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Top 25 Puzzle Games for 2026

Which games are about solving things?

Discrete problems built around a mechanic the game teaches you without saying so.

343 catalogued, top 25 ranked below

The puzzle games on a map

Compare the whole catalogue

The same 25 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.

25 games have both

931006593Players →Popularity →

Axes are fitted to these 25 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.

Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.

Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.

  • Mobile
  • Multi-platform
  • PC

Every point links to that game's entry. The value map and the reception map are fixed views of the same data.

How positions are decided

No paid placement, no favouritism, live third-party data
  • Placed by the published method, not by us. Every coordinate is computed from the axis definitions and weights printed on this site. Nobody moves a point. See the axes.
  • Nothing here is paid for. No sponsored placements, no promoted slots, no arrangement of any kind affects a position. If that ever changes it will be labelled and sit outside the ranking.
  • No favouritism, including our own. The 16 games we have written full reviews of are scored by exactly the same formula as the other 1,510, from the same third-party inputs, and they land where it puts them. Our own opinion of a game does not enter its coordinates.
  • A position is not an endorsement. It says how a game was received and what it costs, not that we recommend it. Where we do recommend something, it carries a written review with a name on it.
  • Fetched from live third-party data. Player sentiment from Steam, critic aggregates as published on store pages, prices checked hourly, attention from Wikipedia. Each figure carries its source and the date it was read, and we do not adjust any of them.

How to choose between these

25 entries, six things that separate them

The ranking answers "which is best received". It cannot answer "which is best for you", because that depends on things no formula knows. Here is what actually separates these 25 puzzle games, in the order worth thinking about it.

  1. Check the sample size before the score

    A score is only as good as the evidence under it. 23 of these have more than 50,000 player reviews, which makes their number very hard to move.

  2. Look at where critics and players disagree

    The widest gap here is Teardown, where players sit above critics by 16 points. A gap that size usually means the game changed after launch, or that it does something critics undervalue. It is worth reading why before deciding which number you trust. The disagreement map plots this across the catalogue.

  3. Decide what you are actually willing to spend

    The median here is $9.99, and the cheapest paid entry is Buckshot Roulette at $1.49. Prices move constantly, so a game a place or two down the list is often the better buy this week. Filter by price below rather than assuming the top pick is the right purchase.

  4. Match it to the hardware you own

    14 of these are Steam Deck Verified by Valve's own testing, and install sizes vary by more than an order of magnitude. If you are choosing for a handheld or a drive that is nearly full, that narrows the field faster than any score.

  5. Check it supports how you want to play

    Solo, with a friend online, or two people on one sofa are different requirements, and a well-reviewed game that does not support yours is the wrong game. The filters below answer this directly.

  6. Look for the things a score hides

    3 declare six or more accessibility features, and 0 carry in-game purchases. Neither shows up in a review score, and both change the experience substantially. Each entry lists its own.

Choose one if…

Tick what matters to you. This filters the ranking above rather than reordering it, so the order you see is still the order the formula produced, minus the games that do not fit. Every filter reads a field from the game's own store listing.

Nothing selected, so all 25 puzzle games are shown below. Pick one or more above to narrow it.

Still to come

27 unreleased puzzle games are on the way. They carry no score, because nothing has been received yet, only a note of how many people have wishlisted them.

Upcoming puzzle games

puzzle games by the numbers

The figures below describe all 25 entries on this page together, not the top pick. They are recomputed on every build, most recently on 2 September 2026, from 4,330,773 player reviews.

$9.99Median price2 free · $1.49 to $39.99
96%Median player sentiment12 pts above the catalogue average
4 ptsSpread, best to worst25 at 90% or better · 0 under 70%
2017Median release year4 from the last five years · oldest 1996
5Discounted right nowaveraging 76% off list
14Steam Deck Verified9 GB average install

What the pricing looks like

23 of the 25 carry a listed US price, with a median of $9.99 and a mean of $14.10. The mean sitting above the median tells you the field is pulled up by a few expensive outliers. The cheapest is Buckshot Roulette at $1.49, the most expensive It Takes Two at $39.99. 2 are free to download. Prices are read hourly from the US Steam storefront and move constantly.

How much this field agrees with itself

Player sentiment spans 4 points across these 25 entries. That is a narrow band, which means the ranking is separating good from good, and the entries below the top few are not meaningfully worse. 18 carry a critic aggregate, averaging 88 out of 100. Players rate this field 8 points higher than critics on average, which is worth knowing before you weigh either number. See where the two diverge.

