is launching a “Create Your Wordle Puzzle” feature that will allow users to go beyond just playing the popular word game, and instead develop ...

Crack today’s Wordle with fresh hints and the final answer — get your daily puzzle help here without spoilers until you’re ...

Sim There's a fantasy swordsmithing sim launching on Steam next week, which is a sentence I've been waiting to hear since browsing my dad's replica sword catalogs in 4th grade Roguelike It's my duty ...

Before diving into the chaos of the workday, take a moment to unwind with USA TODAY's new collection of approachable games, good for pairing with a cup of coffee or tea. USA TODAY Play offers a new ...

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