Solve the Crosswords, Connections, Strands and other puzzles that the Games team can’t stop thinking about. By New York Times Games Every day of the year, New York Times Games publishes a handmade ...

Puzzle games have changed a lot since The Witness hit in 2016, which showed us new ways of interpreting game environments and connecting the dots. And even in 2025 we had the likes of Blue Prince ...

Explore a unique and connected world. Understand its fragile balance, uncover its deepest questions, and find more than just the answers. Chroma Zero immerses you in a universe of mystery, color, ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Jonathan Blow is one of the most notable names in the indie game scene, with some even labeling ...

When you make a purchase using a link on this page, we may receive a commission. Thank you for supporting The New Yorker. I’ll start with a caveat: the games in this guide are mostly screenless. Video ...

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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 ...

As I drag my little skeleton train across a checkered board in Spooky Express, a track starts to appear that mirrors my movement. With a zombie waiting on a platform nearby, I have to map out the ...

Popular Puzzle Game Now Free Forever After Dev Forgot About This Steam Rule The developer behind Pico Park: Classic Edition made the game free over the summer as he worked on updates. But he got a ...

For nearly two decades now, gaming has been in a perpetual puzzle game golden era. Starting with 2007’s Portal, there’s been no shortage of creative and utterly mind-boggling games that ask the player ...