Sometimes, it’s nice to sit down on a quiet day and figure out a puzzle. Crosswords, jumbles, and other word-based puzzle games have appeared in newspapers for dozens of years, and the evolution of that premise–the puzzle video game–has created the same sort of brain-teasing brilliance on our TV screens.

Below are some of the best puzzlers available today: 18 games that challenge your critical-thinking skills in ways other games simply cannot manage. Some of these are newer games–including one indie darling that’s recently taken the world by storm–while others have been around for quite a long time. Puzzle games offer some of the most engaging gameplay experiences in video games, and these 18 currently sit at the top of the puzzler pile.

For the best of the best in other genres, check out our rundowns of the best RPGs, best open-world games, and best racing games currently available.