Games like Cracking the Cryptic

"Classic Sudoku!" is a game developed by the hosts of Cracking The Cryptic, YouTube's most popular Sudoku channel. It features 100 puzzles with a wide range of difficulty levels, all requiring a variety of techniques to solve. Each puzzle has been play-tested by a human to ensure a thoughtful and engaging solving experience, with advanced puzzles designed to challenge even experienced solvers. This is not your average Sudoku game.

"Sandwich Sudoku" is a number-placement puzzle game presented by Cracking The Cryptic, where sums of cells between 1 and 9 in rows and columns are indicated. This game features 40 hand-crafted levels with 5 additional levels each month for the first year, along with multiple themes to choose from and hints written by Sudoku experts Mark Goodliffe and Simon Anthony.

"Chess Sudoku," presented by Cracking The Cryptic, combines chess and Sudoku into one brain-teasing game. It features three puzzle types: Knight Sudoku, King Sudoku, and Queen Sudoku. These puzzles add chess-related twists to the classic Sudoku game, such as knight's moves, diagonal restrictions, and unique combinations of both. With 100 challenging puzzles, players must utilize new logic and strategies to solve them.

Thermo Sudoku is a single-player puzzle game featuring handcrafted Thermo Sudoku puzzles curated by YouTube's most popular Sudoku channel. Offering a challenging and engaging experience, it takes about 10 hours to complete, perfect for fans of logic and number puzzles seeking a rewarding mental workout.

Arrow Sudoku offers a fresh twist on the classic Sudoku puzzle by incorporating arrow clues that guide number placement. Players must fill the grid so that numbers follow traditional Sudoku rules while also satisfying the additional arrow-based constraints. This challenging variation adds depth and strategy, providing an engaging experience for puzzle enthusiasts.

Hexcells Infinite is a challenging puzzle game where players uncover hexagonal grids to reveal hidden cells. With an infinite number of levels, players can progress at their own pace, using logic and deduction to solve increasingly complex puzzles. This game offers a relaxing, zen-like experience, perfect for players who enjoy problem-solving and mental challenges.

"Miracle Sudoku" is a challenging puzzle game presented by Cracking The Cryptic, featuring beautiful puzzles with a non-consecutive restraint. With four variants including Classic Miracle Sudoku, Non-Consecutive Thermo Sudoku, and Non-Consecutive Sandwich Sudoku, players can enjoy unique logic and refreshing gameplay. As few as two given digits make these Miracle puzzles seem impossible, but clever logic allows for solvable and satisfying gameplay experiences.

"Thermo Sudoku," by Cracking The Cryptic, offers a fresh take on classic Sudoku with thermometer-shaped puzzles. The game features personally crafted hints by Sudoku experts Simon Anthony and Mark Goodliffe, ensuring a challenging and enjoyable experience. Players start with zero stars and earn more based on the number of puzzles solved.

Arrow Sudoku is a unique twist on the classic Sudoku game, adding arrow constraints to the puzzle. This steam game features a clean, minimalist design and a variety of puzzle difficulties. With over 2000 puzzles to solve, Arrow Sudoku offers hours of challenging logic-based gameplay.

"Killer Sudoku" is a logic-based puzzle game where players fill a 9x9 grid with digits 1-9, ensuring that each row, column, and outlined box contains unique values. The "Killer" aspect adds additional constraints, requiring players to satisfy sum equations given for certain regions. With multiple difficulty levels, it offers a fun and challenging experience for both casual and experienced puzzle solvers.