Games like Criterion
Looking for games like Criterion? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Criterion, Infinifactory or The Signal State.
Criterion is a space optimisation puzzle game about designing efficient solutions under constraint. Process the color fluxes. Control their strength. Solve increasingly complex networks where every tile matters. There is always a solution, the question is how elegant yours will be. Each color source must be connected to its matching sink. As new colors unlock, systems grow denser. Fluxes m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Criterion.
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- 86%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability96% User Score 1,375 reviewsCritic Score 67%4 reviews
Infinifactory is a sandbox puzzle game by Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem and Infiniminer. Build factories that assemble products for your alien overlords, and try not to die in the process. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinifactory.
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- 83%Game Brain Scorestory, musicoptimization, grinding87% User Score 554 reviewsCritic Score 65%1 reviews
Set in a post-apocalyptic future, The Signal State puts your logic skills to the test with complex puzzles inspired by modular synthesizers. Repair machines, rebuild an abandoned farm, and be part of a revolution that will change the fate of agriculture once and for all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Signal State.
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- 100%Game Brain Scoregameplay, musicoptimization, story100% User Score 574 reviews
You arrive in the lands of Glimmith, a kingdom above the clouds. Your newest benefactor has hired you, a famed stained glass artisan, to help him restore the area to its former glory. However, he has given you an unusual stipulation: use whatever colors you please, so long as you follow the rules! A cozy hamlet, an enchanted forest, and a forlorn castle await. Keep your eyes open for hidde… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Artisan of Glimmith.
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- 81%Game Brain Scoregraphics, musicmonetization, stability81% User Score 900 reviews
Solve 3d puzzles, connect the water with pipes and blocks to color fountains If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flow Water Fountain 3D Puzzle.
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- View Game85%Game Brain Scoregameplay, optimizationgrinding, story85% User Score 510 reviews
Word Factori is a word-building game where your only resource is the letter "i". Build a chain of factories to bend, rotate, reflect, and merge "i" into more complex letters. Discover secret letter recipes, unlock hidden word art, and optimize your factory chains for high scores. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Word Factori.
Tau Cubis is a minimalist Tower Defense game in Space and colorful Scifi Landscapes. Tau Cubis is taking inspiration from the classic 'Defense Grid' with extra features (collaborative Towers, instant global targeting, truly autonomous enemies). Find a strategy to repel the onslaught of crazy robots! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tau Cubis.
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- 96%Game Brain Scoremusic, graphicsstory, replayability96% User Score 694 reviews
Kami is deceptively simple: fold out coloured paper to fill the screen in as few moves as possible. Relaxing and easy to pick up, you'll soon find yourself deep in contemplation to perfect each puzzle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KAMI.
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- 86%Game Brain Scoregameplay, musicreplayability, story88% User Score 1,059 reviewsCritic Score 80%3 reviews
In Rush's fully three dimensional levels, players need to guide cubes to color coded exit points using Conveyor belts, Warps, Stops Signs, Splits and more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rush.
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- 84%Game Brain Scoregraphics, musicgrinding87% User Score 277 reviewsCritic Score 75%2 reviews
"Prime Mover is an open-ended puzzle game about designing circuit boards. Work your way from transistor to processor, uncover the story of the Byte of Burden!" "In this open-ended puzzle game, you build circuit boards to solve a wide variety of logic and computer science inspired problems. Compare the speed and efficiency of your unique solutions with your friends and the world. Work your way fro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prime Mover.
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