Puzzle games aren’t just fun—they’re brain fuel. Whether woven into epic RPGs or standing alone as mind-bending challenges, they push you to think differently, notice details, and connect ideas.

Puzzle games in 2026 are blending artistry, storytelling, and adaptive design to create richer, more personal experiences. AI now tailors challenges to individual players, while narratives and visuals ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Stubbs covers esports, competitive games and the creator economy. Puzzle video games are some of the most well-loved in the ...

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 ...

Sleepy Hollow Middle School students helped create a puzzle game that will be featured on hundreds of newspapers for millions to play. For the last decade, sixth grade English teacher Kirk Dietz has ...

I love puzzles in games as much as the next guy, but even I have to acknowledge some lack of originality. Case in point: I think we’ve had enough “move mirrors around to direct a beam of light" ...

Callum is a seasoned gaming managing editor for a number of publications and a gamer who will always try to shine a spotlight on indie games before giving AAA titles the time of day. He loves nothing ...

Anthony is a writer who's worked in the games industry for four years. He's a competitive gamer with a soft spot for retro titles. Anthony enjoys speedrunning a few titles, but Simpson's Hit & Run is ...