12 Games Like Sudoku for Android & iOS

By PixelPicked

Sudoku is the classic logic puzzle: fill the grid using pure deduction. These games share its number logic, brain training and calm, focused play.

We picked these from PixelPicked's catalog of mobile games, where every game is reviewed by a person before it's listed. Each pick shares core genres or mechanics with Sudoku, and the order favours the closest matches that players are enjoying right now. Several can be played free in your browser before you install.

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1. Anna Gram

Android · iOS

Unscramble words with fun!

Help Anna to unscramble 5-letter words to reveal the hidden word or solve the level’s unique twist. Drag & Swap: Touch and drag any letter tile horizontally to swap its position with another. As you advance, new level rules will keep you on your toes: - The Mirror : Unscramble the word, but arrange the final letters completely backwards - Letter Swaps : Unscramble the word, but swap specific positions at the very end - Fading Tiles : Solve the word quickly before key letters fade out from view!

Why it's like Sudoku: it shares board, educational, puzzle.

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2. zenku

Android · iOS

Think Sudoku, but reinvented, and crack 100 logic puzzles

This game has just a few simple rules: You have to fill a 4x5 grid with numbers from 1 to 5, ensuring that each row and column won't have duplicates and that the sum of each row’s numbers gives the result on their right side. Also, you must insert all five numbers (1,2,3,4,5) into the two colored sections on the grid. Each puzzle has a unique solution. It's relaxing, but still pretty challenging. If you want to spice up the challenge, play • zenku • in YinYang mode and complete the puzzles within 2 minutes!

Why it's like Sudoku: it shares board, educational, puzzle.

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3. Chesspy

iOS

Place chess pieces so every number is attacked exactly that many times. A daily logic puzzle with no guessing, ever.

Chesspy is a daily logic puzzle built on one rule. Numbered squares are targets. Place rooks, bishops and knights so each number is attacked exactly that many times. A 0 must stay untouched. There is nothing hidden: you place the pieces yourself, and one piece can fix two numbers and break a third. How it works - 20 boards a day, growing from 3x3 to 6x6. Everyone in the world gets the same boards. - 3 hearts. You lose one when a move turns a new number red. Removing and undoing are always free. - Finish and see your Top % for the day.

Why it's like Sudoku: it shares puzzle, board, logic, daily puzzle.

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4. TileTarget!

Android · iOS

Small numbers. Big moves. Outsmart your rivals in a tile strategy game where one clever play can change everything.

One tile can change the game TileTarget! is a strategic number-tile board game where every move can score, block, or set up the next big play. Place number tiles in straight lines and make each line total the target number—or a multiple of it. Build crossing lines to score in two directions at once, use zeroes and wild tiles cleverly, and turn a simple move into a huge swing. Play your way - Challenge friends and other players in head-to-head matches. - Practice against computer opponents, with difficulty levels from Easy to Evil. - Learn the rules through guided lessons and missions.

Why it's like Sudoku: it shares board, puzzle, number puzzle.

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5. Aced

Android

Poker visualized

Poker has always had this alure cause money involved. Now u can work your way up into understanding the game with visual aids for free. So by the time u aced aced poker in your bones. Create a community rank up and if you have that I know this moment from another (kind of) game and your Ideas make sense maybe they will be added to the game. (ATM using ideas from chess league warcraft agario fighting games shooters racers and such) Chasing that feeling of creating a game on top of poker that combines and plays (a bit) like other games.

Why it's like Sudoku: it shares board, educational.

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6. The Da Vinci Cryptex 6

Android · iOS

Leonardo is back with 50 new crazy puzzles!

Test your IQ and claim your freedom; challenge your mind with 50 brand-new, hand-crafted puzzles in this highly anticipated sequel. Trapped in a mysterious room once again, your only way out is to crack the clever logic enigmas hidden inside an old book. Find the clues to unlock the Cryptex, and discover what awaits you in the next level! As you progress, the mysteries deepen, and the challenges grow harder.

