puzzles-app ☆
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Description:
Collection of small computer programmes which implement one-player puzzle games
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 20241108@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: puzzles games logic cask offline
Install: brew install --cask puzzles-app
About:
Simon Tatham's Portable Puzzle Collection is a versatile suite of over 40 single-player puzzle games. Implemented in C, it is designed for portability across Windows, macOS, Linux, and other platforms. The collection offers a mental challenge with logic puzzles like Sudoku, Minesweeper variants, and unique abstract games.
Key Features:
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • Extensive library of over 40 distinct puzzle games
  • Lightweight and portable C implementation
  • Consistent user interface across all games
  • Available via Homebrew for easy installation
Use Cases:
  • Mental exercise and logic training
  • Lightweight entertainment without ads or tracking
  • Testing UI portability frameworks
Alternatives:
  • GNOME Games – Focuses on retro console emulation rather than original logic puzzles.
  • PuzzleScript – Web-based engine for creating puzzle games, requiring more user setup for standalone play.
Version History
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Aug 5, 2025 2:22pm 20241108 0 VERSION_BUMP cdb670a7
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