We already published the list of best PS4 games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best PS4 action puzzle games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the PS4 definitely has a great library of action puzzle games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the PS4 and action 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.
#25. Angry Birds Star Wars
- Release Data: Exient Entertainment/Activision, 2013
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
The great gameplay we all know and love is present and correct, the graphics are sharp and appealing, and the extra levels are a welcome addition.
Angry Birds: Star Wars is good-looking and great fun to play, but simply not worth the money, unless, of course, if you don’t have a problem spending it.
#24. Commander Cherry’s Puzzled Journey
- Release Data: Grande Games, 2015
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
Commander Cherry’s Puzzled Journey can be entertaining but that is dependent on how flexible you are, how much space you have in your living room and how much lighting you have.
If you want a unique experience then it is something of a novelty and if you have the PS4 camera then you may get some use out of it.
#23. Attractio
- Release Data: GameCoder Studios, 2016
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
Those who can ignore the dressing and focus on the puzzles alone can find some good head-scratching moments and interesting logical interactions.
Taken as a whole, Attractio is bipolar; its highs are high and its lows are low.
Fun, quick paced, but a little clumsy, Attractio is passable and provides a fun and unique alternative to a shooter.
#22. Contrast
- Release Data: Compulsion Games/Focus Home Interactive, 2013
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
In short, Contrast is an easy game to recommend; it boasts a stunning visual style, interesting characters, a great soundtrack and smart game mechanics.
It’s not without its faults, but Contrast still provides a memorable experience, even if the story itself doesn’t shine quite as bright.
#21. Pillar
- Release Data: MichaelArts, 2015
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
All in all, Pillar is a good game.
It’s pretty, charming, original in its execution and its obvious from the get-go that it was designed with a love for video games and a passion to do something different with them.
Furthermore, basing a game around the Myers-Briggs test and the personality types associated with it is an interesting idea.
#20. One Upon Light
- Release Data: Singapore University of Technology and Design, 2015
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
Despite its drawbacks, One Upon Light does have nice graphics, good audio, and very challenging puzzles.
If you’re the sort of gamer that likes mobile type games on a console, then this might be a good game for you.
And if you don’t care much for story and just like the puzzles, then this would be a good game for you.
#19. Salary Man Escape VR
- Release Data: Red Accent Studios/Sony Interactive Entertainment, 2018
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
Salary Man Escape VR is a clever puzzle game that looks good and is fun to play in VR.
While it’s not necessary for the game to be in VR, it is implemented in well to justify its use of the technology.
Some annoying puzzles and quirks with controls aside, it’s certainly well worth checking out.
#18. Flockers
- Release Data: Team 17, 2014
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
Flockers is a fun Lemmings throwback that provides a decent challenge.
While the trial and error heavy gameplay will certainly put some off, those willing to engage their brains and reflexes will have a good time herding their flock through some downright dastardly levels.
#17. Infinifactory
- Release Data: Zachtronics Industries/Alliance Digital Media, 2015
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
Everything is incredibly approachable and the game eases you into each new block or concept slowly so that you know a solution is always within your grasp.
Simply put, it presents a simple-to-understand and tough-to-master element that is both fun to fail at and also be one of the most rewarding experiences when you finally succeed with a solution.
#16. Light Tracer
- Release Data: Oasis Games, 2017
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
Instead of copying the status quo, Light Tracer tries to give gamers something they haven’t already conquered before.
The challenge behind this virtual reality experience is in figuring out how to control the character without retaining direct control over her movements.
Overall, Light Tracer is a simple game, but succeeds in deriving a brilliant kind of complexity from a simple nature.
#15. Tiny Brains
- Release Data: Spearhead Games/505 Games, 2013
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
Tiny Brains is a co-op game that knows exactly why co-op play exists.
Its brand of crazy teamwork is an experiment in controlled multiplayer chaos, and it hits all the right notes at every turn.
The challenge level is just right, encouraging you to press forward but not punishing you for trying and failing.
Get your friends and give it a go.
#14. Scribblenauts Showdown
- Release Data: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, 2018
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
Scribblenauts Showdown is a fun game you can pick and and play at any time, but you may feel the novelty wear off without friends to play with.
Despite this, Scribblenauts Showdown offers some great mini-games and game modes.
Newcomers with no expectations should appreciate Showdown as a colorful, cute, low-effort multiplayer game that’s more diverse than most.
#13. iO
- Release Data: Gamious, 2017
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
iO is a solid physics puzzler with simple controls, minimalistic visuals, and challenging gameplay that comes together as an overall decent experience.
