Upcoming Xbox Series X|S puzzle games in 2026

See the world through the eyes of a brave little mouse in this enchanting 3D co-op adventure. Explore breathtaking landscapes inspired by Northern Sweden, solve puzzles, and be a force for good in a land where heartwarming storytelling and the beauty of nature intertwine.

Inherit a crumbling English hotel and restore it by day—while battling ghosts by night. With a sardonic cat, a talking power tool, and a twisting supernatural plot, this is a musical mystery unlike any other. Will you be able to hold it together while everything around you falls apart?

A story-driven, atmospheric thriller with pixel-art graphics and survival-horror elements. Short, intense, and unforgettable.

Class is (back) in session with Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School! Play in solo or co-op and explore an all-new campus, escape life-threatening puzzle rooms, and unravel a conspiracy as old as the school itself — all before the bell rings.

Lost Host is a story-driven adventure puzzle game about a small toy car searching for its missing owner. When the boy mysteriously disappears, the toy car begins a journey through the house and beyond, exploring dark rooms, hallways, foggy streets, and abandoned places while following clues to uncover what happened. Players control the toy car as it navigates dangerous environments, solves physics-based puzzles, and interacts with objects to progress. The world is full of hazards for a tiny toy car - heights, fire, water - as well as enemies such as dogs, robotic vacuums,… Show more

Step into the paws of a brave, four-legged special agent! In BARKOUR, you work for a secret organization where all agents are exceptionally skilled animals brought together by one goal: to save the world from the forces of evil (and mischievous cats)!

Island of Winds takes you to 17th century Iceland, plunging them into a magical world teeming with trolls, giant spiders, and mythical creatures. Experience all of this through the eyes of the magic-wielding Brynhild, a member of the Balance Keepers who draws her magical power from the natural world. Brynhild's journey has her on a quest to find her mentor, Hrymja, that will take her through nine incredible landscapes that draw on Iceland's stunning natural beauty. These locations range from the fiery Lava of Skjól to the treacherous Jökla lagoon and gleaming Obsidian… Show more

Hollow Home is an isometric narrative RPG about the russian invasion of Ukraine, told from the perspective of a teenager trapped inside an occupied city. Learn survival skills, build relationships and face tough choices as each passing day brings new tragedies and destruction to your childhood home.

The co-op action puzzle game series PICO PARK is back... and this time, we're teaming up with SEGA's legendary Sonic the Hedgehog! This collaboration is packed with co-op gameplay that combines the flair of Sonic with the puzzle teamwork fun of PICO PARK! Play locally or online with 2 to 8 players!

17-year-old Hope Song returns home from school to find her parents missing. Use Hope’s observant eye as an artist to investigate, piece together clues, and uncover a dark world beneath the surface of her peaceful life in this non-linear narrative mystery game.

The timeless psychological horror point-and-click adventure Sanitarium returns with new enhancements. Originally released in 1998 and named Adventure Game of the Year, Sanitarium Enhanced adds full controller support, quality of life improvements, and never-before-seen bonus materials.

An FMV game where YOU are a psychiatrist trying to solve a double murder whilst treating the unusual patients of the recently deceased Doctor Dekker. Ask questions and link answers to determine their fates, and your own!

Become private detective Dennis Monroe, a relentless investigator driven to catch the infamous "Epiphany Killer," a shadowy figure who has haunted the city for over twenty years. Every clue draws you closer to the truth, but danger lurks behind every revelation.

"I am a shooting star! A spark meant to shine and vanish in a blink. But I will travel! I will mark my trail in every firmament. I will live to see the universe." Faraway is an immersive, both challenging and chill, procedurally generated audiovisual experience about creating constellations.

Cat Pipes: More Meow is a cozy, hand-drawn puzzle game about guiding warmth to sleepy cats. Rotate the pipes to connect the flow from the main source to every cat in the room, then watch each one light up and purr. With 51 handcrafted levels that ease you in and slowly grow into satisfying brain-teasers, portals that bend the path across the board, and a warm lo-fi atmosphere, it's the perfect little game to unwind with.

Get ready for a space adventure full of strategy in Kitties on Planets! Control two astronaut cats with different abilities and use their unique skills to place every supply box on its respective objective. Switch between the characters, combine their abilities, and discover the perfect solution for each puzzle! The white cat can push supply boxes, causing them to keep moving until they collide with an obstacle. The black cat cannot push boxes, but can move the magnets scattered throughout the environment. These magnets attract boxes and the inactive character when they… Show more

On the remote island of Scirine, Majed, a young biology intern, arrives at Al-Bayan Research Center, expecting scientific breakthroughs. But his journey turns into a descent into mystery as he uncovers terrifying truths, where reality blends with illusions, revealing more secrets with every step.

Join your favorite Dr. Seuss characters in 18 exciting minigames and challenges. Your house is about to be full of giggles, groans, and glorious mayhem.

Take a leap into a lost world of mechanical wonders and embark on a hopping adventure with our adorable Labi! You need to traverse this cartoonish world with a variety of jumps and moves, meet squishy creatures and clumsy robots and reveal the secrets of this world.

A tilt-based platformer game for everyone. Players control Marupoyo’s momentum as he rolls through 120 vibrant levels, avoiding obstacles, exploring, and rescuing his lost siblings.

Escape from a decaying industrial maze where logic is the only way out. Scout for shortcuts, scavenge parts to craft upgrades and make sure to come back to your safety hub each day to protect your cover. A cozy co-op adventure for 1-4 sentient robots. Can you find the key and reach the exit in time?