46 Games like Lumines Arise that you should try

#2PuzzleQuest: Challenge of the Warlords

iRank85

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloMultiplayerCasual2DFantasy

Steam👍 87%· 1.1KRAWG👍 84%· 92MC84IGDB84· 5

Year 2007Dev D3 PublisherPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Lumines Arise, it's known for puzzle design, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

PuzzleQuest: Challenge of the Warlords delivers, for the first time ever, classic puzzle-game action backed with an epic story of good vs. evil. Challenge your match 3 skills as you battle against computer opponents to save the Kingdom of Etheria from the evil Lord Bane.

It predates Lumines Arise by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine

Steam Xbox PS

iRank93

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloMultiplayerCasual2DOffline

Steam👍 93%· 14

Year 1993Dev Compile · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Lumines Arise, it's known for puzzle design, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and setting scifi

It predates Lumines Arise by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Nintendo

#4Columns

iRank77

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloMultiplayerCasual2DOffline

Steam👍 77%· 13

Year 1990Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Lumines Arise, it's known for puzzle design, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world and offline

It predates Lumines Arise by 35 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Cube Escape: Paradox

iRank97

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloMultiplayer2DNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 97%· 12K

Year 2018Dev Rusty LakeOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Like Lumines Arise, it's known for puzzle design, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Lumines Arise: tone.

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Steam itch.io

#6The Beatles: Rock Band

iRank88

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloMultiplayerCasualOfflineCo-op

IGDB88· 7

Year 2009Dev Harmonix Music Systems · MTV GamesOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Lumines Arise, it's known for puzzle design, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: offline and co op, while skipping visual 2d

It predates Lumines Arise by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Katamari Damacy Reroll

iRank88

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloMultiplayerCasualOfflineMelee

Steam👍 93%· 6.6KIGDB85· 7OC83· 65

Year 2018Dev MONKEYCRAFT Co. Ltd · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Lumines Arise, expect puzzle design, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing, while skipping visual 2d

Where it drifts furthest from Lumines Arise: visuals.

Genre100Game mode65Tone64Visuals0

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasual2D

Steam👍 96%· 415

Year 2006Dev PopCap GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, vibe casual and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: multiplayer gameplay.

A fun puzzle game with chain-reaction mechanics and explosive gameplay.

It predates Lumines Arise by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasual2DFantasy

Steam👍 96%· 5.3K

Year 2003Dev Amanita DesignOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Lumines Arise, expect puzzle design, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

It predates Lumines Arise by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasual2D

Steam👍 95%· 230

Year 2006Dev PopCap GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, vibe casual and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: multiplayer gameplay.

A fun puzzle game where you manage a virtual business and stack coins.

It predates Lumines Arise by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Bejeweled 2 Deluxe

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasual2DRelaxing

Steam👍 95%· 742

Year 2006Dev PopCap GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Lumines Arise: puzzle design, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

The sequel to the classic puzzle game featuring match-3 gem mechanics.

It predates Lumines Arise by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasual2DCozy

Steam👍 94%· 1.5K

Year 2006Dev PopCap GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Lumines Arise, it's known for puzzle design, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

A quirky puzzle game featuring cute creatures and match mechanics.

It predates Lumines Arise by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasual2DNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 723RAWG👍 93%· 41

Year 1994Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Android · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Lumines Arise: puzzle design, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Freddi Fish 1: The Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds Join detective Freddi Fish and her best friend Luther as they take on their latest case: finding Grandma Grouper’s kelp seeds that feed the fish under the sea.

It predates Lumines Arise by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Spy Fox in "Dry Cereal"

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasual2DNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 698

Year 1997Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Lumines Arise, it's known for puzzle design, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Humongous Tees Now Available!Official Humongous Entertainment T-shirts featuring Pajama Sam, Spy Fox, Freddi Fish, and Putt-Putt are now available on Amazon. About the GameWill kids be forced to endure a fate worse than eating dry cereal!?

It predates Lumines Arise by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside

Steam Nintendo

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasual2DNarrativeIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 1.3KRAWG👍 90%· 30

Year 1996Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Lumines Arise, it's known for puzzle design, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and visual isometric, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Sam is an ordinary kid who, with the help of his red cape, turns into "superhero" Pajama Sam. In No Need to Hide When It’s Dark Outside, Pajama Sam journeys into the land of darkness (his closet) to face his fears.

It predates Lumines Arise by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

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