This wasn’t really the year for puzzlers, but we did have a few interesting gems. Mostly in the handheld department, and mobile, the puzzlers this year got more creative and had a great visual tone that most don’t have.

The Witness

The Witness was a game long in development but delivered on all fronts. With gorgeous visuals and extremely clever puzzles, gamers were treated to a first-person adventure that really works your cerebral cortex and makes you think. The underlying dark story had an interesting tone and the number of secrets in the game are worth searching for.

Runner-Ups

Picross 3D: Round 2

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Fru

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Lumines: Puzzle & Music

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Deus Ex GO

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