We already published the list of best 3DS games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best 3DS puzzle games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the 3DS definitely has a great library of puzzle games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the 3DS and puzzle games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#10. BOXBOY!
- Release Data: HAL Labs/Nintendo, 2015
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
This game is endearing thanks to its charming black and white visuals and its inventive puzzles.
You can connect boxes in a string, forging new paths as you try to progress past obstacles.
And if you’re ever stuck on a puzzle, you can even use the 3DS play coins for a hint.
#9. Professor Layton VS Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney
- Release Data: Level 5, 2014
- Genre: Puzzle » General
This crossover tells an interesting mystery of murder and combines its lengthy narrative with satisfying puzzles.
You’ll take part in solving individual puzzles as Professor Layton, and defend the honor of your teammates and friends as Phoenix Wright.
Whether you’re in a court room or a hidden tomb, this game is equally funny and inventive with a satisfying story to boot.
#8. Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move
- Release Data: Nintendo, 2013
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
This game is all about looking at the playing field and planning out a path.
Your goal is to guide a Mario-inspired robot to the end goal, but there are plenty of obstacles in your way.
There are well over 150 puzzles to solve, and the laid back nature of the game makes it a relaxing one to play.
#7. BoxBoxBoy!
- Release Data: HAL Labs/Nintendo, 2016
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
In this sequel to BoxBoy!, players once again control Qbby, a cutesy character that can produce boxes out of thin air.
Players must spawn and manipulate the boxes to navigate through dozens of stages filled with hazards.
Completing levels rewards you with medals, which can be used to unlock bonus content.
Overall, any fan of puzzle games will enjoy this box-filled adventure.
#6. Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy
- Release Data: Level 5, 2014
- Genre: Puzzle » General
The entire franchise is great, and it never fails to tell an interesting story.
This entry has one of the coolest mysteries, and solving puzzles as the professor with a large top hat is never boring.
And not only that, the game has over 500 brand new puzzles, and will certainly tease the brain of puzzle fans.
#5. Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask
- Release Data: Level 5/Nintendo, 2012
- Genre: Puzzle » General
This title follows Professor Layton on a trip to a thriving city in the desert.
There, the professor must solve the mystery of the dastardly “Masked Gentleman”, who has thrown the city into chaos.
So, if you’re a fan of the supernatural, this is the Professor Layton game for you.
#4. BYE-BYE BOXBOY!
- Release Data: HAL Labs/Nintendo, 2017
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
In this simplistic and deceptively challenging game, players must complete levels by spawning boxes and navigating various hazards.
This entry in the series introduces some new mechanics, including explosives and tiny “Qbabies”.
By controlling Qbby, players can manipulate boxes to create platforms, block environmental obstacles, and more.
#3. Stretchmo
- Release Data: Intelligent Systems/Nintendo, 2015
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
Players must push, pull, and stretch pieces of the environment to reach the exit in this collection of dastardly puzzles.
Players can also create their own puzzles and share them with their friends by using the Stretchmo Studio feature.
And although this game is easy to pick up and learn, you’ll likely spend hours attempting to complete every puzzle.
#2. Crashmo
- Release Data: Intelligent Systems/Nintendo, 2012
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
This is the sequel to Pushmo, and is well known for its colorful visuals, cute design, and deceptive difficulty.
The game is satisfying in its simplicity, using basic control concepts to craft interesting challenges.
It’s a game that everyone can learn, but will stump even the smartest of puzzle game players.
#1. Pushmo
- Release Data: Intelligent Systems/Nintendo, 2011
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
Although the game is simple in execution, there’s a deep amount of skill needed to complete it.
Each puzzle plays out the same; your character must manipulate complex structures, forming a path to the goal.
When the difficulty ramps up, Pushmo resembles a complex Rubik’s Cube that will leave you scratching your head.
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