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1990 PC free

A classic falling-block puzzle game where you line up three or more matching jewels in rows, columns or diagonals. Simple rules, rising speed and an addictive high-score chase.

What defines Columns:

  • Puzzles and brain teasers
  • Cosy, great for unwinding

The closest matches for Columns are Hexic HD, Bejeweled and Tetris Ultimate. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Columns special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Hexic HD

97 %

2005 Xbox

  • Puzzles and brain teasers
  • Cosy, great for unwinding
  • Gameplay comes before story

A relaxing puzzle game from the creator of Tetris: you rotate groups of three hexes to form same-colored clusters and rack up points. Bombs add gentle pressure without breaking the calm, flowing gameplay.

Bejeweled

Puzzles and brain teasers

The classic match-3 puzzler: swap neighboring gems to line up three or more of a kind and trigger chain reactions. Easy to learn, relaxing and highly addictive.

Tetris Ultimate

Bright, upbeat tone

A modern take on the classic falling-block puzzler, offering several game modes, a lively presentation, and both solo and multiplayer play. The proven core gameplay stays intact and highly addictive.

Suika Game

Puzzles and brain teasers

A simple, addictive physics puzzle game where you drop fruit into a container and matching fruits merge into larger ones until you create a watermelon. Ideal for short sessions and chasing high scores.

Bejeweled Twist

Puzzles and brain teasers

A match-3 puzzle game where you rotate groups of four gems instead of swapping pairs. Obstacles, special gems and modes like Blitz or a relaxed mode offer variety between intense and calm play.

2048

Puzzles and brain teasers

A minimalist sliding-tile puzzle where you merge matching numbered tiles on a 4x4 grid until you reach 2048. The rules are instantly clear, but careful planning makes it addictive and surprisingly deep.

Bejeweled 2

Puzzles and brain teasers

The classic match-3 puzzler where you swap gems into lines and chase high scores with cascades and power gems. Multiple modes, from relaxed Zen to frantic timed play, make it ideal for quick sessions.

Hexologic

Puzzles and brain teasers

A calm logic puzzle played on hexagonal grids, reminiscent of Sudoku. Over 40 levels test your deductive reasoning without any time pressure.

Bookworm

Puzzles and brain teasers

A relaxed word puzzle where you chain adjacent letter tiles into the longest words you can, grab gem tiles for bonus points, and keep fire from burning down the library.

Bust-a-Move 4

Puzzles and brain teasers

A classic arcade puzzler where you shoot colored bubbles and match them to clear the board. A new pulley mechanic adds variety, and the versus mode makes for quick, addictive rounds.

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