Puzzle (1234 programs)

Pros: Adorable cartoonish art style. Extensive customization features. Numerous achievements to collect.

Cons: Very short gameplay duration.

Pros: Lots of games and puzzles. Educational. Versus mode.

Cons: Graphics could be better. Only suitable for young kids. Opens in full-screen mode without quit option.

Pros: Intriguing plot.

Cons: Crime scenes are too similar. Unoriginal gameplay. Free version limited to just a few scenes.

Pros: Addictive gameplay. Easy to play. 32 different levels. Single and multiplayer.

Cons: Sometimes bridges won't connect.

Pros: Original puzzle format. Addictive gameplay. Soothing sounds.

Cons: No way to choose difficulty. Some stages Premium upgrade only.

Pros: Beautiful & detailed background visuals, complimenting picturesque settings. A full 22 different levels and mini-games to play through. Zoom feature gives you more scope to find hidden objects. Intriguing mystery plot to keep you invested.

Cons: You'll have to buy 'premium' version to get full game experience. Even the premium version is too short. A little shallow compared to some other titles in the genre. Unresolved performance issues on some devices.

Pros: More than 200 levels to enjoy. 14 colourful environments featuring unique gameplay styles. New 'Collapse'-style mode helps differentiate it from similar titles. Kids and parents can easily enjoy it together.

Cons: Essentially just a prettier version of previous Jewel Quest games. Not much innovation over other titles in the genre. Consistent performance issues can make it difficult to play smoothly. Despite large number of levels, many lack a distinct feel.

Pros: Original concept. Teaches you a bit of DOS and UNIX. Absorbing.

Cons: Some bad language. Puzzles can be very hard. Hard to resume later if you don't take notes.