Who makes them, and what they overlap with

The studios appearing most often here are Crystal Dynamics (2), Rocksteady Studios (2), Valve (2), 8-4 (1) and AIHASTO (1). The genres these entries also sit in are rpg (4), action-adventure (3), horror (3), simulation (3), strategy (3) and fps (1), which is a fair map of what you are actually choosing between.

Which way attention is moving

We track Wikipedia pageviews over 28 days for 7 of these. 2 are gaining attention and 3 are losing it, with the rest flat. Attention is not quality, and we do not feed it into the ranking. The full monitor shows the movements across the catalogue.

Update history 1
  1. First published with 25 entries ranked.

Common questions

What is the best puzzle game in 2026?

Portal 2 ranks first, with a GamingPickz Score of 9.6 out of 10. That score is computed from player sentiment adjusted for sample size, critic reception and popularity, using the weights published on this page.

How many puzzle games are there?

We track 343 puzzle games. Games with fewer than 50 player reviews are excluded from the ranking, because a percentage with no sample behind it is not a measurement.

How is this list ranked?

By a published formula, not by editorial preference. Player sentiment is pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it, then weighted against critic scores and popularity. Nothing on this page is paid for and no placement can be bought.

How often is this updated?

Recomputed on every build from data read on a stated date. Player review counts move daily, so positions in the middle of the list shift more than the top or bottom.

Reader comments

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25 best puzzle games, ranked

Ordered by GamingPickz Score. Every figure links back to the source that produced it.

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  1. 1Portal 2 logo

    Portal 2

    Best for: Handheld play, small install and Deck verified

    9.6GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Portal 2 at a glance
    Released2011StudioValve
    Player sentiment99% positive of 466,026Critics95/100
    Price$9.99Steam Deckverified
    Install size8 GBAccessibility7 declared features

    Raw 99% shrinks to 99.0 on 466,026 reviews, then blends with the 95 critic aggregate, giving 9.6.

    What the data supports
    • 99% positive across 466,026 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
    • Declares 7 accessibility features, well above the catalogue norm.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  2. 2Half-Life 2 logo

    Half-Life 2

    Best for: Players who need accessibility options that actually exist

    9.5GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Half-Life 2 at a glance
    Released2004StudioNot recorded
    Player sentiment98% positive of 278,618Critics96/100
    Price$9.99Steam Deckverified
    Install size6.35 GBAccessibility9 declared features

    Raw 98% shrinks to 98.0 on 278,618 reviews, then blends with the 96 critic aggregate, giving 9.5.

    What the data supports
    • 98% positive across 278,618 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
    • Declares 9 accessibility features, well above the catalogue norm.
    Worth checking first
    • Flagged for mature content on its store page.

    AndroidAndroid TabletPCPlayStation 3XboxXbox 360

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  3. 3Portal logo

    Portal

    Best for: A consistently well-received pick in this category

    9.3GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Portal at a glance
    Released2007StudioValve
    Player sentiment99% positive of 198,682Critics90/100
    Price$9.99Steam Deckverified
    Install sizeNot statedAccessibility7 declared features

    Raw 99% shrinks to 99.0 on 198,682 reviews, then blends with the 90 critic aggregate, giving 9.3.

    What the data supports
    • 99% positive across 198,682 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
    • Declares 7 accessibility features, well above the catalogue norm.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  4. 4MiSide logo

    MiSide

    Best for: A consistently well-received pick in this category

    9.3GamingPickz Scoremedium confidence
    MiSide at a glance
    Released2024StudioAIHASTO
    Player sentiment98% positive of 141,903CriticsNo aggregate
    Price$14.99Steam Deckplayable
    Install size2 GBAccessibility0 declared features

    Raw 98% shrinks to 98.0 on 141,903 reviews, giving 9.3. No critics data, so that weight was redistributed across the rest rather than counted as zero.

    What the data supports
    • 98% positive across 141,903 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Small install at 2 GB.
    Worth checking first
    • Flagged for mature content on its store page.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  5. 5Helltaker logo

    Helltaker

    Best for: Trying the genre without spending anything

    9.3GamingPickz Scoremedium confidence
    Helltaker at a glance
    Released2020Studiovanripper
    Player sentiment98% positive of 128,069CriticsNo aggregate
    PriceFreeSteam Deckplayable
    Install size0.34 GBAccessibility1 declared feature

    Raw 98% shrinks to 98.0 on 128,069 reviews, giving 9.3. No critics data, so that weight was redistributed across the rest rather than counted as zero.

