11 Puzzle games like Kona that you should try

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We filtered the 18 games similar to Kona down to the 11 that fit the “Puzzle” category. Resident Evil 4, Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em and Lara Croft Go top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Kona.

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The best puzzle games like Kona

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Kona. Each one has been evaluated across 13 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Resident Evil 4

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SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorManagementExploration

Steam👍 97%· 250KRAWG👍 94%· 621IGDB95· 6OC82· 49

Year 2023Dev CapcomPlaytime ~24hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Kona, it's known for horror tension, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, shooter and melee combat, while skipping vibe casual

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#2Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeHorrorTactical

Steam👍 68%· 370RAWG👍 24%· 21

Year 2008Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Shared with Kona: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, turn-based strategy and deep simulation, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeHorrorAnime

Steam👍 93%· 4.0KIGDB86· 5OC83· 19

Year 2015Dev Square Enix Montréal · Square EnixOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Kona: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, card game strategy and precision platforming, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloCasualDarkHorrorManagement

Steam👍 82%· 638

Year 2014Dev Hammer LabsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Kona, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, tower defense planning and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping horror tension

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#5The Dig

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SoloDarkHorrorManagementSci-Fi

Year 2021Dev 1CreditOn Web

✓ If you enjoyed Kona, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

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#612 Labours of Hercules

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SoloCasualManagementFantasyMythology

Steam👍 93%· 3.0KRAWG👍 35%· 72

Year 2013Dev Plug In Digital · Jetdogs StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Kona: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, setting mythology and visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

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#7Silent Hill f

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SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorExplorationManagement

Steam👍 81%· 27KIGDB86· 5OC86· 178

Year 2025Dev NeoBards Entertainment · KonamiOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Like Kona, it's known for adventure storytelling, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with linear, story-driven structure, melee combat and visual third person, while skipping survival mechanics

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SoloCasualManagementHardcoreProcedural

Steam👍 84%· 2.3KRAWG👍 50%· 48MC82IGDB86· 2

Year 2013Dev Finji · QCF DesignPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Shared with Kona: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloDarkCasualHorrorTactical

Steam👍 98%· 152KRAWG👍 93%· 733MC87IGDB80· 1

Year 2010Dev PopCap Games · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Kona, expect puzzle design, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, deep simulation and real-time strategy, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 7.4KRAWG👍 68%· 220MC75IGDB65· 3

Year 2013Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Kona, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, sports simulation and turn-based strategy, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloCasualNarrativeOpen WorldManagement

Steam👍 89%· 1.6KRAWG👍 30%· 20IGDB80· 1OC66· 10

Year 2013Dev Teyon · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Kona, expect puzzle design, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, real-time strategy and tower defense planning, while skipping survival mechanics

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