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Below, we highlight the 19 best mobile puzzle games of 2020, which can be great for brain exercise and keeping your mind sharp. We ranked the best mobile puzzle games based on how each of them seems to challenge your mind to navigate situations that are more complex than your average hyper-casual mobile game.

Some mobile games are known foster analytical thinking, problem solving and creativity. When we think about mobile puzzle games, famous games like 2048 come to mind. But among the millions of mobile gaming apps in the app store, we tried hundreds to help you answer the question of “what are the best mobile puzzle games?”.

The Best Mobile Puzzle Games of 2020

1. Clash of Blocks

In this game, you strategically place blocks that unfold gradually taking over the entire space of the shape. The goal is to dominate as much of the board as possible by blocking the other colors.

2. Tenkyu

In Tenkyu, you tilt the board back and forth to allow the ball to roll into the pocket. Fine-tuned movements are required as you reach higher levels to keep the ball on path.

3. Amaze!

You must guide the ball through a path covering each space, while using as few moves as possible. Strategically planning your route before moving will help to avoid extra moves.

4. Oco

In Oco, you tap to jump a dot as it moves along rotating shapes. Simulated forces of gravity in the game result in movements that take getting used to and well timed taps!

5. Wordscapes

This game is your classic word un-scrambling game. Although it may remind you of Words with Friends or Scrabble, in 2020 there are much simpler options like Wordscapes! The analytical mind is used to not only come up with a single unscrambled word, but EVERY possible word that can be made using the given letters. Just when you think you’ve thought of all the words, give it some more thought and come up with a few more!

6. Decipher

Your goal is to line up the gaps with the lines to complete the network connecting the dots. But once you start rotating the circles, you have to map out which ones move together and which don’t. This game is similar to _-_, in that the shapes move in unexpected ways based on which ones you drag.

7. Achromatic

The objective of this game is to convert all shapes to the same color. You can do so by finding sequences of shapes that are “sandwiched” by two identical shapes and drawing a line through the ones in the middle, connecting the entire sequence with a line.

8. _-_

Yes, the name is actually underscore dash underscore. While you notice dragging each row moves the blocks in unexpected patterns, you have to figure out how to bring the dashes into a single line.

9. Dungeon Drop

As the claw closes down on you from the top, you must move the sliders to allow the gold to drop through the dungeon. The items perform unexpectedly, and you must use them in unique ways to progress past each level.

10. Slices

Move the pizza from the inside to the outside by tapping one of the outer circles. Your goal is to make full pizzas – pick your pies wisely.

11. Threes Freeplay

Remember 2048? This game is pretty similar – but with a slight variation. The numbers one, two, and three are all incorporated, which makes for slightly different patterns as the math switches up as the blocks get larger and larger.

12. Ballpaint

Change the colors of the 3D Object with each new ball of paint. The abstract spatial shapes make this game just fun to look at. One of the recent winners of our “Game of the Week” on the podcast.

13. Block Star 3D

As the shape falls down, rotate the layout to match the outline below, so that it fits. This game definitely leverages your brain’s visual spatial way of thinking.

14. 2048 Balls

Again, another take on the evolution of the famous 2048. Combine similar numbered balls to double up and reach 2048.

15. BlockuDoku

This game is essentially a merging of two classics: Sudoku and Tetris. The board is a square made up of a 9 by 9 grid of 81 squares. Each group of 9 is divided up, and your goal is to create complete rows or complete groups of 9. The shapes they give you are tough to add up, and its more difficult than you would expect.

16. Flow Free

In this mobile game, your objective is to connect the dots without any of the paths crossing. As you see in the image, each pair of dots is color coordinated so that you know which goes where.

17. Ball Pack

Think you can focus on two things at once? This game will let you find out! Ball Pack is the ultimate multitasking game – you control balls on multiple lanes at once to avoid the obstacles.

18. BrainRush!

Relative to its simplicity, this game is quite difficult. By either holding or releasing the screen, you must switch the object to match the shape that is approaching. More difficult than it looks.

19. Nonogram

This game is a bit similar to sudoku as well – it leveraged matrix oriented thinking. The objective is that each row and column must have the correct number of shaded blocks as specified, complying with the required arrangement of the board at large.

By playing mobile puzzle games, you get to solve new types of problems, putting your brain through complex situations and scenarios. Since you are not exposed to these types of challenges during your everyday life, it can be beneficial to play mobile puzzle games for a few minutes each day.

Of the millions of games in the app store, the few we covered barely scratches the surface of what’s out there. Explore the app store, and let us know if you find any new favorite games!