    What the data supports
    • 98% positive across 128,069 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Free to download, so trying it costs only time.
    • Small install at 0.34 GB.
    Worth checking first
    • Flagged for mature content on its store page.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  6. 6Undertale logo

    Undertale

    Best for: The safest bet on this list, by weight of evidence

    9.2GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Undertale at a glance
    Released2015Studio8-4
    Player sentiment96% positive of 338,731Critics92/100
    Price$9.99Steam Deckplayable
    Install size0.2 GBAccessibility0 declared features

    Raw 96% shrinks to 96.0 on 338,731 reviews, then blends with the 92 critic aggregate, giving 9.2.

    What the data supports
    • 96% positive across 338,731 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Small install at 0.2 GB.

    PlayStation VitaPCPlayStation 4Xbox OneXbox Series X and Series SNintendo Switch

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  7. 7It Takes Two logo

    It Takes Two

    Best for: The safest bet on this list, by weight of evidence

    9.2GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    It Takes Two at a glance
    Released2021StudioHazelight Studios
    Player sentiment95% positive of 268,937Critics89/100
    Price$39.99Steam Deckverified
    Install size50 GBAccessibility3 declared features

    Raw 95% shrinks to 95.0 on 268,937 reviews, then blends with the 89 critic aggregate, giving 9.2.

    What the data supports
    • 95% positive across 268,937 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
    Worth checking first
    • Multiplayer only. There is no solo mode to fall back on.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  8. 8Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition logo

    Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

    Best for: A consistently well-received pick in this category

    9.2GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition at a glance
    Released2009StudioPopCap Games, Inc.
    Player sentiment98% positive of 155,468Critics87/100
    Price$4.99Steam Deckunsupported
    Install sizeNot statedAccessibility0 declared features

    Raw 98% shrinks to 98.0 on 155,468 reviews, then blends with the 87 critic aggregate, giving 9.2.

    What the data supports
    • 98% positive across 155,468 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    Worth checking first
    • Valve rates it Unsupported on the Steam Deck.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  9. 9Tomb Raider Game of the Year logo

    Tomb Raider Game of the Year

    Best for: The safest bet on this list, by weight of evidence

    9.1GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Tomb Raider Game of the Year at a glance
    Released2013StudioCrystal Dynamics
    Player sentiment96% positive of 269,396Critics86/100
    Price$2.99Steam Deckverified
    Install sizeNot statedAccessibility1 declared feature

    Raw 96% shrinks to 96.0 on 269,396 reviews, then blends with the 86 critic aggregate, giving 9.1.

    What the data supports
    • 96% positive across 269,396 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
    Worth checking first
    • Flagged for mature content on its store page.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  10. 10Resident Evil 2 logo

    Resident Evil 2

    Best for: The safest bet on this list, by weight of evidence

    9.1GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Resident Evil 2 at a glance
    Released1998StudioCapcom
    Player sentiment97% positive of 221,677Critics89/100
    Price$39.99Steam Deckverified
    Install size26 GBAccessibility1 declared feature

    Raw 97% shrinks to 97.0 on 221,677 reviews, then blends with the 89 critic aggregate, giving 9.1.

    What the data supports
    • 97% positive across 221,677 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
    Worth checking first
    • Flagged for mature content on its store page.

    Nintendo 64Nintendo GameCubePCPlayStationSteam Deck

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  11. 11Buckshot Roulette logo

    Buckshot Roulette

    Best for: Playing with other people

    9.1GamingPickz Scoremedium confidence
    Buckshot Roulette at a glance
    Released2024StudioMike Klubnika
    Player sentiment95% positive of 125,085CriticsNo aggregate
    Price$1.49Steam Deckunsupported
    Install size0.49 GBAccessibility1 declared feature

    Raw 95% shrinks to 95.0 on 125,085 reviews, giving 9.1. No critics data, so that weight was redistributed across the rest rather than counted as zero.

