8 free games

Free Puzzle Games Online

Puzzle games that reward thinking over speed: number grids, sliding tiles, merge boards, colour sorts and mine fields. Every one runs in the browser tab, starts in a second and remembers your best result on this device.

Where to start

Our pick of the puzzle games to try first.

  • 1

    2048 Game

    Swipe and merge numbered tiles until you build 2048 — untimed or against the clock.

    • Puzzle
    • 1 player
  • 3

    Minesweeper

    Clear the minefield using number clues — tap, flag and chord across three difficulties.

    • Puzzle
    • 1 player
  • 4

    Candy Match 3

    Swap shaped, colour-coded candies into rows of three and chain cascades across three levels.

    • Puzzle
    • 1 player

All puzzle games

8 games

2048 Game

Swipe and merge numbered tiles until you build 2048 — untimed or against the clock.

  • Puzzle
  • 1 player

Minesweeper

Clear the minefield using number clues — tap, flag and chord across three difficulties.

  • Puzzle
  • 1 player

Candy Match 3

Swap shaped, colour-coded candies into rows of three and chain cascades across three levels.

  • Puzzle
  • 1 player

Merge Blocks GameNew

Launch numbered blocks into columns and chain merges to hit each level target.

  • Puzzle
  • 1 player

Nonogram PuzzleNew

Fill the grid from row and column clues to reveal a hidden picture.

  • Puzzle
  • 1 player

Sliding Puzzle

Slide numbered tiles back into order on 3x3, 4x4 or 5x5 boards in as few moves as possible.

  • Puzzle
  • 1 player

Watercolor Sort PuzzleNew

Blend watercolour pigments to match five target shades with a limited number of strokes.

  • Puzzle
  • 1 player

Puzzle games: questions

What are the best free puzzle games to play online?

Start with 2048 Game, Sudoku — Daily Puzzle & Unlimited, Minesweeper. All 8 puzzle games on this page are free, run in your browser and need no download or sign-up.

Can I play these puzzle games on my phone?

Yes. Every game has touch controls (tap or swipe on the board, plus large on-screen buttons where a game needs directions) and resizes to fit your screen. Use the Full screen button for the biggest board.

Is my best score saved?

Games with a score keep your best result in this browser on this device. Nothing is uploaded, and clearing your browser data resets it.