Why it's like Sudoku: it shares educational, puzzle.

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7. KAZOKU

iOS

A strategic card game where every choice matters. Build your deck, master your strategy, and discover the story of Mila, Daniel, Olivia, and Kaz.

About Kazoku Kazoku is a strategic card game for 2–4 players where smart purchasing and deck-building matter more than chance draws. Every player starts with the same hand. From there, what you build, which cards you buy, and how you play determine the outcome. Play solo against AI opponents, pass the phone and play with family and friends, or challenge other players online in real time. A new Daily Challenge arrives every day, giving players around the world the same challenge and a chance to compete on the global leaderboard. The Story Behind Kazoku Kazoku was born on a family camping trip in 2017.

Why it's like Sudoku: it shares puzzle, board.

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8. Dice Target- Brain Puzzle

Android

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A dice-based math puzzle for quick brain training. Use every die exactly once, combine the numbers, and reach the target.

Dice Target is a quick math puzzle game built around simple arithmetic and smart combinations. Choose a target, use every die exactly once, and combine the numbers with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to reach it. What starts simple can quickly become a real brain teaser. Find your own solution, improve your mental math, and challenge yourself across different game modes. Features: Fast, easy-to-learn number puzzles Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division Multiple difficulty levels Daily challenges Rush mode Duels Designed for both younger players practising arithmetic and adults looking for a quick brain workout Every puzzle has a target. The question is: can you reach it?

Why it's like Sudoku: it shares puzzle, educational.

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9. Trample

Android · iOS

Trample more, score more, seize the bounty. A competitive path-drawing strategy game.

Trample more, score more, seize the bounty. A competitive path-drawing strategy game. Play the demo in your browser. Take turns carving a path across an open grass field. Every fresh tile you trample is a point. Then the bounties drop, and the race is on. Three goals pull against each other: cover the most ground , reach the bounties first , and hold onto your bridges . Your opponents are doing exactly the same thing, and their trails are in your way. How to play - Move up to three tiles a turn. Drag, preview, then confirm or redraw. - Trails are impassable.

Why it's like Sudoku: it shares board, puzzle.

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10. Wanderword

Android · iOS

A relaxing but challenging word game

In this game, it's not enough to know the words; you have to find them in the right order. You get a 4x4 grid of letters at each level, and every move counts. Drag your finger to connect tiles horizontally or vertically and reveal four 4-letter words hidden in each pattern. If the grid gets reset, it means you haven't found the correct word. Rules are simple, but the game is challenging. Relax, test your mind and memory through 100 hand-crafted levels!

Why it's like Sudoku: it shares puzzle, educational.

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11. letterhaven: word puzzle game

iOS · Android

Move letters. Change two words at once. Solve English and French puzzles and decorate a little Haven of your own.

Letterhaven is a word puzzle game with a simple twist: every move must work for two words. Move one or two letters between words to create two valid new words at the same time. For example, moving the E from PLANET to BIT gives you PLANT and BITE. Finding one new word is easy—the challenge is making both fit. Explore English and French puzzles through the campaign, or try Word Relay and Destination Trial for a different challenge. Between puzzles, make your Haven your own. Use rewards earned through playing to unlock decorations and build a space that reflects your taste.

Why it's like Sudoku: it shares educational, puzzle.

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12. CubeRoots Ivy

iOS

Your next "just one more level" puzzle game. Plant cubes, grow vines, reap victory.

Simple rules. 100+ levels. Plenty to master. At the heart of CubeRoots Ivy is one simple question: Where does this cube go? Players plant numbered cubes onto the board, with each new cube connecting to another in sequence. Higher numbers go above or to the right, while lower numbers go below or to the left, creating a growing network of possible moves. Line up three of your cubes to grow a vine and force your opponent to pick up. Build vines of five or more to discard one of your own cubes, then clear your hand before your opponent to win. It takes about two minutes to learn.

Why it's like Sudoku: it shares board, puzzle.

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