    What the data supports
    • 95% positive across 125,085 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Small install at 0.49 GB.
    Worth checking first
    • Valve rates it Unsupported on the Steam Deck.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  12. 12Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition logo

    Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition

    Best for: A consistently well-received pick in this category

    9.1GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition at a glance
    Released2010StudioRocksteady Studios
    Player sentiment96% positive of 87,230Critics91/100
    Price$19.99Steam Deckunsupported
    Install sizeNot statedAccessibility1 declared feature

    Raw 96% shrinks to 95.9 on 87,230 reviews, then blends with the 91 critic aggregate, giving 9.1.

    Worth checking first
    • Valve rates it Unsupported on the Steam Deck.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  13. 13Tomb Raider logo

    Tomb Raider

    Best for: The safest bet on this list, by weight of evidence

    9.0GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Tomb Raider at a glance
    Released1996StudioCore Design
    Player sentiment96% positive of 269,385Critics86/100
    Price$2.99Steam Deckverified
    Install sizeNot statedAccessibility1 declared feature

    Raw 96% shrinks to 96.0 on 269,385 reviews, then blends with the 86 critic aggregate, giving 9.0.

    What the data supports
    • 96% positive across 269,385 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
    Worth checking first
    • Flagged for mature content on its store page.

    iOSAndroidiPadAndroid TabletPCPlayStation

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  14. 14Inscryption logo

    Inscryption

    Best for: A consistently well-received pick in this category

    9.0GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Inscryption at a glance
    Released2021StudioDaniel Mullins Games
    Player sentiment97% positive of 148,199Critics85/100
    Price$19.99Steam Deckplayable
    Install size3 GBAccessibility0 declared features

    Raw 97% shrinks to 97.0 on 148,199 reviews, then blends with the 85 critic aggregate, giving 9.0.

    What the data supports
    • 97% positive across 148,199 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Small install at 3 GB.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  15. 15Mirror logo

    Mirror

    Best for: Sinking a long time into one world

    9.0GamingPickz Scoremedium confidence
    Mirror at a glance
    Released2018StudioKAGAMI WORKS
    Player sentiment96% positive of 84,022CriticsNo aggregate
    Price$1.99Steam Deckplayable
    Install size2 GBAccessibility0 declared features

    Raw 96% shrinks to 95.9 on 84,022 reviews, giving 9.0. No critics data, so that weight was redistributed across the rest rather than counted as zero.

    What the data supports
    • Small install at 2 GB.
    Worth checking first
    • Flagged for mature content on its store page.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  16. 16Firework logo

    Firework

    Best for: A consistently well-received pick in this category

    9.0GamingPickz Scoremedium confidence
    Firework at a glance
    Released2021StudioShiying Studio
    Player sentiment98% positive of 44,417CriticsNo aggregate
    Price$9.99Steam Deckunsupported
    Install size2 GBAccessibility1 declared feature

    Raw 98% shrinks to 97.9 on 44,417 reviews, giving 9.0. No critics data, so that weight was redistributed across the rest rather than counted as zero.

    What the data supports
    • Small install at 2 GB.
    Worth checking first
    • Valve rates it Unsupported on the Steam Deck.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  17. 17Tomb Raider logo

    Tomb Raider

    Best for: The safest bet on this list, by weight of evidence

    8.9GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Tomb Raider at a glance
    Released2013StudioCrystal Dynamics
    Player sentiment96% positive of 269,385Critics86/100
    Price$2.99Steam Deckverified
    Install sizeNot statedAccessibility1 declared feature

    Raw 96% shrinks to 96.0 on 269,385 reviews, then blends with the 86 critic aggregate, giving 8.9.

    What the data supports
    • 96% positive across 269,385 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
    Worth checking first
    • Flagged for mature content on its store page.

    PCPlayStation 3PlayStation 4Xbox 360Xbox OneNintendo Switch

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  18. 18Doki Doki Literature Club! logo

    Doki Doki Literature Club!

    Best for: Trying the genre without spending anything

    8.9GamingPickz Scoremedium confidence
    Doki Doki Literature Club! at a glance
    Released2017StudioTeam Salvato
    Player sentiment96% positive of 227,039CriticsNo aggregate
    PriceFreeSteam Deckplayable
    Install size0.34 GBAccessibility0 declared features

    Raw 96% shrinks to 96.0 on 227,039 reviews, giving 8.9. No critics data, so that weight was redistributed across the rest rather than counted as zero.

