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Puzzle Formats

What separates one kind of puzzle from another — where the formats came from, what they actually test, and which ones are worth your time.

Puzzle Formats

What Actually Separates a Good Puzzle Game From a Bad One

September 7, 2026 · The Editors

Most puzzle games are competent and forgettable. The ones worth returning to share four properties, and none of them are about graphics. The rule…

Puzzle Formats

September 7, 2026 · The Editors

The block puzzle is the most copied format in casual gaming and one of the least understood. Its variants look different and share one…