7 Puzzle games like Reus that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 36 games similar to Reus down to the 7 that fit the “Puzzle” category. Little Inferno, Ghost Master and Besiege top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Reus.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCreative Sandbox

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Reus. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1Little InfernoClosest overall match

iRank85

GenreSandboxSubgenreCreative Sandbox

SoloCasualSandbox World2DNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 14KIGDB65· 8

Year 2012Dev Tomorrow Corporation · Experimental Gameplay GroupOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of creative sandboxes: sandbox freedom, puzzle design and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Reus: setting.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCreative Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldTacticalDarkHorror

Steam👍 89%· 1.9KRAWG👍 75%· 75MC81IGDB67· 3

Year 2003Dev Sick Puppies · Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the creative sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, puzzle design and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping vibe casual

Classic mode The traditional 1V5 asymmetric competition mode.

Where it drifts furthest from Reus: tone and setting.

It predates Reus by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Besiege

iRank88

GenreSandboxSubgenreCreative Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldMultiplayerCo-opTactical

Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB85· 1OC78· 10

Year 2020Dev Spiderling GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the creative sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, setting medieval and historical setting, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Reus: setting and visuals.

Released 7 years after Reus.

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#4Mini MetroClosest on progression

iRank93

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualSandbox WorldManagement2D

Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB100· 1OC80· 13

Year 2015Dev Dinosaur Polo Club · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Reus: sandbox freedom, puzzle design and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, punishing difficulty and visual isometric, while skipping fantasy world

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualSandbox World2DCozy

Steam👍 89%· 5.9KRAWG👍 30%· 53IGDB39· 3

Year 2016Dev Ratalaika GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Like Reus, it's known for sandbox freedom, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping fantasy world

In Plantera you build your own garden and watch it grow with new plants, bushes, trees and animals. As you play and expand your garden you will attract helpers, round blue creatures that will help you pick up things and harvest your plants.

Where it drifts furthest from Reus: tone.

Released 3 years after Reus.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCreative Sandbox

SoloSandbox World2D

IGDB79· 5

Year 2009Dev 5th Cell · Konami

✓ Nearly identical: sandbox freedom, puzzle design and sandbox world.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

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#7BugsnaxClosest on setting

iRank79

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualSandbox WorldFantasyMelee

Steam👍 97%· 9.0KRAWG👍 61%· 176MC76IGDB76· 7OC75· 94

Year 2020Dev Young HorsesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Reus, it's known for sandbox freedom, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep simulation

We are what we eat. Bugsnax takes you on a whimsical adventure to Snaktooth Island, home of the legendary half-bug half-snack creatures, Bugsnax. Bugsnax takes you on a whimsical adventure to Snaktooth Island, home of the legendary half-bug half-snack creatures, Bugsnax.

Where it drifts furthest from Reus: progression and visuals.

Released 7 years after Reus.

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