    What the data supports
    • 96% positive across 227,039 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Free to download, so trying it costs only time.
    • Small install at 0.34 GB.
    Worth checking first
    • Flagged for mature content on its store page.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  19. 19Teardown logo

    Teardown

    Best for: Handheld play, small install and Deck verified

    8.9GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Teardown at a glance
    Released2022StudioTuxedo Labs
    Player sentiment96% positive of 135,539Critics80/100
    Price$29.99Steam Deckverified
    Install size12 GBAccessibility1 declared feature

    Raw 96% shrinks to 96.0 on 135,539 reviews, then blends with the 80 critic aggregate, giving 8.9.

    What the data supports
    • 96% positive across 135,539 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
    • Small install at 12 GB.
    Worth checking first
    • Players rate it well above critics, 96 against 80. Usually a sign it improved after launch, or that it delivers something reviewers undervalued.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  20. 20Resident Evil 7 Biohazard logo

    Resident Evil 7 Biohazard

    Best for: Handheld play, small install and Deck verified

    8.9GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Resident Evil 7 Biohazard at a glance
    Released2017StudioCAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Player sentiment95% positive of 126,252Critics83/100
    Price$19.99Steam Deckverified
    Install size24 GBAccessibility1 declared feature

    Raw 95% shrinks to 95.0 on 126,252 reviews, then blends with the 83 critic aggregate, giving 8.9.

    What the data supports
    • 95% positive across 126,252 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
    Worth checking first
    • Flagged for mature content on its store page.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  21. 21GRIS logo

    GRIS

    Best for: Handheld play, small install and Deck verified

    8.9GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    GRIS at a glance
    Released2018StudioNomada Studio
    Player sentiment96% positive of 96,216Critics84/100
    Price$14.99Steam Deckverified
    Install size4 GBAccessibility1 declared feature

    Raw 96% shrinks to 95.9 on 96,216 reviews, then blends with the 84 critic aggregate, giving 8.9.

    What the data supports
    • Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
    • Small install at 4 GB.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  22. 22Batman: Arkham Asylum logo

    Batman: Arkham Asylum

    Best for: A consistently well-received pick in this category

    8.9GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Batman: Arkham Asylum at a glance
    Released2009StudioRocksteady Studios
    Player sentiment96% positive of 87,223Critics91/100
    Price$19.99Steam Deckunsupported
    Install sizeNot statedAccessibility1 declared feature

    Raw 96% shrinks to 95.9 on 87,223 reviews, then blends with the 91 critic aggregate, giving 8.9.

    Worth checking first
    • Valve rates it Unsupported on the Steam Deck.

    PCPlayStation 3PlayStation 4Xbox 360

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  23. 23Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition logo

    Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

    Best for: Handheld play, small install and Deck verified

    8.9GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition at a glance
    Released2016StudioMoon Studios GmbH
    Player sentiment95% positive of 71,430Critics88/100
    Price$19.99Steam Deckverified
    Install size11 GBAccessibility1 declared feature

    Raw 95% shrinks to 94.9 on 71,430 reviews, then blends with the 88 critic aggregate, giving 8.9.

    What the data supports
    • Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
    • Small install at 11 GB.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  24. 24What Remains of Edith Finch logo

    What Remains of Edith Finch

    Best for: Handheld play, small install and Deck verified

    8.9GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    What Remains of Edith Finch at a glance
    Released2017StudioGiant Sparrow
    Player sentiment96% positive of 52,603Critics89/100
    Price$4.99Steam Deckverified
    Install size5 GBAccessibility1 declared feature

    Raw 96% shrinks to 95.9 on 52,603 reviews, then blends with the 89 critic aggregate, giving 8.9.

    What the data supports
    • Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
    • Small install at 5 GB.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  25. 25The Coffin of Andy and Leyley logo

    The Coffin of Andy and Leyley

    Best for: Handheld play, small install and Deck verified

    8.9GamingPickz Scoremedium confidence
    The Coffin of Andy and Leyley at a glance
    Released2023StudioKit9 Studio
    Player sentiment96% positive of 39,241CriticsNo aggregate
    Price$11.99Steam Deckverified
    Install size0.29 GBAccessibility1 declared feature

    Raw 96% shrinks to 95.9 on 39,241 reviews, giving 8.9. No critics data, so that weight was redistributed across the rest rather than counted as zero.

    What the data supports
    • Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
    • Small install at 0.29 GB.
    Worth checking first
    • Flagged for mature content on its store page.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

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