The tough difficulty spike and puzzles reliant on trial and error and good luck prevent this from being an excellent title, but if you are looking for a game to waste some time then this is worth trying.
#12. Snake Pass
- Release Data: Sumo Digital, 2017
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
Expect a slow-paced puzzle-platformer, but one with a carefully crafted control scheme with levels that take full advantage of this unique set of skills.
Snake Pass won’t appeal to everyone, and there will be a lot of frustration involved, but anyone with a penchant for a 3D puzzle-platformer would do well to check it out.
#11. Super Motherload
- Release Data: XGenStudios, 2013
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
Super Motherload is a strangely addictive game that some players might dismiss due to the lack of depth in the title.
However, it is indicative of the interesting experiences that indie games are expected to bring to the table.
It’s certainly worth checking out if you’re in the mood for something different.
#10. Soft Body
- Release Data: Bodysoft, 2016
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
Without the necessary reflexes or hand-eye co-ordination, there’s no possible way for you to progress through the later levels, even if you understand what you’re doing wrong and what you need to do to solve it.
Fortunately, the game’s first set of levels are found to be a very enjoyable challenge and a unique spin on the puzzle genre.
#9. The Angry Birds Movie 2 VR: Under Pressure
- Release Data: XR Games/Sony Pictures, 2019
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
The Angry Birds Movie 2 VR: Under Pressure is a fun multiplayer experience that you can play with nearly anyone.
It gets a little too hard too fast but the chaos that ensues trying to beat it is always amusing.
If you have kids, or friends, this is a worthy addition to any game night.
#8. Escape Plan
- Release Data: Fun Bits/SCEA, 2013
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
At its core, Escape Plan is a good puzzle game.
There’s a good build-up from easy to hard puzzles, and the tougher ones are truly hard to figure out.
Also, the amount of content is pretty sizeable even if the individual puzzles are short.
Overall, it is interesting enough that it’s worth getting for those who are looking for something more cerebral.
#7. Tennis in the Face
- Release Data: 10tons, 2014
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
It provides enough entertainment and while it won’t be considered a classic it scratches the itch when you want to play something for a couple of minutes.
It does get repetitive if you play too many levels at once, and some levels do just need luck more than anything to complete.
Overall, Tennis in the Face is a fun little game.
#6. King Oddball
- Release Data: 10tons, 2014
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
King Oddball is an incredibly competent puzzler.
While it’s certainly not going to blow your mind, it will provide you with a couple of hours of rock solid, if slightly uninteresting, physics-based gameplay.
Comparisons to its high-flying contemporary are inevitable, but a gleefully absurd premise combined with equally bizarre presentation go a long way in differentiating it from the competition.
#5. Organic Panic
- Release Data: Last Limb Games, 2016
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
Without a doubt, Organic Panic is a fun little game that’ll take you back to the strategic days of games like Worms, where mayhem and comedy go hand in hand.
Some of the puzzles can be frustrating, but they can all be figured out with time.
In the end, this game is recommended wholeheartedly to fans of strategic combat and puzzles.
#4. MouseCraft
- Release Data: Crunching Koalas/Curve Studios, 2014
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
All in all, MouseCraft is an incredibly charming game that effectively accomplishes everything its developer set out to achieve.
While you’re solving puzzles you’re also soaking in the game’s colorful atmosphere.
Naturally, anyone who likes puzzle games or titles which many might label as being rather cute, will greatly enjoy what MouseCraft has to offer.
#3. Hue
- Release Data: Fiddlesticks Games/Curve Digital, 2016
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
Hue is a puzzle game rarity.
It manages to be both fun and challenging, meaning it confidently accommodates the hardcore puzzle fans as well as those that are usually completely hopeless.
The color wheel mechanic gives the game a unique angle, while the level and puzzle design is incredibly clever with puzzles never becoming stale or repetitive.
#2. Semispheres
- Release Data: Vivid Helix, 2017
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
If you’re looking for something to take you away, challenge you, and provide you with a peaceful hour or two at the same time, Semispheres is the perfect game for you.
It’s smart, serene, and has some great puzzle designs, along with a sweet story that unfolds after every five puzzles or so.
#1. Linelight
- Release Data: My Dog Zorro, 2017
- Genre: Puzzle » Action
It’s a highly addictive release that will keep you coming back for more, and once you think you’ve finished the game, you might end up finding some extra content as a reward for your effort.
Its simple but strong gameplay mechanic, minimalist but charming look and excellent puzzle design make this the best action puzzle games on the PlayStation 4.
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