Puzzles have been around for so long that sometimes we don’t even give them a second thought. These brainteasers can take on a thousand and one different forms and even today we’re still surprised by new ways they can challenge our minds. The world of video games has included puzzle games in its repertoire since the very beginning of its existence and it’s also been one of the most prolific genres in smartphones. The fact that the puzzle genre is so wide-reaching means that basically anyone can create their very own puzzle game. Finding a worthwhile puzzle game on Android is like searching for a needle in an enormous haystack, but no worries … we’ve done all the searching for you and have selected the very best free puzzle games available on Android.
RGB Express
With this selection, we’re aiming to diversify the list of puzzles and step away from the same four titles with the same old gameplay we’ve seen time and time again. Thus, we give you RGP Express, a colorful and friendly-looking game where you have to draw lines on a map for your trucks to follow and deliver their packages. Not all puzzles have to be terribly difficult and this is a great example of one that’s perfect for newbies to take their first steps into this genre. [Download]
Paper Fold
If origami is not your thing, you will find each level in Paper Fold a real challenge. Here you will have to fold different sheets of paper with the sole intention of finding the drawing hidden inside each sheet. The order in which you fold each corner of the paper will be essential to represent different characters or objects. As a reward, at the end of each puzzle you will be shown a lovely full-color representation of each hidden element. [Download]
Merge Skyland
In Merge Skyland you will travel up to a floating island that has been destroyed by a devastating storm. Combining different objects scattered over the scene, you’ll gradually help to restore the place. In this title, you won’t be alone, since some adorable characters will accompany you in this adventure and will decorate each scenery with style. Of course, this island territory will only shine again if you efficiently solve the different puzzles while you merge hundreds of elements. [Download]
Aqueducts
Aqueducts is a mesmerizing game where you have to put together different sections of an aqueduct to transport water without spilling a single drop. In each level, you have a limited number of moves and if you use them all, you’ll have to start the level over. It’s a game that’s more complicated than it looks and will leave you with borderline Stendhal Syndrome with its stunning graphics. [Download]
ZOOKEEPER BATTLE
We may be just a little too used to puzzles where the action involves matching three or more like pieces. It seems like we’ve been playing them forever and we’ll surely continue to play them for many years to come. The key to standing out from the crowd lies in creating attractive content and this is exactly what makes ZOOKEEPER BATTLE so great. Playing alone is fun enough, but the work from KITERETSU ups the ante by letting you compete against people from all over the world in intense duels. The rounds are short, so anytime is a good time to play. Especially with the fantastically colorful visual style that ZOOKEEPER BATTLE oozes out of its very being. [Download]
Mekorama
You can’t talk about Mekorama without talking about the great Monument Valley. The former is completely based on the latter, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Not at all, actually. Mekorama stands out for its ingenious use of perspectives and for its charming visuals. And to top it all off, the game also provides a level editor that lets you enjoy endless creations from other players, or even create your own beautiful puzzles for others to try to solve. [Download]
yellow
Bart Bonte is definitely making a name for himself in the independent development of video games. He’s created a rich variety of games, although yellow is probably one of his most well-known works. Here, you have 50 levels available where your goal is to turn the entire screen yellow. At times it’s almost too easy, while at other times, it’s frustrating to the point of being absurd. It’s a fantastic and clever game that already has its very own sequel. [Download]
Build a Bridge!
The popularity of bridge-building games is strange, to say the least. It seems like all of us have an architect inside who’s just dying to come out and Build a Bridge! is probably one of the best ways to let him free. It’s a title that offers plenty of variety and will have you breaking a cold sweat on some screens due to the complexity of its levels. [Download]
Cut the Rope 2
The mobile video game industry owes a lot to the friendly monster Om Nom, one of its most recognizable characters thanks to the masterpiece called Cut the Rope. We’ve selected the sequel for this list, since it expands the original formula by offering a more varied experience with new game modes. However, the base remains intact and we can start loading our pockets up with candies right this very minute. It’s an outstanding game that never goes out of style. [Download]
Death Incoming
In Death Incoming, your main challenge will be to cause the death of a character as you level up. Lion Studios has created one of those puzzle games in which you will have to use your wits to complete each challenge. Hold the scythe tightly because you will produce the most unlikely deaths along the games. The most macabre thing? No one will be able to judge you for these atrocious acts because you are death itself. [Download]
Recharge Please!
Surely at some point you’ve ended up hating all the cables from your electronic devices. Recharge Please! is a puzzle game for Android in which you’ll face this exact situation. Your goal will be none other than to connect each smartphone to the electric current to recharge their batteries. This task requires infinite patience, since you’ll have to connect each charger without the cables getting tangled up with each other. You’ll even have to dodge certain items that will get in your way to electricity! [Download]
