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Best Puzzle games on Xbox 360

The 16 best Puzzle games on Xbox 360, ranked from 9,513 critic and player ratings.

The best Puzzle game on Xbox 360 right now is Portal 2, with a critic score of 92/100 — updated November 2026.

How this ranking is built
  • Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
  • A game only enters the ranking with at least 30 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
  • Each game is ranked in one genre only, the one that defines it best, so the same title never tops two different genre charts.
  • Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
  • Release window covered: 1970 to 2026.
  • 16 games are listed on this page, carrying 9,513 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 13 November 2026.

Top 16

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01 Portal 2 A Portal 2 2011 · 4,536 ratings · 12 Tier votes · finished by 31% · 11 h to beat Sequel to the acclaimed Portal (2007), Portal 2 pits the protagonist of the original game, Chell, and her new robot friend, Wheatley, against more puzzles conceived by GLaDOS, an A.I. with the sole purpose of testing the Portal Gun's mechanics and taking revenge on Chell for the events of Portal. As a result of several interactions and revelations, Chell once again pushes to escape Aperture Science Labs. 92 /100
02 Portal S Portal 2007 · 4,072 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 32% · 4 h to beat Waking up in a seemingly empty laboratory, the player is made to complete various physics-based puzzle challenges through numerous test chambers in order to test out the new Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device, without an explanation as to how, why or by whom. 90 /100
03 Peggle Peggle 2007 · 120 ratings Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness. Conquer 55 fanciful levels with 10 mystical Magic Powers, racking up bonus points and shots you'll smile about for weeks. Face off against your friends in Duel Mode, or tackle 75 extra-tricky challenges. It's luck and skill and joyous thrills, and amidst all this fevered action only one question remains: Can you become a Peggle Master? 87 /100
04 Portal: Still Alive Portal: Still Alive 2008 · 34 ratings Portal: Still Alive is a retooled version of the original smash hit first-person puzzle game, with additional levels and challenges. As unwilling test subjects in a sinister laboratory, players must break the laws of physics using 'portal' technology to solve puzzles and survive. Featuring a darkly comic story that weaves adventure with brain-bending puzzles; 'Portal: Still Alive' also introduces 14 brand new bonus puzzles to challenge even the most skilled test subjects. Players can also get a glimpse into the making of 'Portal: Still Alive' with commentary from the developers. 90 /100
05 Stacking Stacking 2011 · 52 ratings · finished by 5% Embark on an adventure to rescue Charlie’s family from the nefarious industrialist known only as the 'Baron. 84 /100
06 Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes 2009 · 36 ratings Scattered across five different regions, five special heroes must travel their own dangerous paths to grow in strength, unravel a demonic plot & ultimately save the world from chaos. 84 /100
07 Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords 2007 · 34 ratings Experience a puzzle game like nothing you have played before. Embark on an epic single-player campaign comprising of more than 150 challenging quests. Jump into this exciting puzzle game and out match your opponent in Quick-play mode. Build your empire as you capture cities, build castles and gain a party of companions that will aid you in battle. Earn money with each gold title to buy helms, weapons, armor and more! 84 /100
08 Catherine Catherine 2011 · 188 ratings · finished by 15% Vincent is trapped in a nightmare, facing a choice of marrying his longtime girlfriend Katherine or moving on to the incredible blonde he just woke up to-- named Catherine! The worst part is, if he makes the wrong choice, he could end up dead. Hangout, drink, send texts, and watch the story unfold through full HD cinematics. 80 /100
09 Peggle 2 Peggle 2 2013 · 40 ratings · finished by 7% Peggle 2 is a puzzle video game where you shoot balls at orange and blue pegs in order to finish the level. You have to hit all the orange pegs in order to complete the level, and you can shoot the blue pegs to get more points. You can hit green pegs which give you a special ability which will help you clear more pegs faster and easier. There a multiple different funny characters you can play as, and each character has a special unique ability. 81 /100
10 Zuma Deluxe Zuma Deluxe 2003 · 59 ratings · 5 h to beat Deep in the jungle lie hidden temples bursting with traps and trickery, and it's up to you to uncover their treasures. Fire magical balls from your stone frog idol to make matches of three or more and clear the deadly chain before it reaches the golden skull. 78 /100
11 Hexic HD Hexic HD 2005 · 30 ratings · finished by 3% 85 /100
12 Zuma's Revenge! Zuma's Revenge! 2009 · 49 ratings 74 /100
13 Quantum Conundrum Quantum Conundrum 2012 · 43 ratings · finished by 6% 74 /100
14 Luxor 2 Luxor 2 2008 · 44 ratings 70 /100
15 The Bridge The Bridge 2013 · 85 ratings · finished by 4% 69 /100
16 Angry Birds Star Wars Angry Birds Star Wars 2012 · 91 ratings 64 /100
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best Puzzle game on Xbox 360?

Portal 2 currently tops the ranking with a score of 92/100 across 4,536 ratings. It holds a A grade from the Tier community — updated November 2026.

How is this ranking built?

Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.